2021 Fall Induction Weekend
NOTE THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. DUE TO COVID 19 THIS SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE. REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN.
The Fall Induction weekend will be held on November 19-20, 2021. On the the 19th the pre-ordeal will be conducted virtually. A link will be sent to you before the weekend with instructions on how to view the virtual event. On Saturday, November 20, 2021 all Ordeal Candidates and Brothers will initially report to Taughannock Falls State Park main entrance for the service portion of the Ordeal. We will be performing road cleanup as part of our Lodge Adopt-A-Highway Program. Following service we will be moving to Camp Barton. The Brotherhood program will begin at approximately 1pm followed by the Ordeal. An outdoor dinner will be provided following the induction ceremonies. The even should be completed around 4 pm. For those new to the Order of the Arrow please click on the button at the bottom of the page to learn more about the induction process called the Ordeal. Below you will find the link to the online registration. The cost for an ordeal candidate is $60.00. This includes the cost of food, OA sash. OA handbook, Lodge pocket flap, and 2021 & 2022 dues. Cost of all activities taking place at the fall induction are listed below. All participants at the Induction (Ordeal) weekend will need to bring a copy of their BSA medical form with them. A link for the BSA medical form is provided below.
COST
$30 per Brotherhood Candidate
$45 per Brotherhood/Annual Dues
$10 per Member
$25.00 per Member/Annual Dues
$60 per Ordeal Candidate
LATE FEE if $10.00 will be applied to all registrations after November 15, 2021.
Times: Instructions will be sent regarding times for the virtual portion of the program. Please meet at Taughannock Falls State Park main entrance at 9 am. The event will conclude around 4 pm. The induction process follows a carefully planned progression and your participation in the entire process is necessary. Participation in the entire Ordeal is mandatory.
Equipment (PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS CLEARLY WITH YOUR NAME)
Wear or carry with you on arrival Friday night:
- Boots or heavy work shoes
- Long Pants
- Long Sleeve shirt or Jacket
- Any personal medication
- BSA Health Form
Pack in a backpack:
- Extra clothes
- Poncho/raincoat
- Scout uniform
- Work gloves
NO FOOD, SHEATH KNIVES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED.
****NOTE: YOU MUST ATTEND A LODGE INDUCTION WEEKEND WITHIN ONE YEAR OF BEING ELECTED INTO THE ORDER OF THE ARROW. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE THE INDUCTION IN A YEAR, YOU WILL HAVE TO BE RE-ELECTED BY YOUR PEERS.
****You may wish to bring additional money to purchase items at the Lodge Trading Post which will be open following the induction ceremony.
****NOTE**** If your dues are paid AND YOUR ARE A MEMBER and you wish to serve as an Elangomat please click here
We are very excited to welcome you into the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. Through cheerful service and a dedication to our fellowman we strive to live out the Scout Oath and Law to the fullest. WELCOME!