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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 Sign up now for the Fall Service Weekend, Fall Ordeal, and Brotherhood Quest.
Congratulations to Ktemaque Lodge for earning the 2010 National Quality Lodge Award!
Fall Service Weekend, Fall Ordeal, and Brotherhood Quest
The Fall Service Weekend will be held September 24-26, 2010 at Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake, 1 Clear Lake Road, in Putnam Valley, NY. The Ordeal and Brotherhood Quest will be offered.
Register in advance. NO WALK-INS.
THREE forms are REQUIRED to register for the Fall Service Weekend and/or Brotherhood Quest. These three forms and your payment MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER than SEPTEMBER 17, 2010.
These forms are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site's "Forms" web page.
Make sure your medical form (TWO pages) are submitted with your registration form. No one will be allowed in camp without them.
This weekend event is held rain or shine.
This map has optional driving directions to Durland Scout Reservation from your location.
Eat supper before you arrive.
Bring about $20 cash in small bills to purchase Order of the Arrow
items at the Order of the Arrow Trading Post on Saturday evening, if
desired.
Ordeal for Scouts
Scouts who were elected to the OA in 2010 and did not do their Ordeal
in the spring need to register in advance (no walk-ins) for their
Ordeal during the Fall Service Weekend. This is the last opportunity this year to do an Ordeal.
Register in advance using the "2010 Candidate Information and
Registration Form" that was mailed after April 1, and note especially
the list of things to bring. Mail the registration form, medical form (TWO pages), and payment to the Council
Service Center postmarked by September 17. Write "OA Account 1-2371-000-00" in the memo section if paying by check. Eat supper BEFORE you arrive. The Ordeal will end approximately 11:00 a.m. Sunday.
Everyone should arrive wearing their official uniform on Friday. Bring work clothes and work gloves.
Any Scout who was elected in 2010 and did not attend the 2010 Spring or Fall Ordeal needs to be re-elected in 2011
unless he requests, in writing, a waiver due to a medical/family
emergency. Please email the Vice Chief of Operations or Operations Adviser, Alex W. See the Contact Us web page.
Ordeal for Scouters
Scouter Candidates approved in 2010 for participation in the induction process
were notified by mail of their selection. Any of those Scouters
who did not attend the 2010 Spring Ordeal need to register in advance
for his/her Ordeal during the Fall Service Weekend. This is the last opportunity this year to do an Ordeal.
Register in advance (no walk-ins) using the "2010 Candidate Information
and Registration Form" that was mailed to the approved
Candidates in April. Mail the registration form, medical form (TWO pages), and payment to the
Council Service Center postmarked by September 17. Write "OA Account 1-2371-000-00" in the memo section if paying by check. Eat supper BEFORE you arrive. The Ordeal will end approximately 11:00 a.m. Sunday. Scouters are encouraged to bring tools of their trade that would be helpful in camp maintenance.
Everyone should arrive wearing their official uniform on Friday. Bring work clothes and work gloves.
Any
Scouter who was approved for participation in the induction process in
2010 and did not attend the 2010 Spring or Fall Ordeal needs to be re-nominated in 2011
unless he requests, in writing, a waiver due to a medical/family
emergency. Please email the Vice Chief of Operations or
Operations Adviser Alex W. See the Contact Us web page.
Brotherhood Quest
Click here to watch a Brotherhood video ad. It lasts about one minute.
If you have been active in the lodge for ten months or more since completing your Ordeal, now is your chance to become a Brotherhood member of
our Lodge! All Ordeal members should complete their
Brotherhood Quest, which is the second and final induction phase of
membership in the Order of the Arrow. Completion of the
Brotherhood Quest signifies
full membership in the Order of the Arrow.
Brotherhood requirements are:
- complete 10 months of unit service as an Ordeal member
- maintain your active registered membership in Scouting
- maintain your active registered membership in the Order of the Arrow
- memorize the Obligation, the Order of the Arrow Official
Song, the Admonition, the sign of Ordeal membership, and the Arrow
handclasp (See the Order of the Arrow Handbook.)
- gained a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through
which you have passed (See "The Customs and Traditions of the Ordeal"
in the Order of the Arrow Handbook.)
The Brotherhood Quest is a way to reaffirm your dedication to the Order
and its ideals. It is also an invitation to get more involved in
the Lodge.
Register
in advance (NO WALK-INS) for your Brotherhood Quest using the 2010 Fall
Service Weekend registration form, medical form (TWO pages), and mail your payment to the Council Service Center postmarked by September 17.
For the September 24-26 Brotherhood Quest arrive Friday between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. wearing
your official uniform and your Ordeal sash. Bring a water bottle,
old work clothes, clothing for the weather, a sleeping bag, and your
backpack.
We encourage everyone to attend the entire weekend, but if your time is very limited you may do your Brotherhood Quest on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Durland Scout Reservation. Check in at the Jones Cabin
on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Saturday-only participants should
arrange in advance to be picked up Saturday at 9:00 p.m. at the Jones
Cabin. Be sure to check "Saturday only" on your registration form. The Saturday-only fee includes lunch and supper.
Schedule for Fall Service Weekend, Fall Ordeal, and Brotherhood Quest
Friday, September 24
7:00 p.m.
- Staff (Elangomats, Ceremony Team, Lodge Executive
Committee members, and adult staff) arrive to set up. Check in
at the Campmaster Cabin, and receive additional instructions, if needed.
- Everyone should arrive wearing their official uniform and OA sash.
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Ordeal Candidates and Brotherhood Quest candidates arrive and CHECK IN at the Campmaster Cabin.
- Park in the parking lot next to the Campmaster Cabin.
- Scouts should leave their gear in their car, and go
into the Campmaster Cabin with one parent (or responsible adult) to
check in.
- Everyone should arrive wearing their official uniform and OA sash (if they have one).
- The latrine is the smaller building across the parking lot from the Campmaster Cabin.
- After check in, Scouts should go to Sperling Center. Scouts say goodbye to their parents. Parents leave.
- Scouts bring their gear to Sperling Center, and wait in Sperling Center for their Ordeal or Brotherhood Quest to begin.
Ordeal and Brotherhood Quest begins
- When it is time for the Ordeal or Brotherhood Quest to begin, instructions will be given at Sperling Center.
Saturday, September 25
Ordeal and Brotherhood Quest continue.
Those not participating in their Ordeal or Brotherhood Quest will do a service project.
Sunday, September 26
11:00 a.m.
All brothers who want to help the candidates experience a quality
Ordeal by assisting as an Elangomat should contact the Program Vice Chief in advance. Elangomat training is available.
Join the Ceremonies team and help the candidates experience an Ordeal Ceremony that they'll never forget! Contact
the Program Vice Chief. Members who have completed their Ordeal and Brotherhood members are
welcome to join the Ceremonies team. Regalia is supplied. Training is available.
Questions
Contact our Lodge Chief or Mr. Rob Carlson, Lodge
Adviser if you have questions about the Ordeal, Brotherhood Quest, or
Fall Service Weekend. See the Contact Us web page.
Check back here later for possible updates.
Indian Summer
Order of the Arrow Indian Summer
August 1 - 6, 2011
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Ridgecrest, NC
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. Register
early because these very popular programs fill fast. OA
High Adventure programs often fill to capacity several months before the deadline.
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 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.
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? 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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