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Events and Opportunities
Becoming an active member of Waupecan Lodge offers countless opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and community engagement. Whether through monthly meetings, special events, or regional gatherings, there’s a way for every Arrowman to contribute and make a difference.
Attend an Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) Meeting
LEC meets the 2nd Sunday of every month at 2pm. Check SLACK and social media for location as it varies.
There is a committee to fit every interest including ceremonies team, meme and content creators, merchandise and patch design, activities planning, and special projects.
Questions? Contact lodgechief@oa197.org
Attend a Chapter Meeting Near You
Members who live south of I80 are members of the Aschewagon Chapter while those north of I80 are members of the Allohak Alluns Chapter.
Join the appropriate SLACK channel or follow their social media posts to stay updated.
Questions? Contact Key5@oa197.org
Attend a Waupecan Lodge sponsored event!
Waupecan Lodge hosts Fall Fellowship, Color Walk, Pumpkin Smash, Winter Banquet, and Spring Fellowship annually.
Check the Rainbow Council calendar for details and to register.
Questions? Contact vcprogram@oa197.org
Attend a Section G9 event with Waupecan Lodge
Waupecan Lodge is one of eight lodges that make up Section G9 and we attend Fall Council of Chiefs, Winter Council of Chiefs and Conclave. These events are a lot of fun but also provide a lot of opportunity and additional leadership training that can be used to improve your unit. Connect with scouts from our region and open new leadership pathways.
Check out more information about Section G9 at https://sectiong9.oa-bsa.org/
Attend a National Order of the Arrow event
National CalendarAll four Scouting America high adventure bases offer special treks exclusively to OA members at a deep discount. Also, every two years, all members are invited to the National Order of the Arrow Conference to experience premier leadership training and activities designed to inspire.
Check out all the national activities offered
Unit elections are a vital part of keeping the Order of the Arrow strong and growing. Elections requests open each February, and links are sent to the Unit Key 3 via email. If you have not received your election materials by mid February, please contact admin@oa197.org for assistance.
All elections must be completed by May 1st, so it’s important to submit your preferred dates early. Adult nominations must also be submitted for approval by Waupecan Lodge no later than May 15th. For units attending out-of-council camps, you can request a "Courtesy Call-Out" for your Scouts and adults from the visiting lodge. After submitting your request, your unit will receive official documentation allowing the call-out to take place.
Elections are a fantastic opportunity to recognize Scouts and leaders who embody the values of Scouting and the Order of the Arrow.
Please direct any elections questions to: vcinductions@oa197.org
Honoring Selfless Service and Leadership
The Founders Award
Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder's Award honors Arrowmen who exemplify outstanding service and the spirit of selfless leadership envisioned by founders E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson. Recipients receive a bronze medallion featuring the founders' likenesses and a gold arrow on a red ribbon for uniform wear.
Past Recipients
Irwin Frazin, William Moore, John Vowels, Robert Arfman, David A Brtva, William A Bavirsha. William M Bavirsha, Franklin D Brtva, Jay Giannerini, Bert H Hilding, Matt Skelly, Patrick Mulligan, Steven Peterson, Scott T Duensing, Christopher S Dunbar, Frank Fodero, Thomas Stoiber, Lucille Rericha, Michael Plesic, Donald Berglund, Brett C Harris, Hugh Wallace, Mark Schore, Robert V Bowen, Stephen Barman, Brian Evens, Michael Kania, Ed Petkewicz, Carl Engfer, Michael Engfer, Jacob Stott, Dale Bloom, Jeremy Vestal, Danny Vestal, Aaron Rodgers, Larry A Tucker, James Naprstek, Vivian M Bloom, Tim R Hankins, Robert R Richardson III, Matthew Jeslis, David Naprstek, Kyle Zugel, Thomas W Stott, Benjamen O'Donnell, Robert Shroba, Ryan Groves, Grayson Wolcott, Sean Murray, Scott Simpson, Rich McCulley, Ian Basher, Tom Perkins, Silas Rea, Patty Provance, Nicholas Sulich, Don Cameron, Jonah Klima, Mark Vanham, Eric Lindstrom, Christian Martinez, Dave Konopko, Jackson Ogrizovich, Theresa Sulich, Kyle Land, Cassandra Archer, Catherine Archer, Debbie Remmie, Elise West
