Wahitlaw Chapter
  Osceola District
  Ordeal Registration
  January 19-21, 2018

Welcome to the registration page for the Wahitlaw Ordeal at Camp LaNoChe.
Please press the registration button when you are ready to register.
Event Summary:

Date: Jan 19-21, 2018
Where: Camp LaNoChe - campsite 23 (click here for a map if needed)
Time: Registration is at campsite 23 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Please arrive on time.
Costs: See the Candidate Information Section for Candidate Pricing and the Wahitlaw Staff Section for Staff Pricing.
Be sure to bring your completed & signed BSA Medical Form (Parts A & B) to check-in. (click here if you need the forms) Please do not bring the originals - copies only.
Please advise the chapter leadership (contact information below) of any medical concerns, including food allergies.
Brotherhood is being offered. you are invited to seal your membership in Brotherhood to members who have been an ordeal member at least for 10 months (Your Ordeal date must be before March 18th 2017)
A new member orientation will be held Sunday at 9:00 am in campsite 23 for candidates and parents. The event will conclude after the orientation, around 11:00 am.
Registration closes Monday, Jan 15, 2018 at Midnight - Walk-Ins are welcome; if you plan on attending but cannot preregister, please contact the leadership named below.

Candidate Information:

Congratulations on your election or nomination to the Order of the Arrow!
Your peers have recognized your unmatched commitment to the Scout Oath and Law, and have proposed you to the Order.
To become a member of Scouting's National Honor Society, you must first complete the Ordeal.
For Candidates the event cost is $48.00, which includes food for the weekend, your OA sash, one Tipisa Lodge flap, dues for 2018, and your OA Handbook.
A need-based scholarship application is available (Click here for the Online Scholarship Application)
This application must be completed at least one week before the event. (For this event 1/12/18). This application is secure and is only sent to the Lodge Adviser.
Please arrive in work clothes, as the Ordeal includes various service projects to camp. Pack your standard camping gear, as well as your field uniform.
In a separate bag, pack your work gloves, sleeping bag, ground cloth, water bottle, rain gear, jacket, hat, and pocket knife.
We look forward to seeing you!

Yours in Scouting,
Matthew Vowell - Wahitlaw Chapter Chief
Richie Gregory - Wahitlaw Ordeal Advisers - 407-483-6122
Arthur Polnasek - Wahitlaw Ordeal Advisers - 407-891-9685

Wahitlaw Chapter Staff Information:

Our Ordeal is approaching quickly. Assist us in making our most important event of the year successful, Welcoming our new members.
You can serve in many ways: as an Elangomat, Ceremonialist, assist with logistics or service, of fulfill one of many other duties. Your help is critical.
Elangomat Fee: FREE!    Please contact chapter leadership if this is your intention so we can approve your free registration - Thank you for your service to the chapter and camp.
General Staff Fee: $30.00
Your dues must be current to attend. You can pay them online at www.tipisa.org/membership
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2018 at Midnight.
Optional Extras: Event Patch ($4.00, limit 1)
Seal your membership in the Order of the Arrow - if you have been an Ordeal Member for at least 10 months (March 6th 2017 or prior) you can sign up for Brotherhood for an additional $10 for your new sash.
The Brotherhood Day option is just for the day - no camping - meals are available for this option for the listed fees.
We look forward to seeing you!

Yours in Scouting,
Matthew Vowell - Wahitlaw Chapter Chief
Richie Gregory - Wahitlaw Ordeal Advisers - 407-483-6122
Arthur Polnasek - Wahitlaw Ordeal Advisers - 407-891-9685