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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.
News
CONGRATULATIONS to Ktemaque Lodge for being recognized as a "Quality Lodge" in 2011 by the National Order of the Arrow!
Lodge Executive Committee meetings will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Yorktown Heights in January through June. Check the "Upcoming Events" web page for the dates and address.
The NEW Eagle Scout letter of congratulations from
the Order of the Arrow's National Chief, National Vice Chief, and
National Chairman is a resource for the Awards and Recognition
chairperson in a unit. The letter is meant for ALL Eagle Scouts (not just OA members) who become an Eagle Scout in the current year. Click HERE
to read how to download this letter and insert the Eagle Scout's name
and Eagle Scout Court of Honor date on the letter before
printing. If you have questions, contact our Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson.
Lodge Fellowship Weekend
Lodge Fellowship Weekend
March 30 to April 1, 2012
Durland Scout Reservation
Putnam Valley, NY
All Ktemaque Lodge members (youths and adults) are invited and encouraged to attend this fun weekend.
Check here later for more information.
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
July 30 to August 4, 2012
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Video
Another lodge created this very good video about NOAC 2012.
Please click on the link and watch the video, which lasts about seven
minutes.
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
is the premier
event of the Order of the Arrow. It is Scouting's second-largest
national program event. Over 8,000 Arrowmen from across our
nation and the world will gather for an inspirational and
unforgettable experience full of fun, fellowship, training, adventure, patch trading, and awesome evening shows!
All Ktemaque Lodge members are invited to attend the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), which will be held July 30 to August 4, 2012 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
New Ordeal members and new Brotherhood members are
especially encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact
our Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson at (914) 528-9331. If you want to
attend, you must contact our Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson to sign up. The NOAC registration form is on the Forms web page.
The fee is $690, which includes the NOAC conference fee,
roundtrip transportation to Michigan, all lodging and meals including those while traveling, and NOAC items. The fee is transferable, but NOT
refundable. For those interested in going to NOAC, a transferable, but NONREFUNDABLE deposit is REQUIRED NOW. Contact Bob Fenty or Rob Carlson if you have questions.
Five reasons why you should attend NOAC 2012
You may be asking yourself why should I go? What
is there for me at NOAC? Here are some of the top reasons you
should make the trip to Michigan State
University for NOAC 2012!
1. Meet Arrowmen from around the nation and the world.
NOAC is a great chance to meet Arrowmen from across the country and abroad. Making new
friends and catching up with old ones is a great tradition at NOAC. You can meet the 2012
national officers at a Meet the Man session and there is no doubt that when you head home
from Michigan State University you will have met many new friends that will last a lifetime.
2. Learn about the latest in the Order of the Arrow, leadership, high adventure and more!
Want to learn about how to best way manage or help your lodge? Interested in learning American
Indian dance? Then the training at NOAC is for you. Sessions at NOAC are taught by the best
trainers in the Order and will provide the latest information and best practices to help you be
successful.
3. Watch the best shows in Scouting!
Four evenings of the conference will feature an arena show produced by the NOAC Shows
Committee. Imagine walking into an arena filled with eight thousand of your fellow brothers, the
sight may just take your breath away. The four shows will include the opening show, the history
and recognitions show, the American Indian show, and the closing show. The evening shows
are not to be missed.
4. Experience what is new to you.
Have you ever tried SCUBA diving? How about mountain boarding? If you want to try these
activities and more The Outdoor Adventure Place (TOAP) at NOAC has you covered. TOAP is
a place for Arrowmen to experience new activities that you may not be able to do at home, while
under the supervision of trained individuals. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the
three BSA high adventure bases and talk with the staff who will be there to show off their skills.
5. The next NOAC is not until 2015. NOAC doesn't happen every year.
Don't miss
out on going to the National Order of the Arrow Conference in 2012,
because the following NOAC
will be held in 2015. NOAC in 2015 will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. NOACs are a highlight to
any Arrowman's
experience in the Order. Getting to spend a week with 8,000
Arrowmen is unforgettable. Your
chance to attend is now!
To register for NOAC, talk to our Lodge Adviser and
sign up for this memorable event before it's too late! Arrowmen may only attend the conference
with the lodge contingent or staffing a NOAC committee.
We look forward to you joining our Ktemaque Lodge's NOAC 2012 contingent!
2012 NOAC Patches order form (.doc)
If you have questions about the 2012 NOAC Patches, contact Bob Fenty at MembershipAdviser@Ktemaque.org.
If you have questions about NOAC, contact our Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson at (914) 528-9331.
General Information
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 2011 applications are available now on the OA High Adventure web site. These very popular programs fill fast. OA
High Adventure programs have filled to capacity every year since 2005. Don't miss your opportunity! Register NOW.
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 OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, or OA Canadian Odyssey.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative and Adviser
Every troop should have an Order of the Arrow Troop Representative (youth position) and an Order of the Arrow Troop Adviser (adult position).
For more information about these positions, duties, and qualifications, click on the following links.
Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop
Representative position to fulfill 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.
If you have questions, contact our Lodge Chief or Lodge Adviser.
Past Events
Details of some past events.
Photos
Ktemaque Lodge photo albums
Unit Election Handbook
Our Unit Election Handbook is available online.
Want to get more involved?
Want to get more involved? Come to our events. Volunteer to be an Elangomat or on the Ceremonial Team. Attend our Lodge Executive Committee Meetings.
Take on a lodge leadership position or help one of the
committees. There are a number of vacancies (look under the Contact Us
section). If you are interested in filling one of these
positions or if you have questions, contact our Lodge Chief.
"Join the circle of Brotherhood and serve your lodge with cheerful service." Bobby C., Lodge Chief.
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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