Lakota Lodge #175 - Adviser's Blogs

February 2008 Edition
Saturday December 06, 2008 3:14 pm
Opportunities to Get Involved in your Lodge

"He alone is worthy to wear the Arrow who will continue to serve his fellow man.
Allowat Sakima

The Order of the Arrow is only as strong as each individual member chooses to make it in their own lives. Becoming a member of this great and honored Order is synonymous with the development of many new and exciting opportunities for you. Youth and adults alike are always in need. Get Involved! Identify the need- feel the need. Meet the Challenge of the Order, remembering always that the ones who chose you, need you , and that you were so chosen not on the merits of what you have accomplished, but rather for what is expected of you in the future as an Arrowman. For even more ideas than those listed below, contact a lodge officer.

In the Unit...
Go camping with your Troop every month.
Share camping and outdoor skills with Troop Members.
Attend Summer Camp with your unit or be on Camp Staff.
Suggest new outdoor programs.
Serve as your unit’s Order of the Arrow Troop Representative.
Take on leadership roles in unit.
Be a living example of the Scout Oath and Law.

In the Chapter...
Get involved with unit elections, camp promotions, or service.
Volunteer and take on leadership roles such as a Chapter Officer.
Attend and participate in Chapter meetings, events, and program.
Suggest new ways your Chapter can help units or the district.
Join your Chapters Ceremonies Team.
Help staff and plan Chapter event.

In the Lodge...
Attend Lodge activities….One Day of Service, Lodge Leadership Development Seminars, Service on the Rock, Arrow Corp 5 and Winter Banquet.
Help out at Fellowship Weekends…..Spring, Summer and Fall.
Help out with the Lodge’s Annual Haunted Hike.
Take on a Lodge Leadership or Committee position.
Join a lodge operating committee.

In the Nation...
Attend the annual Section Conclave.
Run for a Section Office.
Attend a Section meeting.
Go to the National Leadership Seminar.
Go to the bi-Annual National OA Conference (NOAC).

Mike Tangen
Lakota Lodge #175 Lodge Adviser