More details about the following activities are in the Beaver Tracks and on the Ktemaque Lodge web site at www.ktemaque.org

New Members
In April, all elected youth for whom the Lodge has received election results will have received a letter from Ktemaque Lodge informing them of the induction opportunities available this year. Nominated adults who have been approved by the selection committee will also have received a letter from the lodge in April. Anyone not receiving their letter by May 1 to take their Ordeal should contact Clayton W., our Vice Chief of Operations, or Alex Weiner, our Operations Adviser.
Please note that all 2008 candidates must take their Ordeal in 2008 or they will need to be re-elected (adults will need to be re-nominated) next year. Requests for 2007 waivers due to medical reasons, etc. should have already been submitted to the Lodge Executive Committee for approval.

If you have questions about your Ordeal, contact Kevin M., our Lodge Chief, or Rob Carlson, our Lodge Adviser. If you have questions about your Ordeal registration, contact Bob Fenty, our Membership Adviser.

Lodge Spring Service Weekend
All Arrowmen and Scouters are invited to join Ktemaque Lodge for a weekend of service at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY. This annual event will be May 16-18, 2008 and always coincides with the induction of new members into the Order of the Arrow. The Brotherhood Quest will also be offered.

Registration forms are on the Ktemaque Lodge website and in the Beaver Tracks.

Adult Scouters interested in working on a specific project should indicate on the registration form which project they prefer so teams can be formed prior to arrival in camp.

Lodge Officer elections will be held for the positions of Lodge Chief, Vice Chiefs of Program, Communications, Operations, and Service. These elected youth members will provide the leadership for Ktemaque Lodge in 2008-2009. A description of the responsibilities is listed on the Ktemaque Lodge web site. All brothers interested in running for office must be a dues-paid member of Ktemaque Lodge and a registered member of the BSA under the age of 21 for their entire term of office. Those interested in running for an office should contact Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson prior to the Spring Service Weekend.
Remember to mail your registration form, health form, and payment postmarked by May 9. The forms are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.

All brothers who want to help the candidates experience a quality Ordeal by assisting as an Elangomat should contact Head Elangomat David M. in advance. Training is available.

More details are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.

If you have questions about the Lodge Spring Service Weekend, contact Kevin M., our Lodge Chief, or Mr. Rob Carlson, our Lodge Adviser.

Brotherhood Quest
All members who completed their Ordeal more than 10 months ago are encouraged to become a Brotherhood candidate. This is the final step in OA membership. The next Brotherhood Quest is at the Lodge Spring Service Weekend on May 16-18 at Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY. The Brotherhood Quest requirements are in the Beaver Tracks newsletter. The registration form and health form are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.

Section NE-2C Conclave
The registration form and health form for the Section NE-2C Conclave on August 22-24, 2008 are in the Beaver Tracks April - June issue and on the Ktemaque Lodge web site. The Section Conclave will be held this year at Camp Keowa in Ten Mile River Scout Camps in Narrowsburg, NY. Online registration and online payment is also available on the Section NE-2C web site. The theme is "Raiders of the Last Conclave".

Activities will include: Archery, Rifle & Shotgun, Water Trampoline, War Canoes, Waterskiing, Mountain Bikes, Pedal Carts, Climbing Wall, Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, American Indian Activities, Tug of War, "Ironman" Triathalon, OA Jeopardy, Lodge Feud, Pie Eating, Seltzer Chugging, Website Competition, Newsletter Competition, Trade-o-Ree, Static Displays, Themed meals, etc.

Fee is $25 if received by June 1. Fees will increase after June 1.

More details are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.

If you have questions about the Section NE-2C Conclave, contact Kevin M., our Lodge Chief, or Mr. Rob Carlson, our Lodge Adviser.

ArrowCorps5
During the summer of 2008, 5,000 Arrowmen from across the nation will embark on the largest service project in the Order of the Arrow’s history — ArrowCorps5. This is a once in a lifetime experience! This project is not like any previous OA adventure. When we work on service projects at 5 national service sites, over 5 weeks, with more than 5,000 Arrowmen, we will all participate in a higher adventure, culminating in a legacy of service at national forests across the nation. Sites are located in California, Missouri, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Youth over age 14 and adult members of the OA who meet the Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking and Hiking may participate.

The ArrowCorps5 fee is $250.00 per site for participants who pay their fee by May 1, 2008. The fee includes eight days of program, 20 meals, safety equipment, insurance coverage, recognition items, and a full day of recreation. Fees paid after May 1, 2008 will be $300 per participant per site. The cost of travel is not included in the site fee.

More details are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.

To ask questions or sign up, contact Bob Fenty, our ArrowCorps5 Coordinator.

OA High Adventure Programs
All OA High Adventure Programs in 2008 are FULL.
OA High Adventure 2009 application forms will be available later in 2008 on the OA High Adventure web site.
We encourage you to apply for OA Trail Crew or OA Wilderness Voyage, as preference for OA Ocean Adventure will be given to those who have attended either OA Trail Crew or OA Wilderness Voyage. Links to the OA High Adventure brochure and promotional videos are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.
More details are on the Ktemaque Lodge web site.

Ceremonial Team
Youth volunteers are needed for the Ceremonial Team. Please contact Brandon A., our Ceremonies Chairman, or Kevin Wiggers, our Ceremonial Adviser. Training is available. Native American attire is provided.