North Star

2012 One Day of Service

 
 
The One Day of Service for 2012 will be on March 31st and will take place in 2 separate locations.  This event is being offered free of charge to all participants!  To reserve your spot, please register online at the link below.
 
Events Times
Registration:
Starts at 7:30 am at Babler
Starts at 8:00 am for Confluence
 
Service Project Times:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
The One Day of Service program is an opportunity for our lodge to do meaningful service to our community all on one day. One of the main points in our Order’s current Strategic Plan is to give “Broader Service to Scouting and the Community”.  The One Day program directly tackles this issue and broadens that range of cheerful service we do as Arrowman.  We take a step out of our council camps and go back to the roots of the Scouting program with a deep commitment to the community we live in.  Not only are we fulfilling our obligation as Arrowmen, we are also setting the example for and encouraging that spirit of community service in our Scouts and Scouters.
 
 
Babler State Park

Originally a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, Babler has many historic building that are in need of general repair, including masonry, carpentry, and removing of unwanted vegetation. Babler also has a Special Use campground that is available to Scouts. This site is in need of general repair and landscaping. Scouts will also be assisting in the clearing and marking trails as well as de-berming park trails to address a standing water issue.

 

Confluence Point State Park

The confluence point is one of the area’s best places for bird watching as millions of birds migrate along the Mississippi River corridor each spring and fall. Confluence Point State Park is part of the Confluence Greenway, a 200-square-mile network of conservation, heritage and recreation attractions being developed along the Great Rivers in the heart of the bi-state St. Louis region. The park features outdoor interpretive exhibits that give the history of the rivers and explain the role they played in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Scouts will be assisting in planting live stakelings along the river and other lowland areas. Scouts will also be assisting in the planting of trees.

 

Chapter Assignments

The two worksites have been divided based on expected chapter attendance and geographical location.

 

Babler

  Gravois Trail
  New Horizons
  Ozark Trailblazers
  Osage
  River Trails
  Thunderbird

 

Confluence

  Boone Trails
  Grand Towers
  North Star
  Pathfinder

 

Lunch

The Missouri State Parks System will be providing lunch for the Scouts.

 

Tools

All tools will be provided by the Missouri State Parks system.

 

Registration

To register, click here

* Every scout must fill out the Parent Consent form. That Form can be found by Clicking Here

Ceremonial Team Seminar


The Ceremonial Team Seminar will be held March 3, 2012 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This year, we want to provide a quality seminar that reaches out not only to Ceremonial Team Members but also to others interested in furthering their understanding of our Order. Check-In will begin at 8AM and the seminar will conclude by 4PM.    The afternoon will include competitions and  fun games.  Registration is only online this year, and can be found at the link below.

 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Bright, the Lodge Second Vice Chief at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


 

 

Register before February 19th:

Cost: $12 

Includes lunch and a T-Shirt

 

Register on or after February 19th:

Cost: $18

Includes lunch and a T-Shirt if supplies remain

 

Online Registration is now closed.  If you have not registered, please bring money to the event.  Thanks!

 

Ceremonial team seminar will include

  • Training sessions for Basic Regalia
  • Site Embellishment
  • Symbolism in the Order
  • Firm Bound in Brotherhood
  • Bead and Bone Work
  • Ceremony of the Ordeal
  • Finger Weaving
  • Performing Ceremonies
 
 

Photographers!

     Returning in 2012:There will be a group of Professional Photographers taking pictures of Ceremonialists in Full Regalia.  The same group of photographers has been taking photos together for years at various Scouting Events. Photos will be digitally released to all Ceremonialists and physical copies will be sold at an extra charge. 

Events Overview

Ceremonial Team Seminar
A Seminar that helps with conducting Ordeal and Brotherhood ceremonies. Also there is a competition

Spring Conclave
A lodge gathering at Beaumont Scout Reservation, where candidates who didn't attend the Fall Reunion can go through their Ordeal. Vigil Members are also inducted this weekend.

One Day of Service
One Day of Service is an opportunity for every lodge in the region to do meaningful service to their communities all on one day.

Order of the Arrow Summer Camp
A fun and exciting week at the S bar F Scout Ranch. Activities include high adventure, and costume making.
 
Fall Reunion
A lodge gathering at S bar F Scout Ranch, where candidates who where taped out at summer camp this year can go through their Ordeal. Lodge Elections are also held this weekend.

Winter Fellowship Banquet
A lodge gathering of fellowship. Shawnee Lodge conducts the annual lodge business meeting, and one of the evening highlights are the announcement of Vigil Honor candidates.

National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)

 
 
 
The 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be one of your most memorable Scouting experiences. NOAC 2012 will be held at Michigan State University from July 30 through August 4, 2012 and is projected to be one of the largest in the Order’s history with more than 8,000 Arrowmen in attendance.

NOAC will feature a number of unique events, including national competitions for ceremonies, drum, and dance; evening shows; the OA history museum; and awesome recreation competitions such as soccer, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee.. Highlights such as the Founder’s Day festivities including the Foudner’s Day Parade, the Grand Hodag, and the inter-Region dodge ball battle are some of the exciting events at NOAC.

Arrowmen can participate in service projects, high adventure opportunities, leadership training, American Indian Activities training, and much more. While enjoying the various activities, Scouts will have a great time meeting new brothers and sharing their experiences with people from around the nation.
 
Want to see our pictures from the 2009 NOAC?  Click here!
 
 
 

Dates and Location

 
The 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference will begin with dinner on Monday, July 30, 2012 and conclude following breakfast on Saturday, August 4, 2012. The conference will be held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. 
 

Pricing

 
The cost of the Conference is $550 if a deposit is made before April 1st. After April 1st the price increases to $600. The fee includes fourteen meals, housing at the university, program and training materials, Shawnee Lodge t-shirt, Shawnee Lodge emblem, and transportation.   
 
There will also be a meeting at the Spring Conclave for those who have signed up so far. The meeting will be held at Emerson Center on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Additional information on NOAC will be avalible at the meeting.
 
 

Attendance

 
All Arrowmen who are registered members of the Boy Scouts of America and have their council's approval, are eligible to participate in the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference. All guests must register as a member of a council contingent or be a member of the conference staff.
 
 

Food

 
NOAC guests will eat in the University dining halls beginning with dinner on the first day of NOAC and concluding with breakfast on the last day of the NOAC. Each meal will include a main dishes, sides, beverages and desserts. Meals at NOAC are a great way to connect with Arrowmen from around the country or to meet up with Arrowmen you have not seen in a long time.
 
 

Housing

 
Guests will be staying in the University’s resident halls. Guests are encouraged to bring a fan with them for the evenings. Each floor within the resident hall has their own male/female bathroom facilities with showers, sinks, and toilets. Each resident hall will also have a NOAC Housing staff member assigned to each resident hall. Each room will include linens, a pillow and towels.   
 
 

Security

 
NOAC Security will be present around the University 24 hours a day to provide for a safe environment for guests and staff. Security personnel will be present at arena shows and other major NOAC events. While at NOAC, if you need help, check in with a NOAC security staff member or an information booth. For immediate concerns where NOAC security is not available, guests are advised to dial 911 or go to a university staff member.
 
 

Transportation

 
At NOAC, there will be plenty of walking so it is best to be physically fit. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and remember to drink lots of water.
 

OA Trading Post

 
Patches, neckerchiefs, hats, t-shirts, mugs, luggage tags, magnets, bolos, and more! By March 1, 2012 the official NOAC 2012 Trading Post will open and Arrowmen will be able to complete their NOAC pre-order online at http://tradingpost.oa-bsa.org. Once online, Arrowmen will be able to view all of the official memorabilia and gear commemorating NOAC 2012. The conference logo will not be released until the first day of the conference, but each item description will give an overview of each item sold.

Onsite at NOAC 2012, the official trading post will be complete with NOAC memorabilia, Order of the Arrow items, patches, prints, and figurines from the National Endowment, and ScoutStuff supplies.

Arrowmen are encouraged to pre-order their NOAC memorabilia and gear as some items will sell out before the conference.
 

 

Shawnee Lodge Flap Set Pre-order for Non-Participants

 
 
Shawnee Lodge members who are not attending the National Order of the Arrow Conference will have the opportunity to order the four-emblem NOAC patch set in conjunction with our brother lodge, Anpetu-We. Emblems will be produced and sold in 2 emblem sets only – pocket flap and rocker. We will not sell the patches as separate items. You can view the patch sets on the Shawnee website.

The Shawnee Lodge is offering a pre-sale to Lodge members who will not be attending NOAC. You will be able to pre-purchase unlimited Shawnee Lodge sets, and up to two Anpetu-We sets with this pre-order. We intend to sell out of emblems, and will probably not have any leftovers to sell at the Fall Reunion. To guarantee NOAC emblems for your collection, ORDER NOW. Pre-orders will be only way to purchase Anpetu-We Lodge counterpart emblems.
All pre-ordered emblems will be available for pick-up at the Fall Reunion trading post. Emblems will not be available to non-participants prior to the Fall Reunion.

Pre-order forms are available in the downloads section of this page and must be received by May 1.
 
 
 

More Information

 
Downloads
 
 
 
Come back to this site often for updates and more contingent information including price, sign up forms, and participation details. Info about price is available on the registration form.
 
 

Section Conclave

 

Section C-3B Conclave
October 14-16, 2011
Camp Lewallen
Silva, Missouri

 

Shawnee Lodge
Registration Form and
Trading Post Pre-Order Form

 

2011 Section Conclave

The C-3B Section Conclave will be hosted by Anpetu-We Lodge at Camp Lewallen near Silva, Missouri. The cost of the weekend is $35 which includes Friday cracker barrel; Saturday breakfast, lunch, supper, cracker barrel; Sunday breakfast; the conclave patch; and program materials. Each individual will need to supply their camping gear and tentage. Scouts will need to make arrangements for adult leadership through their troop or chapter prior to the Section Conclave. The early registration deadline is October 1. After October 1, the cost will increase from $35 to $45. "Day Passes" are also available at the cost of $25 which includes breakfast, lunch, supper, and program materials for Saturday only. After October 1, the Day Pass cost will increase from $25 to $30.


For more information, check out the Section Conclave page on the Section C-3B website by clicking here.

 

List of Conclave Training Cells

- Bonework
- Brotherhood Conversion Session
- Ceremony Symbolism
- Corn Husk Doll Making
- Duct Tape Extravaganza
- Elangomat Training
- Faux Parfleche
- Firm Bound In Brotherhood – A Brotherhood Ceremony Reflection -
- Have More Fun (Games)
- How to Build a Log Cabin
- Inexpensive Regailia and Hand Items
- Introduction to Photography
- Lazy Stitch Beadwork
- National Jamboree 2013 Preview
- NOAC 2012 Preview
- OA High Adventure Opportunities
- Outdoor Skills
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Quality Lodge and Quality Troop Session
- Ribbon Shirts
- Roach Making
- ScoutReach
- Secrets of Philmont
- Social Media in the OA
- Southern Singing
- The Advisor’s Advisor
- Tin Foil Cooking


Conclave Patch Design

Here's the patch design for the conclave. Click on the image for a larger view.

 


Conclave Promotional Poster

Here's a promotional poster for the conclave.  Click on the image for a larger view.