Swapa OA Service Corps - Help Needed!

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

I hope the start of school is treating you well. SWAPA is the weekend of September 27-29. SWAPA is a campout for Apalachee and Sweetwater District, a district jamboree style camping event at Camp Rainey Mountain.

Staff is needed for OA Service Corp to help programs go smoothly throughout the weekend. There are many opportunities to help with programs. On Friday night help is needed with parking and getting cars there parking passes. The SWAPA OA Service Corp helps out areas who need assistance with program events or supporting the activities. We have a wide variety of programs that might need help with their activities and/or supplies. You do not need to stay the whole weekend as help is mostly needed on Friday evening to get troops checked in and directing vehicles. Saturday help is needed for the programs and getting ready for all of the scouts to have an awesome time.

Please Fill Out this Form https://forms.gle/76rc3e1gEe7EMv1KA if you are interested in volunteering for OA Service Corp.

Yours in service,

Katelyn King

Sign up for NLS and DYLC Today!

Brothers,

Registration is filling up FAST for the National Leadership Seminar and the time to sign up is now!

National Leadership Seminar (NLS) for Youth and Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) for adults are the premier leadership training programs of the Order of the Arrow. Both pieces of training complement skills taught at NYLT/Wood Badge all while providing new and useful skills to better your ability as a leader.

Being a training held on the region level, you would be able to meet various scouts and even national officers from all across the country and develop relationships that you will still have several years later. Ask any scout who has taken NLS/DYLC and they could still talk to you about the meaningful friendships they made.

NLS/DYLC also teaches very useful leadership tips and skills in an environment tailored to ensure you develop in the best way you can. You are taught leadership skills that focus more on you as a leader and how to channel your skills to what you need.

This year, the closest seminar is being held in Nashville Tennessee on November 1st-3rd. Register at registration.oa-bsa.org or here. Don't forget to sign in using your email to register!

  • Who: All Mowogo Arrowmen
  • What: National Leadership Seminar/Developing Youth Leadership Conference
  • When: November 1st-3rd, 2024
  • Where: Deer Run Camps (3845 Perkins Rd, Thompson's Station, TN 37179). This is about 4.5 hours from Scoutland.
  • Why: Have a weekend you will never forget
  • How: Sign up at registration.oa-bsa.org

Registration is filling up fast so be sure to sign up now!

 

Yours in Enthusiasm,

Tamas L. Phillips | Vice Chief of Communications
Order of the Arrow, Mowogo Lodge
Email | lodge.vcc@mowogo.org

Pow Wow 1 week before the late fee!

Brothers,

The late fee for Pow Wow is 7 days away. Register now here before the $46 fee increases by $10.

Pow Wow is our Lodge's Annual event in September which provides an opportunity to get Brotherhood, hold Lodge elections (Letter of intent is due 9/11), and compete with the other Chapters for the coveted Black Bear.

If you joined the OA this past March or before, you will be eligible for Brotherhood! Click "Converting to Brotherhood" when you register. Additionally, if you are interested in a lodge office, read the expectations and fill out the LOI to turn in before September 11th at lodge.adviser@mowogo.org. Both are attached below. Let your chapter chief know if you plan to run for a Chapter office! They can get you sorted on the next step, deadlines, and when elections are held.

The weekend itself will have various training, a lodge chief reunion with an open panel, competitions with the other chapters, and a nightly festival with several games, food, movie night, and a talent show (Let your Chapter Chief know if you are interested). All of these will be circus-themed so be sure to bring any related clothes or items to get into the theme!

  • Who: All Mowogo Arrowmen
  • What: Pow Wow Fellowship!
  • When: September 20th-22nd (Late fee is September 13th.
  • Where: Camp Rainey Mountain
  • How: Register here

See you there!

Yours in Enthusiasm,

Tamas L. Phillips | Vice Chief of Communications
Order of the Arrow, Mowogo Lodge
Email | lodge.vcc@mowogo.org

 

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Pow Wow is Less than a month away!

Brothers,

Our big event, Pow Wow is less than a month away on September 20th-22nd. Be sure to register now here or at Mowogo.org.

This year, we are turning Pow Wow into an event similar to Conclave! The morning will consist of unique yet fulfilling training, the afternoon will have different quest games where you compete with other chapters around the lodge in games such as kickball, ultimate frisbee, and tug of war. Then the evening will have a talent show (let your chapter chief know if you would like to participate!), movie night, and a tailypo festival of several desserts and games! There will even be a chance to convert to Brotherhood.

Another unique twist we put into the conclave is that a Lodge Chief reunion will occur! Every single lodge chief from Mowogo's history is invited to the event. You will be able to have the opportunity to talk with the previous lodge chiefs and learn about history, advice, and other unique bits of trivia. Additionally, the Section leadership is invited and will join us for the weekend!

If you have gone through your ordeal in the spring, you are eligible for Brotherhood! Click the "Converting to Brotherhood" box or if you have any issues, contact our VCM of Membership at lodge.vcm@mowogo.org.

Finally, since this is a circus-themed event, do not forget to bring any carnival decorations or clothes that you might have and join us in the "circus spirit"!

See you all there!

  • Who: All Mowogo Arrowmen
  • What: Fun, games, fellowship, and MORE
  • When: September 20th-22nd
  • Where: Camp Rainey Mountain
  • How: Register here. Don't forget to pay the $46 price.

Be sure to bring any circus-themed items you may have!

Yours in Enthusiasm,

Tamas L. Phillips | Vice Chief of Communications
Order of the Arrow, Mowogo Lodge
Email | lodge.vcc@mowogo.org

Pow Wow is Coming Up! 9/20 - 9/22

Brothers,

Pow Wow is right around the corner and the time to sign up is NOW at Mowogo.org.

On the weekend of September 20th-22nd at Camp Rainey Mountain will be this annual lodge event filled with competitions, games, amazing desserts, and even a talent show.

This year we are expanding all that you know about Pow Wow to truly make it a weekend to remember! One way we are doing this is by making it circus-themed. Be sure to dress up as carnival-like as possible and spread the spirit around!

In the morning there will be a variety of training varying from goofy and fun to very useful in improving your leadership. In the afternoon there will be different competitions and activities to enjoy. Talk to your Chapter Chief if you have any fun game ideas or training that might even appear at Pow Wow!

If you would like to further yourself in the OA you can even get Brotherhood! In the evening there will be a massive talent show and carnival filled with food, games, and fun. Talk to your Chapter Chief if you would like to compete in the talent show! Last but not least there will even be a lodge chief reunion where all past lodge chiefs of Mowogo will be invited!

I look forward to seeing you all there!

  • Who: All Mowogo Arrowmen and Past Lodge Chiefs
  • What: Fun, Adventure, Food, and Friends!
  • When: Friday September 20th - Sunday, September 22nd
  • Where: Camp Rainey Mountain
  • Why: It is gonna be awesome!!!
  • How: Register here

Do not forget to bring any circus-themed items you might have and to not be afraid to dress up!

Yours in Enthusiasm,

Tamas L. Phillips | Vice Chief of Communications
Order of the Arrow, Mowogo Lodge
Email | lodge.vcc@mowogo.org

 

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