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The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America.
Ktemaque Lodge #15 WWW is the Order of the Arrow lodge chartered by the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The
Westchester-Putnam Council serves the Boy Scouts of America community
of Westchester and Putnam counties in southeastern New York state.
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OA volunteers are needed
National Scout Jamboree
July 26 - August 4, 2010
Fort A. P. Hill near Fredericksburg, Virginia
If you are interested in volunteering to be on the OA staff (youth/young adult OA volunteer 16 - 25 years old) or OA adult staff (born before July 26, 1984) at the National Scout Jamboree, SIGN UP NOW! For more information, click HERE to view two videos, visit www.event.oa-bsa.org, and call our Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson at 914-528-9331.
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OA volunteers are needed in the following areas at the National Scout Jamboree.
- OA Service Corps The OA Service Corps will provide assistance to many of the Jamboree programs and activities. A day for an OA Service Corps member could include serving as an aide to the Chief Scout Executive, filming with Boys' Life,
working in a region action center, or one of a thousand other tasks
necessary to make the Jamboree run smoothly. There will be
certain exclusive events and activities for OA Service Corps
members in the evenings. Sign up now to
continue the tradition of the OA Service Corps, which has been
supporting the National Scout Jamboree since 1950.
- OA's The Mysterium Compass,
an interactive experience that will test each Scout's ability to stay
cool under pressure as he races from station to station in search of
the Mysterium Compass. It blends life lessons with
improvisational actors, theatrical groups, and special effects.
It will combine elements of video gaming with theme-park style
immersion. The Mysterium Compass will require a huge staff of youthful Arrowmen,
both youths and adults, to bring Scouting’s message to life. Some of
these roles include game managers, ushers, audio-video and lighting
crew, stage managers, special effects operators, actors, lifeguards, and
carpenters to build, stage and manage the newest program at the
National Jamboree.
- College students get a big discount.
We need both youth and youthful adults to make
Mysterium Compass a success. “Youth” staff members qualify for a major
discount! You must have been born between July 26, 1984 and July
26, 1994, and be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America to
qualify. So, if you are 16-25 years old, your registration fee will be cut in half! The registration site is accessible through www.MyScouting.org.
- OA Indian Village, which will
depict how some North American Indian tribes lived. The American
Indian Craft Zone will house some of the best creaftsmen in the OA as
they help Jamobree participants learn beadwork, quillwork, finger
weaving, and American Indians games. As a part of the Merit Badge
Midway, the Indian Lore merit badge will also be offered. If you
can do American Indian dances, have dance outfits, make American Indian
crafts, or know American Indian history, we want you as a part of the
OA Indian Village staff.
- The OA recently revealed the following additional program for the Jamboree. "PACEsetters: Leaders... for Life"
uses PACE as an acronym that stands for Personal Accountability and
Commitment to Excellence. It is intended to encourage Jamboree
participants to take personal responsibility for decisions that affect
their health and fitness throughout their lives. Do you love sports, physical fitness, teaching others about healthy
lifestyle choices? If so, the PACEsetters want you! On the PACEsetters
staff you will be a part of something truly exciting. A pacesetter is a
person who “leads the pack”, and sets the standard by which others will
follow, so, as we embark on a new century of Scouting, we will call our
youth participants to be “PACEsetters – Leaders… for Life.” If you have an interest in serving on this exciting new initiative, please contact James Platt at drflatt@aol.com.
- For those Arrowmen who are interested in working in other National Scout Jamboree programs such
as the Jamboree band, Brownsea Island, the trading posts, or Action
Centers, they should follow the same registration process outlined on
the National Scout Jamboree promotional web site here.
If you sign up, please contact our Lodge Chief Bobby C. and/or our Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson at 914-528-9331 so Ktemaque Lodge can keep track of who is going.
OA High Adventure 2010 applications are available now on the OA High Adventure web site. Register now because these very popular low-cost programs fill fast.
A special limited-edition OA High Adventure Triple Crown Award patch is now available for Arrowmen who attend the OA Wilderness Voyage at Northern Tier in Ely, Minnesota, the OA Trail Crew at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmaron, New Mexico and the OA Ocean Adventure at the Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida.
Eligible members may apply to receive one free patch and may order one additional patch for $5. Use this order form.
General Information
Unit Elections
The election period is from January 1 through March 31.
Click on "Election Guide" on the left tool bar on this web page, then
read the eight-page Election Guide. The Election Guide has information on
youth and adult membership requirements, the election ceremony, ballot
session, how to submit results, and the adult nomination form.
The election results and adult nomination form should be sent to Ktemaque Lodge by April 1. The BSA ID number of those elected MUST be included in the election results. Results postmarked after April 1 will not allow adequate time for
Ktemaque Lodge to send needed information to those elected.
Anyone not receiving their invitation in the mail by May 1 to take
their Ordeal should contact the Vice Chief of Operations or the
Operations Adviser.
Contact Tucker W., Vice Chief of Operations at
OperationsViceChief@Ktemaque.org or Alex W., Operations Adviser if you
have questions about elections.
Lodge Leadership Development
All youth and adult members of Ktemaque Lodge are invited to attend Lodge Leadership Development classes, which will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Westchester-Putnam Council's University of Scouting at Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. Click here
for details about the classes, fee, etc. The Order of the Arrow
classes are listed in the "Department of Scouting Service (Order of the Arrow)" section near
the bottom of the web page. Register online for Lodge Leadership Development classes before March 26.
Fellowship Weekend and Brotherhood Quest
All youth and adult members are invited to attend our Fellowship
Weekend on April 9-11, 2010 at Durland Scout Reservation (formerly known
as Clear Lake Scout Reservation) in Putnam Valley, NY. Click here for a GoogleMap with optional driving directions from your location to Durland Scout Reservation in Putnam Valley.
There
will be endless FUN (no work) with movies, games, sports, and abundant
food. Activities being planned are (check here later).
This year's menu is a (check here later).
THREE forms are required to register for the Fellowship Weekend. These forms in FILLABLE pdf format are on the Forms web page.
- Fellowship Weekend registration form
- Part A on page 2 "Annual Health and Medical Record"
- Part C on page 4 "Annual Health and Medical Record"
- SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED on page 4.
Mail the registration form, the Annual Health and Medical Record form (Part A on page 2 and Part C on page 4), and your payment (credit card information or check) postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.
Members are encouraged to attend the entire weekend, but you do not
have to be there the entire weekend. If you have another
commitment (sports game, party, family event, or other commitment) it
is ok. You may attend when you are available during the
weekend. There are a few members who can attend on Saturday
only. The Saturday-only fee
includes Satuday lunch and dinner.
Ordeal members who are eligible for Brotherhood may complete their Brotherhood Quest. Use the Fellowship Weekend registration form and medical form on the Forms web page. The deadline is April 2,
2010 to register for your Brotherhood Quest. We encourage
everyone to attend the entire weekend, but if your time is very
limited, you may do your Brotherhood Quest on Saturday, April 4 from
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Check in at the Oak Cabin Saturday at
10:00 a.m. Arrange in advance to be picked up Saturday at 9:00
p.m. at the Oak Cabin. Be sure to check Brotherhood Quest on your
registration form.
Bring your own hot cup (labeled with your name), clothing so you may dress for the weather, a
sleeping bag, and a pillow (optional). We will eat and sleep in cabins.
Check-in Friday, April 9 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Oak
Cabin. Arrive wearing your official uniform with your Order of the Arrow sash.
We will stay in the Birch, Maple, and Oak cabins (map showing the location of the cabins). Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ONLY participants check-in anytime at
the Oak cabin.
Pick up Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the Oak cabin.
If you have questions about the Fellowship Weekend, please contact Eric D., Fellowship Chairman or Mr. Fred Compton, Fellowship Adviser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for
answers from the National Order of the Arrow web site to frequently
asked questions about Membership Issues, Policies and Guidelines, OA
Troop/Team Representative, Ordeal and Brotherhood Honors, Vigil Honor,
Awards and Recognition, Venturing, Contacting OA Leaders, National OA
Web Site, Events and Activities, and Miscellaneous. If you cannot
find the answer to your question, please contact one of the Ktemaque
Lodge officers or advisers listed on our Contact Us web page or on the officers list in our Beaver Tracks newsletter.
JumpStart for new Arrowmen
JumpStart is for new Arrowmen who have been inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Click here.
New members can catch a glimpse of the OA's rich history, discover more
about their Ordeal experience, and learn how to seal their membership
in the Order by taking the next step: Brotherhood Membership.
Lodge Executive Committee meetings
"Lodge Executive Committee Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month (not July) at
the Council Service Center, Hawthorne, NY 7:30 p.m. We hope to
see many members attend and participate because at the meetings
everyone’s voice is heard." Clayton W., Past Lodge Chief.
Membership
Eligibility
Click here for the eligibility requirements for youths and adults.
Unit Elections
The Ktemaque Lodge's election period is from January 1 through March 31.
Click on "Election Guide" on the left tool bar on this web page, then
read the eight-page Election Guide. The guide has information on
youth and adult membership requirements, the election ceremony, ballot
session, how to submit results, and the adult nomination form.
The election results should be sent to Ktemaque Lodge by April 1. The BSA ID number of those elected MUST be included in the election results. Results postmarked after April 1 will not allow adequate time for
Ktemaque Lodge to send needed information to those elected.
Anyone not receiving their invitation in the mail by May 1 to take
their Ordeal should contact the Vice Chief of Operations or the
Operations Adviser.
Contact the Vice Chief of Operations or the Operations Adviser if you have questions about elections.
Newsletter
Click "Newsletter" on the left menu to see the current issue of the lodge newsletter, "Beaver Tracks".
Order of the Arrow High Adventure Programs
OA Ocean Adventure, OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, and OA Canadian Odyssey
are very popular low-cost high-adventure programs. Click on the
following links for more information about these great programs.
OA High Adventure 2010 applications are available now on the OA High Adventure web site. Register
early because these very popular programs fill fast. All 2009 OA
High Adventure programs were full by March 2009.
We
encourage you to
apply for OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, or OA Canadian Odyssey as preference for OA
Ocean Adventure will be given to those who have attended either
OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, or OA Canadian Odyssey.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop
Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements
for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks.
Every troop must return to Ktemaque Lodge an OA Troop Representative registration form and an OA Troop Representative Adviser registration form by September 30 annually and whenever there is a change.
For more information about the OA Troop Representative position, duties, and qualifications, go to: www.main.oa-bsa.org/programs/ttr/troop.php
For information about the OA Troop Representative Adviser position, duties, and qualifications, go to: www.main.oa-bsa.org/programs/ttr/tadviser.php
Past Events
Details of some past events.
Unit Election Handbook
Our Unit Election Handbook is now available online. Did you know you can submit your unit's Election Results Report electronically?
Want to get more involved?
Want to get more involved? Take on a lodge leadership position! There are a number of vacancies (look under the Contact Us
section for details). If you are interested in filling one of these
positions, contact the Lodge Chief or the Chairman of the appropriate
committee.
Web Site
Please contact the
Webmaster or his Adviser (look under the "Lodge Committees" section) if
you notice a broken link or have a suggestion or comment about this
web site.
This webpage - http://www.ktemaque.org/
Where to Go Camping
The Directory of Council Camps and Outdoor Facilities - Northeast Region was prepared and is maintained by the Order of the Arrow
Northeast Region to assist Scouting leaders with their planning of a
varied, interesting, and educational year-round program of camping and
outdoor activities.
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