The Feather - August 2025
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To My Fellow Arrowmen,
I hope you all had an incredible summer season and are ready to jump back into normal life! Let’s continue having high spirits, excitement, and energy as we begin to close out this year.
I along with our Lodge Advisor had the privilege to attend the National Council of Chiefs at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. We have come back from that event full of new ideas and new information that we will soon be able to share with you all!
Our next event is our Summer Induction from September 5-7 at Cherokee Scout Reservation. We are always in need of Elangomats, Torch Bearers, and Nimats for our inductions.
Lastly, anyone interested in attending either the National Leadership Seminar (NLS) or the Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) in December in Greensboro should register ASAP by clicking HERE! If finances are a barrier for you, please reach out to me and Rusty and we will help you in the best way we can.
“Brothers, some have been found who are willing to spend themselves in serving others. Yet they have not felt the fire, they have not heard the Admonition, they have not seen the Arrow.” ~Meteu
Yours in Brotherhood,
Aubreigh McPhail
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii
Lodge Chief
Our next induction weekend will be the OA Fall Induction, September 5-7, at Cherokee Scout Reservation.
The induction weekend (Ordeal) is the cornerstone of the Order of the Arrow (OA) experience. Every current and past member of the OA has participated in an Ordeal. To date, nearly 1 million Scouts and Scouters have participated in an Ordeal to become members of the order.
Every induction weekend contains four key parts; service, taking a vow of silence, eating scant food, and spending a night away from others. All components of this weekend adhere to The Guide to Safe Scouting and are supervised by trained and qualified adults.
For additional information and to register, click on the link below.
Transition to Brotherhood
After 6 months of service as an Ordeal member and fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order.
If you are interested in transitioning to Brotherhood during the Fall Induction, please register using the button below and indicate your interest during the registration process.
Registration closes on Tuesday, September 2nd at 11:59 pm.
Vigil Reunion
All Vigil Honor members are invited to attend the Vigil reunion and participate in cracker barrel, a Vigil rededication ceremony, the Vigil itself, the Vigil ceremony, and the breakfast and celebration Sunday morning.
The reunion will take place at Cherokee Scout Reservation from Saturday, September 13th to Sunday, September 14th.
Click the button below for more information and registration.
Registration closes on Tuesday, Sep 9th at 11:59 pm.
Are you Interested in running for an office as part of our Lodge Leadership Team?
Lodge Chief
Lodge Vice Chief of Program
Lodge Vice Chief of Communications
Lodge Vice Chief of Administration
Lodge Vice Chief of Service
Lodge Vice Chief of Inductions, Ceremonies & Elections (ICE)
Lodge Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs (AIA)
Chapter Leadership
If so, click the link to download the Lodge Officer Application which will provide you with all the information needed. Don't delay, the deadline to submit your application is September 30, 2025.
Fall Fellowship
The Fall Fellowship is a time to meet old friends, make new friends, and share in the enthusiasm of the Order. This year's Fall Fellowship will be the weekend of October 3rd - 5th. The event theme is Superhero Arrowmen.
Click the button below for more information and registration.
Registration closes on Tuesday, Sep 30th at 11:59 pm.
Alamance Chapter - Remind: Text @alamance70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - September 11 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Shiloh Presbyterian Church 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington, NC 27215
Dahlonega Tawodi Chapter - Remind: Text @dt70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - August 28 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 3600 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Keyauwee Chapter - Remind: Text @keyauwee70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - August 24th - 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Memorial Park, 800 S. Church Street, Asheboro, NC 27203
Saura Chapter - Remind: Text @saurac70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - August 28 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Cherokee Scout Reservation, Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville, NC
Tutelo Chapter - Remind: Text @tutelo70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - September 4 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Jamestown Presbyterian Church 1804 Guilford College Road Jamestown, NC 27282
