Camping: OA

Order of the Arrow (OA) Serving Erie Shores Council since 1957

Membership Dues

Arrowmen,

To be in good standing with the Lodge, you must be a registered Scout or Scouter, members over 18 years old must be up to date with YPT, and you must be current with your annual dues, which you can pay online, at the Iott Scout Shop, or at any Tindeuchen event. Remember, $6.00 of your yearly dues goes directly to the National Lodge to continue their support for us locally. It is essential for both Journey to Excellence (quality lodge) and the lodge finances to have the remaining funds ($9.00) for supporting Tindeuchen programs of the Lodge, including Ordeal weekends, service days, fellowship opportunities, lodge banquet, website, and other forms of marketing material.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lodge Adviser at Lodge.Adviser.Tindeuchen@gmail.com

Ordeal Membership

After being elected or nominated, candidates may participate in a call-out ceremony to recognize those Scouts and Scouters that were selected before they attend their Ordeal. The call-out ceremony is usually performed at summer camp at PSR. A call-out is simply a public way of showing that you have been elected to the Order of the Arrow. You do not need to go through a call-out to attend an Ordeal.

Your election is merely a starting point, for your journey is just beginning. The next step is to complete an induction weekend, or Ordeal, where you will learn more about the brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service that is the core of our organization. At the end of the Ordeal, after learning about yourself and your abilities, you will be a member of the Order of the Arrow. Tindeuchen Lodge typically holds 3 Ordeals per year: Summer, Fall, Spring (if needed). The cost of the Ordeal is $60.00 per candidate. 

The fee includes:

  • Ordeal Sash
  • Current Lodge Flap
  • OA Handbook
  • Meals for the weekend
  • Dues for current calendar year

Ordeal Dates

March 28-30, 2025 is our Spring Ordeal induction weekend at Camp Miakonda. Brotherhood conversion will be offered.

August 15-17, 2025 is our Summer Ordeal induction weekend at Camp Miakonda. Brotherhood conversion will be offered.

November 21-23, 2025 is our Fall Ordeal induction weekend at Camp Miakonda. Brotherhood conversion will be offered as well as Vigil Honor.

 

Brotherhood Honor 

Ordeal members are eligible for the Brotherhood Honor six months after they complete their Ordeal. Contact a Lodge Officer or Lodge Adviser for more information. 

 

File Name Description
2025 OA Event Calendar Download