by Nicholas Anderson | Oct 25, 2018 | Apensuwi
In an attempt to combat a problem held by many lodges, Occoneechee Lodge is working on a solution to the problem of Activation in the OA. Activation is a JTE criteria that focuses on getting arrowmen to return to another OA event within 6 months after their Ordeal. In...
by Nicholas Anderson | May 4, 2018 | Apensuwi
Each year Lodges compete for and earn awards before and during Conclave. The culmination of their hard work is awarded at the Sunday show of Conclave. Award Recipients We Support Camping – Occoneechee & Wahissa Quest for Golden Arrow – Occoneechee...
by Nicholas Anderson | May 4, 2018 | Apensuwi
This year’s Conclave had one of the highest amounts of AIA participation we’ve ever seen at Conclave. We’d like to thank all who competed and supported our program at Conclave. Award Recipients PRE-ORDEAL Team 1st Place- Wahissa Lodge 118 2nd Place-...
by Nicholas Anderson | Mar 27, 2018 | Apensuwi
Throughout the section, it is important for every lodge to work together to build on each other. Every lodge has its own strengths and weaknesses. Through working together and sharing our strengths we can continue to innovate and become better lodges. Every lodge has...
by Nicholas Anderson | Jan 28, 2018 | Apensuwi
Innovation is a word we hear a lot in the Order of the Arrow and in the Boy Scouts of America. It means “a new method, idea, product, etc.” Every lodge strives to create something innovative for themselves to help grow their membership, keep members active, and...
by Nicholas Anderson | Jan 26, 2018 | Apensuwi
Don’t miss your chance to meet the 2018 Southern Region Chief at Conclave. Zach hails from Oxford, MS. He is an Eagle Scout, and Vigil Honor member of Chicksa Lodge. Previously, Zach served as section chief for SR-6 and is a recipient of the Founder’s Award and...