2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference
The 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be one of your most memorable Scouting experiences. NOAC 2012 will be held at Michigan State University from July 30 through August 4, 2012 and is projected to be one of the largest in the Order’s history with more than 8,000 Arrowmen in attendance. Our contingent will depart Austin on July 28 and return on August 5.
NOAC will feature a number of unique events, including national competitions for ceremonies, drum, and dance; evening shows;
December Lodge Executive Meeting
Just a reminder, there is an LEC this Sunday, December 11 at the Fickett Center at 2pm.
See you there!!
Sept - Nov 2011 National Bulletin Available
The September - November 2011 National OA Bulletin is now available.
One Day of Service!!
Calling all Arrowmen!
Tonkawa 99 will be having its annual One Day of Service at the Nalle Bunny Run Preserve on Saturday, October 22. The service will begin at 8am until 3pm(or when the project is completed). We will be continuing our project from last year which was constructing a barrier to keep the predators out of the preserve. Please bring appropriate working clothing as well as gloves and don't forget your water bottle! Lunch will be provided. I look forward to seeing you there!
The preserve is located at 4615 Bunny Run, Austin, TX.
Sept 11 LEC
Remember that LEC is this Sunday at 2pm at the new Scout office.
Calling all Ceremonies Teams!
We need you to register to perform at the upcoming Assembly
If you want to perform, we'll make it happen. I'll be working closely with the Vice Chief of Ordeal to ensure that any team wanting to serve the lodge in ceremony will have the opportunity to do so.
Assembly registration
Online registration is now closed. You can still register at check-in Friday night (subject to a $10 late registration fee).
Check-in begins at 6PM on Friday, September 30th, at the Lost Pines Scout Ranch Dining Hall. The weekend will conclude with the JumpStart program...about noon on Sunday, October 2nd.
Candidates should be sure to download and print out the Candidate Letter...it's full of information you will need to Be Prepared for your Ordeal.
The cost of the Assembly weekend will be...
- Ordeal Candidate $35. (Includes all meals and Ordeal sash)
- Brotherhood Candidate $25. (Includes all meals and Brotherhood sash)
- Member $15. (Includes all meals)
See you there!
LLD this weekend 8/19-8/21
LLD will begin at 7pm on Friday evening and end on Sunday at noon following the LEC meeting.. All to take place at LPSR. Bring your cot and sleeping gear. Youth will stay in the dining hall and the adults will stay at Lindsay. Food will be provided by the AVK. This is a Class A uniform event.
June - August 2011 National Bulletin Available
The June - August 2011 National OA Bulletin is now available.
Download the Bulletin PDF
Section Conclave - July 15-17, 2011 - Tonkawa Bus!
The 2011 SR2-3 South Conclave is coming up July 15-17 at Texas A&M University (Whoop!). Online registration is now open at http://www.sr2-3s.org/conclave.php
Tonkawa Lodge will have a bus to transport Arrowmen to/from conclave. To reserve your spot on the bus, please call the Scout office at 512-617-8611. The cost to ride the bus is $15 a person.
The bus will depart from the Scout office on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm and will return to the Scout office on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm.
Don't miss the fun!
