December Ceremonialist Practice schedule for December 3, 2023, has been canceled.  Those interested in joining the ceremony teams should attend the ice skating social on December 10th and talk to an Officer or ceremony team member.

When: December 10, 2023

Where: Creve Coeur Ice Skating Rink at 11400 Olde Cabin Road

Ice Skating Social.  Join the Pathfinder OA ice skating social on December 10, 2023 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm at Creve Coeur Ice Skating Rink at 11400 Olde Cabin Road. Admission is $6 and skate rental is $3.  Pathfinder Chapter will pay for the admission for youth members (as many as funds allow). No uniform needed for this social.

When: December 17 at 5:00pm

Where: Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146

The doors will open at 4:00 and the program begins at 5:00. Cost is $32 until 12/6 and then $40.  No tickets will be sold at the door.  Event does have a limit so all Brothers (even those with a season pass) should sign-up as soon as possible so as not to miss out. Registration and additional information is on the Lodge Website here (Registration).

Sophir Awards – Nominations for the Sophir Arrowman of the Year are due January 2, 2024, and can be sent to Sophir Committee Chair Neil Maxwell at neil.maxwell@shawneelodge.org

Come to the first staff meeting to join the staff. You must be 14 and be star rank. The meetings is on January 7th and the Maplewood united Methodist church from 5-6pm.

When: July 29-Aug 3rd, 2024

Where: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Thousands of Arrowmen are expected to come from all around the country. It includes something for everybody, including leadership training, ceremonies, and patch trading. The cost is around $800-900. However, the first fifteen Scouts to sign-up will get a significant discount. You can sign up by putting down a $100 deposit (refundable through 12/31/23). You will also be able to participate in patch trading.  Click here for more information and to register.

Nathan King – Secretary
Carson Lee – First Vice Chief
Brandon Barrett – Second Vice Chief
Declan O’Leary – Chapter Chief

The ceremonial team is always looking for new ceremonialists.  If you are at all interested, or think someone else might be, contact a Chapter Officer.

In order to remain an active member in the Shawnee Lodge, members must pay their dues.  The 2023 dues are $10. To find more information and to pay your dues, check on http://shawneelodge.org/register/

Seal your membership into the Order of the Arrow by earning your Bars.  One of the requirements in earning your bars is to complete your Brotherhood Questioning, which simply involves answering several questions about the Order–its background, its mission, its principles, etc..  There are two easy steps to complete the Brotherhood Question requirement:

1. Review and study the guide found below.
2. When you are ready, find an officer or the Brotherhood Chairman to help you complete your Questioning.

Also, don’t forget to write your Statement of Rededication before turning in your Brotherhood card.  Information on writing the statement can be found in the Brotherhood Questioning Study Guide.

NOTE: This study guide is password protected.  The password is the Admonition in lower case.  If you don’t know what the Admonition is, please contact an officer or adviser.