Blue Ridge Mountains Council
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America
| Tutelo Lodge 161 - Order of the Arrow | |
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Our Section
THE SECTION & THE NATION The four regions of the BSA (Southern, Central, Western, and Northeastern) have been divided into sections to aid in Order of the Arrow administration. Our lodge is a member of Southern Region Section Seven A (S-7A), which covers parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Section 7A is made up of six lodges, including:
Every year, S-7A holds a conclave, which is hosted by one of the lodges within the section. The conclave is a weekend event that involves training events, games, sports, ceremonies & dance competitions, shows, and many special events. One special tradition with the Virginia lodges is the Section Feast, which is held Saturday night. Each lodge brings food which is significant to its area. A Vigil Rededication is also held, with a rededication ceremony for all members being a recent addition. Section officer elections also take place during the action-packed weekend. In the 25 years of its existence, Tutelo Lodge has produced 3 section chiefs, 3 vice chiefs, and 6 secretaries. In order to run for office, one must be under 21 during his entire term of office and be recommended by his Scout Executive. The S-7A conclave rotation schedule is shown below:
The National Leadership Seminar is a weekend full of training in decision making, problem solving, communications, situational leadership, and much more. It is a highly intensive experience and is limited to only a select few Arrowmen from each lodge every year. The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is held every other year at a major university. This five day event is packed with sports, Indian dancing, patch trading, ceremonies competitions, shows, parties, and many other exciting events. Arrowmen stay in dorms and eat at the residence hall dining areas.
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