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OPEN ROAD

THE 2003 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW

One travels the road of life, just as one travels

the Scouting trail. On this trail, there are many

obstacles and much to be learned. For the Arrowman,

this trail links him to the heart of our Order. Through its

arteries course hallowed tradition, a proud heritage.

The road of life leads boys to

their future, but the Arrowman’s

leads men to themselves. For 88 years, Arrowmen have made their mark,

left their legacy. Today, they are still restless and undaunted—ever seeking the

horizon. The future is an open road.

1 Leadership Message2 National Events4 Outdoor Program8 Leadership Development9 Communications & Marketing

10 Recognition & Awards14 Region & Section Operations15 Financial Resources16 National Committee

Table of Contents

JOURNEY

The Order of the Arrow continued to perform strongly in 2003. Arrowmen everywhere workedhard to provide service that helps enrich the values of Scouting, and to build upon our power-ful tradition of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service.

This year, the Order maintained its role in training youth through thesuccessful National Leadership Seminars, became a pioneer with anew spring break service initiative at Philmont Scout Ranch, sawincreased attendance at both of the National OA High Adventureprograms, and delivered an awe-inspiring Indian Summer. Theopportunities for youth to participate in life-changing experienceshave been limitless.

Through lodge events, section conclaves, and the Order of theArrow’s renowned national programs, it is apparent thatArrowmen are becoming better and stronger leaders each andevery day. By exemplifying the virtues that the youth of theOrder represent, this movement has the ability to further enrich theentire Scouting program.

In the years ahead, the Order of the Arrow will see improvements to itscurrent programs and the introduction of exciting new opportunities.The OA’s vision today, not unlike our Founders’ in 1915, is to provideleadership in cheerful service to Scouting and the community. Withthis vision in mind, the Order hopes to fortify the values of Scouting inthe lives of Scouts across the nation. Helping youth to build valuesthat will never weaken in the midst of today’s ever changing societyis a tough task, but one that is wholeheartedly embraced. After all,the youth of today are the citizens of tomorrow, and those who willcontinue our legacy of servant leadership for many years to come.

A Letter from the 2003National Chief and National Vice Chief

Leadership Message

Nick DigirolamoNational Chief

Yours in cheerful in service,

ORDER OF THE ARROW 1

Rich MooreNational Vice Chief

National Events

The 2003 national Indian Summer conference wascertainly the highlight of the year for the Order of theArrow. More than 900 Arrowmen from across thecountry gathered in Asheville, NC for what would be thefirst national American Indian affairs conference innearly a decade. The event was held at the RidgecrestLifeway Conference Center for a week of intense trainingin American Indian dance, ceremonies, and the historyupon which our Order was founded.

Participants gathered from August 2-7 for the confer-ence, but the planning commenced many months before.As with all national Order of the Arrow events, a youth-led committee of section chiefs met in December to planthe conference they would deliver with the help ofadvisers from the national committee.

At the conference, participants selected one of three“learning tracks” around which their training wascentered: American Indian Activities, Ceremonies, andInductions Management. Each of these tracks focusedstrongly on the American Indian and how his cultureand tradition is tied to the Order.

The American Indian Activities track took the type of

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training usually conductedat NOAC and expanded itinto the far reaches ofAmerican Indian affairs.The participants receivedinstruction on 11 differentstyles of American Indiandance. Participantsinvolved with ceremoniesfound that this learningtrack provided a type offocused ceremonial instruc-tion never before available at a national OA event. Themost unique aspect of the ceremonies track was the one-on-one instruction and evaluations that participantsreceived from instructors. This type of personalizedinstruction allowed the ceremonialists to really honetheir skills. The Inductions Management Seminar wasdesigned to offer an administrative analysis of the entireinductions process through which a new membertravels. The highly qualified staff, which also includedthe four region chiefs, focused their training on the TenInductions Principles and their relation to the entireinductions sequence.

Indian Summer

National Events

Our Order is firmly basedin unselfish service. Thecontinuous giving of one’sself can be plainly seen in thearrow we all wear. My hopeis that this very aspect ofservice, this love for oneanother, becomes whollyrooted in each of us, and willshow the meaning of trueaccomplishment and joythrough our words anddeeds. May that spirit whichdrives each to cheerful serviceglow brightly in our hearts. Atrue servant of his fellow manis someone who takes uponhimself the burdens of othersand those tasks left by othersless willing. Therefore mybrothers, servant leadership iscompassion rising from apersonal need to fulfill theObligation of the Order of theArrow, which we have allundertaken.

16-year-old participant asked toreflect on the meaning of the OA

at the Closing Gathering ofIndian Summer.

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Outside of training, there were many program activities available to participants aswell. Large pow-wows gave Arrowmen an opportunity to demonstrate the skillsthey had been learning. Recognizing the local history of the Appalachian region,one night featured a Mountain Man Rendezvous with games and activities centeredon that theme, including a lively performance by a Bluegrass band.

Indian Summer really came alive through the “clan” system, where Arrowmen weredivided into a number of patrol-like groups to bond throughout the week. Duringthe conference, these clans met every evening todiscuss the day’s events and relate them to our higherpurpose as Arrowmen and individuals. Each clanalso created traditional “coup sticks” whichcame to represent the memories and bondsdeveloped among them.

Between the training opportunities,recreational activities, and inspira-tional clan gatherings, the NationalIndian Summer was able to offerArrowmen a unique and excep-tional OA experience. IndianSummer put a spotlight on theAmerican Indian history fromwhich our Order’s ceremonies arerooted, exploring the legacy of ourcore principles: brotherhood,cheerfulness, and service.


In 2003, the Order of the Arrow and Philmont StaffAssociation (PSA) teamed up to organize the inauguralPhilbreak program. Strategically planned during thefirst three weeks in March, Philbreak targets Scouts andScouters of college age, and provides them with theopportunity to enjoy a side of Philmont that few willever experience.

Philbreak, which was given the theme “Rising from theAshes,” was sold-out for each of its three sessions. Thisdemonstrated to the OA and PSA that college studentsare looking for alternatives to the typical spring breakexperience.

The 77 participants accomplished more than 1,700 hoursof service to Philmont’s badly damaged North Country,which fell victim to the 2002 Ponil Complex fire. The extentof their service was a great accomplishment for the young menand women who participated, as it greatly aided later firerestoration crews.

Service provided to Philmont Scout Ranch ranged from the pre-scribed erosion control bar construction to Ranch preparation for theupcoming summer season. When weather was not conducive toworking in the mountainous terrain, participants were able to cheerfullyserve by setting up facilities, and preparing meal packs for crews that wouldbe hiking later in the year.

When not at the work site, participants enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere at thePhilmont Training Center. Board games and movies were provided to participants, aswell as inspirational messages from staff members, spotlighting people throughout historythat have left their imprint through service. These activities were complemented by basketballgames at Cimarron High School, and a day of skiing at Angel Fire Ski Area, followed by a steakdinner.

Philbreak proved itself to be a successful experiment and an inspiring program. OA leaders, Venturers,and Scouters from around the country left a lasting mark on Philmont, and Philmont returned the favor.

Philbreak

Outdoor Program


Outdoor Program

The OA Trail Crew program successfully com-pleted its ninth year of service and fellowship atPhilmont Scout Ranch. Led by a staff of dedi-cated Arrowmen, 149 participants completed theBlackhorse Mine Trailproject. This trail is thefourth to be completed atPhilmont by OA TrailCrew members, andrequired more than 11,000hours and 20 crew rota-tions over three summers.The total distance of trailwork was 1.5 miles.

Toward the end of thesummer, the OATC crewsbegan work on theCopper Creek Trail. Thistrail poses a significantchallenge – the elevationat which crews will be

Philmont Order of the Arrow Trail Crewworking reaches 10,500 feet. More than 1,600feet of trail was completed and work is expectedto continue on the trail for the next three sum-mers.

The Scout Oath and Law — a unique road map for living. One that directs young men to go not where

the path may lead, but go where there is no path, and leave a trail. For the Arrowman, this map is

the defining aspect of his journey far from home, yet deep

within. He comes to know courage and strength through ,

to discover self-reliance, and to find within himself the spirit to dream as if he were to live forever.


ADVENTURE

Outdoor Program

Northern Tier OA Wilderness Voyage

The year 2003 marked the fifth year for the OA WildernessVoyage program at the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base inEly, MN. Each of the seventeen crews, totaling 99 partici-pants, provided meaningful service and paddled in excessof 50 miles. The participants and staff completed 6,270feet of portage trail reconstruction, or 1.2 miles. Thisservice amounted to more than half of the total trailmaintenance that was provided to the US Forest Serviceby any organization in the Boundary Waters Canoe AreaWilderness (BWCAW). Arrowmen contributed more than 5,000hours of service restoring portages for the 250,000 annual visitors whocanoe the waters and portage the trails of the BWCAW.

A new addition to the Voyageprogram in 2003 was the inclusion ofLeave No Trace (LNT) certification forall participants. The Voyage guides,called Foremen, were trained to beLNT instructors, and used the two-week voyage experience to train theparticipants. By the end of their trip,every OA Voyage participant hadfulfilled the requirements for the BSALeave No Trace Camping Award.Award.


Outdoor Program

The United States Forest Service recognized theOrder of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage pro-gram with the 2003 Chief’s Volunteer Awardfor Youth Volunteer Service.

This is the highest volunteerism award the USForest Service can present to a youth organi-zation. The award citation notes the “exem-plary service and efforts” contributed by theOA Wilderness Voyage.

Staff members of the SuperiorNational Forest, who have

worked closely with theNorthern Tier High Adventure Base and OA members since 1998, submit-

ted the nomination.

No one could have guessed in 1999 that a new program startingwith just 71 participants would achieve within five short yearssuch an honor. The US Forest Service recognition was madepossible by the enthusiasm and hard work of the OA Voyageparticipants and staff.

The presentation was made by US Forest Service officials duringa special banquet that took place at Northern Tier High Adven-ture Base.

OA Voyage recognized with highestUS Forest Service Honor


The US Forest Service made a special presentation to theOA Voyage leadership during the 2003 summer season.

Leadership Development

In 2003, the Order of the Arrow continued itstradition of preparing Arrowmen for theirrole in Scouting and society by providingquality leadership development training.

At the core of the process is the OA’s Na-tional Leadership Seminar (NLS). Thisprogram continues to rank as the flagshipBoy Scout youth leadership training pro-gram. The underlying principals of trustand servant leadership have continued tomake this program timeless and exceptional.In 2003, more than 800 Arrowmen attendedone of 14 National Leadership Seminarsheld throughout the country.

The national committee, always willing toimprove upon its past work, formed an NLSTask Force two years ago to evaluate andmake improvements to the current trainingprogram and resources. In January of 2003, thoseimprovements were introduced to the OA’s top youthtrainers at a seminar hosted by the Leadership Develop-ment subcommittee at the BSA’s Florida Sea Base.Surveys show that the changes havebeen well received and continue tokeep the NLS program the best youthtraining in Scouting.

The Leadership Development subcom-mittee undertook the responsibility ofdeveloping a new Conclave TrainingInitiative (CTI). This initiative willannually deliver to each section keythree a concise training tool, on a topicof national importance. The training session is thendelivered at conclaves throughout the year, all across thenation. The topic for the inaugural CTI was “The 2003-2007 OA Strategic Plan,” and was well received.

During 2003, 6 National Lodge Adviser TrainingSeminars (NLATS) were conducted nationwide. Deliv-ered regionally, the syllabi and support materials aredeveloped and updated by the Leadership Development

subcommittee. At the heart of this program is therecognition that all adult advisers should be

trained for their specific role. Participants whocomplete the NLATS course are entitled towear the BSA Trained strip on their uniform.

In addition, throughout 2003 a group ofsection chiefs began the process of recon-

structing the Lodge Leader Developmentprogram (LLD). The program, which will be

web-based and builds upon the initial LLD developedin 1998, will be rolled out to lodges at the 2004 NationalOrder of the Arrow Conference. The new LLD willbecome the key building block for training chapter andlodge officers.


Communications & Marketing

PA. The OA information brochure was also updatedand unveiled at the meeting.

Web Site

The audience of the Order of the Arrow’s official website grew even larger in 2003 with 6.2 million hits. Itremains clear that it is the greatest medium the organiza-tion has to communicate with our membership quicklyand effectively.

One reason that the web site witnessed such growth wasthe new online Jumpstart initiative. On January 1, 2003,an area of the web site designed specifically for newmembers was unveiled.This web site helps toorient new members tothe Order of the Arrow,and helps them obtain Brotherhoodmembership. This part of the site alone saw more than1.5 million hits.

Another highlight for the web site was its live coverageof Indian Summer from Asheville, NC. Thousands ofArrowmen who could not attend logged on to the web toexperience the conference virtually.

History & Preservation

Finally, the History and Preservation team was formedand is taking action on a variety of fronts. Theseinclude: Assisting the National Scouting Museum staffwith updating material and exhibits, capturing videofootage of and interviewing significant OA members aspart of the living history collection, archiving currentand potential memorabilia, and recording our nationalevents for posterity.

The Communications and Marketing subcommittee hadanother stellar year in 2003. The latest Order of theArrow news and information was delivered in a varietyof media throughout the year, and a greater focus wasplaced on the organization’s historical preservationefforts.

National Bulletin

The National Bulletin staff published and mailed to eachcouncil an outstanding and creative issue each quarter.

They provided the mostup-to-date information toour membership andcontinued to provide anexample for lodges andsections to follow in theirown publications.Features ranged frompromotion of nationalevents to profiles oflodges that accom-plished extraordinaryservice. This youth-runpublication is a vitallink between the generalmembership and thenational organization.

Annual Report

The Annual Report, created to showcase the Order’saccomplishments during the previous year, was distrib-uted to the national executive board in 2003 at theNational Annual Meeting of the BSA in Philadelphia,


Recognition & Awards

The National Service Award was established in 1999 to recognize those lodges in each region that have performedoutstanding service, both in a qualitative and quantitative sense, to their local council, camp or community. Awardsare presented annually to two lodges in each region at the National Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America.

National Service Award


Central RegionSac-N-Fox Lodge Winnebago CouncilWaterloo, Iowa

Awase LodgeBay-Lakes CouncilAppleton, Wisconsin

Northeast RegionLoon Lodge Adirondack CouncilPlattsburg, New York

Lowwapaneu LodgeNortheastern Pennsylvania CouncilMoosic, Pennsylvania

Southern RegionO-Shot-Caw Lodge South Florida CouncilMiami Lakes, Florida

Mikanakawa LodgeCircle Ten CouncilDallas, Texas

Western RegionWiatava Lodge Orange County CouncilCosta Mesa, California

Tukarica LodgeOre-Ida CouncilBoise, Idaho

Cheerful service is more than a way of acting.

It is a way of thinking. Arrowmen know no greater

than the opportunity to serve their fellow man, not so others might recognize them, but so they

might recognize the potential in others. Herein lies their greatest achievement — to carve new

milestones into the freeway of life and participate in the evolution of humanity.

HONOR


Josh R. SainMemorial ScholarshipThe Josh R. Sain Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 tohonor the spirit and memory of Josh Sain, a former national vice chiefof the Order of the Arrow. Former national officers who have excelledacademically are eligible upon successful completion of their term ofservice. Each recipient received $2,500.00.

Riley C. BergSequoia Council

2002 National Vice ChiefUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Political Science

Brian J. FavatSouthern New Jersey Council2002 Northeast Region ChiefBoston CollegeManagement

Nathan M. FinninCape Fear Council

2002 Southern Region ChiefUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Philosophy and Political Science

Clay T. CappMiddle Tennessee Council2002 National ChiefHarvard UniversityHistory and Literature

Brian H. HerrenBuckeye Council2002 Central Region ChiefUniversity of IowaFinance and Management


The Silver Antelope is presentedannually to those individuals whohave had extensive involvement,leadership, and service on a regionallevel over many years. The Order ofthe Arrow was pleased to have twodistinguished members honored withthe award in 2003.

Michael G. HoffmanGrand Canyon CouncilPhoenix, ArizonaNational OA Vice ChairmanLeadership Development

J. Dan McCarthyKeystone Area CouncilMechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaNational Training TaskforceChairman

Silver Antelope

Dan and Carol McCarthy (L); Diane andMichael Hoffman



Central RegionCho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge Hawkeye Area Council Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Tecumseh Lodge Simon Kenton Council Columbus, Ohio

E. Urner Goodman Camping Award

Northeast RegionWoapalanne Lodge Patriots’ Path Council Florham Park, New Jersey

Ho-De-No-Sau-Nee Lodge Greater Niagara Frontier Council Buffalo, New York

Southern RegionTsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge Old North State Council Greensboro, North Carolina

Timuquan Lodge West Central Florida Council Seminole, Florida

Western RegionCahuilla Lodge California Inland Empire Council Redlands, California

Wiatava Lodge Orange County Council Costa Mesa, California

The E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established as a tribute and testimonial to the Order’s founder, E.Urner Goodman. Its purpose is to encourage and challenge Order of the Arrow members and lodges to increasetheir effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping in each council. Awards are presented annually totwo outstanding lodges in each region at the National Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America.



Service GrantsThe national Order of the Arrow committee has provided matchingservice grants for a limited number of local council projects. A total of$35,000 was made available for distribution for projects in 2003.

Timmeu LodgeNortheast Iowa CouncilDubuque, Iowa

Sipp-O LodgeBuckeye CouncilCanton, Ohio

Alibamu LodgeTukabatchee Area CouncilMontgomery, Alabama

Catawba LodgeMecklenburg County CouncilCharlotte, North Carolina

Topa Topa LodgeVentura County CouncilCamarillo, California

Tataliya LodgeGrand Columbia CouncilYakima, Washington

Wiatava LodgeOrange County CouncilCosta Mesa, California

Monaken LodgeJuniata Valley CouncilReedsville, Pennsylvania

Ho-De-No-Sau-Nee LodgeGreater Niagara Frontier CouncilBuffalo, New York

Tisquantum LodgeOld Colony CouncilCanton, Massachusetts

E. Urner Goodman ScholarshipThe E. Urner Goodman Scholarship program assists Arrowmen preparing for a professional Scouting career. It wasestablished as a memorial to the Founder of the Order of the Arrow by helping to provide financial resources thatwill perpetuate continued high-caliber, service-minded individuals dedicated to professional Scouting service.Each recipient received $2,500.

Gilbert R. RogersTschitani LodgeConnecticut Rivers CouncilEast Hartford, Connecticut

Tristan J. BleaseMawat Woakus LodgeBlack Swamp Area CouncilFindlay, Ohio

Christopher A. HeuchertWauna La-Mon’Tay LodgeCascade Pacific CouncilPortland, Oregon

Region & Section Operations

The Region and Section Operationssubcommittee spent 2003 carryingout the Lodge Assistance Program;supporting Section Conclaves; anddelivering National LeadershipSeminars, National Lodge AdviserTraining Seminars, and SectionOfficer Seminars throughout thecountry.

Each of the Order of the Arrow’s 46sections conducted a Conclaveduring the year. This annual eventbrings together Arrowmen from alllodges in a section for training,fellowship, and inspiration.

The second three-year cycle of theLodge Assistance Program wasstarted with 106 of the 311 lodges(34.1%) visited during 2003. As aresult of this effort, the number ofNational Quality Lodges increasedfor the third straight year.

The four regions delivered 14National Leadership Seminars and6 National Lodge Adviser TrainingSeminars in 2003. In addition,Section Officer Seminars were heldin all four regions. Delivery of

quality training continuesto be the foundation of theregion OA program.

At the end of 2003, there were311 lodges throughout thecountry: 183,534 Boy Scouts, VarsityTeam members and adultScouters were Arrowmen - anincrease of 781 members from2002 (.4%). The membership consisted of109,513 youth members and74,021 adults. 183 lodges (58.8%) qualified forNational Quality Lodge Recogni-tion – an increase of 6 lodges. 226 lodges (72.7%) met theOrder’s 30% Brotherhood Conver-sion requirement. Service hours contributed tocouncil camps and BSA projectstotaled 1,626,008 – an increase of22,571 hours (1.4%).

47,316 new memberswere inducted intoOrdeal membership;19,312, into Brotherhoodmembership; and 2,584were recognized withthe Vigil Honor.

Strong emphasiscontinues to be placed on thelodge’s role as an integral partof council operations, as itcontinues to provide leadershipopportunities for youth in theorganization.


183,534 Scouts and Scouters performed

service as Arrowmen in 2003

Central Region55,516 members

352,384 hrs of service

Profiles

Northeast Region44,773 members


in Service

Southern Region57,106 members


Western Region26,139 members


National Totals183,534 members

1,626,008 hrs of service

Financial Resources

The Order of the Arrow continues its long historyof financial support to the Boy Scouts of America.A total of $1,393,602 was contributed in 2003 bylodges to their local councils.

Interest from the Order of the Arrow’s Endow-ment Fund, together with the proceeds fromtrading post sales at Indian Summer, enabled thenational committee to provide more than$186,526 in contributions to lodge, local counciland national programs in 2003.

Examples include: $41,308 in support of 14 National Leadership Semi-nars and 6 National Lodge Adviser Training Seminars. $35,000 in matching service grants to 10 lodges forlocal council and service center projects. $60,198 in support of the Northern Tier OA WildernessVoyage,, Philbreak, and Philmont OA Trail Crewconservation projects. $40,940 for the 2004 summer camp promotion kit $10,724 in direct contributions for support of NationalBoy Scout Division programs

In 2003, the national Order of the Arrow committeedelivered its second installment of $100,000 pledged insupport of the National Scouting Museum in Irving, TX.The Order has pledged a total of $300,000 over severalyears as part of a commitment to ensure the preservationof both the Order’s and Scouting’s history.

In addition, $18,064 was donated in American Indian


camperships that provided 226 camperships to 9councils, $7,500 for E. Urner Goodman scholarshiprecipients to assist Arrowmen preparing for a profes-sional Scouting career, and $12,500 for the Josh R. SainMemorial Scholarship program.

Along with a strong financial commitment to localcouncils, lodges gave more than 1,626,000 hours ofservice, worth approximately $8,536,542.

Financial support by both lodges and the national Orderof the Arrow committee is a major tenet of the Order ofthe Arrow’s strategic plan. To ensure quality programson the national and local level, a sound financialfoundation is required. The Order of the Arrow isprepared to meet this challenge by building its endow-ment fund, by continuing to provide financial assistanceto lodges in support of council outdoor programs, andby encouraging lodges to support their councils byparticipating in James E. West fellowships, directcontributions, in-kind commitments, and serviceprojects.

During the last eight years, lodges have given more

than $12,104,748 in support of the Scouting

program in local councils across America

E. Urner Goodman

Josh R. Sain

Maury Clancy

OA Campership andScholarship Programs

$12,500

$7,500

$18,064Lodges

National

OA Financial Supportto Scouting

$1,393,602

$186,526

2003 National Committee

Nick Digirolamo (Y)National ChiefRich Moore (Y)National Vice ChiefBradley E. HaddockChairmanClyde M. Mayer (P)DirectorCarey L. Miller (P)Associate Director

Adam Enerson (Y)Central Region ChiefIan Pinnavaia (Y)Northeast Region ChiefFrank McMillan (Y)Southern Region ChiefMatthew Griffis (Y)Western Region Chief

Glenn T. Ault, M.D.Vice ChairmanFinancial ResourcesJack ButlerVice ChairmanCommunications & MarketingJohn W. HessVice ChairmanLodge Operations

Michael G. HoffmanVice ChairmanLeadership DevelopmentCarl M. Marchetti, M.D.Vice ChairmanFounders’ CouncilThomas E. ReddinVice ChairmanRegion & Section Operations

Dan SegersinVice ChairmanOutdoor ProgramMatthew WalkerVice ChairmanNational EventsBilly W. WalleyVice ChairmanRecognition & Awards

Ron BellScott BeckettRiley BergSteve BradleyClay CappRay CappRandall K. ClineWayne DukesR. D. DunkinDouglas C. Fullman (P)

Brian S. HashiroJ. Terry HonanJason P. HoodBill LoebleJ. Dan McCarthyJerry McCurley (P)Thomas L. MooreTom Moore (P)Edward A. PeaseTico Perez

Bruce A. SandersMax SasseenEugene SchnellJames H. SimpsonRobert J. SirhalTony SteinhardtRobert F. Szczys, M.D.Clint E. TakeshitaGene Wadford (P)Bruce Walcutt

Christopher H. BoswellElton L. BrogdonKenneth P. DavisRobert M. Gates

Kenneth J. GrimesEsten F. GrubbDabney KennedyWilliam F. Ketron, Sr.

Del LoderThomas G. McBrideCharles S. Sullivan

Founders’ Council

(P) = Professional (Y) = Youth


The Order of the Arrowremains committed todeveloping youth leadersat every level of the orga-nization.

Each year the nationalchief, vice chief, and fourregion chiefs are electedby their peers. Theseyouth are then appointedto the national OA com-mittee as full voting mem-bers. Youth take part indiscussions, programdevelopment, and eventadministration.

Of the adults who serve onthe national committee,nine (including the Chair-man) were national OAofficers as youth.

Youth Led

As if one infinite loop, the

open road inevitably leads us back to where we began. It is here that we realize we never left home.

We simply took it with us. Like the Arrowman, our Order is a

changed man in a familiar place – standing at the threshold of its

and sharing Scouting’s vision with the world.

FUTURE

National OA committee atTreasure Island Scout Camp, Cradle of

Liberty Council, Philadelphia, PA.The Order was born here in 1915.

— May 28, 2003

2003 Annual Report

P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015(972) 580-2438

2003 Annual Report

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