The Prince Willam and Burke Lake Chapters

Brotherhood Conversion 

Saturday, January 31st

Camp William B. Snyder 

5-9:30pm

The Prince Willam and Burke Lake Chapters will be holding a Brotherhood
Conversion at Camp Snyder this coming Saturday, January 31st during the PW and BLD Klondike Derby 2026. You do not have to be attending the
Klondike Derby to participate in the Brotherhood Conversion.

We will be holding a Chapter Cracker Barrel at 5:45 PM following the Klondike Derby Campfire in the Amphitheater and from there will roll
into the Brotherhood walk at 7:30 PM, with the ceremony concluding around 9:30 PM.

The uniform for the Brotherhood will be Scouting Field Uniform (Class A)with OA Sash.

The conversion will be starting after dark and temperature will most likely be in the teen’s, so please dress appropriately.

We will be taking a hike as part of the conversion, and it will be dark so
please bring a flashlight and comfortable hiking shoes or boots.

The Brotherhood conversion is no cost! But please register so we have
an accurate count of who will attend.

In preparation for the Brotherhood please see “The Challenges of Brotherhood Membership” below.

Please bring your Brotherhood Letter to the Chapter Chief with you, or if
you may email it to the chapter email; princewilliamchapter@wipit470.org.

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have any questions before the event, you may reach out to us at
the Prince William Chapter email: princewilliamchapter@wipit470.org.
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The Challenges of Brotherhood Membership
You must meet five challenges before you can enter the Circle ofBrotherhood:

1. Memorize the signs of the Arrow membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order, which you received from Allowat Sakima (printed
on the back of your membership card and in the handbook). Also, memorize the Order of the Arrow Official Song, the Admonition, the sign
of Ordeal membership, and the Order of the Arrow handclasp.

2. Advance in your understanding of the Order. Gain a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you have passed. See "The
Customs and Traditions of the Ordeal" in the handbook.

3. Serve your unit. Maintain your registration in Scouting. During a period of at least 6 months, strive to fufill your Obligation by continuing and
expanding your service to your own troop, team, or ship.

4. Plan for service in your lodge. Pay your dues in your Order of the Arrow lodge. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood membership involves a
pledge of future service to the lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge.

5. Review your progress. When you earnestly feel that you have met the four challenges above, write a letter to your lodge or chapter secretary
(depending on who is administering the induction). In this letter:

• Explain what you think the Obligation means,
• Describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation in your troop, team, or ship and in your daily life, and how you have used your understanding of the Ordeal to aid in your service, and
• Describe your specific plans for giving future service in the lodge program.