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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 10

Trading Post 10

Colonneh Cafe 10

Saturday Trainings 11

Trainings Descriptions 12

Weekend Schedule 13

First Class Emphasis (FCE) 15

Renaissance Festival Activities 16

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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 - Trainings

D - Breezeway / Medical

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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 10:00 pm on Friday, April 26th

from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 27th. 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 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 to 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 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM and

Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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Saturday Trainings Trainings will be offered in four rounds, starting at 8:30 AM:

Round 1: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Round 2: 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM

Round 3: 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Round 4: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Topic Audience Location Rounds

Offered

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?

Do you have questions about your position? An open forum

where we will discuss what role you play in your chapter

and the lodge.

Ceremony

Workshop

This session will teach you how to use a bead loom, other

types of bead work, and other AIA activities and how to have

an effective ceremony team.

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 10:00 PM Check-in Office

6:00 PM 11:00 PM Colonneh Café Opens Parking Lot

7:00 PM 9:00 PM Program Events Activity Field

8:30 PM 9:00 PM Chapter/District Meetings Chapter Campsites

9:00 PM 9:45 PM Evening Show Arena A

10:00 PM Midnight Program Events Activity Field

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

7:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast Dining Hall

8:00 AM 5:00 PM Check-in Office

8:30 AM 1:00 PM First Class Emphasis (FCE) FCE Field

8:30 PM 1:00 PM

Trainings

Round 1: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Round 2: 9:40AM - 10:40 AM

Round 3: 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Round 4: 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Varies (pg.11)

8:30 AM 1:00 PM Service Projects Around Camp

1:00 PM 2:00 PM Lunch Dining Hall

2:00pm 3:30pm Brotherhood Walk Breezeway

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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

2:00 PM 6:00 PM Renaissance Festival (pg. 16) Activity Field

6:30 PM 7:30 PM Dinner Dining Hall

7:30 PM 9:00 PM Chapter-Palooza Activity Field

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

7:30 PM 8:30 PM Ceremonies Competition Arena A

9:00 PM 9:30 PM Evening Show Activity Field

9:30 PM 11:30 PM Cracker-barrel & Movie Activity Field

9:30 PM 12:45 AM Evening Activities (pg. 16) Activity Field

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 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

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Renaissance Festival

Activities The following activities will be offered during our Renaissance Festival:

● Corn Hole

● Inflatables

● Gaga Ball

● Volleyball

● Human Foosball

● Sporting Arrows

● Dodgeball

● Tomahawks

● Jacob’s Ladder

● King of the Log

● Throwing Knives

● Throwing Stars

● Archery

● Shotgun

● Rifle

● Climbing Tower

● Slip n’ Slide Hockey

● Flag Football

● Darts

● Angry Ravens

● Caber Toss

● Board Game Station

● Video Games

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Colonneh Lodge 137 Order of the Arrow

Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America