The Yonk

Chippanyonk Lodge

May 31, 2015

Why Come back to an Ordeal?

Matthew Hornung

Every Arrowman in the Order of the Arrow takes part in at least one

Ordeal weekend in their lifetime. In the Chippanyonk Lodge, Arrowmen’s

Ordeal experiences range in location from Camp Resolute to Nobscot

Scout Reservation and in activity from setting up tents to painting

buildings. There is one thread through all of these experiences that ties

them together; although the weekend is centered on new Ordeal

candidates, there are many Arrowmen for whom the Ordeal in question is

not their first.

As a Brotherhood member of Chippanyonk, I have attended four

Ordeals since my own in May 2012. I confess that after leaving the

gates of Camp Resolute on Sunday morning three years ago, I did not

have any intention of voluntarily returning to an Ordeal. However

within three months, the lodge recruited me onto its kitchen staff,

locking me into returning year after year. And despite my initial

reluctance, I am so glad that I have.

The myth that surrounds the Ordeal is that it is focused only on

candidates’ service and induction requirements. That simply isn’t true.

An Ordeal is by far one of the greatest offerings that the Order of the

Arrow has to present to its members. Speaking from experience, I can

confidently say that some of my favorite experiences in Scouting have

come out of attending Ordeals. I’ve made many lifelong friends and

had some of the best weekends I can recall with fellow Arrowmen who

return to each Ordeal.

Many Arrowmen also return to help see others through the Ordeal

process. “You get the unique opportunity see the Ordeal candidates

going through the Ordeal process,” said Arrowman Austin Heisey.

Ceremonies Team

Isaac Niedzielski

Every Order of the Arrow lodge has a ceremonies team. This is the group who led you through your Ordeal and Brotherhood. Members of the ceremonies team work together learning the ceremonies, the traditions of the order and how to wear their regalia. You too can be a member of the ceremonies team. For more information just email chief@chippanyonk.org or ask someone at your next OA event.

Dance Team

Isaac Niedzielski

Not every lodge has a dance team. But after many years our lodge is building a new one. And we need your help. The dance team performs at lodge events, for troops and packs in the areas and can enter competitions. You can be a dancer or a drummer. The team meets regularly to work on their regalia and practice drumming and dancing. You can learn more by asking any lodge officer or emailing danceteam@chippanyonk.org

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Chippanyonk Lodge

May 31, 2015

What to do after Ordeal

Austin Heisey So now that you have had your Ordeal, now what?

You might be wondering what comes next. Being an

Order of the Arrow member presents lots of unique

opportunities. The OA is a service organization and

gives back to the Council by doing service projects.

Not all that we do is service. The lodge sponsors

lots of fun activities. We have a fellowship weekend

were we do service in the morning, training in the

afternoon, and go to sky zone or snow tubing in the

evening. The National Order of the Arrow

Conference is held every three years and is

happening this year. NAOC is a big party that is a

weeklong on a big university campus. This year

there is expected to be about 14,000 arrowmen

attending. This year NOAC is filled, but you can still

go the conclave or Arrow tour. The conclave will be

at camp Yawgoog on June 5-7. Arrow Tour will be at

Camp Resolute it will be like a mini NOAC. These

are just a few of the cool activates you can do in

the OA.

Why Come back to an

Ordeal?

(Continued)

Of course, the reasons for returning

don’t stop at camaraderie or

memories either. With culinary

genius John Fortini running the

kitchen, an Ordeal attendee’s meals

as a returning Arrowmen can range

from pig roasts and cake-for-

breakfast to bacon bombs and fried

tortillas. Returning Arrowmen can

also sleep in greater comfort than

Ordeal candidates, with tents and

occasionally cabins available. The

reasons to come back are

numerous.

With that in mind, I hope to see

anyone who reads this at our next

Ordeal. Every weekend the lodge

spends together is unfailingly a

blast. Don’t miss out.

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Chippanyonk Lodge

May 31, 2015

Article Author

In this Centennial year, we must

pause for a moment and realize

the future is not guaranteed. It

is a future in our hands. Built

strong by three generations;

stewardship of the Order is now

our responsibility. And the

future of the OA will be

determined by how well we

carry the vision and deliver it to

the next generation.

These are truly weighty

responsibilities. Our

commitment will determine

how the next generation of

Scouts view camping, outdoor

adventure, and environmental

stewardship. Our leadership will

guide the willingness, character

and spirit of young men and

women to advance the

Brotherhood, Scouting, and

ultimately our nation.

The next 100 years will be what

we make it. Let’s join together

in Cheerful Service towards the

Bicentennial.

The next 100 years will be what we

make it. Lets join together in

Cheerful Service towards the

Bicentennial.

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Chippanyonk Lodge

May 31, 2015

Chief’s Corner

Hello everyone!

This weekend has seen a very rare occurrence

for Chippanyonk Lodge. The first Ordeal at

Nobscot in years! Holding the Ordeal at

Nobscot has given us the opportunity to

improve the grounds and facilities of this terrific

reservation. Doing this we hope for more

troops to utilize Nobscot as the terrific camp

that it is!

Thank you for all your hard work!

Lodge Chief

Keith Zontini

Advisor’s corner

Fellow Arrowmen ,as a lodge we have done a lot so far this year ,but there is so much for ahead ,so many exciting events just for you . We held a fantastic Lodge annual banquet to coincide with our 2nd Beaver day, with our Spring Ordeal just around the corner and the NE1 section conclave the following weekend. After that our next BIG event is ArrowTour July 13 th at Camp Resolute ,Please stop by and see the travelling show on its way to NOAC at Michigan State University. I am sure you have read articles in this Yonk about the upcoming events but please remember that without you, our lodge doesn’t function all the work the youth put into planning an event does not mean anything unless you show up to participate. Troop leaders please consider the lodge calender when planning troop events. I look forward to seeing each of you at one of our next events during the summer and fall, we have so much planned for YOU, Even think about joining one of our committes and learn more about the Order of the Arrow. Thank you for all your hard work on behalf of our lodge Paul Gadd Adviser

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