OA Ordeal Candidates

B Debalsi, the Hardy brothers, J Taylor, M Gunn, A Turner, and N Madison were nominated by the Troop as Order of the Arrow Candidates last April. This is distinct honor and envied by those who are not elected by the Troop. The OA is an excellent source of leadership, fun and adventure, unique opportunities to develop new friendships, and the next tier of understanding Scouting fraternity other than at the Troop level. It is strictly youth led and includes member of all Troops in the Greater Alabama Council.

If they plan to join the Order as members, they need to attend a weekend Ordeal this August (14-16) at Camp Comer, or September 11-13 at Camp Jackson. There will also be an Ordeal during the first part of May, 2010. In order to work on transportation needs, we need to know at this Monday night meeting what his intentions are and if he is going to the August Ordeal.

If he is interested in the OA, which he should be as part of his trail to Eagle, he needs to go to Coosa50.org and become familiar with the web site, then go to the Candidate's Corner and read Ordeal Instructions, which includes registering (under forms and publications on the main page).

We need to know what Ordeal he plans to attend..we recommend the August Ordeal....and let us know. We will have an OA meeting for all those who intend on going this August 14-16 at the hut at the close of the meeting...please make sure he attends whether he is going in August or not so we can make sure he understands what he needs to do. There are no secrets involved..it just a matter of being on time and having the basic gear for the weekend.

If he is not going to attend the meeting this Monday, he needs to call me, and tell me what his plans are so we can plan for the future. If I don't hear from him, I will assume he is not interested until I get to talk to him at the Hut.

P Kidd and J Kunka will coordinate the meeting for OA members Monday. We will be inviting all "flap wearers" (inactive OA members) to join us at the next OA Ordeal and pick up their Brotherhood.