Order of the Arrow, Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge #129

Do you possess the dedication, time and energy to be in a youth leadership position within the Lodge? The Order of the Arrow is a brotherhood of Scout campers led and run by youth leadership and guided by adult advisers. Being a Lodge Officer will teach you a great deal about yourself and how well you can set your own goals and work to achieve them. The process for election is very simple. On Sunday morning of Fall Fellowship, the gen¬eral meeting of the Lodge will be opened. Candidates must submit a formal nomination form approved by their Chapter Adviser and District Executive prior to the election. The nomination form must be turned in to the Lodge Chief or his designee prior to the election. Each candidate will be given a few minutes to speak and tell the Lodge members present why they feel they should be elected. The same process is followed for the offices of Lodge Chief, Vice Chief of Administration, Vice Chief of Program, Vice Chief of Indian Affairs, Vice Chief of Communications, and Vice Chief of Finance.

A Lodge Leadership Development Course (LLD) will be held in December to instruct officers in the duties of their respective office. No officer is alone in their leadership; there are many adult advisers as well as past officers who are willing and able to help.

Any youth (under 21) in the Lodge can be a Lodge officer.

LODGE OFFICER NOMINATION FORM

Questions? Contact:
Lodge Chief, Joe Hawkins , or Lodge Advisor, Randy Yates, 404-636-1251

Lodge Executive Committee (LEC)

The Lodge Executive Committee is the group of people responsible for all aspects of lodge operation. The LEC is the steering committee for the lodge. It carries out the business of the lodge by planning and coordinating fellowship and induction weekends, service projects, training sessions, and other events as appropriate. It consists of the elected youth officers, appointed youth committee chairman, chapter representatives, and Advisors.

The LEC is conducted by Robert's Rules of Order. Please take a moment to review the following documents to acquaint yourself with Robert's Rules.

Introduction to Robert's Rules of Order
Parliamentary Motions Guide, based on Robert's Rules

The Lodge Executive Committee meets at 2:30 pm on the second Sunday of each month (except June and July) at the Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center (except for September, March, and May when the LEC meeting is held in conjunction with an event) check the calendar for specific dates and location.

2008 Quality Lodge

Quality Lodge recognition is a mark of a successful lodge with good programs, active and trained members, and a strong record of supporting the council and other branches of Scouting. Lodges that are truly successful should look at these requirements as a minimum standard of expectations of your service to the council. As such, use these requirements as a starting point in planning your goals for the year.

As a new lodge officer or adviser, you may ask yourself: “Where do I start?” Yes, this list of requirements can seem intimidating at best, but this Guidebook is designed to eliminate that intimidation. As you begin to plan your new lodge yearly program, use it as a resource to establish your lodge goals, and work those goals toward achieving National Quality Lodge.

Why strive to be a National Quality Lodge? Because it is expected of you! The National Quality Lodge petition was designed, not only to recognize success, but also to establish the standard for lodges in fulfilling their purpose to their council.

2008 Quality Lodge Guidebook

Guide for Officers and Advisors

The National Order of the Arrow Committee recently voted to make materials more readily available to lodge leaders. As a result, the Guide for Officers and Advisers is now available online. This book provides support for lodge and chapter leaders. It reflects the current policies concerning the organization and administration of the Order of the Arrow Lodge. All lodge and chapter officers and advisers should have a copy.

Guide for Officers and Advisors

Advisor's Corner

The Egwa Advisers have never been prouder of our youth then at the last Section Conclave. A very big congratulation to all those that worked hard to make it happen! We have some very good Lodges in our section, and the competition is tough. While our Lodge did wonderful in Administrative Events, the Quest for the Golden Arrow, and Ceremony Teams competitions, we need not overlook were we can improve. Egwa used to be the powerhouse of great Native American Dance Teams, but sadly we have not had a good dance team in many years. Native American Dance Teams help young dancers get started and allows the Lodge to put on shows for other groups. Due to the size of our council, it is hard to have a Lodge dance team, but your chapter can have one, and the best Chapter dance team can represent the Lodge at the Section Conclave. Chapter Chiefs and Advisers, please work with your members and see what you can come up with to show us your group dances at our next Spring Pow-Wow.

Yours in Service, Randy Yates, Lodge Adviser, email: yates55@comcast.net