Hundreds of Boy Scouts Prepare for Order of the Arrow National Honor Society Conference
David M. Bresnahan
April 14, 2007
Delta, Utah – Boy Scouts who have been elected to the BSA national honor society will come to the Intermountain Power Facility Man Camp April 27 - 29.
Hundreds are expected to attend the annual “conclave” as part of their leadership training and fellowship activities, according to organizers.
The Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow Section W5D comprises four councils and three states. The country is broken up into Sections, and each section is made up of several lodges. Section W5D is made up of OA members from the Great Salt Lake Council (Salt Lake area), Utah National Parks Council (southern Utah), Trapper Trails Council (northern Utah and part of Wyoming), and Grand Teton Council (southern Idaho).
Participation in the event is open to all boys and adult leaders who are members of any Order of the Arrow lodge. The group maintains a web site with information about the event at http://www.w5d.org
A smaller percentage of boys receive this honor than attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Members are taught leadership skills and participate in large service projects that benefit Boy Scout camps and local communities.
Plans for the event include instruction, spiritual uplift, and “plenty of fun,” according to Sam Fife, a Boy Scout from Blackfoot, Idaho who is the W5D Section Chief. He has been involved in organizing and planning this event with his staff of other young men for almost a full year.
Events and activities will take place Friday through Sunday, including religious services. There will be instruction in various popular scouting activities, leadership training, and other programs to help the youth and adult leaders improve their skills. There are over 85 classes for both youth and adults.
Participants will camp on the grounds of the Intermountain Power Facility Man Camp, located adjacent to the Intermountain Power Generating Station north of Delta.
Other events include games, competitions, and a show. One of the most popular activities is a native American pow wow, or dance competition. Order of the Arrow members learn from the teachings and traditions of native Americans.
Hundreds are expected to attend the annual “conclave” as part of their leadership training and fellowship activities, according to organizers.
The Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow Section W5D comprises four councils and three states. The country is broken up into Sections, and each section is made up of several lodges. Section W5D is made up of OA members from the Great Salt Lake Council (Salt Lake area), Utah National Parks Council (southern Utah), Trapper Trails Council (northern Utah and part of Wyoming), and Grand Teton Council (southern Idaho).
Participation in the event is open to all boys and adult leaders who are members of any Order of the Arrow lodge. The group maintains a web site with information about the event at http://www.w5d.org
A smaller percentage of boys receive this honor than attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Members are taught leadership skills and participate in large service projects that benefit Boy Scout camps and local communities.
Plans for the event include instruction, spiritual uplift, and “plenty of fun,” according to Sam Fife, a Boy Scout from Blackfoot, Idaho who is the W5D Section Chief. He has been involved in organizing and planning this event with his staff of other young men for almost a full year.
Events and activities will take place Friday through Sunday, including religious services. There will be instruction in various popular scouting activities, leadership training, and other programs to help the youth and adult leaders improve their skills. There are over 85 classes for both youth and adults.
Participants will camp on the grounds of the Intermountain Power Facility Man Camp, located adjacent to the Intermountain Power Generating Station north of Delta.
Other events include games, competitions, and a show. One of the most popular activities is a native American pow wow, or dance competition. Order of the Arrow members learn from the teachings and traditions of native Americans.
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