In This Issue
- Winter Banquet Recap
- Rank Up
- Spring Conclave
- Section Conclave
- Unit Visitation & Elections
- Council Camporee and OA Call Out
- 2025 OA Dues
Winter Banquet 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 with 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 were recognized with the James E. West Fellowship Award. The kitchen staff was recognized as the Committee of the Year. We want to thank the University of Evansville for catering the event free of charge.
Your 2025 Officers
Lodge Chief: Simon C.
Vice Chief of Activities: Maelynn A.
Vice Chief of Inductions: Owen P.
Secretary of Recording: Joshua R.
Vice Chief of Publications: Loralei B.
Vice Chief of Finance: Jacob S.
Rank Up
Rank Up, hosted by our lodge, has been a wonderful event to share knowledge and serve the council’s troops. We’ll be helping Scouts through their ranks at Angel Mounds on March 29th. This will be a single-day event where the scouts will be focusing on rank advancement. We’re really looking forward to serving the troops in our council! Please contact us at [email protected] to let us know which station you are able to help with, and register online.
Spring Conclave
Keep an eye out for Spring Conclave! One of the flagship events for the year, and it’s coming up in May. Make sure to get registered early so you can get to the service, fellowship, and fun! As an Arrowman, you’ll be able to earn your Brotherhood honor, help the incoming candidates earn their Ordeal honor AS AN ELANGOMAT, and engage in service.
Bring the other members from your troop, make sure the candidates have a ride, and be prepared to buy a squishee at the trading post. There’ll be plenty of games and good times to be had, so keep a lookout for this Fellowship!
Section Conclave
Join Arrowmen from all across Indiana at the annual Section E1 OA Conclave! Nischa Chuppecat Lodge will host us this year at Camp Maumee. The section conclave is open to everyone in the lodge and is only a couple of hours away this year at Camp Maumee in Norman, Indiana
If you plan to attend, you will need to sign up at https://scoutingevent.com/160-94310
Unit Visitation and Elections
Has your troop or crew had their OA unit visitation and election for 2025 yet? If not, contact the Vice Chief of Elections, Owen Pym, or the Lodge Chief Simon Connor, to schedule one, or get information about completing an election. We are prepared to conduct visits online or in person. To join the OA, a scout must be elected by his or her peers. Check out the OA Induction Requirements from the Order of the Arrow at oa-bsa.org/about/membership. Schedule your election by emailing us at [email protected]
Council Camporee & OA Call Out
Get ready for an exciting weekend at the Spring Camporee, happening April 25–27, 2025! Don’t forget to register and join in on the fun.
We’ll also be holding an OA Call-Out Ceremony during the event. If you’re interested in helping with the ceremony, please contact us at [email protected].
2025 OA Dues
Be sure to renew your membership in the Order of the Arrow and Kiondaga Lodge. When you renew your dues, you will receive your 2025 lodge flap!
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