Troop 250 Brothers & Candidates,
You are invited to join your OA Brothers at Camp Conley Clarke, August 4-6. Please sign up here:
https://palmettocouncil.org/oa-registrati
Ordeal Candidates: For the candidates elected this year, you may join the Order of the Arrow at this event. Here are more details about how to prepare for the Ordeal, read this carefully:
https://troop250tegacay.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ordeal.pdf
Brotherhood Candidates: After 6 months as an Ordeal member, you may take part in the Brotherhood conversion, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order of the Arrow.
If you completed your Ordeal in 2022 (or before) you are eligible. Please see the Brotherhood requirements checklist here to prepare:
https://troop250tegacay.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brotherhood.pdf
Old Brothers: If you already completed your Ordeal, and even if you are not eligible for Brotherhood yet, you are an “Old Brother”. We need you to register as well and come support our Lodge and the new Candidates!
Notes and reminders
- Lodge Dues: If this is the first OA event you are attending this calendar year, do not forget to pay your Lodge dues as well:
https://scoutingevent.com/549-oadues (This does NOT apply to new Ordeal candidates, your dues are waived for the current calendar year.) - Current medical form needed: Make sure to bring with you an updated copy, you will need to turn it in during check-in. It is also highly recommended to keep a personal copy in your day pack at all times.
- Pack your tent: There are no permanent camping facilities on site, you will need to use your own personal tent. Hammocks are not recommended, suitable spots are very limited and may not be available.
- Useful links: Troop OA page https://www.troop250tegacay.com/order-of-the-arrow/ & Lodge Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/skyuka270/
And don’t forget about the steak dinner option on Friday night, I encourage you to purchase it and enjoy it with us!
If you have any questions please get in touch with the OA Representatives of the troops or feel free to contact me.