Order of the Arrow
Seminole Lodge 85
~GULF RIDGE COUNCIL, B.S.A.~
Seminole Lodge 85 is the oldest Order of the Arrow (OA) Lodge in Florida,
with a strong tradition of Service to Gulf Ridge Council and to Boy Scouting
as a whole.
Home of 2003 National Chief Nick Digirolamo
ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE:
Program Opportuntiies
- NOAC
- Section Conference (April 2006) Registration
- National OA Conference (June 2006) Application
- 2006 OA Calendar
Elections, Nominations, Candidates and New Members
- OA Eligibility
- Unit Election Report
- Adult Nomination
- Candidate Letter from the Lodge Chief
- Candidate Registration
Lodge Member Information
Postion Descriptions
Lodge Governance
Order of the Arrow Scoutreach Mentoring
Program
The purpose of this new program is to assist urban and rural Scout troops
whose camping and advancement programs are below standard. Interested Arrowmen
should secure an application from the lodge. The applications can be obtained
through the Lodge Advisor or the Professional Advisor. All applications should
be returned to the Lodge Service Committee or the Lodge Chief. Selected mentors
will be matched to a troop in need.
Arrowman Service Award
To reward those Arrowmen who go beyond their immediate responsibilities
to help and guide others to new heights, the Order of the Arrow created
the Arrowman Service Award. The award will focus on three areas of
service: personal, chapter/lodge activities, and general service to
the community. The timeline of the award will begin on January 1, 2001
and end on December 31, 2003. The award can be earned in 2001, 2002,
and 2003. Everyone that completes the award will be able to secure
an Arrowman Service Award from their lodge.
Other Information
*Brotherhood Membership -- After ten months of service as and fulfilling
certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood Ceremony,
which places further emphasis on the ideals of scouting and the Order, as
expressed in the Ordeal. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership
in the Order
†The Vigil Honor -- After two years of service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the National Order of the Arrow Committee, a Scout or Scouter may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for outstanding service to Scouting, his/her lodge, and the community. The honor's recipients are chosen by youth and are limited in number.
‡ The Founders' Award -- This award is reserved for a very limited number of Scouts and/or Scouters who demonstrate the high ideals of the Order in their everyday lives.
**The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is made up of the five elected Lodge Officers (Chief, Vice Chief of Administration, Vice Chief of Program, Secretary, and Treasurer), as well as all Chapter Chiefs and appointed Committee Chairmen. The youth members of the LEC, with guidance from capable Advisors, make the decisions in the operations of Seminole Lodge.
Seminole Lodge E-Mail Listserv
Seminole Lodge 85 is currently accepting new members and e-mail addresses
for our Listserv. This is a moderated list for members of Seminole Lodge,
so only occasional pertinent messages will be sent through it. If you are
interested in subscribing, please contact: oaseminole85-owner@yahoogroups.com including
your real name as part of the message body.
Comments/Questions?
Please address all concerns, comments, and suggestions about this page
or any aspect of Seminole Lodge 85 to Jackson Morris, Lodge Advisor at
jmorris8@tampabay.rr.com.
The "White Ibis"
The White Ibis is Seminole Lodge 85's quarterly official publication.Â
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