OA Fall Conclave
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2020
Norseland Scout Camp
The Order of the Arrow is the Brotherhood of Honor within the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes those scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, by such recognition, causes other scouts to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant similar recognition.
Covid-19
The OA staff have worked to ensure the OA Conclave conforms to the CDC guidelines. We will use Covid-19 practices that will include but not be limited to the following
- Face masks will be worn by all persons on Norseland Scout Camp property. Participants should plan to bring at least 1 mask with them (preferably multiple for the weekend).
- Pre-medical screening will take place once you arrive at camp. Those with a temperature will be sent home along with all others in your vehicle
If you have any symptoms prior to conclave, please stay home. - All persons on Norseland property will need to sign a Liability Release form.
- Model Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist
- Release of Liability
Ordeal Candidates
Those who have been elected in the OA, will begin their Ordeal on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Norseland Scout Camp during the fall Conclave.
Ordeal candidates should arrive at Norseland at 5p.m. on Friday, September 11th. Eat before you arrive. Please bring appropriate clothing for the expected weather. You will also need work clothes and gloves, your uniform, and a clean change of clothes along with your personal items. Also on your list to bring is rain gear, tent, sleeping bag, ground cloth, face masks and bug repellent.
Cost for your Ordeal is $35 (if registered by September 6, 2020) and includes: OA dues for 2020, OA sash, OA handbook, patches, meals for Saturday & Sunday. If you register after September 6, 2020, cost is $40. There will also be a trading post open for misc. purchases if you wish to bring additional money.
Brotherhood
Thank you for your continued faithful service your fellowman. Your Brotherhood ceremony will happen during the fall Conclave the weekend of September 11 – 13, 2020, at Norseland Scout Camp. Arrival at Norseland should be 5 p.m. and eat before you arrive please.
Cost for your Brotherhood is $30 and includes the Conclave and your new sash and meals on Saturday & Sunday. If you register after September 6, 2020, cost is $35.
Order of the Arrow Members T
he Conclave is a time of great fellowship. Please arrive at Norseland by 6pm on Friday, September 11th. Everyone will be camping in designated sites so please plan accordingly. Cost for conclave is $15 and includes 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday breakfast. If you register after September 6, 2020, cost is $20. Please eat before you arrive.
Questions please contact Paul Taylor at 507-381-1173 or pt1173@gmail.com