🔥VISION 2020 & More in the SPARK 🔥

UPCOMING LODGE EVENTS:
Jan 25: January LEC
Jan 25: Lodge Banquet
Feb 21-23: OA Spring Gathering & Induction Weekend
Feb 28-Mar 1: Council Wide Camp-out and Call-out

January 18, 2020

The next LEC will be on January 25th at 10AM at the OA Lodge Building on McGimsey Scout Park. We need all chapter leaders to come to this important meeting. We need to vote on getting new gear for selling in the Trading Post!!

The Lodge Annual Banquet on January 25, 2020 at the
Church of the Resurrection
5909 Walzem Road
Windcrest, TX 78218
The banquet's is theme is VISION 2020.
Registration deadline is January 20 at 11:59PM, if you have already registered and didn't pick which meal option you want, please go into your orders and pick between Chicken Parmesan & Eggplant Parmesan.

The doors & trading post will be open starting at 5PM.
Banquet will begin promptly at 6PM.

Remember if you purchase a season pass you have already paid to attend the banquet!!

It's that time and if you want to stay an active member of the Lodge you have to pay your dues. Paying your dues doesn't just give the
Order money to sit on, we need it to provide high quality events, camper-ships and camp improvement. Just remember to pay your dues as soon as possible.
https://www.alamoareabsa.org/order-of-the-arrow/2020-lodge-dues-is-due/

OA FEBRUARY GATHERING & INDUCTION WEEKEND

The February Gathering & Induction weekend is February 21-23, 2020 at McGimsey Scout Park. This is the first chance this year for newly elected Candidates to become members of the Order of the Arrow and for Ordeal members with at least 6 months of service to seal their membership in the Brotherhood.

If you are interested in helping out with ceremonies, helping run the fun & fellowship programs or working with the candidates as an Elangomat please email program@ainatopahutsi.org.

CWC-Council Wide Campout

Friday, February 28, 2020 at 6:00pm to Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 12:00pm
Bear Creek Scout Reservation

Technology Then and Now
There will be demonstrations and activities ranging from ham radio to smoke signals and more.
If you are interested in a ordeal call-out please contact programs@ainatopahutsi.org for more information, We need three call-out crews to help out with the call-out and are looking for anyone who is interested in being a ceremonialist, or a another member of a call-out ceremony.

Do you have information about exciting things happening in your chapter? Send a message to media@ainatopahusti.org to get your article published in the SPARK!

What is a OA Troop Representative?

The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth serving his/her unit as the primary liaison to the troop’s lodge or chapter. They meet the unit’s needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the Lodge’s role in the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the council. By setting a good example, he/she will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to their unit.

Does your unit have an OA Troop Rep? If you do, send the name, unit #, chapter name and contact information to chapters@ainatopahutsi.org.
We want to make sure every unit is getting information from your Lodge!!

AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS (AIA) MEETINGS
AIA meets every Thursday except the first Thursday of the month at the OA Building on McGimsey Scout Park from 7PM to 8:30PM. Any member who is interested in learning more about OA ceremonies, Native American songs, dance, and crafting are invited to come. We always have members there who would love to meet you and show you more about our organization!

ORDEAL MEMBERS: Has it been 6 months since you have gone through your ordeal? Are you ready to reaffirm your commitment to the Order of the Arrow? Our next Brotherhood walk will be at the February Gathering & Induction. Don't let the word "testing" scare you off! You can also find information about what will be asked in the brotherhood testing on our website. https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/order-of-the-arrow/oa-resources/
Just scroll down to the section about Brotherhood Guide and Forms.

ATH ANNUAL BANQUET

Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 6PM to 9PM.

Join us for the Aina Topa Hutsi Lodge annual banquet as we celebrate the past year and plan for an even better upcoming year of fellowship and service within Alamo Area Council.

OA SPRING GATHERING & INDUCTION WEEKEND

Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7:00pm to Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 11:00am
McGimsey Scout Park

This is the first opportunity for newly elected candidates to become members of the Order of the Arrow and for Ordeal Members with at least 6 months service to seal their membership in the Brotherhood.

Watch our social media channels (like Facebook and Instagram) about information about the upcoming events.

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