Once again Section NE-4B has scholarship money available for any youth interested in attending one of the OA High Adventure bases. Participants must be under 21 through completion of an OAHA Trek. This year depending on the number of scholarship applications approved, there maybe money available to help off set transportation cost. Applications that...
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Shawnee Chapter Officer Election Results
Spring Mills, Pa —Trace Gulick was elected by his peers to become the next Shawnee Chapter Chief for Monaken Lodge at the Fall Ordeal in August. The new executive board year begins October 1, 2018 and continues through September 30, 2019. Other Chapter Officer elections include: Vice Chief: Seth Armstrong Secretary:Ethan Andrews Treasurer: Matthew...
Oneida Chapter Officer Election Results
Spring Mills, Pa — Ryan Bennett was elected by his peers to become the next Oneida Chapter Chief for Monaken Lodge at the Fall Ordeal in August. The new executive board year begins October 1, 2018 and continues through September 30, 2019. Other Chapter Officer elections include: Vice Chief: Jacob Smithmyer Secretary: Trey Bennett...
2018 Unit of Excellence Award Recipients Announced
Reedsville, Pa — Monaken Lodge would like to recognize the following units, scouts, and advisers who have earned the Order of the Arrow’s Unit of Excellence award. The award recognizes units and leaders that excel at promoting the culture of the Order of the Arrow in their unit. Individuals selected for the award have...
Rhoads and Hackenberry Receive Founder’s Award
Port Royal, Pa — Monaken Lodge announced Bob Rhoads and Bailey Hackenberry as receipients of the 2018 Founder’s Award at the Family Banquet on November 11, 2018 in Port Royal. Bailey Hackenberry started in scouting in 2010, joining Troop 124 based out of Licking Creek, Pa. During his time in the scouting program he...
Felton Announced as Keynote Speaker at Banquet
Luke Felton, a Brotherhood member and Scouter from Troop 106 of Milroy, PA, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker for the Family Banquet. Biography of Felton Luke Felton is a Brotherhood member of the OA and a member of Troop 106 Milroy. He is a 2015 graduate of Mifflin County High School. His...
Lodge Officer Election Results
Spring Mills, Pa — Evan Graves has been elected to succeed Nate Ripka as Lodge Chief at the conclusion of the Fall Ordeal. The position of the office of Monaken Lodge Chief dates back to 1936 when Jack Swetic was appointed the first chief (www.monaken.org/about/key-3/). Graves most recently served as Lodge Treasurer for the...
Swarm Elected Nittany Chapter Chief
Spring Mills, Pa — Jack Swarm has been elected by his peers to serve as Nittany Chapter Chief for the 2018-2019 year during the Nittany Chapter Meeting held at the conclusion of the Fall Ordeal on Sunday. Other Chapter Officer elections include: Vice Chief: Jeff Fry Secretary: Spencer Martz Treasurer: Zeb Fry Elected Adviser:...
Monaken Lodge Welcomes new Vigil Members
Spring Mills, PA – Monaken Lodge welcomed four new members to the Vigil Honor at the Fall Ordeal this past weekend at Seven Mountains Scout Camp. The four members are: Ian Shoemaker, Ross Cottrill, William Price, and Jack T. Port. The Vigil Honor is the Order of the Arrow’s highest honor that can be...
Four Selected for the Vigil Honor
Spring Mills, PA – Four members of Monaken Lodge were selected to become Vigil Honor members at a call out ceremony held Friday night at Seven Mountains Scout Camp. The four selected were: Ian Shoemaker, Ross Cottrill, William Price, and Jack T. Port....