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Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Order of the Arrow recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best
exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This
recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as
well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and
spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, developing
leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service,
activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of
quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support,
and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.
Ktemaque Lodge #15 WWW is the Order of the Arrow lodge chartered by the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The
Westchester-Putnam Council serves the Boy Scouts of America community
of Westchester and Putnam counties in southeastern New York state.
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New lodge members helping with
one lodge service project
at our
2012 Spring Service Weekend
at Read Scout Reservation
in Brant Lake, New York
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Ktemaque Lodge members meet the
National Chief of the Order of the Arrow
at the
March 2012 National Leadership Seminar and National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar
at Alpine Scout Camp in New Jersey
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News
The date of the Mandatory New Lodge Officers Training has been CHANGED to June 23. If you have questions, contact the Lodge Chief or Lodge Adviser.
If you paid for 2013 Golden Beaver Lodge Membership
remember to send registration forms and medical forms for every event
you plan to attend before its deadline. These forms are on the Forms web page. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Bob Fenty at MembershipAdviser@Ktemaque.org.
The national Order of the Arrow committee has modified the requirements for the nomination of adult unit Scouters to become candidates for induction into the Order in 2013. Click here for details.
The changes will increase the number of currently-serving Scoutmasters
and Varsity Team Coaches and other unit Scouters who can be nominated
to be candidates. These modifications apply only to adult leaders
in Scout troops and Varsity teams who are 21 years of age or older. Contact Lodge Adviser Robert C. or Membership Adviser Bob F. if you have questions. The DEADLINE is April 1 to postmark adult nomination forms.
The Eagle Scout letter of congratulations from
the Order of the Arrow's National Chief, National Vice Chief, and
National Chairman is a resource for the Awards and Recognition
chairperson in a unit. The letter is meant for ALL Eagle Scouts (not just OA members) who become an Eagle Scout in the current year. Click HERE
to read how to download this letter and insert the Eagle Scout's name
and Eagle Scout Court of Honor date on the letter before
printing. If you have questions, contact our Lodge Adviser Mr. Rob C.
Upcoming Events
Save these dates
More
information about upcoming events will be added to this web page as information
becomes available and will also be in our lodge newsletters. The
entire calendar of upcoming events is on our Upcoming Events web
page. This abbreviated list has been put here for your
convenience. Save these dates and join us!
July 15 to July 24, 2013
OA Project 2013 at the National Scout Jamboree
September 20-22, 2013
Fall Service Weekend, Ordeal, and Brotherhood Quest
November 15-17, 2013
National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar (NLATS)
Section NE-2B Conclave
Section NE-2B Conclave
June 7 - 9, 2013
Camp Keowa at Ten Mile River Scout Reservation
1481 Crystal Lake Road
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Join over 200 of your fellow Arrowmen from around the
Section for our annual Section NE-2B Conclave. You will
experience Brotherhood, Training, Activities, and Memories at Conclave
unlike any other local OA event you have attended.
All youth and adult Arrowmen from Ktemaque Lodge are eligible to attend the Section Conclave. New Ordeal members and new Brotherhood members are especially encouraged to attend.
Click here to watch a Section NE-2B Conclave Video.
For more information and to REGISTER ONLINE go to the Section NE-2B web site at http://ne2b.org/conclave/.
If you have questions about the Section NE-2B Conclave or want to carpool, please contact our Lodge Chief Sean-Patrick S.-I. or our Lodge Adviser Rob C. at (914) 528-9331.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for
answers from the National Order of the Arrow web site to frequently
asked questions about Membership Issues, Policies and Guidelines, OA
Troop/Team Representative, Ordeal and Brotherhood Honors, Vigil Honor,
Awards and Recognition, Venturing, Contacting OA Leaders, National OA
Web Site, Events and Activities, and Miscellaneous. If you cannot
find the answer to your question, please contact one of the Ktemaque
Lodge officers or advisers listed on our Contact Us web page or on the officers list in our Beaver Tracks newsletter.
JumpStart for new Arrowmen
JumpStart is for new Arrowmen who have been inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Click here.
New members can catch a glimpse of the OA's rich history, discover more
about their Ordeal experience, and learn how to seal their membership
in the Order by taking the next step: Brotherhood Membership.
Lodge Executive Committee meetings
"Lodge Executive Committee Meetings are usually held the 4th Tuesday of every month (not July) at
the Council Service Center, Hawthorne, NY 7:30 p.m. We hope to
see many members attend and participate because at the meetings
everyone’s voice is heard." Clayton W., Past Lodge Chief.
Membership
Eligibility
Click here for the eligibility requirements for youths and adults.
Unit Elections
The Ktemaque Lodge's election period is from January 1 through March 31.
Click on "Election Guide" on the left tool bar on this web page, then
read the eight-page Election Guide. The guide has information on
youth and adult membership requirements, the election ceremony, ballot
session, how to submit results, and the adult nomination form.
The election results should be sent to Ktemaque Lodge by April 1. The BSA ID number of those elected MUST be included in the election results. Results postmarked after April 1 will not allow adequate time for
Ktemaque Lodge to send needed information to those elected.
Anyone not receiving their invitation in the mail by May 1 to take
their Ordeal should contact the Vice Chief of Operations or the
Operations Adviser.
The national Order of the Arrow committee has modified the requirements for the nomination of adult unit Scouters to become candidates for induction into the Order in 2013. Click here for details.
The changes will increase the number of currently-serving Scoutmasters
and Varsity Team Coaches and other unit Scouters who can be nominated
to be candidates. These modifications apply only to adult leaders
in Scout troops and Varsity teams who are 21 years of age or older. The DEADLINE is April 1 to postmark adult nomination forms.
Contact Lodge Adviser Robert C. or Membership Adviser Bob F. if you have questions about unit elections or adult nominations.
Newsletter
Click "Newsletter" on the left menu to see the current issue of the lodge newsletter, "Beaver Tracks".
Order of the Arrow High Adventure Programs
OA Ocean Adventure, OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, and OA Canadian Odyssey
are very popular low-cost high-adventure programs. Click on the
following links for more information about these great programs.
OA High Adventure 2013 applications are available now on the OA High Adventure web site. These very popular programs fill fast. OA
High Adventure programs have filled to capacity every year since 2005. Don't miss your opportunity! Register NOW.
We
encourage you to
apply for OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, or OA Canadian Odyssey as preference for OA
Ocean Adventure will be given to those who have attended OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, or OA Canadian Odyssey.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative and Adviser
Every troop should have an Order of the Arrow Troop Representative (youth position) and an Order of the Arrow Troop Adviser (adult position).
For more information about these positions, duties, and qualifications, click on the following links.
Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop
Representative position to fulfill the leadership position requirements
for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks.
Every troop must return to Ktemaque Lodge an OA Troop Representative registration form and an OA Troop Representative Adviser registration form by September 30 annually and whenever there is a change.
If you have questions, contact our Lodge Chief or Lodge Adviser.
Past Events
Details of some past events.
Photos
Ktemaque Lodge photo albums
Stay Connected
Facebook - Ktemaque Lodge
Facebook - Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA
 Facebook - National Order of the Arrow Conference
Facebook - Northeast Region, Order of the Arrow
 Facebook - OA High Adventure programs
 Facebook - National Boy Scouts of America
Unit Election Handbook
Our Unit Election Handbook is available online.
Want to get more involved?
Want to get more involved? Come to our events. Volunteer to be an Elangomat or on the Ceremonial Team. Attend our Lodge Executive Committee Meetings.
Take on a lodge leadership position or help one of the
committees. There are a number of vacancies (look under the Contact Us
section). If you are interested in filling one of these
positions or if you have questions, contact our Lodge Chief.
"Join the circle of Brotherhood and serve your lodge with cheerful service." Bobby C., Lodge Chief.
Web Site
Please contact the
Webmaster or his Adviser (look under the "Lodge Committees" section) if
you notice a broken link or have a suggestion or comment about this
web site.
This webpage - http://www.ktemaque.org/
Where to Go Camping
The Directory of Council Camps and Outdoor Facilities - Northeast Region was prepared and is maintained by the Order of the Arrow
Northeast Region to assist Scouting leaders with their planning of a
varied, interesting, and educational year-round program of camping and
outdoor activities.
Contact
Ktemaque Lodge #15 WWW
Westchester-Putnam Council, Boy Scouts of America
41 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 773-1135
CommunicationsAdviser@Ktemaque.org
Copyright © 2000-2013 Ktemaque Lodge #15 WWW, Boy Scouts of America
All rights reserved.
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