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| THE ORDER OF THE ARROW AND NISCHA CHUPPECAT LODGE 212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purpose | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ? To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ? To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ? To promote Scout camping | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ? To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| History of the Order of the Arrow | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carrol A. Edson founded the Order of the Arrow in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Boy Scout program in 1934. In 1948, the Order of the Arrow recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the national camping program of the Boy Scouts of America. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nischa Chuppecat Lodge 212 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nischa Chuppecat Lodge was officially formed on January 1, 1973 through the merger of two councils. Hoosier Hills Council and White River Council. The Lodge was formed from Wazi Yata Lodge 290 and So Aka Gha Gwa Lodge 212. In 1973, the Lodge accepted the lowest number of the two Lodges. The Lodge totem is the confluence of two flowing rivers that represent the two forks of the White River that flowed through the two councils. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eligibility | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| To become a member, a young man must be a registered Scout and hold the rank of First Class. He must have experienced a minimum of 15 days and nights of camping including a long-term camp over the previous 24 months. Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow troop members following approval by their Scoutmaster. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Induction | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is conducted at conclaves and is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the Ordeal, candidates maintain complete silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and are required to sleep alone apart from other campers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Brotherhood Membership | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| After 10 months of service, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order of the Arrow. Participation in this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order of the Arrow. To obtain Brotherhood membership, you must learn more about the Ordeal and membership in the Order. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vigil Honor Membership | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| After at least two years as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the National Order of the Arrow committee, a Scout may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for outstanding service to Scouting, the Lodge, and his Scout camp. The Vigil Honor is not an actively pursued recognition. Each year, a committee is assembled and the list of eligible Brotherhood members is reviewed. The Lodge is permitted 1 Vigil Honor for every 50 active and registered members in the Lodge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nischa Chuppecat Lodge is granted a charter from the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, which is annually applied for by the Lodge. By fulfilling its purpose, the Lodge helps the Hoosier Trails council provide a quality Boy Scout program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lodge Executive Committee | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Lodge Executive committee is a group of youth leaders and their Advisers who meet periodically in order to provide leadership for Nischa Chuppecat Lodge. It is made up of the Lodge officers Chapter Chiefs, Lodge Committee Chairmen, immediate past chief, a representative of the Council Outdoor Program Committee, Lodge and Chapter Advisers, the Staff Adviser and the Scout Executive. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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