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Kiondaga Lodge, Order of the Arrow

The OA is Scouting’s National Honor Society. Kiondaga Lodge is the local organization for honor campers in the Buffalo Trace Council. The council covers the Evansville area encompassing 15 counties in Indiana and Illinois. The Council currently serves over 16,000 Scouts/Scouters in over 250 packs, troops, teams, crews, groups, ships and posts. Our lodge was founded in 1949 and its totem is the White Oak Acorn. We are a part of Section E1 (formerly known as Section C-6A).

Our Lodge holds many events throughout the year, including fellowships, trainings, banquets and Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) meetings. We also keep a news section on our website and publish a newsletter which covers current Lodge events, news, and announcements.

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    Latest News

    February 2, 2025

    NLS and DYLC Coming to Indianapolis, IN

    For the first time since 2019, our section will host National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC)—the premier leadership training programs offered by the Order of the Arrow. This is an incredible opportunity for both youth and adult Arrowmen to strengthen their leadership skills, connect with fellow...
    January 5, 2025

    Winter Banquet 2024-2025 Recap

    On January 4, 2025, Kiondaga Lodge held its annual Winter Banquet. This year's banquet took place at the University of Evansville, and 95 members and their families attended. Many accomplishments were celebrated, and many awards were presented. Brian Conner was recognized with the Founder's Award, while Cindy and Dave Winkleman...
    October 7, 2024

    Fall Fellowship Recap 2024

    Over September 27th-29th Kiondaga lodge held their annual Fall Fellowship. Due to the rain and storms we postponed until Saturday, September 28th. When everyone arrived on the 28th, the ceremonies team got to work and prepared and performed the Ordeal ceremony. After the ceremony, everyone split up into service groups...
    August 5, 2024

    NOAC 2024 Recap

    Our lodge sent a contingent of 14 members and two staff members to NOAC 2024 hosted at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO! The 2024 National Conference was a fun event for all including contingent members experiencing their first NOAC or the next conference of many. Our contingent members...
    May 31, 2024

    Spring Fellowship Recap

    We held our annual Spring Conclave at Pike County Bird-Hunting Club April 17-19. Over the weekend we welcomed 26 new Ordeal members and 19 Brotherhood members into the lodge while Simon C. kept his vigil. Ordeals completed their cheerful service at Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area while new Brotherhood...
    April 14, 2024

    Recap of the 2024 Section E1 Conclave

    Kiondaga Lodge sent two members to make the 5-hour drive to the 2024 Section Conclave hosted by Kiskakon Lodge at Camp Chief Little Turtle. It was a fun event and a great opportunity to catch up with Arrowmen from across the state of Indiana ...
    April 3, 2024

    April 2024 Arrow Points

    Read about the upcoming Spring Camporee, OA Spring Conclave, and other news in store for our 75th Year of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service ...
    March 21, 2024

    Rank Up 2024 Recap

    This year Rank Up was held at Angel Mounds where scouts learned a variety of things including Leave No Trace Principles and completed a compass course. During the 5 mile hike scouts completed a variety of rank requirements fortenderfoot through second class and learned to identify a variety of plants...
    January 8, 2024

    January 2024 Arrow Points

    Our Arrow Points for January 2024, featuring news about last weekend's Banquet and several upcoming events. Check out the first Diamond Jubilee issue of Arrow Points today. ...
    January 7, 2024

    Winter Banquet 2023 Recap

    Recap of the 2023-2024 Winter Banquet January 6, 2024 Thank you to everyone who attended our Winter Banquet. This year's banquet was a fun event, complete with catered Italian food, a patch auction, and the usual awards. We would like to congratulate Maelynn A. for receiving the Outstanding First Year...

    Who We Are

    We are part of Buffalo Trace Council headquartered in Evansville, IN. We serve 15 counties in the Tristate area. Over 250 packs, troops, teams, crews and posts are registered through our council, with a membership of more than 16,000 youth and adult participants!

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    Upcoming Meetings & Events

    • National Leadership Seminar / Developing Youth Leadership Conference

      March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025  
      Jameson Camp, Indianapolis, IN

      National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) are the Order of the Arrow's premier training experiences. Follow the link below to learn about the training and a scholarship fund from the section for those interested in attending.

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    • Lodge Executive Committee Meeting

      March 23, 2025  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
      Eykamp Scout Center

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