National Capital Area Council - Potomac Order of the Arrow - Spring Ordeal


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Potomac Order of the Arrow - Spring Ordeal

Event Details

Registration for the Potomac Spring Ordeal Weekend
and Brotherhood Conversion

STOP!!!

Before You Register, Please Read the Lodge Code of Conduct and download and sign the Transportation and Consent Form

Please register for the event
                      Absolutely no walk-ins will be accepted

Date: April 3-5, 2020

Where:
Butler Montessori School
15951 Germantown Rd, Darnestown, MD

Questions? Contact:
Chapter Adviser: Jerry Beaulieu - potomacchapter@wipit470.org, 301-633-4910
Chapter Staff Adviser: Michael Werling - michael.werling@scouting.org, 703-350-8628

Registration
- All registrations must be completed online (Log in as a Guest)
- Gather this information before starting your registration
     - OA #
     - BSA #
     - OA Chapter
     - Name, Address, Email (one that is read), Phones
     - Allergies/medical/dietary restrictions
     - Volunteer Opportunities
     - Brotherhood conversion (if taking - your ordeal date)

Youth Transportation - If you are riding with someone other than your parent/guardian, provide the driver's name (if not known now/or changes - provide written permissions at check-in.)  If you do not have written permission, youth will not be permitted to leave with the driver. Print, fill out, and bring with you Friday night the attached Transportation & Consent Form for our local service projects. 

Basic Registration fee ends on March 22 and the late fee starts on March 23.
Registration closes - March 29

Check In Time:
Check In Time - Friday 6:00pm

Notice to all candidates
All ordeal candidates that have been elected during the election period (November 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020) should have received a written notice confirming their candidacy and an invitation to attend the upcoming ordeal from their chapter.

If you are unable to participate in your chapter's ordeal, you must contact your chapter adviser to make arrangements before you register to attend another listed ordeal within NCAC.

Seneca Chapter - April 24-26
White Oak Chapter - May 8-10
Montgomery Service Area (Potomac, Seneca, White Oak) - November 20-22

You have one year from the date of your election to complete your ordeal.

Notice all Order of the Arrow members
All active Order of the Arrow members are encouraged to register. An active Order of the Arrow member is:
- Currently registered with BSA
- Lodge dues are paid through current year

If your dues are not current you will need to pay them.  

Pay your annual dues online by March 31, 2020 and dues are $14.  Dues are $16 after that date. (Candidate’s dues are included in the Ordeal costs.)

Additional Documents: 
See sidebar for the documents
- Bring a signed copy of the Lodge Code of Conduct
- Bring a signed copy of the Transportation and Consent Form

BSA Health & Medical Record Form required for all lodge/chapter events
All Order of the Arrow members/candidates who attend the Ordeal MUST complete the medical form.  (It is the first one on this page; it is used for activities of less than 72 hours. This does not require a doctor’s signature)  

For Youth under 21: All medications need to be in the original containers with the Scouts' name, dosage requirements (containers will be returned), and with the correct amount of Medication for the weekend. This includes over the counter drugs with a signed note from Parent/Guardian with dosage and instructions on time to be taken. Place all containers in a zip-locked bag labeled with the Scouts' name.  All medications shall be turned in during check-in.  If you use an inhaler or epipen, please bring a second one (Scout will carry one and the health center will hold the second.)

BRING THE COMPLETED HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD FORM WITH A PHOTOCOPY OF BOTH SIDES OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD TO THE ORDEAL, IF THE FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE STATE "NONE"

IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you arrive without your Health & Medical Record Form you will not be allowed to participate in the ordeal and will not receive a refund.

If you have problems registering, contact Mary Lou Gundersen at 301-869-5625 or oagundersen@comcast.net

When & Where
Potomac OA Spring Ordeal
Butler Montessori School
Friday 04-03-2020 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 04-05-2020 10:00 AM ET Past
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