Usually happens: 1st Saturday in February

Each year, Scouts from across Texas gather in Austin for the annual Report to State event. Delegates from Councils and Districts are chosen to represent their local Scouting communities and take part in a special presentation delivered inside the Texas House of Representatives. The morning begins with a breakfast where Scouts connect, reflect, and celebrate the year’s achievements. Following the meal, participants take part in a ceremonial procession into the Capitol, marking a meaningful moment of recognition for the impact of Scouting across the state.

Usually happens: 2nd weekend in February

The Ceremonies Workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn about Native American traditions, our ceremonies, how to make regalia, and complete your Brotherhood. Attendees receive copies of all ceremony scripts, and youth attendees can get a complete set of ceremony regalia at a deeply discounted rate.

Usually happens: First weekend in May

First weekend in October

Sometimes the first weekend of December

Offered in May and October, Assemblies are where elected candidates complete their Ordeal and become official members of the Order. Through Assemblies, Tonkawa Lodge provides service to Lost Pines Scout Reservation, our Council’s flagship camp. Lodge business meetings, Vigil tapout, Brotherhood ceremonies, and officer elections also take place at Assemblies, so all Arrowmen are encouraged to attend.

Usually happens: Late Spring

Tonkawa is one of nine lodges that make up Section G2, which covers the southern half of Texas. Under the name Lone Star Fellowship, all nine lodges come together every spring for fellowship and fun competitions. We usually meet at the Host Lodge’s summer camp property and camp there for the weekend. Recent venues have included our own Lost Pines in Bastrop, Camp Strake in Houston, and Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Lodge spirit is a huge component of Conclave, so we try to bring as many Arrowmen as possible!

Usually happens: Summer of every other year

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is a nation-wide gathering of Arrowmen, attended by thousands of Scouts and Scouters at a university campus. Scavenger hunts, leadership trainings, service projects, shows, sports activities and tournaments, escape rooms, mountains of exclusive merchandise, and the opportunity to befriend Arrowmen from across the country are just a few highlights of this 6-day conference. This prestigious event draws the OA’s four National Youth Officers, various celebrities, and the nation’s most talented teachers of all aspects of the OA – especially those who teach the best practices on conducting lodge business. Tonkawa sends a contingent to every NOAC. The last NOAC was in 2024 at the University of CU Boulder, Colorado. NOAC 2027 will take place July 26th - 31st at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Usually happens: last weekend of August

LLD — Lodge Leadership Development — is held once a year and provides an opportunity for all Tonkawa Arrowmen to learn and provide input on what the upcoming 12 months will hold for our Lodge. The weekend is a combination of vision casting and leadership training, and of course, fellowship with your brothers. The event is required for all lodge officers, chapter chiefs and adult advisers, and is open to all lodge members, youth and adult.

Usually happens: Once in the Fall and Spring, scheduled depending on activity

These are opportunities for Tonkawa Arrowmen to get together and just have fun. Maybe a disc golf tournament, ice blocking or tubing the river. Fellowships may be paired with another event like a powwow, and other times may involve joint fellowship with neighboring lodges.

Usually happens: Dates announced in the Fall

One Day of Service is a annual, national initiative in which every Lodge is charged to provide service to non-Scouting community groups. In the past, Tonkawa has helped at Austin-area schools, assisted with community tree planting, and held food and supply drives for victims of destructive weather.