Amangamek-Wipit Lodge

2024 Vigil Inductions Weekend

Come Out and Join us for food, fun, fellowship, and service!!

Only Vigil members and candidates may sign up to attend Vigil induction events.  Vigil candidates who received an invitation letter may sign up using this registration page.  There are three induction opportunities scheduled.  The first is at Goshen Scout Reservation Friday, August 9, 2024; the second is Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Goshen; and the third is at Camp St Charles, November 29th – 30th, 2024.  If you are not able to schedule your induction on any of these dates, please contact Winnie Niemi (301-520-7939) and/or email us at vigilinductions@wipit470.org at your earliest opportunity.

Vigil candidates should identify their guide when registering. Vigil members planning to be a Vigil guide should identify the candidate that they will be guiding.  For all attending in August, we ask that you identify which meals you are planning to eat at camp, so we have a good estimate for food.  If you are a Vigil member attending either or both nights at Goshen, or if you are a new Vigil and intend to spend the night on Saturday, please bring a tent.

In addition to your uniform shirt and Brotherhood sash, candidates should dress appropriately to remain in the outdoors for a lengthy time (remember come prepared for the season and not the day).  

Prepare your pack for the experience by including the following items:

• Canteen or a large bottle of water for safety, etc.
• Food/Snacks
• Rain gear
• Watch
• Matches
• Pocket knife, ax, or saw
• Small Camp Chair

We ask that guides bring a gallon jug or bucket.

At Goshen in August, for Friday Inductions, check-in begins at 6 pm, dinner is at 8 pm, and meetings will begin around 10 pm.  If you can’t get to Goshen by dinner, be there before 10 pm.  For Saturday Inductions, we are working on service projects for camp throughout the day and would love to have you join us!!  If you would like to help provide service to camp, please let us know in the comment section on your registration what time you will be arriving so that we can plan for meals (lunch & dinner).  Otherwise, check-in begins at 5 pm, dinner is at 6 pm, and meetings will begin around 8 pm.  For the Goshen Vigil, those who take part in the Friday Induction, are welcome and highly encouraged to stay for Saturday and take part in fellowship and service to the camp and help with the Saturday Induction.  

Breakfast will be provided by the Vigil staff and you should expect to depart for home at about 9:00 am.  If you are a candidate, our experience has shown that you will be tired following the Vigil; driving home is not permitted.  You MUST carpool with someone who is not participating in the overnight activities (this is a National policy).  Again, those who participate in the Friday Night Vigil at Goshen are encouraged to stay and participate in the rest of the activities during the weekend.

At Camp St Charles, in November, check in as early as 1 pm (please eat lunch prior) as we will be providing service to camp.  Dinner will be at 6 pm and meetings will begin at 8 pm.

The cost is $60 per Vigil Candidate, this price includes your registration for Vigil, as well as your registration for the Lodge Banquet to be held on January 4th, 2025.  If you would like to purchase the Lodge Passport, this registration can cover one of your guests.
 

The cost is $20 for all Vigil members. For those who register for the Friday, August Vigil event; there will not be any additional cost to register for Saturday night Vigil at Goshen.  

All registrants must bring a copy of their BSA Annual Health and Medical Form (parts A & B).  There are links to the form on this registration page.

Notice to all Order of the Arrow members
An active Order of the Arrow member is:

• Currently registered with BSA, and
• Lodge dues are paid through the current year.

If your dues are not current, you will need to pay them before registering; Annual Dues are $20 and may be paid online.  https://wipit470.org/dues.html

More information will be sent out to all Vigil Members.  For Vigil Candidates, the information will be sent to your Chapter Adviser or an Adviser in your Chapter that is Vigil if your Chapter Adviser is not Vigil.  Please watch for emails from them closer to your induction.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Vigil Inductions Team at vigilinductions@wipit470.org.