Section News
National Vice Chief to Attend Conclave
National Vice Chief — Eric HarrisonEric is a Vigil Honor member from Taylorville, Illinois. After serving as the Illinek lodge chief for two terms, Eric served as section vice chief and section chief for Section C-3B. He has earned the ...
Read More...
Read More...
Summer Photo Contest
Share your spring and summer photos with us on social media for a chance to win some cool prizes! How to Enter
- Post your photo(s) on Facebook or Instagram and tag the section @sectionw1s in your photos or post ...
Read More...
Seattle NLS & DYLC Recap
On the weekend of April 26-28, 2019, Arrowmen from around the nation (yes, the nation!) gathered at Camp Pigott in Snohomish, Washington (in Section W-1N) for a weekend full of amazing food, great fellowship, and important lessons in leadership. Attendees ...
Read More...
Read More...
Tsisqan Service Weekend Recap
On the weekend of April 26-28, 2019, Tsisqan Lodge held it's annual Service Weekend at Camp Baker. Over 70 members gathered for the weekend, providing over 600 hours of service to the council. Projects for the weekend included cutting and ...
Read More...
Read More...
See All Section News
Secretary Statement
As summer approaches, I am reminded that Conclave 2019 is coming fast. This year has gone by at an incredible speed and there have been many amazing things happening that make it even better.
On February 1st, the Boy Scouts of America launched their new program, Scouts BSA, welcoming girls into what was the Boy Scout program. This has been a huge step forward for the BSA, and the Order of the Arrow has reflected these changes as well as welcoming Venturing and Sea Scouts members into the brotherhood. This is an exciting new step, giving even more youth the opportunity to join an organization that exemplifies the points of the Scout Oath, Law, and spirit, builds strong connections between members, and lifelong leadership skills.
In April, I attended the new NLS program. I call it new because when I attended as a new Arrowman in 2015, the program was much different. Let me tell you, the revamped program is an amazing experience that I believe all Arrowmen should attend to improve their leadership skills (which they will carry with them their whole life). I encourage all Arrowmen to speak to their lodge chief or lodge adviser if they have any questions about attending NLS!
Another wonderful thing that has happened since my last update, is the Order of the Arrow has recently changed the program a little; as many of you have seen, the new brotherhood requirement is 6 months of service, as opposed to the previous 10 months. This will increase membership, providing more opportunities for Arrowmen to improve themselves out of love for one another.
I am excited to see how much these changes improve the experience of the Order of the Arrow for thousands of Arrowmen. I would also love to hear from YOU, how these changes have impacted you! Feel free to reach out to me at ejones@sectionw1s.org.
I am excited, as always, to see everybody at conclave this year at Camp Meriwether in September! Don’t forget to register ahead of time so you don’t get a late fee! New Arrowmen will receive a discount if they register online, so make sure to do so soon. Feel free to contact me, or anybody in the Council of Chiefs, if you have any questions or if you are unsure if you want to attend conclave.
WWW,
Ethan Jones
Section Secretary
Conclave
General Information
When
September 6-8, 2019
Cost
Regular Registration: $45
New Arrowmen: $40
Onsite: $55
Where
Camp Meriwether
Cloverdale, OR
Registration
Open online now!
Closes Sept. 4, 2019 at 11:59 pm
Theme
“Conclave by the Sea: Shipwreck at the Cape”
Host Lodge
Wauna La-Mon’tay.
What is Conclave?
Each year, all three lodges in Section W-1S gather for a weekend of training, fellowship, shows, and fun at the annual conclave. Arrowmen will have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other Arrowmen from around the section and learn new skills to improve their Scouting and Order of the Arrow programs.
Conclave Attendance Goals
*Not updated live
Lo La'Qam Geela
16.6%
Tsisqan
10%
Wauna La-Mon'tay
16.53%
Very Important Arrowman (VIA)
What is a VIA?
A VIA is an Arrowman who has attended his or her Ordeal induction since the last conclave.
What is the benefit of attending conclave as a new Arrowman?
There are several. New Arrowmen get a $5 discount on their conclave registration. There are also special events just for VIA’s such as the VIA Luncheon.
Promotional Materials
Conclave Committees
Who plans the conclave? Learn more about the conclave committees here.
Order of the Arrow High Adventure
The Order of the Arrow is the best way to experience scouting’s High Adventure Bases. There are currently 5 different options open to youth Arrowmen that are registered members of both the Boy Scouts of America and Order of the Arrow. For more information visit adventure.OA-BSA.org.
Scholarships
The Section has scholarships available for youth to attend OA High Adventure programs. More information about the Section High Adventure Program Scholarship is coming soon.
Upcoming Events
Section
- Conclave | September 6-8, 2019 | Camp Meriwether
Lo La’Qam Geela Lodge
Tsisqan Lodge
- Summer Induction Weekend | July 19-21, 2019 | Camp Melakwa