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Arrowman Bash 2019April 26 - 28, 2019 Bovay Scout Ranch

OA.SHAC.ORG/AB

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Letter from the Officers Arrowmen and Scouts/Scouters of Sam Houston Area Council –

We are excited you have decided to join us at Arrowman Bash 2019. This will be the BEST Arrowman Bash Colonneh Lodge has ever hosted. Our theme this year is “Renaissance Festival” and we have planned a fun and exciting weekend for each of you to enjoy.

Since we took office in January 2019, we have been focused on planning and preparing exceptional programs and events for our fellow Arrowmen. Arrowman Bash gives us the opportunity to showcase what Colonneh Lodge and the Order of the Arrow are all about. It also allows us the opportunity to give back to all the Troops, Ships, and Crews of Sam Houston Area Council.

Our main service this year is to provide an exceptional First-Class Emphasis Program for units, as well as relevant requirements for Sea Scouts and Venturers. For the “older scouts” and “Scouters”, we will have a variety of meaningful and impactful trainings. We have recruited some amazing Arrowmen to bring a fantastic program together and are excited to be able to offer this service to our fellow Scouts in SHAC.

In this program guide you will find information regarding our program, logistics, and policies for Arrowman Bash. We hope you use this guide to help make the most of your experience. Whether you’re enjoying Sporting Arrows, Tomahawk Throwing, Jacob’s Ladder, or playing a game of Gaga Ball or Volleyball, we are confident you will have a great time.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Arrowman Bash 2019! See you April 26th!

Yours in Service, Hank Clemmons Arrowman Bash Chairman Evan Silva Lodge Chief Mason Broussard LVC – Inductions

Calvin Hullum LVC – Program Jake Whitley LVC – Administration

Miguel Chapela LVC – Service Carter Johnson LVC – Chapter Operations

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Table of Contents Letter from the Officers 2

Table of Contents 3

About Arrowman Bash 4

What to Bring 5

Camp Map 6

Arrival and Check-In 7

Activities & Program 8

Trading Post 9

Colonneh Café 9

Saturday Trainings 10

Trainings Descriptions 11

Weekend Schedule 12

First Class Emphasis (FCE) 14

Renaissance Festival Activities 15

Text “@ab137” to 81010 to receive important notifications throughout the weekend!

Emergency Contacts Medic Needs: Tricia Chapela 832-454-9535 Program Needs: James Kennedy 832-278-7688

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About Arrowman Bash What

Arrowman Bash is Colonneh Lodge's premier event. It is a weekend jam-packed full of service, fellowship, games, competitions, food, American Indian Crafts, and so much more.

Who Registered youth and adults within the Sam Houston Area Council.

Where Bovay Scout Ranch 3450 County Rd 317 Navasota, TX 77868

When April 26 - 28, 2019

More information OA.SHAC.ORG/AB

Our Theme This year we are looking back on Colonneh Lodge’s long and rich history. In 2015, Colonneh Lodge along with hundreds of other lodges around the country celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. We are in a new age of service for the Order of the Arrow and Colonneh Lodge. Four years ago, Lodge Chief Brett Randall and his officers created a four-year plan for Colonneh Lodge to guide our lodge into the next century. 2019 marks the capstone of that four-year plan and a rebirth of Colonneh Lodge into a new Renaissance.

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What to Bring Please note this is a suggested list. Use your camping experience to determine any other items you may need.

Everyone ● A COPY of your BSA Annual Health and Medical Record ● Field Uniform ● Activity Uniform(s) ● OA Sash ● Water Bottle ● Personal Medications (must be listed on medical form) ● Renaissance Themed Items ● Camp chair (bring to Saturday evening show) ● Smartphone or another web-enabled device ● Camera ● Watch ● Flashlight ● Spending Money (Trading Post & Colonneh Café)

Full-Weekend● Tent ● Sleeping Bag ● Sleepwear ● Weather appropriate clothing ● 2–3 pairs of underwear ● 2–3 pairs of socks ● Rain gear ● Camp map ● Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) ● Towel

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Camp Map

A - Sports Field E - Shows B - Brave Cave G - Weather Backup C - Shuttle Stop Dining Hall D - Breezeway/Medical/Office/Trading Post

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Arrival and Check-In Travel

Travel to and from Arrowman Bash is the responsibility of the guest. Personal vehicles are welcome at the event. Chapters may arrange travel with other members of your chapter (see oa.shac.org/chapters for contacts).

Check-in Times Check-in will be conducted from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM on Friday, April 26th and from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 27th in the Breezeway Office (map location D). Please do not arrive earlier or later than the times above, as we will not be prepared to check you in.

Parking Parking is available for all Arrowman Bash participants. The staff will direct you to the proper parking area when you arrive.

Materials All guests will receive a program with a map, schedule, and other important information at check-in. Guests will also receive a wristband. It is very important all guests keep both items with you at all times.

Documents and Fees To check in, please bring a copy of your BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A and B. They will not be returned. If you have not paid your 2019 Colonneh Lodge Dues, you will be required to pay these in order to participate in Arrowman Bash. Remember – Wear the flap, pay your dues!

Campsite Assignments Campsite assignments for OA chapters and units will be made Thursday evening, April 25th and will be handed out at check-in.

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Activities & Program Games

Throughout the weekend there will be a wide variety of games for everyone to enjoy. Take on your friends in a game of Volleyball or Gaga Ball. Come out to the Renaissance Festival and try out some awesome Renaissance games like Jacob’s Ladder, Sporting Arrows, Knife Throwing plus many others.

Shows Arrowman Bash will kick off with our Friday evening show. Find out who’s who, where’s where, and get a preview of the weekend’s activities! Saturday evening, the main show will be a time for fun and laughs as we share the weekend events and present awards.

Training Tired of boring classroom style trainings? So are we! By having short sessions and a wide variety of training styles, training at Arrowman Bash is designed for the Scouts of today!

Chapter Palooza A time for Scouts and Arrowmen to meet, participate in fellowship, and see the fun activities chapters have to offer. Chapter Palooza will take place from 7:30 - 9:00 PM Saturday evening.

American Indian Activities An Arrowman-favorite, Indian Village offers exciting and hands-on classes and sessions throughout the day. Want to learn how to drum or sing? Indian Village has all the answers! See an amazing exhibition of some of the best singers and dancers in the nation at the Pow Wow dance in the evening!

Ceremony Competitions Is your chapter the BEST at mastering any ceremony? Want to take up the challenge with other chapters? This is the place for you to show off what your chapter has to offer and compete against other chapters in the lodge! Come and take on your follow Arrowmen to find out!

And Much More…. We obviously can’t cover everything that will be going on during this fun-filled weekend! The program you receive at check-in will have details on all the exciting things to do at Arrowman Bash 2019.

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Trading Post Colonneh Lodge’s trading post is top-of-the-line, offering Order of the Arrow merchandise at affordable prices. Stop by to pick up your limited-edition patch sets, belt buckles, shirts, OA gear, and so much more.

The trading post will be open Friday evening for pick-up pre-orders and event T-shirts. The trading post will be fully operational on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It will re-open after the Saturday Evening show and stay open until 11:00 PM.

Colonneh Café Have a hankering for delicious food? Stop by the Colonneh Café for great items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and much more. During our Renaissance Festival, the Colonneh Café will offer smoked turkey legs and funnel cakes to satisfy your medieval hunger.

All proceeds from Colonneh Café will be donated towards a special projects fund for Colonneh Lodge.

The Colonneh Café will be open Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Safety Information If you hear 2 airhorn blast, go to dining hall immediately.

In a life or death situation: Call 911 first, then the camp medic. If you need to leave camp: Check out at camp office.

Remember to drink plenty of water.

Emergency Contacts Medic Needs: Tricia Chapela 832-454-9535 Program Needs: James Kennedy 832-278-7688

Campsite Assignments http://bit.ly/2019ABcampsites

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Saturday Trainings Trainings will be offered in four rounds, starting at 8:00 AM:

Round 1: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Round 2: 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Round 3: 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Round 4: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Topic Audience Location Session

Chapter Meeting 101 Everyone Dining Hall A 1, 3

Bridging the Connections Everyone Staff Pavilion 2, 3

What is my job? Everyone Dining Hall B 1, 4

Ceremony Workshop Everyone Campsite 1 2, 3

Chapter Adviser Roundtable Chapter Advisers & Asst.

Chapter Advisers Staff Pavilion 4

Unit Election Training Everyone Dining Hall A 2, 4

Strake Update Everyone Dining Hall B 3

Adult Roles in the Eyes of a Youth Adults in the OA Staff Pavilion 1

Guide to the OA for Scoutmaster Scoutmaster/Unit Leaders Dining Hall B 2

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Trainings Descriptions Training Description

Chapter Meetings 101 This class will show you how to have fun and productive chapter meetings that will increase attendance and participation.

Bridging the Connections

This session will outline and explain what is new in 2019, including the introduction of ships and crews, as well as other changes to program and inductions.

What Is My Job? Come talk about the many ways ALL Arrowmen can get involved! Learn about a job that is right for you!

Ceremony Workshop A workshop dedicated to the development of new ceremony teams, veteran teams, and individual ceremonialist.

Unit Election Training This class will discuss the proper procedures to conduct unit elections, as well as answer any questions you might have.

Trainings - Adult

Adult Roundtable Discussion/Adult Roles in the OA

Meeting of Chapter and Lodge Advisers to answer any question you may have. General discussion, problem resolutions and food for thought.

Guide to the OA for Scoutmaster

A training dedicated to discussing the benefits of the Order of the Arrow for Unit Leaders and how adult leaders can stimulate Order of the Arrow participation in their units.

Adult Roles in the Eyes of a Youth

The Advisers within the lodge and chapter play a key role in how things are run, this class will show you how to be an effective adviser while working with the youth in the chapter.

Strake Update Discuss the current status of Camp Strake and projected opening date.

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Weekend Schedule Friday – April 26, 2019

Start End Event Location

6:00 PM 10:30 PM Check-in Office (D) 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Colonneh Café Opens Dining Hall 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Program Events Activity Field (A) 8:30 PM 9:00 PM Chapter/District Meetings Chapter Campsites 9:00 PM 9:45 PM Evening Show Arena A (E) 9:45 PM 10:15 PM SPL & Scoutmaster Meeting Arena A (E) 10:00 PM Midnight Program Events (pg. 15) Activity Field (A) 9:45 PM 10:30 PM Arrowman Ice Cream Social Dining Hall 10:30 PM 11:00 PM FCE Training Meeting Dining Hall

Midnight Lights-out

Saturday – April 27, 2019

Start End Event Location 6:30 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast Dining Hall 7:30 AM 5:00 PM Check-in Office (D) 8:00 AM 12:30 PM First Class Emphasis (FCE) FCE Field (front of D)

8:30 PM 12:30 PM

Trainings Round 1: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Round 2: 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM Round 3: 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM Round 4: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Varies (pg.10)

8:30 AM 12:30 PM Service Projects Around Camp 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Lunch Dining Hall 2:00pm 3:30pm Brotherhood Walk Breezeway (D)

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Saturday – April 27, 2019 (Continued)

Start End Event Location

3:30 PM 4:30 PM Brotherhood Ceremony Arena B 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Colonneh Café Opens Activity Field (A) 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Renaissance Festival (pg. 15) Activity Field (A) 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Dinner Dining Hall 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Chapter-Palooza Activity Field (A)

7:30 PM 9:00 PM Pow Wow (American Indian) FCE Field (front of D)

7:30 PM 8:30 PM Ceremonies Competition Arena A (E) 9:00 PM 9:30 PM Evening Show Activity Field (A) 9:30 PM 11:30 PM Movie Dining Hall 9:30 PM 12:45 AM Evening Activities (pg. 15) Activity Field (A) 1:00 AM Lights-out

Sunday – April 28, 2019

Start End Event Location

8:00 AM 9:00 AM Breakfast Dining Hall

9:00 AM 9:30 AM Interfaith Service Dining Hall

9:30 AM 10:30 AM Clean-up Camp Around Camp

10:30 AM Participant Departure Around Camp

10:00 AM 11:00 AM Lodge Executive Committee Meeting (ALL ARROWMEN INVITED!)

Dining Hall

11:00 AM Staff Departure

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First Class Emphasis (FCE) During Saturday morning, Arrowmen will offer stations for Scouts in Troops to learn the skills needed to attain most of the requirements for Scout rank through First Class. We will offer over 50 rank advancements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second-Class and First-Class ranks. Several stations will also be providing rank requirements for our Venturing and Sea Scouts. In addition to our large selection of rank requirements, the Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit will also be available. Below is a map of the FCE Grounds:

FCE Layout – Arrowman Bash 2019

Map Location D Bovay Building, Trading Post,

Bathrooms

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Renaissance Festival Activities!! ● Corn Hole ● Inflatables ● Gaga Ball ● Volleyball ● Human Foosball ● Sporting Arrows ● Dodgeball ● Tomahawks ● Jacob’s Ladder ● King of the Log ● Throwing Knives ● Throwing Stars ● Archery (take the SHUTTLE to other side of camp) ● Shotgun (take the SHUTTLE to other side of camp) ● Rifle (take the SHUTTLE to other side of camp) ● Climbing Tower (take the SHUTTLE to other side of camp) ● Slip n’ Slide Hockey ● Flag Football ● Darts ● Angry Ravens ● Caber Toss ● Board Game Station ● Video Games

Colonneh Lodge 137 Order of the Arrow Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America