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LODGE CALENDAR 89-90
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SEPTEMBER 1989
9 - Lodge Officer Orientation
17 - Executive Committee - 3:30
OCTOBER 1989
? Lodge Officer Training (LOTC)
7 SE-8 Council of Chiefs,Richmond
15 Executive Committee - 3:30
21 Conclave Training
27-29 Fall Fellowship
NOVEMBER 1989
19 - Executive Committee - 3:30
DECEMBER 1989
9 - Christmas Banquet
17 - Executive Committee
JANUARY 1990
21 - E>:ecuti ve Commi ttee
FEBRUARY 1990
17 - Conclave " Training
18 - Executive Committee
MARCH 1990
18 - Executive Committee
3:30
3:30
3:30
3:30
31 - PreConclave work session-camp
APRIL 1990
7 PreConclave work session-camp
14 - PreConclave work session-camp
15 - Executive Committee
20-22 SECTION B CONCLAVE
MAY 1990
4-6 - Council Camporee
20 - Executive Committee
JUNE 1990
2 Council Beaver Day - Camp
15-17 Spring Inductions/Business mtg
16 - Executive Committee camp
JULY 1990
8 - Executiye Committee 3:30
12-16 NOAC - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
AUGUST 1990
9 - Executive Committee - 3:30
25 - Lodge Officer Training (LOTC)
SEPTEMBER 1990
20-22 Fall Inductions & Fellowship
21 - Executive Committee
OCTOBER 1990
4-6 - Area 8 Council of Chiefs
CON TEN T S
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1 . LODGE CALENDAR
2 . CONTENTS
y
PURPOSE
3 .. MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHIEF
4 LODGE LEADERS (PHONE)
5-6 .. LODGE GOALS 1990
7-8 DUTIES OF COMMITTEES
9-17 . e. LODGE RULES
9 & 17 . Patches
10,11,12 .. Lodge Offices/duties
12 & 13 Lodge Meetings
13 & 14 Chapter offices/duties
14 & 15 Dues & Fees
16 Committees
17 Amendments
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19-20 ..
BROTHERHOOD REQUIREMENTS
LODGE HISTORY
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21 ..
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23-24 .
26 .. _
back cover
FOUNDERS AWARD
VIGIL HONOR
SECTION B
LODGE POINT SYSTEH
THE LEGEND
SMOKE SIGNALS SCHEDULE
CHAPTERS & DISTRICTS
PURPOSE
This PLAN BOOK is intended to be used as a
supplement to the ORDER OF THE ARROW
HANDBOOK. Its purpose is to inform members
about the Shenandoah Lodge, and how it
functions. ANY INFORHATION IN THIS
BOOKLET NHICH CONTRADICTS THE OA
HANDBOOK OR THE POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL
OA COHHITTEE, IS NULL RND VOID. It is
hoped that thi s pI an boo., wi 11 answer most
of your questions, and will encourage
YOll to become more active in your
-.emoership, and in your LEADERSHIP.
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Dea r Brothers,
This Planbook
need inorder
functions, its
enlightened as
this year.
FROM YOUR CHIEF
holds information which you will
to understand how the Lodge
purpose and history, and to be
to the goals we wish to achieve
Within these pages you will also find important
regarding the Lodge Calendar,
addresses and phone numbers of the Lodge &
Chapter officers, and the rules that govern the
Lodge.
The year 1990 will be one to remember, as we
celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the OA. The
weekend Fellowships will provide an opportunity
for each of you to enjoy the brotherhood. In
Deceaber our ever-popular Christmas Banquet
will be held. Much planning has already taken
place, and you should plan to attend (with your
dad, if possible).
In April we will host the SE-8 Section Conclave
at Caap Shenandoah. This is a major
undertaking, and a lot of responsibility. At
the Conclave, members from all seven lodges in
irginia will compete, play, and have a good
time. With your help & attendance, we can make
it the best ever.
The June and Fall Inductions playa major role
in the future of our lodge. It is at these
ti-.s that new members are inducted and that
Oreal members take their Brotherhood. At the
same time, we provide a great deal of service
to Camp Shenandoah. Our Lodge and Chapter
officers are elected in June, and take office
in August. In september the Lodge Officer's
Training is held. This is an opportunity for
any .eaber to learn how to run the lodge (or
chapter).
This year we will .. tablish strong ca.-itt .. s
with chairmen, and through thft committees the
youth will take an active part in sharing the
success.. our Lodge will have. With everyone'.
participation and ca.ait..nt, we will have.
great 75th Anniversary year.
Bart Morris
Shenandoah Lodge Chief
LODGE LEADERSHIP
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LODGE CHIEF
Bart Morris - (703) 433-1343
165 New York Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
LODSE VICE CHIEF (CP/UE)-(804) 9 7 1 ~ 7 6 1 2
Albert Lee
104 Cannon Place
Charlottesville,VA 22901
LODGE VICE CHIEF (SERVICE)-(703) 828-2270
Jay Lee
Rt. 1, Box 278
Dayton, VA 22821
LODGE SECRETARY - (703) 433-0364
Loran Nicol
1141 Woodleigh Ct
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
LODGE TREASURER - (703) 896-7779
Keith Snively
534 Elm Street
Broadway, VA 22815
LODGE ADVISOR - (804) 973-3874
Jim Craig
Rt 1, 80>: 222
Earlysville, VA 22936
LODGE STAFF ADVISOR - (703) 348-1052
Lloyd Dunavant
P.O. Box 225
Fairfield, VA 24435
CONCLAVE CHIEF - (804) 973-8189
Jeremy Schlussel
1620 Redwing Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
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LODGE GOALS 1990
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Without
person,
improve"
GOALS it is impossible for any
or group of people, to "grow, and
The following GOALS & OBJECTIVES have
been developed for the year. Bart
Morris, Lodge Chief, hopes that we can
all pull together to reach t h e m ~ These
are not - arranqed in any priority.
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All functions will be planned ahead
of time, and will be successful
Officers will attend 100% of the
events (5), as well as the Executive
Board Meetings
Members will attend 3/5 events (60%)
Members will camp with their unit at
least 4 times (not including summer
camp) - Aug-July
There will be an active Chairman and
Advisor for each committee
All new costumes will be completed

All members will
involved with dancing,
TEAM will be 20-strong
become more
and the DANCE
There will be a Lodge
competition to determine who
compete at the Conclave
Dance
will
The Lodge
. contests,
competition
will enter all Conclave
including the Dance
Slide show presentation
and distributed at the
Banquet
developed
Christmas
<Lodge GOALS, continued)
Revise the "Where to Go Camping
Guide" by 12/89
Lodge will
contribution to
contribute
the Council
an SHE
($l/boy
minimum); it can be a "gift-in-kind"
Officers and committee chairs will
keep accurate and timely records, and
back-up sets will be kept
All newsletters will be mailed in a
timely manner, and an active staff
will be recruited
All Chapters will meet at least 4
times per year, with programs of
interest
All Chapter &
committee chairs
writing) at the
Committee meetings
Lodge officers, and
will report (in
monthly Executive
The procedures outlined in the
Manual of Administration will be
followed, and the letters specified
therein will be sent on schedule
All units in the
visited, and each
active DA members
The number of
attending summer
increased by 20%
Council will be
unit will have
Council Units
camp will be
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DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES
MEMBERSHIP
The Memgership Committee works closely with the Vice-Chief (Camp
Promotion/Unit Elections) to promote member development and
commitment to the Purpose of the Order.
a. Assist the Vice-Chief (Camp Promotion/Unit Elections) in
compiling Unit Election Reports and Call-Out (Tap-Out) Reports
to show those elected, those called-out (tapped-out) and those ..
inducted.
b. Responsible for mailing the Correspondance Orientation Series
to persons eligable at the proper times.
c. Responsible for securing and training of Elangomats prior
to each Ordeal.
d. Responsible for administering "Brotherhood questions".
ACTIVITIES
The Activities Committee works closely with the Vice-Chief (Service)
and develops plans for membership meeting activities for the Lodge
and is responsible for carrying them out.
a. Plans members social activities at Ordeals.
b. Plans entire program of Fellowships.
c. In cooperation with the hosting Chapter and the hosting
location, plans program for Christmas Banquet.
d. Coordinates Lodges role in Conchve program.
e. Arranges promotion of Conclave at events and in Lodge news l etter.
f. Promotes both NOAC and NLS at events and in newsletter.
g. Responsible for the promotion of special events for Arrowmen.
h. Assists Vice-Chief (Service) in planning service projects.
i. Is responsible for advertising functions (6 months in advance
and in detail 30 days prior to event) through the Newsletter.
CEREMONIAL
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The Ceremonial Committee trains teams, instructs members on costume
making, keeps ceremonial grounds in good order, and conducts
ceremonies and demonstrations for the Lodge.
a. Responsible for training and fielding of Ordeal Team.
b. Responsible for training and fielding of Brotherhood Team.
c. Responsible for assisting chapters and Summer Camp staff
in developing effective Call-Out (Tap-Out) Teams.
d. Responsible for the upkeep of the ceremonial grounds, equipment
(including Tipi. and Totum Poles) and costumes.
PUBLICITY
The Publ icity Committee is responsible for "Smoke Signals
n
and
with the incoming officers the Lodge Plan Book. The Newsletter
editor and Advisor will be members of this committee.
HISTORY
a. Edits and publishes "Smoke Signals" the Lodge newsletter to
include coming events. news of members. news of the lodge.
chapters, and items of interest to OA members .
b. Responsible for submitting the Lodge newsletter to the section
in time for judging in the annual competition.
c. Responsible for submitting the Lodge newsletter to the NOAC
1n time for judging in the national competition.
d. In cooperation with the Lodge Officers Elect and the History
Committee compiles and publishes the Lodge Plan Book prior
to the August Inductions.
The History Committee is responsible for compiling ' information
from the past dealing with Shenandoah Lodge and maintaining current
information aboaut the Lodge.
a. Compile and maintain a ' istory' of the Lodge.
b. Secures copies of yearly membership 'and attendance records
from the Lodge Secretary.
c. Develops and maintains a "scrapbook" pertaining to the Lodge.
This "scrapbook" will include photos, copies of membership
records on Jan. 1 of each year and attendance records for the
year. Also one (l) copy of each issue of the newsletter will
be contained in the "scrapbook". This "scrapbook" is to be
kept in the council office and is not to be removed, except
with written approval of the Lodge Advisor or Council Executive.
d. Assists in the publication of the Lodge Plan Book.
CAMP PROMOTIONS/UNIT ELECTIONS
The Camp Promotions/Unit Elections Committee is responsible for
assisting the Vice-Chief (Camp Promotions/Unit Elections) with
the development of the slide show. its presentation and unit
elections for all of the council units. The committee works closely
with the Council Camping Committee and Camp Director.
a. Assists the Vice-Chief (Camp Promotion/Unit Election) with
the development of the slide show for Camp promotion. to be
ready for dist ribution no later than Dec. 1.
b. Helps train the chapter tear-s in and Unit
Election procedures.
c. Does follow-up on visits for evaluations and commits.
d. Assists in arranging unit visitions.
e. Assists in the preprations, publication and updateing of the
"Where To Go Campi ng" Gu i de.
f. Is prepared to assi st any unit upon request I'lith information/
program on High Adventure Programs.
LODGE RULES
SHENANDOAH LODGE #258
ORDER OF THE ARROW
Se.ction I: NAME AND AFFILIATION OF LODGE
A. The name of this lodge of the Order of the Arrow shall be
Shenandoah Lodge 1258 - WWW. which hereinafter shall be called
"the Lodge".
B. The Lodge shall be affiliated with the Stonewall Jackson Area
Council. 1763. Boy Scouts of America. and shall be under the
supervision of the Council Scout Program Department and the
administrative authority of its Scout Executive.
C. All Lodge rules must be in harmony with the National Policfes of
the Order of the Arrow. as set forth in the most recent editfon
of the Order of the Arrow Handbook.
D. The totem of the Lodge shall be that of a large arrowhead with
the profile of an Indian Chief superimposed upon it.
E. The standard colors for the Lodge neckerchiefs shall be white
with red piping of the edges. with the Lodge totem displayed in
the proper place. No limit is placed upon the number that may
be purchased.
F. Lodge neckerchiefs and OA sashes shall be worn only at Order
of the Arrow functions. and special Scouting events. when
representing the OAi at such times. the sash should be worn
properly. over the right shoulder (the sash should never be
worn on the belt).
G. Each Lodge member will recieve one (1) pocket flap per honor
that he recieves as a member of Shenandoah Lodge. and may buy
an unlimited supply of flaps from an authorized distributor
(Council Lodge Treasurer or Camp Trading Post)
H. This Lodge will be didvided into Chapters which correspond with
of Districts in the Council.
;ection II: REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP
A. The requirements for membership are IS specified in the latest
edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook.
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B. Procedure for the Ordeal shall be as stated in the latest edition
of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Manual of the Ordeal.
C. Transfer members, upon certification from previous lodge, will
be afforded all member-privileges. -
Section III: BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP & VIGIL HONOR
A. Brotherhood-membership, and presentation of the Vigil Honor shall
be in accordance with the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow
Handbook.
-Section IV: OFFICERS - LODGE
A. The officers of this Lodge shall be; lodge Chief, two (2)
Vice-Chiefs, lodge Secretary. and lodge Treasurer; these are
elected offices. Officers must be under the age of 21 for the
entire term of office. and must be registered in the Council.
and paid-up in the lodge. during their term of office.
B. Election of officers shall be by secret ballot. each member
voting individually. and casting one (1) vote for one (1)
qualified nominee for each office. Ballots will be counted and
reported publicly. by Chapters.
1. To be qualified as a candidate for a position of a lodge
officer. one must present the Executive Committee a
letter of approval from either the Scout Executive.
Advisior. or Chapter Advisor BEFORE he election.
C. Duties of the Lodge Officers shall be as follows:
1. The duties of the Lodge Chief will be those as outl1ned
in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook
and to represent the lodge at -meetings of the Section.
Region and at National events as occur.
2. The Lodge Vice-Chief(s) shall:
a. Preside at meetings in the absence of the lodge Chief.
(One of the Vice-Chiefs, with the consent of the other,
wi 11 pres i de).
b. Assume areas. of responsibility as delegated by the.
Lodge Chief.
i. Vice-Chief for Service duties shall include the
planning. advertising, and execution of:
service weekends at CamP Shenandoah
Cub Day tamps (OA partieipation)
Webelos' Weekends (OA partieipation)
service to the community
OA involvement In new
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ii. Vice-Chief for Camp promotion and unit elections
duties shall include:
development of camp promotion slide show (ready
for distribution no later than 12/1) .
- Chapter-election team training
. organize results: showing those elected, those
called-out, and those that are inducted; copies
of these tabulations are to be provided to the
lodge Executive Committee (each member)
. work closely with the membership chairman
develop (or update) and publish the "Where to
Go Camping" guide
Work closely with new units, making sure they
understand the OA and hve opportunity to meet
the camping requirements for membership.
3. The lodge Secretary shall:
a. Be responsible for the preparation and distribution of
the official minutes of each lodge Executive Committee
and lodge Business meeting in a timely manner.
b. Be responsible for sending minutes of the previous
meetings (ie: after approval) to all members of the
lodge Executive Committee and all Section officers.
c. Be responsible for the prrparation, maintenance, and
the distribution of a lodge Executive Committee Directory.
d. Be responsible for attendance records of all Chapters
present at each lodge Executive Committee and Lodgl
busfness meetings.
e. Be responsible for the registration of all persons at
Lodge functions.
f. Maintain two (2) Minute Books - one for the Lodge
Secretary, the other for the Council Office (to be
KEPT in the Council Office).
g. Be responsible for the issue of all membership cards
after proper notification by the Lodge Treasurer.
h. Responsible for the Lodge Membership Records and
Individual Membership Records.
4. The Lodge Treasurer shall:
a. Be responsible for a Treasurer's report at each Lodge
Executive Committee and Lodge Business meeting.
b. Will record all dues payments on member records and
notify Lodge Secretary of same for issue of membership
card.
c. Construct a Lodge Budget that includes January through
December of the next fiscal year (this is the Council
fiscal year).
d. Assist the Lodge Secretary with all check-in's.
D. An arroNmln may not hold more than one elected office at either
Lodge or Chapter level. He may. however. hold both a Lodge and
a Chapter office. but he may not hold a lodge Office and the
corresponding Chapter office.
E. New officers, elected at the June Business meeting, will not be
installed until the August Business meeting of the same year.
Between June and August the old officers will york with the
officers-elect, training them, and otherwise preparing them for
the positions to whictl they were elected. The August Inductions
will be the responsibility of the old officers, since the
officers-elect will not yet be installed.
F. The Lodge Executive Committee shall consist of the elected L o d g e ~
officers, their advisors, the immediate-past Lodge Chief, the ~
Chairmen of the Lodge-standing committees, their advisors, Chapter
Chiefs, the Chapter Advisors, the Lodge Advisor, Staff Advisor (s),
and the Council Executive. Only members under 21 years of age
may cast a vote. Ad hoc or speCial committee Chairmen are non-voting
members for the life of their committee or appointment.
1. No member under 21 years of age may have more than one (1)
vote, even though he may hold -more than one seat on the
Executive Committee.
2. Arrovmen elected or appointed to an office which includes
membership on the Lodge Executive Committee, shall attend
at least one-half (1/2) of all Executive Committee meetings
held during his tenure. In the event an Arrowman is
prevented from attending, he shall be represented by a
qualified proxy. Failure to attend the required number
of meetings in person, or by proxy, may provide reason
for removal from office.
3. The Lodge Chief, with approval of the Executive Committee
and the Lodge Advisor, shall remove any officer whom he
feels is not doing his pr g cribed duti , after appropriate
counseill nj 6- LOdge Advisor(s).
4. Vacancies are filled upon recommendation of the Lodge Chief,
with the approval of the Executive Committee.
G. The Lodge Adviaor and the Chapter Advisors ahall be appointed by
the Council Executive after consultation vith the Council Program
Chairman.
Section V: LODGE HEETINGS
A. A minimum of tvo (2) business meetings of the Lodge ahall be held
each calendar year, to include the June and August Inductions.
B. The Ladae Chief and Staff Advisor ahall schedule Executive
Co_ittee meetings as l18y be neeeasary, and shall publiah these
dates in the annual Council calendar, planbook and Lodge and
Council Hevslettera.
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C.
O. Members of the lodge who are 21 years' of age and over. will 'be
premitted to participate in the discussion of issues properly
brought before the Lodge. but will not be permitted to vote.
E. The Lodge Chief shall preside at all Lodge Business meet i ngs and
Executive Committee meetings. In the event of his absence,
meetings shall be conducted as provided in Secti on IV. C. 2. b.
In the event neither of the Vice-Chiefs are present. the meeting
shal l be conducted by the Lodge Secretary.
F. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the most recent
edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
Section VI: OFFICERS - CHAPTER
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A. The officers of the chapters shall be Chapter Chief. at least one
(1) Vice-Chief. and a Chapter Secretary; these are elected officers
and must meet the same requirements as stated in Section IV. A.
B. Each chapter member shall vote individually and by secret ballot
for chapter officers. casting one (1) vote for one (1) qualified
for each office. Ballots will be tabulated and reported
by the conductor of the election.
1. To be qualified as a candiowte for chapter office one must
be nominated and seconded from the body of the chapter.
C. The duties of the Chapter officers are as follows:
The Chapter Chief shall:
a. Be responsible for the direction of the Chapter.
b. Preside over all Chapter meetings.
c. Represent his Chapter at all Executive Committee
meetings. giving a of all Chapter happenings to
the lodge Secretary and the Newsletter Editor.
d. Be responsible for all units In his chapter, seeing
that they are visited. at which time unit elections
should be held and the Camp promotion slide-show
presented. He will collect all election forms
and evaluations and return them to the Lodge Vice-Chief
in charge of the appropriate committee.
e. Conduct community service projects.
,f. Conduct a Call-out (Tap-out) as needed.
g. Sponsor Lodge events. ie: Christams banquet. Ordeal
and Brotherhood ceremonies, etc. as detailed by the
Executive Committee.
2. The Chapter Vic!-Chief(s) shall:
a. Assume the areas of responsibil ity delegated by the Ch'apter
Chief.
b. Preside at m e e t i n g ~ in the absence of the Chapter Chief,
and take his place at the Executive Committee meetings
when adked. .
3. The Chapter Secretary shall:
a. Be-responsible for keeping minutes of Chapter meetings,
and on all chapter functions.
b. See that the minutes and reports are given to the Chapter
Chief to report at the lodge Executive Committee meetings.
D. New Chapter officers will be installed in accordance with Section IV. E.
Section ' VII: CHAPTER MEETINGS
A. Chapter meetins will be scheduled by the Chapter Chief and his
Advisor, after clearing dates with t ~ e District Executive.
B. The Chapter Chief will preside at the Chapter meetings, and is
responsible for the program and agenda.
Section VIII: DUES AND FEES
A. There shall be an induction fee, payable at the time of Induction.
In return. a new Ordeal member will receive:
1. one (1) pocket flap and one (1) ribbon-pin.
2. Order of the Arrow sash - Ordeal
3. Order of the Arrow Handbook (current edition)
4. one year's dues
5. all food and/or lodging expense during Induction
B. There shall be a Brotherhood fee payable at the time of the
Brotherhood test. In return. the new Brotherhood member shall
receive:
1. one (1) pocket flap
2. Order of the Arrow sash - Brotherhood
3. one year's dues
4. All food and/or lodging expense during Brotherhood test.
C. For the Vigil Honor candidate. the lodge will bear the expense of:
. 1. one (1) pocket flap
2. Order of the Arrow sash - Vigil
3. Vigil Pin .
4. Vigil Certificate
The candidate will bear the expense of food and/or lodging at
the time of the Vigili and the candidate is responsible for his
dues payment (if applicable).
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D. Lodge dues of $3.50 shall be collected on an annual basis. Dues
are payable at the time of the Inductions (June or August); at
which time, one is paid up through the next fiscal year ( Jan.-Dec. ),
If a member does not pay his dues by the August Inductions, the
amount due $4.50. The extra monies are to cover the
additional reminder mailings/postage. If dues are not paid by August.
the Arrovman will remain a paid-up member until Dec. 31st of that
year. In the period between August and December, several "reminder"
mailings. and several Newsletter requests, will be made. If the
dues are not paid-up by December 31st, a special mailing will be
made, informing him that his dues have expired and that he will
receive no more mailings, and that he is no longer eligible to
wear the Lodge pocket flap.
E. Inactive members may be restored to active status by paying the
monies owed. Members transferring into this Lodge need only pay
their current year's dues ( in full, it is not prorated ).
F. All Order of the Arrow funds shall be handled by the Council
office, and all Council accounting procedures will be observed.
G. When membership is terminated in Shenandoah Lodge, the individual
shall not be entitled to wear any Lodge insignia.
H. In the development of the Lodge annual budget, funds shsll be
made available for Chapter mailings, activities, and service projects.
Lodge and Chapter must be approved by the Lodge Executive
Committee and Lodge Advisor PRIOR to their being incurred. All
appr "ed bills shall be forwarded to the Council office for payment.
I. All members of the Lodge must be registered with the Boy Scouts of
Ame'rica through the Council. Lodge membership is automatically
terminated when Scout registration is allowed to expire. A Lodge
member is a member of the Chapter in the District in which he is
registered, or domiciled, if registered only with the Council.
Section IX: HISCELLANEOUS
A. The fiscal year of the Lodge will be Jan.l through Dec. 31.
B. Lodge Officer Training is the responsibility of the Lodge "Key-3"
and at least one training session will be held each year.
C. A copy of the Official National OA Bylaws will be maintained in an
orderly and current manner and shall be available in the Council
office.
D. Any motions or items not covered in the Rules will be covered in
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the Lodle Rules voted on by the Executive Committee at the beginning
of each Lodge year.
E. The highest ranking Lodge Officer serving on the Summer Camp Staff,
will be made "Camp Chief" to take care of OA business at Camp. If
no officers are on the Staff, the Lodge Chief will appoint a Lodge
member on Staff to be "Camp Chief".
Section X: COMMITTEES
A. There shall be standing committees to deal with:
1. Membership
2. Activities I Service
3. Ceremonies
4. Publicity
5. History
6. Camp Promotion I Unit Elections
Their duties will be those outlined in the Lodge Hanual of
Administration and as assigned by the Lodge Chief.
B. The Lodge Chief shall appoint committee chairmen after consultation
with the Lodge Advisor. They must be under 21 years of age for their
entire appointment.
The Standing Committee Chairmen will be members of the Lodge
Executive Committee. They or their representative shall be expected
to attend all meetin s of the Executive Committee.
D. The Lodge Advisor in consultation with the Lodge Chief and the
Staff Advisor will appoint one or more adult advisors for each
commit tee.
E. Special or ad hoc committees shall be appointed as deemed necessary
for carrying out specific assignments such as the Vigil Honor Committee.
Their Chairmen and Advisors will be appointed in the same manner as
committees. .
F. Special or ad hoc Committee Chairmen are non-voting members of the
Lodge Committee and should attend all meetings during
the life of their committep-.
Section XI: AMENDMENTS
These rules shall be subject to amendment at any business meeting
of the Lodge, provided such amendment has been submitted to, and
approved by, the Lodge Executive Committee at least one month prior
to such Meeting: and, such rule must be !l!!! reviewed and approved
by the Council Scout Executive. Due notice is to be sent to all
active members at least 10 days prior to such a meeting. A 2/3 vote
of the members present is required for passage.
75th Anniversary
Order of the Arrow
J9J5J990
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
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A H N D H N T S
1: NAHE AND AFFILIATION OF LODGE
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SECTION
I. There Nill be a BLUE-BORDERED pocket-flap to
signify Brotherhood membership. This flap will
be presented at the completion of the
Brotherhood ceremony. Only Brotherhood members
m.y purchase and/or Near this flap. The
WHITE-BORDERED flap will continue to be the
standard lIIembership flap.. (passed, June
1986)
J. There Nill be a RED-BORDERED pocket flap to
signify the Vigil Honor recepients. The flap
Nill be idehtical to the WHITE-BORDERED flap
eY-cept that: it will have A RED BORDER, a RED
TRIANGLE in the top left-hand corner, and a RED
FLEUR-DE-LIS in the top right-hand corner. This
flap will be presented to new Vigil Honor
recipients at the completion of their induction
into the Vigil Honor. Only Vigil Honor members
may purchase .and/or wear this flap. The
WHITE-BORDERED flap Nill continue to be the
standard membership flap. (Passed, Dece.ber
1987)
Contrary to the above wOrding, the ammendment
was to have the MORDS on the patch red, as
well as those portions mentioned above. The
first lot of patches (250) had black lettering.
When the second run Nas ordered the warda were
to be red, but only the word "Shenandoah" was
red. The rest remained black. Because some of
the second batch made it into circulation, a
proposal has been made to have the patch as
received (second batch) the official Vigil
Patch. If the proposal is not passed (December
1989), there will be three Vigil Patches in
circulation.
SECTION I, paragraphs I
elilllinate the phrase
(passed August 1988)
8c J are
"PURCHASE
amended to
AND/OR".
(This aeans that anyone can purchase 6
hold/collect a Blue-Bordered or Red-Bordered
but could not wear the unless
allowed by aeab.rship
BROTHERHOOD REQUIREMENTS
Ifan A ~ ~ has been actively registered in the
Order of the Arrow for at least 10 months. as an
Ordeal Member . and is actively registered in
Scouting: he is eligible for Brotherhood meneer-
ship . .
Ordeal Membership is but a FIRST step. Brotherhood
Membership seQ , , . . he cOJmlitment. All Ordeal
Members are encouraged to become Brotherhood
Members at their earliest opportunity.
To become a Brotherhood Member. the Arrowman must
submit a SOO-word essay (statement) telling "HOW"
and "WHY" he will rededicate his life to the
principles of the Order of the Arrow. In addition.
he must be able to answer the following questions:
1) Who are ALLOWAT SAKIMA. METEU. NUTlKET. and
KITCHKlNET; what do they represent. and
what are their duties ?
2) What are the four (4) tests of the Ordeal.
and what do they illustrate ?
3) What are the three (3) preparations for the
Obligation ?
4) What are the traditions given to us in the
legend ?
5)What is the full name of the Order?
6) What 1. Ordeal Membership 1
7) REPEATthe obligation of the Order of the Arrow.
8) Repeat (or 8ing) the song of our Order.
9) Give the handclasp of the Order. and sive
the sign.
10) Give the admonition. and tell what it means.
The answers to these questions may be found in the
ORDER OF THE ARROW HANDBOOK.
Opportunities are provided for Ordeal Members to
attain Brotherhood membership ant both the June
and August inductions. held each year at Camp
Shenandoah.
Notices regarding the Inductions. and Brotherhood
questionnaires will be found in the May and July
issues of Smoke S;onals. the lodge newsletter.
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LODGE HISTORY
1l'e Order of the PrrON WlS in 1915 by E. UrrEr G:xxtran,
ani 29 }EarS later (1944) the 5renarrllah WlS established. The
\'.8S raTE!d fer the scoot coop, Wlich WlS &en located Ctl the
ShenardJah Rive'". 1IS/1enarrl)ah1l rreans lldaug,ter of the stars", am
a:JIES fran the Indian \'D'd "Sherando.
1I
Early in 1944, the executive board arx:i the carrp C01TT1ittee of the
St:a'e8" Jackson ft'ea Cotn::i 1 net am discussed the fomat ion of an
<Tc:B' of the PrroN loose. CX! t'arch 29, 1944 they rret again, am by
f01TB 1 action on a ITDtion by Rebert E. Bruce, they created Sherardoah

The scoot execUtive at that t1rre WlS J.W. Fix, am gave the
r:rq:lOsed his app-ova 1. The Nationa 1 Chief ....as H. L Nelson
of Philadelphia and fran him cqJies of the Ordeal ritual, the
Nat;OO1 1 const itut ion ard by- laws, and a loca 1 lod<;e I'IBnua 1
w:re cbta ired.
The lodges organ 1zatiCKla 1 WlS held at the Y.M.e.A. i"
Stauntoo ()'l M:ly 17, 1944. That evening the charter ITBTbers ....ere
faria lly ird.cted into QI\ IIBl'ta'sh1p by a scrut:a'" ritual tean cCJIl.Xlsed
of:
A llar.et Sal< ina [)-. Ber1T!Yna Tharas (On ly QI\ rrmber)
Meteu Dr. Karl E. Shedd
Nutiket .... Mr. Garland Hudd1estun
Kitchkinet . Mr. J.W. Fix
The charter I1BThers irdcted that evening are listed
JllEs StOVS'" - Harr1sortxrg
Fred lindsay - Charlottesville
CS:1l Barnett - Char lottesvi lle
Ptm1stead Shirley - Crozet
lStErt Wlitlock -
.kh"I Beard - StaLr1ton
loveg'ove' ,.-wa}reStx:ro
Pm> ld K 11'YJ - GJshen
Ben Sears, .r. - CovirYJtm
Rebert CahcXJ'I - Cliftcrl Fcrg!
Mr. J.W. Fix - Ca.n:il Executive
Dr. Kar 1 E. Shedd - Can::i 1 Pres.
Dr. Olar 1es Conrad - Carp Cha irrTBn
Mr. Rebert E. I3ru::e - Canp Director
Mr. Gar1ard - Scoutrrester
First Lodge Officers:
Ceci 1 Barnett - L<Xige O1ief
Fred L irxlsay - Trea.strer
Prro ld K il'YJ - Secretary
The first 1<Xige reNS1ette" WlS first ptb1ished in /iril 1956, am
\l8S titled IINat1nB Sakata's Fezuta
ll
(Big O1iefs t'edic;ne)
The first issue of a.r arrent S;gna ls" v.as p.b 1 ished ;n
J:nJary 1962.
The Si'e1ancloah L<Xige WlS the first in the United States to receive
the E. lkTe' Q:xxtmn fwlrd. It WlS ao.erded at the QI\ Coofererce ld at
the lXIivers1ty of 1111oo;s 00 Jlu}Jst 27. 1971.
FIRST BROTHERHOODS (May 5,1945):
Cecil A.Barnett
J.W.Fix
Robert E.Bruce
Garland Huddleston
Robert Cahoon
FIRST VIGILS (April 29,1950):
Eugene Nuckols, Jr
Jack Lee
LODGE CHIEFS 1980-
1980 Jamie Craig
1981 . Ken Thorton
1982 . Kevin Stoner
1983 Sonny Morris
1984 . Sonny Morris
1985 . Tim Morris
198b . Brian Stoner
1987 . Daniel Johnson
1988 . Daniel Johnson
1989 . Jeremy Schlussel
1990 .. Bart Morris
THE FOUNDERS AWARD
The Founder's Award is given to Lodge
members who have given exemplary service
to the Lodge and Council. A lodge may
petition the National Order of the Arrow
Committee to award an individual, or
individuals, the Founder's A w a r d ~ A
maximum of 2 per lodge can be awarded in
anyone year. In addition to a medallion,
the recepient is awarded an arrow pin with
a solid-red ribbon to wear on his uniform
pocket.
Shenandoah Lodge
presentations:
1983
1984
1985
198b
1987
1988
1989
has made the following
Jim Gilkerson
Dr.Richards Miller
Sonny Morris
Leon Harouff
Donald Foss
Glen Robinson
Daniel Johnson
Orner Sponagle
J.D.Broughman
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THE VIGIL HONOR
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that
the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its
members for service to their Lodge and
Council.
It is a mark of distinction and recogntion
reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason
of exceptional service, personal effort,
and unselfish interest, have made
distinguished contributions beyond the
immediate responsibilities of their
position or office to one or more of the
following: Lodge; Order of the Arrow;
Scouting; Scout Camp.
The number inducted is determined by the
Vigil HOQor committee, guided by the
maximum allowable number as indicated in
the OA Handbook. The committee makes its
recommendation to Council and National;
the selection is made by the National OA
Committee. The ratio of adults-to-youth
can not exceed "1".
SECTION 8
Shet'lark:tlah Lodge is a IIBTber of Southeast Regioo, Sectioo 8.
Sectioo 8 ire ludes lcxjges fran Virginia, parts of \-.est Virginia and
I'trth Carolina. Section 8 is responsible for the plamirq ard hostina
of the anrual 5-8 Cooclave. The site of the coo::lave rotates fran -
<:re 1 ~ to another each .;ear. Shenandoah Lodge wi 11 host the
ccn::1ave at Carrp S/1enarxX)ah in 199). At a conclave participants can
9) to trainirq sessions, g:> to Imian Lore v.orl<shq)s, ~ with
otia" l ~ in volle}t>all, cereronies, Irdian Darcirq am m..dl rrore.
The folbtirg lodr}!s are ITBI'ta'S of Sectioo 8:
Ni:tNak'I.a L ~ #3 Rd:rt E. Lee Area CCllIrC i 1
Tutela L ~ #161 Blt.e Ridge t'ountains Area Cooneil
SI'e1armah Lodge #258 Store,..a 11 Jackson Area Ca.n::il
~ t o o Lodge #276 Sl'eandoah . ~ Ccurei 1
Blle 19'00 ~ #349 TicEt.eter flrea Courcil
J<eax.gTtan Lodge #463 Pen insu la flrea Courc i 1
(harco Lodge #c183 Old !Xminion Area Coorci 1
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LODGE "POINT-SYSTEM"
The point system was developed and adopted
in June 1989. Its purpose is to encourage
attendance and participation. The
record-keeping is the responsibility of the
Lodge Secretary & his Advisor. Those who
have been most active will be given
PRIORTY when selecting delegates to
special events (eg: Conclave, NLS, NOAC
y
etc). Other recognitions are being planned.
POINTS EARNED FOR:
- - beIng an active, responsible,
participating leader in your unit (verified
by unit leader)
POINTS EARNED FORa
----being elected to a Lodge office
----attending a Section or National mtg
POINTS EARNED FOR:
----attendance at
(Banquet, Induction,
Project, LOTC)
POINTS EARNED FORI
entire Lodge event
Fellowship, Service
----being elected to a Chapter office
----for leadership in preparing tha
slide-show or camping guide
----being an active Dance Team member
POINTS EARNED FOR:
----attendance at a Chapter _eating
----attendance at part of a Lodge event
a Brotherhood member
----being an active committee chairman
----having dues paid by 8/31
----to Newsletter editor for each complete
and timely issue
POINTS EARNED FOR,
----being on ceremonies team-induction
----each CP/UE unit visitation
----being an active caa.ittee
POINTS EARNED FORI
----attendance at an Exec. Com. mtg
POINTS DEDUCTED FOR:
----Lodge (Chapter) officer not attending
Lodge (Chapter) function
----Exec. Com. member not attending a
scheduled .. eting (for each missed)
----each week a newsletter is late
(Newsletter Editor)
POINTS DEDUCTED FORI
----Chapter officer or committee chairman
not attending Lodge function
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THE LEGEND
Long years aqo, in the dim ages. of the past.
the Lenni Lenape Tribe of the Delaware Indians
inhabited the Delaware River Valley. Here they
prusued the deer, the bear, the wildcat, and the
panther. They hunted and fished. Their villages
were numerous and powerful; the; r hunt i 09 pa rti es
strong. They tilled the fields as well aSfollowed
the chase. They a people, never
warring with other first attacked.
The smoke arose from their wigwams as they returned
from the hunt, and the council fires blazed
brightly, as around them they smoked their pipe
of peace.
Many moons they lived in this blissful state
of happy contentment. Springt ime blossomed into
summer, matured into autumn, and faded away into
winter, in what seemed a never-ending sucession
of season. But a cloud arose on this peaceful
scene. Neighboring tribes and distant enemies
began to raid their hunting grounds. Then
Chingachgook, the chief of the Lenni Lenape
T!"'ibe, made inquiry, "Who will go and warn the
villages of the uelawares of the danger wnich
threatens?" But none wished to go. One said
"Let them lOOK to themselves -we are happy here."
Another said "Why should we be concerned as long
as 'we are safe?" But Uncas, his son, said,
"Hy father, here an I; send me. All these
villages are of our blood-the Lenni Lenape.
What is danger to one is the affair of all. The
need is urgent. They are six to our one, and if
we are to Survive as a nation, we must all stand
by each other. Meanwhile let us both urge upon
our kindred the necessity of unselfish devotion
to each other and the cause in which we are
enlisted. and as they get this higher vision,
send them forth on their errands of cheerful
service.
SPREAD THE SPIRIT
(THE LEGEND. CONTINUED)
Then Chingachgook, the chief. and his son.
Unease set to work. In every villaqe were found
sone who were willing to give themselves cheerf::l1y
in the service of others. Their enemies were
compelled to retire to their own borders and.
when peace was declared between them, they who
first went our cheerfully to serve their kindred
were raised to places of high eminence in the
tribe by the chief. For, he said. "The servant
of all is the greatest of alL" And there men
became so convinced of the truth of this say;ng
that they besought the cnief to perpetuate it
in some manner.
So Chingachgook bound them together in
a Orotherhood into which only they can be admitted
who can forget their own interests and advanCEment,
while iookinQ out for those 'of their brothers.
And these must be so considered and recommended
mcmuership by associates.
So greatly this Order aid and
the lenni Lenape that other tribes seeing this
besought their help in forming similar lodges
in thefr own tribes. So in the same spirit of
5ervice many such lodges were formed, which were
found together into a great Brotherhood.
And so we, the followers of the early Indian
.'n this soil, perpetuate to the pre5ent day the
Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. which being
translated into the language of the Delaware
Indians, becomes Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik.
Witahernui.
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CHAPTER LEADERSHIP 1990
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MONTICELLO CHAPTER
CHIEF: Preston Thomas-(804) 976-6851
Rt 2, Box 35
Earlysville, VA 22936
ADVISOR: Robert Fromm - (804)973-8749
Rt 1, Box 229
Earlysville, VA 22936
ACHWEWON ALOHAK CHAPTER
CHIEF: Jerry Gray - (703) 839-5185
Rt 2, Bm: 519
Hot Springs, VA 24445
ADVISOR: David Lockhart-(703)962-7436
405 Detroit Street
Covington, VA
NAGATAMIN CHAPTER
CHIEF: VACANT
24426
ADVISOR: Gerald Thomas-(703)337-2960
P.O. Box 511
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
MONOCAN CHAPTER
CHIEF: Jared Lee - (703)828-2271
Rt 1, Box 278
Dayton, VA 22821
ADVISOR: Robert Morris-(703) 433-1343
165 New York Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
CALENDAR FOR SHOKE SIGNALS
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The SHOKE SIGNALS is how we keep all
members informed. Please submit any
article of interest (Eagles, etc), but
pay attention to the COPY DEADLINE.
SEPTEMBER 1989
17 - COP}' DEADLINE
report on: Aug.Inductions
plans for: LOTC, Conclave Traing,
Fall Fellowship, Conclave, NOAC
OCTOBER 1989
2 - MAILED (September issue)
NOVEMBER 1989
5 - COpy DEADLINE
report on: LOTC, Fall Fellowship
plans forI Banquet, Conclave,
NOAC
20 - MAILED
JANUARY 1990
12 - COPY DEADLINE
report on: Banquet
plans for: Conclave, NOAC
29 - MAILED
APRIL 1990
2 - COpy DEADLINE
16
JULY
8
plans for: NOAC,
(Conclave)
MAILED
1990
COP',. DEADLINE
June Induction,
report on: Conclave, Inductions
(new members,new officers)
plans for: LOTC, Fall Inductions
23 - MAILED
OCTOBER 1990
21 - COPY DEADLINE
report on: NOAC, Fall Inductions
plans for: Banquet
NOVEMBER 1990
3 - MAILED (October issue)
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DEADLINE FOR
PLANBOOK (FOR
PLANBOOK WILL
INDUCTIONS.
COPY TO BE INCLUDED IN
1991) IS JULY 8,1990.
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SHENANDOAH LODGE
CHAPTER/DISTRICTS
#1 - MONTICELLO CHAPTER
HOHTICELLO DISTRICT
#2 - ACHWEWON ALOHAK CHAPTER
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
#3 - NAGATAMIN CHAPTER
VRLLE'I DISTRICT
#4 - MONOCAN CHAPTER
HRSSRNUTTEH DISTRICT
801 Hopeman Parkway
P.O. Box 813
WaynesbOro. VlI9lnla 22980