Welcome to the Order of the Arrow - OA Page.

for the
Hunkpapa Chapter 

OA Activity Schedule
 

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
Troop 373 is part of the Hunkpapa Chapter in the Lucky Baldwin District. Background and History

Hunkpapa Chapter OA Meeting Information: Meets the First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Location:  CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ARCADIA  -  400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA  91007

Hunkpapa Web site  http://hunkpapa.50webs.com/

Also Check out the Chapter Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HunkpapaChapter

Some meetings may move to a different location for one month. Or move a date due to a Holiday or etc. So Check back!
We hope each Arrowmen can come as many Hunkpapa Chapter meetings as he can.

 
Hunkpapa Chapter is part of the San Gabriel Valley Council's Ta Tanka Lodge http://www.tatankalodge.org/



The OA has only three goals:
Recognize outstanding Scouts     (Elections, pocket Flap and Sash)
Promote BSA Camping              (Camp Service Projects and  Camping Guide)
Provide Cheerful Service and Brotherhood.     (Service Projects, Staff for Council and District events. Events with food, fun, patches and fellowship, NOAC, conclave, Lodge Fellowship and more)

[The OA don't have ranks or required advancement requirement)

There are Membership levels:
Elected candidate (not an OA member, but can become one, Elected candidate is after Troop OA Elections)

Ordeal Member (1st level of membership) after Induction Weekend
Brotherhood Member  (2rd level of membership, eligible after 10 months of being a Ordeal Member ) after Brotherhood Ceremony
Vigil  (3rd level of membership, eligible after 2 year of being a Brotherhood Member, but by nomination, not self earned )


Hunkpapa Chapter is part of the San Gabriel Valley Council's Ta Tanka Lodge http://www.tatankalodge.org/

San Gabriel Valley Council's  OA page: http://www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/order-of-the-arrow

Ta Tanka Lodge Calendar link: http://www.tatankalodge.org/?page=Lodge_Calendar

Ta Tanka Lodge of the San Gabriel Valley Council Meeting Information:

For Lodge leaders and anyone else that would like to attend Lodge Planning Monthly meetings:.

Meets: - 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: - 6:45 PM Committee Meeting, General meeting start at 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Location: - Smiser Scout Service Center
3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena
http://www.sgvcbsa.org/


Ta Tanka Lodge is part of Section  https://www.w4s.org(it was in W4Ahttp://www.sectionw4a.com/)
Ta Tanka is now in Section W-4S  http://western.oa-bsa.org/sections/?section=W-4S
    * Ta Tanka Lodge, San Gabriel Valley Council #40
    * Cahuilla Lodge,    California Inland Empire Council #45
    * Wiatava Lodge,  Orange County Council #39
    * Tiwahe Lodge,    San Diego - Imperial Council #49

Section W-4S is part of the  OA Western Region http://western.oa-bsa.org/

National OA Web site http://www.oa-bsa.org

OA Terms:

Chief: Head Youth Scout Leader (over a Chapter or Lodge or Section or Nation….)

Vice Chief: Youth Scout leader over one area. (Program, Membership, Service, Communication .. for a Chapter or Lodge or ..)

Adviser: Adult (age 21 and over) that helps the Chief(s).
 

LEC = Lodge Executive Committee (Lodge Elected Chiefs)  =  Lodge Elected Positions (or by appointment).
LLD = Lodge Leadership Development, Local Day training for Chiefs and all Vice Chiefs.
NLS =  NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR is weekend training event, by invitation.
NLATS = National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar is a weekend conference, by invitation.
NOAC = National Order of the Arrow Conference is a multi - day event which usually takes place on a university, for all OA members..
OA Basics link



Ta Tanka Lodge Chapters
The Ta Tanka Lodge is made of Chapters:

Hunkpapa Chapter serves: Lucky Baldwin District  serving the communities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradburry, Duarte, Irwindale and Temple City and the Mission Amigos District serving the communities of: Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, South San Gabriel, El Monte, South El Monte and Rosemead. Meets the First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Location: CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ARCADIA  -  400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA  91007

Teton Dakota Chapter serves: (Meeting is in Covina): Valle Del Sol District serving the communities of: Covina, Glendora, Charter Oak, La Verne, San Dimas and Claremont.

Kiowa Chapter serves:  (Meeting is in West Covina) Golden Eagle District serving the communities of: Pomona, Walnut, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Valinda, City of Industry, Hacienda Heights, West Covina, and La Puente.  Kiowa Meeting Location: St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Hacienda Heights, 15653 E Newton St, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. First Thursday of every month, 7:00PM Fellowship , 7:30PM Meeting

Oglala Lakota Chapter serves: Rose Bowl District serving the communities of: Altadena, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena and San Marino. Meeting Location
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104  Meets: Second Thursday of every month  7:30 PM

Chapter Map: http://www.tatankalodge.org/index.php?page=Meeting_Times_Locations


Renew your Membership it is only $15.00:  Please use online Link

Please Re-new your OA Membership for 2013 it is only $15.00 a year.
Online at http://www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/order-of-the-arrow
[or Download form at http://www.tatankalodge.org/downloads/2010_New_Member_Registration%5B2%5D.pdf
(add re- before the new on the form)]


HP OA Activity Schedule: New Info in Red

For more info and to pay for events go to ttp://www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/order-of-the-arrow
See your The Great White Buffalo Newsletter for the latest info.
 
Hunkpapa Chapter OA Meeting is the First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ARCADIA 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA  91007
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2013 Ta Tanka Lodge 61 Year Anniversary

Jan. - April  Troop elections. Deadline for completion of all election is April 19, All Election must be done before April 19. A few helpers needed. Lucky Baldwin and the Mission Amigos District
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Jan. - June   Arrow of Light (AOL) and Bridging Ceremonies.  A few helpers needed. Lucky Baldwin and the Mission Amigos District
The Youth Arrowman will help set up (candle stand and wood bridge for the scouts to cross over, help the scout repeat the Scout Oath and Law and help the Scouts light candles.  There are no lines to read or memorize, so any youth arrowman can help.

2013
 
 
 
 
 

June 1, Scout Expo  OA Service Setup, come anytime between 10am and 5pm.  Sanita Anita Race Track Gate 6, Colorado Blvd.

June 20: No Lodge Meeting (Lodge Party on June 26)

June 21-23, 2013 Ta Tanka Lodge Fellowship at Camp Trask. $15.00 please pay one line. Lodge elections, Vigil Call out, Games, swimming and much more..  Turn in OA Chapter Participation Award.  [Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:30 PM ] Bring a white blank T-shirt if you would like to silk screen a OA logo on it.
 

July 5 to 24, 2013 SGVC Pre - Jamboree Tour and National Jamboree
July 15-24, 2013  National Jamboree, Summit, New River Gorge National River in West Virginia. Web site
OA Staff A long and short tour are offered this year.

July 26   Lodge Party ?

Aug 30 to Sept. 2, 2013 Dates New  2013Caravan  Labor Day  Weekend  at Holcomb Valley Friday to Monday. (Holiday is First Monday in September.  Sept. 2, 2013)

Sept.  13 to Sept. 15 Fall Induction Weekend.

Sept. 27-28  2013 Vigil  Friday - Sat.   for OA Vigil members only. Camp Friday 8pm to Sat 10am, pay at door.   pay at door. 615 E Mariposa St. Altadena CA 91001 map
 

Oct. 4     Friday, 2013 Lodge Banquet, $15 at the door, Gather 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm. All Arrowmen welcomed. Place TBA

Oct. 11-13  Conclave    Orange County Outdoor Education Center
 
 
 

2015
Arrowmen from across the country gather for:
NOAC 2015,  100 year anniversary of the OA, 32nd NOAC
 


OA Background and History
The Order of the Arrow (OA) was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson 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 Scouting program in 1934.  In 1948, the OA was recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers and became an Official part of the national camping program of the Boy Scouts of America.  Now the OA is recognized as Scouting's national honor society. http://usscouts.org/honorsociety/oahistory.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Arrow
 

 
http://www.tatankalodge.org/index.php?page=Lodge_History

http://www.tatankalodge.org/index.php?page=OA_History

http://www.tatankalodge.org/index.php?page=OA_Founders



Past events Archives page

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Recent past events:

2011
 
 
Jan 28  A few Helpers are need for the Lucky Baldwin Dinner. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ARCADIA, 400 W. Duarte Avenue, Arcadia, CA  91007.

Jan 29 OA Quarterly planning meeting, 8 am to 1pm San Marino Scout Hut. West Entrance of Lacy Park. Includes Free Lunch. For VC Membership and Chapter Chief, But open to all arrowman.

Feb. 5 Pow Wow - A few helpers needed. At El Monte High School , 3048 Tyler Avenue,   El Monte, CA 91731
                Open flags and  serve lunch, also Camp Promo.

Jan. - March Troop elections. A few helpers needed. Lucky Baldwin and the Mission Amigos District

Feb. - June OA AOL and  Bridging Ceremonies http://hunkpapa.50webs.com/cerm.html A few helpers needed.  I. F.  S.R.

Feb. 12, OA Pow Wow in Palm Springs. Cost $12.00 for Class and Dinner. Hosted by Cahuilla Lodge. Bring money for Lunch.
           http://www.snakepower.org/index.html
http://acachapter.org/powwow/detsanvli%20pow%20wow%20flyer.pdf

Saturday, Feb. 19, 201  BSA 10 Commandments Hike a few Arrowmen needed to help setup clean up and be leaders
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM 7:15 AM On - Site registration Starting Point: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1830 Foothill Blvd. (Next to 2 Fwy. on - ramp) La Canada, CA

March 4, Friday. SGVC Dinner,  Silver Beaver Awards. 6:30 PM reception; 7:00 PM dinner. Helpers Needed !!
      Come at 6pm.   Pasadena Masonic Lodge: 200 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.
            Must be in Full Class A.

March 25 Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:00 PM - Cost: $20.00.
March 25 to 26 OA Service Project at Trask. Staff is free.  Ends Sat evening. Also Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:00 PM - Cost: $20.00.

April 8-10 TBA 2011 OA Joshua Tree Service Project more info TBA With Section W-4S. Open to Troops.

April  29- May 1 Camporee - Firestone Staff helpers needed. http://www.firestonecamp.org/

May 17-19   OA Induction Weekend. At Holcomb Valley. [Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:30 PM - Cost: $20.00]. [Candidates $40.00] Carpooling to Site, ask for ride. Staff Arrowmen and Elangomat needed. Staff is $10.00 for Food.  Place order for meal ticket online.
 

June 3 Scout Expo  OA Service Setup, come anytime between 10am and 5pm.  Sanita Anita Race Track Gate 6, Colorado Blvd.

June 4, 2011 Scout Expo  OA Service Clean up and OA Booth - Indian Village, Camp Promo, OA Membership. at Sanita Anita Race Track Gate 6, Colorado Blvd.

June 17-19, 2011 Ta Tanka Lodge Fellowship at Camp Trask. Lodge elections, Games, swimming.. Turn in OA Chapter Participation Award. $15.00 please pay one line.

July 6, 2011 Wed. Hunkpapa Chapter Summer pool Party,  Robbie McAlister's house 6:30 to 9pm.
                                       1410 Rodeo Rd Arcadia 91006

Summer opportunities

 July 10-16  Summit Corps Service Project..  Each week will be a separate session of Summit Corps, providing exciting opportunities for service, adventure, and recreation.  Summit Corps will be held at the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia. http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/summitcorps2011/
 

July 28, Lodge Party   Place Z a c h Jo hn son's home.  There will be BBQed food.  213 Mav e rick  Dr.. San Di mas, CA 91 773
 

July 21 to July 24 Lodge San Gorgonio backpacking, Contact a Chief.

 August 1 – 6, 2011  Indian Summer 2011 will be held at the Ridgecrest Conference Center, Asheville, N.C
Scholarships available for Ceremonies Scouts  http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/is2011/

OA High Adventure Treks - OA Staff, Work one week then one week os Fun on a Trek, Cost $200.00 plus travel. Scholarships available. Openings at Philmount, OA OA, Ocean Adventure Fl, Northern Trier. WILDERNESS VOYAGE,  TRAIL CREW,  OCEAN ADVENTURE and  OAWV: Canadian Odyssey  See: http://adventure.oa-bsa.org/
 

July 27 August 7, 2011 The 22nd World Scout Jamboree is in in Kristianstad, Sweden, It  will take place from July 27,  2011 to August 7 ,2011.
 * July 27 - August 7, 2011  World Scout Jamboree in Kristianstad, Sweden
          o The 22nd World Scout Jamboree will take place from 27 July 7 August 2011 in Kristianstad, Sweden with around 40,000 Scouts expected to attend from around the world.
          o  Theme is "Simply Scouting".
          o The Jamboree campsite will be in Rinkaby, outside the town of Kristianstad in the very south of Sweden.
          o http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/world_events/world_jamboree
          o Sign up in advance.  Space is very limited for scouts and adults. web site
The World Scout Jamboree is the largest regular event organized by the Scout Movement.  It takes place every four years in a different country.

August 6 Chapter Service Project Church of the Good Shepherd, we will be helping the church that allows us to meet in t heir facilities every month.
 

Fall 2011 Lodge Events

September 10 Sat. OA Café: Ladies Luncheon, Presbyterian Church West Covina

The OA Cafe and Fred Bates are in need of helpers,  This Saturday, September 10 for a OA Café Ladies Luncheon at a Presbyterian Church in West Covina. Scouts are needed at 11am to start serving Lunch, Come in Full Class A with Sash. Done at 2:30pm after cleanup.  Service Hours given. (this is a serve project and OA fundraiser, the Ladies provide a large donation to the OA that helps keep our event fees low) Scouts and Adult(s) Please RSVP if you can help. Community Presbyterian Church of West Covina, 540 E Vine Ave., West Covina , CA 91790  (Just South of the I-10 off the St. Vincent Exit, (3 exits East of the 605) GMap
September 16-18  CAMP CHERRY VALLEY OA Induction Weekend. Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood Friday Night 7:30 PM. Ordeal Cost $40.00,  Staff $10.00  Be at Long Beach Port at 5pm.  Induction Weekend. Home Sunday 3pm at LB.
This link is for Ordeal Candidates only.. sign up if you missed the Spring
 Ordeal Staff: please pay at the event. RSVP to the Chief. Please click here for the Ordeal Information Packet

 September 19, 2011 Taste of Arcadia - Helpers needed 5pm  LA County Arboretum. RSVP
                http://www.arcadiacachamber.org/taste-of-arcadia.html

Sept. 23-24  2011 Vigil  Friday - Sat.   for Vigil members only. Camp Mariposa Alt. Friday 8pm to Sat 10am, pay at door. 615 E Mariposa St Altadena CA 91001 map

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 2011 W4S Section Conclave Fri. to Sun. Palm Springs. ST. THERESA CHURCH and School. PALM SPRINGS, 2800 E Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 mapquest gmap ~2 hour/ 107 miles  online Sign up here $35.00 ($40 after Sept. 15) Sign up for classes after paying atW-4Sw4b.org
Ask about Troop Carpooling with Tom and Dave.
The Conclave is one of the best events of the year, bringing together all four Lodges in our Section, including Tiwahe, Ta Tanka, and Wiatava Lodges. The weekend is a lot of fun. It offers sports and activities, evening programs including a fun closing show, interaction with other lodges, and morning training from some of the best youth and adult leaders in Southern California.
 
 

Oct. 7  Friday, 2011 Lodge Banquet, $15 at the door, Gather 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm. All Arrowmen welcomed, at NEW Sierra Madre Congregational Church 170 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. SM CA 91024    LDS Church, Glendora,
 

Nov. 11-13  Trask OA Induction Weekend. Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood Friday Night 7:30 PM.  Staff Arrowmen and Elangomat needed. Ordeal $40.00   Staff is $10.00 for Food Place order for meal ticket online.   (If you have been in the OA 10 months you can become a Brotherhood member) http://www.sgvcbsa.org/camping_trask.php

November 25-27, 2011 Desert Caravan    Rainbow Basin  2 nights
To Rainbow Basin Natural Area, Owl Canyon Camp Ground. Link 1-Link 2   Friday - return on Sunday. Cost: $8.00. Bring and cook your own food. Come as a Troop or Family.  Temp-highs and lows    Map Directions to Owl Canyon Campground: Take I-15 North to Barstow. Take L Street exit and turn left on L Street. Turn right on West Main Street. Turn Left on N First Avenue. Turn left on Irwin Road (turn off is just past a hill with a water tank on it - it's easy to miss). Proceed out of town on Irwin Road until you see the sign for Rainbow Basin (about 7 miles). From Irwin Road, turn left on Fossil Bed Road and follow signs to Owl Canyon Campground. See map link. 2 nights.
 

Dec 3, LLD Glendora Scout Hut. Lodge Leadership Development. Elected Chief and Vice Chief Needed. Open to all arrowman. 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Scout Hut 815 N Barranca Ave., Covina, CA 91723
 

2012

Jan. - June OA AOL and BridgingCeremonies http://hunkpapa.50webs.com/cerm.htmlA few helpers needed.
Only two Scouts are needed for AOL and Bridging Ceremony, noted in blue.
There are no speaking parts for the scouts, so any arrowman can help.

Jan 24  Tuesday, 6:30pm setup AOL Ceremony LDS Church 770 N Sierra Madre Villa  Pasadena Ca. T.S.

Jan 27  Friday, Helpers are need for the Lucky Baldwin Dinner. Elks at  27 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia 91007

Feb. 4, 2012 Pow Wow - A few helpers needed. At El Monte High School , 3048 Tyler Avenue,   El Monte, CA 91731
                Open flags and  serve lunch, also Camp Promo.   Set up starts at 6:30am to 10am

Feb. 4   Sat. AOL 6pm Ceremony at Arcadia  wilderness park  Pack 48 (Oglala Lakota Chapter and T.S. )  Arcadia Wilderness Park, 2240 Highland Oaks Dr.  Arcadia Ca 911006

Feb. 8   Wed  6 PM AOL in the Hugo Reid Elementary School cafeteria.  153 de Anza Pl, Arcadia, CA B&G P118
J.S. - D.N.

Feb. 18 Sat. 1pm to 3:30pm Ceremony Practice, Sierra Madre Congregational Church, 191 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. SM CA 91024, Food provided.

Feb. 18  Sat 6:30pm  Pack 373 SMCC AOL (6 Scouts needed) 170 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. SM CA 91024 C.D S. C.  ...

Feb. 24   Friday 6pm  AOL Highland Oaks Elementary School, 10 VIRGINIA DR ARCADIA , CA 91006. (at Santa Anita Ave.)  T.S.

February 25, 2012. 4:00 pm Barnhart School Pack 107 in Arcadia, AOL- and Bridging. B&G,  240 West Colorado Boulevard  Arcadia.  T.S.

[Feb. 25 ANNUAL 10 COMMANDMENTS HIKE  Helpers needed, Staff is free, sign up thru SGVC, patch for helpers. flyerFlyer]

Feb. 27,  Mon. 6:15pm  P188 Royal Oaks Elementary School cafeteria located at 2499 Royal Oaks Drive Duarte, Ca 91010  Bridging Ceremony only   D.N. J.S

Feb. 28, Tues. 6:30pm Holly Ave.  Pack 128 (Holly Ave. Elementary, Arcadia) B&G  AOL and Bridging Ceremony. T.S.

March 2, 2012 Friday. SGVC Dinner,  Silver Beaver Awards.  6:30 PM reception; 7:00 PM dinner. Helpers Needed!!   Helpers Come at 5:30pm.    Must be in Full Class A. OA Flyer. Pasadena Masonic Temple, 200 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101-2423 map (If you would like to help cook come early starting at 3pm) flyer

March 9, 2012 Friday 6:30pm.  Pack 333 AOL and Bridging Ceremony, Arcadia Christian School, 1900 Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia.  D.N. J.S  map

March 10, Sat. 8:30am to11:30am Ceremony Practice, San Marino Scout Hut. West Entrance of Lacy Park. Includes Free food.

March 10, 2012 College of Commissioner at , 7:30am to 4pm (Just few arrowman to help with food).
 Map:  Glendora United Methodist Church 201 E. Bennett Av, Glendora, CA 91741, US

March 14 Wed. Pack 111 out of Baldwin Stocker in Arcadia.  Arrow of Light AND Bridging.  Blue and Gold Ceremony, 422 West Lemon Ave., Arcadia, Ca map  (Camino Grove Elementary)  R. T.

March 21  Pack 156 AOL and Bridge, Elks Lodge SG, 1373 East Las Tunas Drive  San Gabriel, CA 91776  Arrow of Light, and  bridging R.T.

March 23, 2012 Friday evening. Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood at Smiser Scout Center 3450 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107, Come at 7:00pm.  Cost is Free for Brotherhood and Sash, but you must have your 2012  OA dues paid.

March 25th,  Sunday, 1pm  Pack 160, St. Luke's Church in Temple City.  Arrow of Light, and  bridging ceremony. 5605 Cloverly Ave, Temple City, CA. 91780  R.T.

April  27- 29, 2012 Camporee - Firestone. Firestone Boy Scout. 19001 Tonner Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92921 Camp: Staff helpers needed, if you are freed by your Troop to be on OA staff.   Sat. Night Brotherhood Ceremony http://www.firestonecamp.org/

May 5 Trade-o-ree at SMCC  8 am to 3pm Patch Trading. Sierra Madre Congregational Church. Staff set up is starts at 7am.
Map to SMCC  191 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. SM CA 91024.  Flyer

May 5 Sat. AOL Paz Naz 6 - 9pm (Oglala Lakota Chapter to help?) R. T.   & Oglala Lakota
The First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, California  91107

May 6 Sat. AOL 4- 7 pm (Oglala Lakota Chapter to help?) Chandler School 1005, Armada Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91103

May 11-12  Spring Ordeal, Trask OA Induction Weekend. Trask  Ends Sat evening, (with optional Sat night stay over with RSVP).  Also Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:30 PM  Check in starts at 6:30pm Friday. Event ends at 8:30pm Saturday. This link is for Ordeal Candidates only, but has good info for the Staff also: Info booklet  Ordeal Staff: please pay at the event cost?. Staff Arrowmen and Elangomat needed.
 

June 2, 2012  Scout Expo  OA Service Clean up and OA Booth - Indian Village, Camp Promo, OA Membership. at Sanita Anita Race Track Gate 6, Colorado Blvd. (Troop flyer)

June 15-17 New date 2012 Ta Tanka Lodge Fellowship at Camp Trask. $15.00 please pay one line. Lodge elections, Vigil Call out, Games, swimming and much more..  Turn in OA Chapter Participation Award.  [Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:30 PM ] Bring a white blank T-shirt if you would like to silk screen a OA logo on it.

July 19 to July 22 Lodge San Gorgonio backpacking, Contact a Chief. San Gorgonio Wilderness *

July 26, Thur. Lodge Party  Z ach J ohnso n's  house in  213 Maverick Dr.  San D imas  map There will be swimming, food and games.
 
 

OA PTC Training Adviser

OA Summer Camp Staff   - Medical form for Filament   -   http://www.facebook.com/PhilmontScoutRanch?sk=wall
 

July 30th to Aug. 4th, 2012. Arrowmen from across the country gather for:
NOAC 2012, 32 NOAC, is to be held at Michigan State University. 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference is sure to be a hit.  NOAC Site Facebook $100 deposit needed to hold a spot. Cost $ 1070.00 Wiki1- Wiki2
More than 8,000 Arrowmen will travel to East Lansing, Michigan, home to the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University. Arrowmen will participate in a 6 day conference focusing on top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, attending evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and checking out the exciting programs NOAC has to offer.

HP Chapter party
 
 

 Sept. 14 t o 16,  2012  OA Induction Weekend. At Holcomb Valley. [Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:30 PM - Cost: $20.00]. [Candidates $40.00] Carpooling to Site, ask for ride. Staff Arrowmen and Elangomat needed. Staff is $10.00 for Food.  Place order for meal ticket online.
 
 

Sept. 21-23 OA Conclave  at The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California 92083. http://www.agsem.com Friday to Sunday. gmap  -  it is a 2 1/2 to 3 hours drive.110 miles.
Sign up for classes after paying at W-4Sw4b.org
Pay through SGVC Web site cost is $35.00 covers: camping, food and a patch.   Open to All Arrowmen.      Ask about Troop Carpooling.
The Conclave is one of the best events of the year, bringing together all four Lodges in our Section, including Cahuilla Lodge, Tiwahe, Ta Tanka, and Wiatava Lodges. The weekend is a lot of fun. It offers sports and activities, evening programs including a fun closing show, interaction with other lodges, and morning training from some of the best youth and adult leaders in Southern California.
Bring: sleeping bag, pad, personal gear in a duffle bag, hat and sun glassed, watch and a Camping Chair, also a Troop or personal Tent ! A Class A event with Sash.


 

Sept. 28-29  2012 Vigil  Friday - Sat.   for OA Vigil members only. Camp Friday 8pm to Sat 10am, pay at door.   pay at door. 615 E Mariposa St. Altadena CA 91001 map

Oct. 5  Friday, 2012 Lodge Banquet, $15 at the door, Gather 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm. All Arrowmen welcomed, Place Location: CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ARCADIA  -  400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA  91007

Oct 4.   Patty H. 7-9pm  Arrow of Light, and  bridging ceremony. Pasadena A.M & T.S

Oct 10  LB House House RT. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ARCADIA  -  400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA  91007 Arrow of Light, and  bridging ceremony sign up 7-9pm
 

Oct 27.   Lodge Leadership Development. Elected Chief and Vice Chief Needed. Open to all arrowman. 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Kelby Park Boy Scout House 815 North Barranca Ave., Covina, South of Arrow Highway, between Cypress and San Bernardino Road

Nov. 2-4    Arrowmen helping with Long Beach Lodge, The New Puvunga Lodge.
 

November 23-25, 2012 Desert Caravan    Troops and families Joins OA lead car camp. . To Rainbow Basin Natural Area, Owl Canyon Camp Ground. Link 1-Link 2 Meet at SMCC at 12:30pm Friday to carpool to the camp. We will return on Sunday at noon. Cost: ($8.00 plus bring your food and cooking gear. food cost) Temp-highs and lows    Map Directions to Owl Canyon Campground: Take I-15 North to Barstow. Take L Street exit and turn left on L Street. Turn right on West Main Street. Turn Left on N First Avenue. Turn left on Irwin Road (turn off is just past a hill with a water tank on it - it's easy to miss). Proceed out of town on Irwin Road until you see the sign for Rainbow Basin (about 7 miles). From Irwin Road, turn left on Fossil Bed Road and follow signs to Owl Canyon Campground. See map link. 2 nights.
 

Has been cancelled. :November 30 to Dec. 2, 2012 2nd Fall Ordeal, Trask OA Induction Weekend. Trask   Also Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood is Friday Night 7:30 PM  Check in starts at 6:30pm Friday. Event ends at ??. This link is for Ordeal Candidates only, but has good info for the Staff also: Info booklet  Ordeal Staff: please pay at the event cost?. Staff Arrowmen and Elangomat needed.
 

December 17th  6:30pm, Monday,  Arrow of Light Ceremony  an  Order of the Arrow event, Royal Oaks Elementary cafeteria, 2499 Royal Oaks Drive, Duarte, CA  91010,   Pack 188.   D.N.

2013
 

Jan. 19  Sat. evening Wilderness Parkin Arcadia.  Arrow of Light .Leader Philp U.: richord7777777   at yah oo.com  626 3  54 97 69  p48

Jan 25, Friday. Lucky Baldwin Dinner.  Helpers Needed !     Come at 6pm.     Must be in Full Class A.   At: Elks Lodge in Arcadia Map
                                        27 Huntington Drive.  Arcadia CA 91007

Feb. 2 Pow Wow - A few helpers needed. At El Monte High School , 3048 Tyler Avenue,   El Monte, CA 91731 Set up 7:30am
               Open flags and  serve lunch, also Camp Promo.

February 2, 2013  Commissioner's College, a few helper needed, Lucnh (and lite breakfast). :  El Monte High School 3048 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, US

Feb 8  6 pm Friday  at Wilderness Park in Arcadia.  Pack 122 AOL  Log. H and M. St.

 Feb 9  4:30 pm Sat., at Wilderness Park in Arcadia.  Pack 136 AOL-BR  Mich  ael De Fra nc  isco <m  defr ancisco at  verizo n.n et>  Log.  H. J. Swch.

February 9,   ANNUAL 10 COMMANDMENTS HIKE  Helpers needed, Staff is free, sign up thru SGVC, patch for helpers. flyerFlyer]

Feb. 10 Sunday at 1:30 PM Color Guard practice Memorial Park (For Scouts that would like to be in the Unknown Scout Ceremony.)
February 10, Sunday, 3pm, Unknown Scout Ceremony, Memorial Park. (Color Guard 1:30pm) Flyer

Feb. 22   Friday, 6:30pm Highland Oaks Elementary School  Blue and Gold Bridging  p122, 10 Virginia Rd Arcadia, CA 91006 (at San Antia)  T.S. & E. F.

Feb. 23, Saturday,  3:30  PM - 4:30 PM   Fellowship Hall, Barhart School, 240 West Colorado Blvd., Arcadia CA  canceled

Feb 23  6:30pm Sat., at SMCC  Old North Church Pack 373  AOL - Bridge.  (J.V. and O. Yen)

February 25, 2013. 6:30pm Monday, Duarte Pack 188  Blue & Gold - Bridging ceremony     2499 Royal Oaks Drive     Duarte, California 91010
 Henry Custodia 626-8  07-17   77 goh enryc at gm ail.com   A. M. & J. S

March 1, Friday. SGVC Dinner,  Silver Beaver Awards. 6:30 PM reception; 7:00 PM din    ner. Helpers Needed !!   Come at 5pm no later than 6pm.   Place  Pasadena Masonic Lodge: 200 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.           Must be in Full Class A. Free parking after 6pm at 199 South Euclid Ave.

March 3, Sons of the American Revolution- SAR at Azusa Pacific University 7:30am to 9:30am Sport Filed - West Campus, Service Project.   talk to  Seth (past flyer)
 

March  Hunkpapa Chapter OA Meeting is at 300 Bowling in Pasadena not a Church.

March  8   6:30pm  Friday at Trask, Pack  111  AOL - Bridge ceremony. Andy Myers 44 9-2411  Tim K.

 March 13, 2013.  Hugo Reid Elementary cafeteria 7pm  Wednesday AOL - Bridge ceremony  Pack 113 -dinner 6pm  Michillinda on  Oakdale D.N.

March 17, Sun. 3:30pm  Pack 408   http://claremontpack408.com/  Pack 408 Arrow of Light ceremony at  La Casita Girl Scout Program Center at 150 West Pomello Drive, Claremont.  16 boys - 4 to 5 troops  951-235-1879  Rides to and from Provided. map   30 min Drive. From SMMC  210 to Towne Ave,  Turn right onto E Baseline Rd , 1.7 mi  Turn left onto N Mills Ave  , 1.0 mi  Turn left onto E Pomello Dr.  DS

March 23 The Puvunga Lodge. Brotherhoold Cerm.

April 6 Sat. Church of the Nazarene  5pm Bridging for Pack 256  Mona Raymundo 626-286-7013 rmr aymu ndo at ch art er.net  J.V

April 7 Sunday  2pm  St. Luke's Church in Temple City.  Arrow of Light, and  bridging ceremony. 5605 Cloverly Ave, Temple City, CA. 91780  Dave 3 2 3-85 5-0 048

New April 12-14  Work weekend at CCV    No Cost.  Work Weekend on Catalina Island at Camp Cherry Valley.Be on the dock a 5:30pm sharp. Back Sunday about 7pm  Port of long beach Queen Mary  1046 Queens Hwy  Long Beach, CA 90802. Parking is avaliable inte Queen Mary Parking lot.
The Council want's us to sign up on doubleknot at this link  http://sgvcbsa.doubleknot.com/event/oa-ccv-work-weekend/1340096. Also in the link is the official guide to the work weekend with all of the information you'll need.  But to repeat, this is a free event, and signing up does not require you to pay anything. The council simply needs a head count for the boat company. The last day to register is April 7th this Sunday, so make sure you do it quickly. Also RSVP to the Chapter Chief,  as I will need an official count of people who've participated from our chapter.  This is a great opportunity.  -Justin Small    Hunkpapa Chapter Chief

April   18  Election dead line.  New
April   18   Vigil   entery dead line.  New Vote on May 15 at Trask

April  24  6:30pm  Wednesday  AOL - Br Pack 156  Eaton Canyon,  RONNIE   6 44 8 0  23   New - Last Cub Ceremony of the Year.

April  26- 28, 2013 Camporee - Firestone. Firestone Boy Scout. 19001 Tonner Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92921  Flyer Firestone Staff helpers needed. Ask your Scoutmaster if you are free to be on OA staff, to run Hike in, and help with Call out. Brotherhooh offered.  http://www.firestonecamp.org/

May 3    Arrowmen helping with Long Beach Lodge, The Puvunga Lodge.   - Pre-Ordeal  team only

New May 4 Trade-o-ree at SMCC  8 am to 3pm Patch Trading. . Staff set up is starts at 7am. St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Hacienda Heights, 15653 E Newton St., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 - Kiowa Meeting Location $2.00 enter fee. Attendee patch $5 Flyer

May 17-19  Induction Weekend at Camp Trask  - Painting, bring paint clothes
 Arrowmen receiving Brotherhood Friday Night 7:30 PM.  Staff Arrowmen and Elangomat needed. Ordeal $40.00   Staff is $10.00 for Food Place order for meal ticket online.   (If you have been in the OA 10 months you can become a Brotherhood member) http://www.sgvcbsa.org/camping_trask.php