National Prominence

Kawida Lodge is definitely having some national prominence in the Order of the Arrow this week.

First, obviously is Don's election to the Southern Region Chief. He is the first youth member to serve as a National Officer from Kawida.

Second, is the current O.A. "National Bulletin" which has an article on High Adventure authored by our 2010 Lodge Chief, Aaron Shepherd.

Third, is the little "EXTRA OA-BSA News Article" logo on the front page of the National O.A. website which was done by Alex Hill.

Good job guys!

Southern Region Chief

I just received a phone call from Don Combs at the National O.A. Planning Meeting in Texas.

He just won the election for the 2010 Southern Region Chief.

Don being introduced to the National O.A. Committee.

Receiving the Gold Loops!

Scouting out a Merry Christmas

Christmas Time!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2009 has been a wonderful year. We have all been truly blessed!

Best wishes to Aaron and Devin as they travel to Sea Base next week for the Coral Reef Adventure. (I wish I was going!!)

Good luck to Don as he travels to Texas for the National O.A. Planning meeting. (My fingers are crossed!!)

May the 100th year of the Boy Scouts of America be the best for everyone!

Court of Honor 2009

Troop and Crew 12 held a nice Court of Honor tonight. Several Rank advancements, Merit Badges, Religious awards, and Venturing Silver Awards. What a wonderful time of the year to celebrate achievements and all the hard work done by so many good Scouts.

7 Brides for 7 Brothers

The title should read: "Troop and Crew 12 present winter musical".

Virtually all of Venture Crew 12 and several Troop 12 members are starring and supporting this year's show.

Come if you can!

It is worth $5.00 just to see Viet with red hair!!

Bunch O' Patches

I had the fine opportunity to meet this 2nd Class Scout from the Mountain Laurel District, who was a guest at our Winter Banquet over the weekend. Very nice young man, who has ambitions of becoming an Order of the Arrow member, in the near future.

He has got a good start on the patch collecting side of it!

Winter Banquet 2009

Today was a busy day that began with Camp Kick Off.

Traditional lunch at Kathy's in Clay City.

The 2010 National Jamboree patch was unveiled.

Decorations go up quickly.

Camp Staff getting ready for their interviews.

They came in great numbers this year.

Some came a long way.
Dan Higham, our National OA Vice Chief, flew down from New York.

Getting ready to rumble.

Kawida 2010 Lodge Officers.

Tomahaken Brothers, Alex, Tom, and Doug were selected as Vigil Candidates.

Another great year for Kawida Lodge!

Let's Do It Again in 2010!

Nights Camping

Aaron Shepherd recently accumulated enough Scout Nights of Camping
to earn the coveted "250 Award".
He is the first in Troop 12 and hopefully not the last.

1/2 way there to this one!

This is the BIG one that you rarely see!