Juniata Valley CouncilOrder of the Arrow

Order of the Arrow - Monaken Lodge

Lodge Key III

Contact Information

    Monaken Lodge Web Site

Chief

Eric Mitch
chief@oamonaken.org    

Lodge Advisor

Joe Strigle

 striglej@hotmail.com      

Lodge Staff Advisor

Tim McClure

9 Taylor Dr.
Reedsville, PA 17084
Office 717-667-9267
Fax    717-6679798
Cell    814-251-5320
tim.mcclure@scouting.org

THE MISSION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW

  • The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:

  • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that

  • Recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.

  • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.

  • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.

  • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

  The 2009-2010 Lodge Officers
ChiefEric Mitch
1st Vice Chief Donnie Fogleman
2nd Vice Chief Spencer Miller
SecretaryMike Conkey
TreasurerPhil Wigfield
 The Lodge Advisors
Lodge Advisor   Joe Strigle
Staff AdvisorTim McClure

  

Congratulations!

Founders Awards presented to:

     Jimmy Querry 2009 Youth recipient

 

     Kevin Lindsey 2009 Adult recipient

Jon Cherry 2008 Youth recipient

Dave Mitch 2008 Adult recipient

 

Up Coming Events:

 

Spring Ordeal

Seven Mountains Scout Camp, Spring Mills, PA

Monaken Lodge hosts the annual Spring Ordeal May 21-23, 2010 at Seven Mountains Scout Camp. Registration begins Friday, May 21 at 6:00pm: if you are taking your Ordeal this weekend, please proceed straight to the OA Pavilion (beside the Maintenance Shed) to register; general membership should register in the Dining Hall (before proceeding to a cabin).

Monaken Lodge hosts the 4th Service Day of 2010 Saturday, May 22 from 8:00-4:00pm. All Brothers should meet in front of the Dining Hall by 7:45am. Lunch will be provided for all those that register for the event.

PLEASE NOTE: If you had chosen to take your Ordeal at the 2009 Woodchuck Ordeal and were unable to, due to weather (and event cancellation), this event has been extended to you as a chance to take your Ordeal. If you fail to complete your Ordeal at the Spring Ordeal, you will have to be voted upon again by the members of your Unit in 2011.

Ordeal Candidates: Please bring all items listed on the letter you received at your Call Out. Following your successful completion of your Ordeal, please read this website on how you can be involved in the Order of the Arrow.

Candidates taking their Brotherhood: Should bring their staff and letter with them to the weekend, also please bring appropriate attire for the hike Friday evening (we hike rain or shine)

If you are a Brotherhood Member, you are invited to be an Elangomat for the new Ordeal members. Your weekend is free, along with your participation patch for the event! For more information, please read the Elangomat Guide.

Information on meeting times will be announced online and at the weekend.

Weekend Fees:

 

If registered by May 17

If registered after May 17

New member taking Ordeal

$33.00

$36.00

Taking Brotherhood

$27.00

$30.00

General Membership

$12.00

$15.00

Participating as an Elangomat

FREE (includes weekend participation patch)

FREE (includes weekend participation patch)

 

 Monaken Web Site:  http://www.oamonaken.org

 

Lodge Dues.  

You must be a "primary" member of the Juniata Valley Council to be a member of the Lodge.  If you have not paid your 2010 dues you can pay at the Council Service Center.  If you missed paying 2009 or before you will just need to pay $20.00 to catch you up. 

 

Costs:

 $10.00 for 2010 
 $20.00 if you missed 2009 dues "Catch up"

 

A Service Fee will be charged by this site for use of Credit Cards and will be assesed calculated by the total Payment.  This fee is retained by the site for transaction costs.  

 

 

If paying by check, no service fee will be assesed.

 

 

You may pay dues for as many members as you wish for one Transaction

 

 

Dues may not be paid ahead only the current year.

 

MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL AND NOT A MEMBER OF ANY OTHER LODGE

 

 Pay Dues on Line

 

If you have a question, comment or suggestions, please E-mail:  Jim Kennedy

Juniata Valley Council, BSA, 9 Taylor Drive, Reedsville PA 17084  (717) 667-9236