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The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest 1
Timely News for Members of the Wunita Gokhos Lodge, Order of the Arrow
From Our
Lodge Chief
Brothers,
Fellow Arrowmen,
Congratulations to all
those who won awards
at the banquet, thank
you for your service
and devotion to the
Lodge. As for myself, it
is truly an honor to be
selected as one of the
2018 Vigil Class, and for
this I am grateful to all
those who have helped
me get to where I am
now. Likewise, I am sure
the others in this year’s
Vigil Class are feeling
emotions of excitement
and gratitude.
Haven’t had a chance
to talk to those from
the banquet? Come to
Fellowship Weekend
to congratulate them
yourself, also come for
an incredibly fun time!
We have a variety of
events for those that
want to use their brains
or just sit back and relax.
Just beyond Fellowship
Weekend, is Conclave.
Make sure to sign up,
I hear we have some
truly awesome activities
planned!
In Service,
Mitchell Daneker
The Owl’s Nest
THE OWL’S NEST
Section NE-6B
Conclave
Information
& Registration
(page 6)
Spring Ordeal
& Service
Weekend
Information
& Registration
(page 4)
Lodge Fellow-
ship & Service
Weekend
Information
& Registration
(page 4)
May/June/July 2018
Be Part of the Premier OA
Section Event – Conclave!
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Lodge Banquet –
an All-around Hit!
On Saturday, February
17, members of our
Lodge and their families
and friends gathered at
Melhorn Manor in Mt.
Joy for our Annual Lodge
Family Banquet.
In addition to fun and
fellowship, members got
to see and catch up with
fellow members.
Our silent auction
netted over $600 and like
last year, Banquet Bingo
was incredibly popular!
Harvey’s BBQ prepared
awesome, home-style
food. None of our
members or their guests
left hungry.
As always, the highlight
of the evening was the
awards and recognitions
portion of the evening’s
program. Congratulations
to all those who were
recognized! See page 6 of
this newsletter for a recap
of our award recipients
and page 7 for our 2018
Vigil Class.
Thanks to Tony Astarita
our Banquet Chairman
and the many other
members who helped
make this Banquet one of
the best yet!
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NE-6B
CONCLAVE
2018
The Lodge is gearing
up to host the
most awesome OA
Section event in 2018
– CONCLAVE!
And EVERY MEMBER
of our Lodge can
participate. Whether
you just completed
your Ordeal this past
September, or you’ve
been a member for a few
years – you can join us.
Many of our members
have been to a Section
Conclave. But for our
newer members who
haven’t been to this
awesome Section
event, Conclave is an
annual gathering of OA
members from our five
neighboring Lodges. We
expect around 300 OA
members to join us for
training, fun, food and
fellowship.
Since we are the host
lodge, we have the
privilege of welcoming
our guests and providing
them with a premier
experience.
Our Lodge has always
had the reputation of
hosting one of the best
Conclaves in our Section.
We invite ALL Lodge
members to join us
as part of the 2018
Conclave sta.
We NEED YOU to join
us for set up during
Spring Ordeal on May
18-20 and then to come
to Conclave to help sta
events and activities.
And it won’t be all
work. You’ll still have
time to participate in the
training, fun and food.
Register for Conclave.
More information
about Conclave is
on page 4 and the
Conclave registration
form is included in this
newsletter.
2 The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest
2017 Lodge Executive Committee
Lodge Officers
Lodge Chief Mitchell Daneker 717-290-6044 med1999@comcast.net
1st Vice Chief Tony Astarita 717-406-2757 ajastarita@comcast.net
2nd Vice Chief Karl Beard 717-327-9997 beard1998@hotmail.com
Treasurer John Oechslin 717-693-2654 Johndabob7@gmail.com
Secretary Jack Pauli 717-224-1419 rnmsalem@comcast.net
Lodge Adviser Eric Shea 717-278-9646 ericbshea@gmail.com
Staff Adviser Daniel Hanson 717-553-4205 daniel.hanson@scouting.org
Chapter Officers
Harvest District Chapter
Chapter Chief Zarius Valentin cheeks17603@yahoo.com
Vice Chief Mac Clarke
Adviser Howie Hartman 717-283-6070 hh@hartmancommercialphoto.com
Conestoga River District Chapter
Chapter Chief Joel Knepper 717-205-9161 joel.knepper2000@gmail.com
Vice Chief Garret Yoder 717-847-6459 kcgyoder@aol.com
Adviser John Oechslin 717-341-8983 johnoechslin@gmail.com
Horseshoe Trail District Chapter
Chapter Chief Ryan Esterby 717-627-2533 resterby@windstream.net
Vice Chief Riley Miller 717-228-1387 rileym626@gmail.com
Adviser Mike Stanilla 717-274-3784 mstanilla@verizon.net
Lodge Committee Leadership
New and current members of our Lodge are strongly encouraged
to participate in lodge activities. If any member, youth and adult
is interested in serving on any committee, contact any of the
committee chairmen or advisers listed below.
Lodge Leadership Development (LLD)
C: Collin Heckman 717-940-6334 collinheckman@gmail.com
A: Josh Peloquin jp1990@vt.edu
Ordeal Committee
C: Josh Embly 717-659-2083 embly664@comcast.net
A: Greg Embly 717-659-2083 embly664@comcast.net
Ceremonies Committee
C: Ryan Kemmerly
A: Mike Stanilla 717-274-3784 mstanilla@verizon.net
2018 Family Banquet
C: Tony Astarita 717-406-2757 ajastarita@comcast.net
A: OPEN
Vigil Honor Committee
C: Collin Heckman 717-940-6334 collinheckman@gmail.com
A: Derrick Bransby derrick.bransby@gmail.com
Brotherhood Conversion
C: Karl Beard 717-327-9997 beard1998@hotmail.com
A: Bob Chaballa 610-680-6502 Robert.Chaballa@iqvia.com
Website Committee
C: Eli Brouse 717-682-3169 elbrouse@gmail.com
A: Matt Stewart 717-397-8531 wallaby38@gmail.com
Camping Promotions
C: Open
A: Howie Hartman 717-283-6070 hh@doublehmedia.com
Owl’s Nest Newsletter
C: Open
A: Jim Castanzo 717-940-7913 jcastanzo@comcast.net
Kitchen Committee
C: Alec Smith 717-823-2886 Alecsmith1087@gmail.com
A: Logan Startoni 717-679-8114 loganstartoni@gmail.com
Membership Committee
C: John Oechslin Jr. 717-693-2654 johnoechslin@gmail.com
A: Doug Eadline 717-354-7514 Douglas.eadline@froniernet.net
Unit Election Committee
C: James Diffenderfer 717-274-3784 indy1813@yahoo.com
A: Ed Van Arsdale, III 717-413-7825 ejv3bsa@gmail.com
Troop Representative Committee
C: Karl Beard 717-327-9997 kbeard1998@hotmail.com
A: Dan Lenox 717-278-2738 dlaplenox@aol.com
2018 Conclave Committee
C: James Diffenderfer 717-304-0827 indy1813@yahoo.com
A: Jim Castanzo 717-940-7913 jcastanzo@comcast.net
Lodge Adviser’s Message
Each year, I am more amazed at the
great things our Arrowmen do each year
- congratulations and thank you to those Arrowmen who stepped
up and helped lead the Lodge last year. Congratulations to all of
our annual award winners from the Family Banquet, including the
Arrowmen of the Year, Ocer Award, Vigil Honor, and Founder’s
Award recipients! The Lodge was honored to bestow the James
E. West Award to Jim Rank for outstanding service to Wunita
Gokhos Lodge! 2017 was a great year for the Lodge, but 2018
is quickly shaping up to be even better as we host Conclave and
head to NOAC.
Normally I save this bottom half of the message for something
awesome that I know you all look forward to reading. This
time around is no dierent, but it is so simple. COME TO
CONCLAVE!!!! We’re going to put on a great event for the
Section, but we need your help! We have a ton in store for the
members of the other lodges – including competitions, great
food, terrific training, a color run, and a few more awesome
surprises. Won’t you feel silly if you miss out on what will be the
best Conclave you’ve ever seen!? (Yes, yes you will.) Register
today!!
In service,
Eric Shea
The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest 3
Lodge Event Calendar for 2018/19
Below are the dates for Lodge events and activities for the coming months. ALL members are
welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. As we get closer to the date for these events,
we will be including more information in upcoming issues of this newsletter on the Lodge website
regarding times, registration and costs (when applicable).
April 2018
Lodge Fellowship Weekend April 27 - 29 Camp Mack
LEC Meeting April 28, 7:00 PM Camp Mack
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
May 2018
Spring Ordeal Weekend Fri-Sunday, May 18-20 Camp Bashore
LEC Meeting Sun., May 20, 9:00 AM Camp Bashore
June 2018
Section Conclave Fri., June 1-3 Camp Bashore
July 2018
Summer Camp Callouts Friday Evenings after Campfire Camp Bashore
NOAC July 30 through August 3 Indiana University
August 2018
Summer Camp Callouts Friday Evenings after Campfire
September 2018
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
Fall Ordeal Sept. 28 – Sept. 30 Camp Mack
LEC Meeting Sept. 30, 9:00 AM at Lodge Weekend Camp Mack
October 2018
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
Council of Chiefs (Section) To Be Determined Camp Mack Training Ctr.
November 2018
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
LLD Fri.-Sun., Nov. 16 – Nov. 18 Camp Mack Training Ctr.
December 2018
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
January 2019
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
February 2019
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
March 2019
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
Lodge Family Banquet Mar. 23 To Be Determined
April 2019
Lodge Fellowship Weekend April 26 - 28 Camp Bashore
LEC Meeting April 27, 7:00 PM Camp Bashore
Chapter Meeting See Chapter News on the right
May 2019
Spring Ordeal Weekend Fri.-Sun., May 17-19 Camp Mack
LEC Meeting May 19, 9:00 AM Camp Mack
June 2019
Section Conclave Fri., June 7-9 Camp Horseshoe
July 2019
Summer Camp Callouts Friday Evenings after Campfire Camp Bashore
Fun Event Date and locaton to come!
August 2018
Summer Camp Callouts Friday Evenings after Campfire
Chapter News
Attention Scoutmasters, OA Troop
Representatives and all Arrowmen
Our three Chapter had some great meeting
the past eight months. Chapters do not meet
the months of May, June, July and August.
Beginning in September, Chapter Meetings
are held on the same night and in the same
building as your District Roundtable Meetings.
All Arrowmen are encouraged to attend
– it’s especially important for your Troop’s
OA Representative to make it to all Chapter
Meetings. Chapter programs vary and meetings
are fun and provide valuable tools and info that
you can take back to your unit.
Horseshoe Trail District Chapter
The Horseshoe Trail District Chapter meets
the first Thursday of each month at 7:15 PM at
the Cedar Crest Middle School in Lebanon. This
is the same evening as the District Roundtable.
So if you want to get more involved with the
OA, come on out to our chapter meetings an
take part in some good fellowship and food.
Please bring along a donation of $3 to oset the
cost of refreshments for the chapter meeting.
If you would like to receive additional Chapter
information contact Chapter Chief Ryan Esterby
at resterby@windstream.net
Conestoga River District Chapter
The Conestoga River District Chapter
meetings are held at the Pequea Elementary
School, 802 Millwood Road, Willow Street at
7:00 PM on the first Thursday of the month in
conjunction with the Conestoga River District
Roundtable meeting. The chapter meetings
are open to all youth and adult members of
the OA. We have an OA/ camping promotion
theme to every meeting. Scouter attending
the Roundtable are encouraged to bring youth
Arrowmen to the chapter meetings. Pizza
and drinks are provided. A $2-3 donation is
encouraged to oset the price of the pizza. For
more information regarding chapter meetings
contact Chapter Chief Joel Knepper.
Harvest District Chapter
The Harvest District Chapter Meetings
correspond with the Harvest District Roundtable
meetings, and are held the second Tuesday
of each month at Lancaster Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center located
at 1136 Sunwood Lane, Lancaster, at 7:15 PM.
Scout Leaders attending the Roundtable are
encouraged to bring Scouts in your Troop for
the Chapter Meetings. Pizza and drinks will be
oered at the Chapter Meetings, if possible
please bring $2-3 to help defray the cost.
For information or to be included on our
Chapter mailing list, please contact any of the
Chapter ocers listed on the facing page.
4 The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest
Conclave 2018 – UPDATE
By now, you know that in 2018,
our Lodge will host our Section
Conclave. The date for Conclave is
June 1st through the 3rd at Camp
Bashore.
Our Youth Conclave Committee
Chairmen have been recruited and our
adult Committee Advisers are in place.
Planning is now in full swing! June 1st
will be here before you know it. There is
a lot to do and we welcome ALL Lodge
members to come out and help us put on
a heck of a Conclave for our Section.
Thanks to everyone who has already
stepped up and volunteered. We have
about 60 Lodge members signed up. We
could use more...like 60 more to join us on
sta with one of the Conclave committees
listed below.
We are still recruiting sta to serve on all
of our committees:
• Customer Service
• First Aid, Kitchen
• Newsletter
• Physical Arrangements
• Program
• Shows
• Trading Post
If you have not yet volunteered and
you are interested in being part of our
Conclave sta, you can still volunteer
– just register for Conclave using the
Conclave registration form included in
this newsletter! It’s that simple!
Conclave Items Are Now Available
for Pre-Order!
Included in this issue of the Owl’s Nest is
the pre-order form for our 2018 Conclave.
Conclave items include:
• Trader Patch
• Sta Patch
• Backpatch
• Bolo
• Collectible Water Glass
• Toothpick Holder
• Web Belt
• Event T-Shirt
Patch images, dimensions and prices are
included on the Conclave Pre-Order Form
included with this newsletter. Show your
support and PRE-ORDER!
Lodge Fellowship & Service Weekend
Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29
at Camp Mack
At the end of April, the Lodge will hold it’s
annual Fellowship and Service Weekend. This
is a FUN weekend. Yes, we do service at camp
but that’s only on Saturday morning. Saturday
afternoon is chock-full of games and fun
activities. Those who stay Saturday night are
treated to more fun, movies and popcorn and of
course, fellowship with other Arrowmen.
This is a great time to get outdoors after being
cooped-up all winter. By mid-April the weather
is warming and we’ll all be ready to start some
early spring camp cleanup.
This is also the weekend when our Vigil
candidates keep their Vigil (on Friday night). The
Vigil ceremony is held early Saturday morning.
Note that the Friday night Vigil activities and
Saturday morning Vigil ceremony are open to
current Vigil Honor members only.
We hope to get a good showing for this fun
weekend. A registration form for the weekend
is included in this newsletter. Deadline for
registration is April 13, 2018.
NOTE: A Conclave Sta and Committee
Meeting will be held on Sunday at about
9:00 AM. If you are serving on a Conclave
Committee, be sure to be there! All
interested Lodge members are invited.
Have you been an Ordeal Member
for longer that 10 months?
Then you can seal your membership
by becoming a Brotherhood
Member at the Spring Ordeal
Weekend!
Sealing your membership in the Order by
becoming a Brotherhood member is more
than getting anew sash. Brotherhood members
have a better understanding of the Order,
our Purpose and Mission. We are true servant
leaders and we understand how membership
in the Order compliments our membership in
our Troop. You set an example of what an OA
member is and does.
Earning your Brotherhood membership is not
dicult. During the Spring Weekend, you’ll be
asked to put aside a few hours on Saturday for
some instructions and group lessons when you’ll
learn more about the Order. Later, on Saturday
afternoon your review what you learned -- this
is NOT a test but a simple review. That evening,
you’ll participate in the Brotherhood Ceremony
when you will seal your membership in our
Order.
Information about registering for Brotherhood
is included on the registration form included in
this newsletter.
The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest 5
BSA Medical
Forms Required
on ALL Lodge
and Section
Weekends!
This is a reminder
that ocial BSA Medical
Forms are required for
all OA weekends for all
participants.
Although activities
on OA weekends are
not comparable to
high adventure trips,
sometimes people get
sick or injured -- a nasty
cut finger, a fall causing
a swollen foot. We want
to take the necessary
precautions and be ready
for that quick trip to the
hospital for an x-ray or
a few stitches. Should
something happen, the
Lodge health ocer will
need your medical form
so your parents or
guardian can be
contacted and the health
care providers have
your current medical
information.
If you have a current
medical form, there is
no need to get another
physical, simply make a
copy of your form and
bring the COPY to the
weekend. You can get
the copy of your medical
form back at the end of
the weekend. Medical
forms not picked up at
the end of the weekend
will be shredded. Since
medical information can
change, the Lodge does
NOT keep medical forms
from event to event. We
want to ensure we have
current information.
Spring Ordeal & Service Weekend at Camp Bashore
Friday, May 18 through Sunday Morning, May 20
This Spring Ordeal Weekend is particularly important since this will be
the weekend when the Lodge does work in preparation for hosting our
Section Conclave at Camp Bashore.
We encourage all members to attend this weekend since there will be
some important work to complete for Conclave.
In addition to preparing for Conclave, we will be inducting new Ordeal
members into the lodge; and for those of you that have been an Ordeal
member for at least 10 months, we will be conducting Brotherhood
training and ceremonies. A registration form can be found on the
enclosed form sheet. A schedule of events is included below. Please plan
to attend and have your registration form into the scout oce no later
than May 4, 2018.
Friday Event What to do Where
7:00 - 8:30 PM Registration Barn
Set-up Tent Sta Site
8:30 Candidate Roll-Call Ordeal Candidates Attend Upper Friends
Brotherhood Candidates Attend Upper Friends
9:00 Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Attend TBD
10:00 Cracker Barrel Attend Dining Hall
Saturday
7:30 AM Candidates Rise and Shine, Candidate Breakfast at 8:00 AM
7:45 Flag Raising Ceremony Attend Parade Field
8:00 Members Breakfast Attend Dining Hall
8:45 Service Projects Begin EVERYONE Attends
12:00 PM Lunch Attend Dining Hall
1:00 Service Projects Resume EVERYONE Attends Various
2:30 Brotherhood Workshop Brotherhood Candidates Attend Dining Hall
4:30 Service Projects End Shower, Clean-up and Change into Uniform
4:30 - 5:30 Brotherhood Review Brotherhood Candidates Attend Dining Hall
5:45 Colors & Flag Retreat Attend Parade Field
6:00 Dinner/Feast Attend Dining Hall
7:00 New Member Orientation Mandatory Ordeal Candidates Dining Hall
7:30 Brotherhood Ceremony Attend Lodge Circle
8:30 Ordeal Ceremony Attend Lodge Circle
10:00 Cracker Barrel & Trading Post Open Dining Hall
Sunday
8:00 AM Breakfast Attend Dining Hall
8:45 Chapel Service Attend Dining Hall
9:00 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Dining Hall
9:30 Conclace Committee Meeting Dining Hall
Clean-up Camp Sites & Depart – Thank YOU and Safe Travels!
2018 National
Order of the
Arrow
Conference
(NOAC) UPDATE
At press time, the
Lodge Contingent
has remained at 24
Arrowmen who will
represent the Lodge
and Council at NOAC
2018. The group held
their first Contingent
Meeting following LLD
on January 7th and
the youth have started
to plan the events and
conference details
which can be done
early in the year. The
Lodge is selling NOAC
Flap Sets and T-Shirts
to help support the
trip to NOAC! These
items are available for
pre-order now, and
will be available for
pick-up at Fellowship.
We anticipate the Flap
Set to be very popular.
A separate order form
is included in this
newsletter.
6 The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest
Troop OA Rep
Position
The Order of the Arrow
Troop Representative is
a youth serving his troop
as the primary liaison
to the troop’s lodge or
chapter. He meets the
unit’s needs by providing
a communication and
programmatic link to
and from all Arrowmen,
Scouts who are not
presently members of the
Order, and adult leaders.
These eorts are meant
to assist the unit and its
members in achieving
the mission of the Boy
Scouts of America, and
at the same time fulfilling
the lodge’s role in the
Strategic Plan of the
Order of the Arrow of
being an integral part of
the council. By setting
a good example, he will
enhance the image of the
Order as a service arm to
his unit.
If you are interested in
becoming your Troop’s
OA Rep, you can find the
OA Troop Rep registration
form by going to this link
on the Lodge website:
http://www.wg39.org/
images/stories/oa_troop_
representative.pdf
You can find even
more information about
the Troop OA Rep
position by going to this
link on the National OA
website: http://www.oa-
bsa.org/pages/content/
troop-representative
2018 Lodge Award Recipients
On Saturday, February 17 at Melhorn Manor
in Mt. Joy, our Lodge recognized our members
with several annual awards including the Lodge
Ocer’s Awards and Arrowman of The Year
Awards.
The Lodge also gave special recognition to
Jim Rank with the a James E. West Fellowship
Award. This award, named for Scouting’s first
Chief Scout Executive, is a way of recognizing
a Friend of Scouting in our Lodge and helps
promote future excellence in Scouting. This is a
National Recognition of an individual in whose
name a significant donation to the Pennsylvania
Dutch’s Council’s endowment fund has been
made. Jim definitely meets that criteria!
Below are photos of all our award recipients.
Congratulations and well done!
Arrowmen of the Year - Youth
Arrowmen of the Year - AdultLodge Ocers Award
Founder’s Award James E. WestFounder’s Award
Joel Knepper presented
by Tony Astarita
Ryan Kemmerly was not
present to receive his award
Jack Pauli presented
by John Oechslin
Karl Beard presented
by Bob Chaballa
Tony Astaria presented
by Eric Shea
Matt Stewart presented by Glenn Achey and
James Dienderfer
Jim Rank presented
by Eric Shea
Collin Heckman presented by Glenn Achey
and James Dienderfer
Logan Startoni presented
by Jack Pauli
Cody Marcello presented
by Karl Beard
John Oechslin presented
by John Oechslin, Jr.
The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest 7
Lodge Refund Policy
As a reminder, the Lodge has an ocial refund
policy that applies to all events the Lodge hosts.
If you register for an event, but cannot attend
and cancel before the registration deadline, you
will receive a full refund. If you notify us after
the deadline, but before the day of the event
that you cannot attend, you will receive a refund
of your registration fee less the identified food
cost for the weekend. If you notify us the day of
the event that you cannot attend or just do not
show up to the event, no refund will be issued.
Rustic Charm Meets Modern Elegance
The perfect rural
setting to say your
vows, celebrate a fam-
ily milestone or host
a corporate event.
Perfect for large
group events for up to
300 guests, Melhorn
Manor includes an
exquisite, longstand-
ing stone farmhouse,
two rustic barns and
ample parking.
melhornmanor.com
Lodge OA Election Update
If your unit has not held its election, there is
still a several weeks left before we reach the
deadline to hold elections.
If you would like to hold an election, contact
your Chapter Chiefs or Advisers. Their contact
information is listed below. Your Chapter will
do everything they can to get an election team
scheduled to conduct your unit’s election.
Elections must be completed by May 15!
Unit Leaders should contact their Chapter
Chief or Chapter Adviser to schedule their
unit election of to answer any election-related
questions. Again this year, Ed Van Arsdale, III has
volunteered to take on this responsibility of Unit
Elections Adviser. If you have questions or would
like to schedule your election, the contact
information is listed below:
Unit Elections Adviser
Ed Van Arsdale, III 413-7825 Ejv3bsa@gmail.com
Chapter Ocers – Election Contacts
Harvest District Chapter
Chapter Chief – Zarius Valentin
cheeks17603@yahoo.com
Adviser – Howie Hartman
717-283-6070 hh@hartmancommercialphoto.com
Conestoga River District Chapter
Chapter Chief – Joel Knepper
717-205-9161 joel.knepper2000@gmail.com
Adviser – John Oechslin
717-341-8983 johnoechslin@gmail.com
Horse Shoe Trail District Chapter
Chapter Chief – Ryan Esterby
717-627-2533 resterby@windstream.net
Adviser – Mike Stanilla
610-207-4363 mstanilla@verizon.net
Welcome Our 2018 Vigil Class!
During our Spring Lodge Fellowship and
Service weekend, eight of our members will be
receiving their Vigil Honor.
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that
the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its
members for service to lodge, council, and
Scouting. Membership cannot be won by a
person’s conscious endeavors.
The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction
and recognition is reserved for those Arrowmen
who, by reason of exceptional service,
personal eort, and unselfish interest, have
made distinguished contributions beyond the
immediate responsibilities of their position of
oce to one or more of the following: their
Lodge, the Order of the Arrow, the Scouting
community and our Scout Camps.
Tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow
is never considered as reason enough for a Vigil
Honor recommendation.
Our 2018 Vigil Class is pictured below.
Above is the 2018 Vigila Class from left to right: Greg
Embly, Joel Knepper, Ryan Esterby, Jack Pauli, Riley Miller
and Mitchell Daneker. Absent when photo was taken:
Beth Katz, Ryan Kemmerly, Orion Jones, William Yaeger
Please welcome
Melhorn Manor as
our 2018 Newsletter
Sponsor.
8 The May/June/July 2018 Owl’s Nest
WUNITA GOKHOS LODGE #39
Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA
630 Janet Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17601-4582
NONPROFIT ORG.
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Lodge Website: www.WG39.org
IMPORTANT LODGE INFORMATION ENCLOSED!
In This Issue:
2018 Conclave
Lodge Banquet Recap
2018 Lodge Award Recipients
2018 Vigil Class Announcement
Lodge Fellowship & Service Weekend
Brotherhood Conversion Reminder
Spring Ordeal Weekend
Troop Election Update & Reminder
Troop OA Rep Information
NOAC Update
2018 NE-6B SECTION CONCLAVE – Camp Bashore, Fri., June 1 thru Sun., June 3, 2018
Sign me up for the 2018 Section Conclave. Enclosed is my $45 Conclave registration fee. All Lodge members, whether serving on staff or a member
of our contingent need to pay the Conclave fee.
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________ State: ___________Zip: __________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________ Date of Birth:___________________________ Troop # _______________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am a (please circle one): Ordeal Member Brotherhood Member Vigil Member
T-Shirt Size (circle one): M L XL XXL XXXL (*If you are ordering an XXL or XXXL shirt, your Conclave registration fee is $47)
Check here if you have any food allergies (please list in the blank area on the right side of this form)
ABSOLUTE DEADLINE
FOR CONCLAVE
REGISTRATION IS
APRIL 18, 2018
Please note any food allergies
or physical restrictions below:
Send registration & payment to:
Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA
OA 2018 Conclave
Code 6237C
630 Janet Ave., Suite B-114
Lancaster, PA 17601-4582
LODGE FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE WEEKEND – Camp Mack, Fri., April 27 thru Sun., April 29, 2018
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________ State: ___________Zip: __________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________ Date of Birth:___________________________ Troop # _______________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter (please circle one): Horseshoe Trail District Chapter Conestoga River District Chapter Harvest District Chapter
I will be attending the weekend as a (check the appropriate box):
I will be attending the weekend and the Vigil Breakfast (Vigil Members only)............................................................................................... $20.00
I will be attending the weekend as a Lodge Member ................................................................................................................................... $20.00
Check here if you have any food allergies (please list in the blank area on the right side of this form)
I WILL be staying for Sunday Breakfast I WILL NOT be staying for Sunday Breakfast
A parent or guardian must sign this release if you are under 18 years of age. If you are 18 years old or older, please sign your own
name.
I give permission for full participation in the BSA/OA program listed above. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, I understand every effort will be made to contact me (if participant
is an adult, my spouse or next of kin). In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the licensed health care practitioner selected by the Adult leader
in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery or injections of medication for my child (or for me, if participant is an adult).
Signature of Parent/Guardian or Adult Date
A parent or guardian must sign this release if you are under 18 years of age. If you are 18 years old or older, please sign your own
name.
I give permission for full participation in the BSA/OA program listed above. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, I understand every effort will be made to contact me (if participant
is an adult, my spouse or next of kin). In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the licensed health care practitioner selected by the Adult leader
in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery or injections of medication for my child (or for me, if participant is an adult).
Signature of Parent/Guardian or Adult Date
ABSOLUTE
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE FOR
FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND
IS APRIL 13, 2018
Please note any food allergies
or physical restrictions below:
Send registration & payment to:
Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA
OA 2018 Fellowship
Code 6237P
630 Janet Ave., Suite B-114
Lancaster, PA 17601-4582
SPRING ORDEAL REGISTRATION – Camp Bashore, Fri., May 18 through Sun., May 20, 2018
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________ State: ___________Zip: __________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________ Date of Birth:___________________________ Troop # _______________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter (please circle one): Horseshoe Trail District Chapter Conestoga River District Chapter Harvest District Chapter
I will be attending the weekend as a (check the appropriate box):
I will be attending the weekend as a Brotherhood Candidate ...................................................................................................................... $40.00
(I understand that to be a Brotherhood Candidate, I have to have been an Ordeal member for at least 10 months)
I will be attending the weekend as a Lodge Member ................................................................................................................................... $20.00
Check here if you have any food allergies (please list in the blank area on the right side of this form)
I WILL be staying for Sunday Breakfast I WILL NOT be staying for Sunday Breakfast
A parent or guardian must sign this release if you are under 18 years of age. If you are 18 years old or older, please sign your own
name.
I give permission for full participation in the BSA/OA program listed above. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, I understand every effort will be made to contact me (if participant
is an adult, my spouse or next of kin). In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the licensed health care practitioner selected by the Adult leader
in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery or injections of medication for my child (or for me, if participant is an adult).
Signature of Parent/Guardian or Adult Date
ABSOLUTE
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE FOR SPRING
ORDEAL WEEKEND IS
MAY 4, 2018
Send registration & payment to:
Pennsylvania Dutch Council
OA 2018 Spring Ordeal
Code 6237S
630 Janet Ave., Suite B-114
Lancaster, PA 17601-4582
Please note any food allergies
or physical restrictions below:
