2025 Order of the Arrow

Vigil Conclave and Reunion

All Vigil members are invited to join their fellow Vigil brothers at the Totanhan Nakaha Vigil Conclave, August 23rd and 24th, 2025 at Phillippo Scout Camp. We will induct our newest members of the Vigil honor, renew our Vigil experiences, and share fellowship together.  All participants (including candidates and sponsors) should arrive before 11:30 AM on Saturday.

Check-in opens for all on Saturday, August 23rd, between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Check -in for the event will be at the Frey Dining Hall at Phillippo Scout Camp.

The Vigil Conclave will end on Sunday, August 24th at 10:00 AM.

All participants will need to bring a copy of their Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A & B). 

Event FAQ

1. Are family and friends that are not Vigil Honor members able to attend the event? 

Although the event is for Vigil Honor candidates and Vigil Honor members, there will be a public recognition ceremony on Sunday.  Individuals should arrive at Phillippo Scout Camp between 8:15 and 8:45 AM.  Check-in at the front gate for directions. 

2. Will there be work projects at camp for Vigil Honor candidates and Vigil Honor members? 

Yes - projects will not be mandatory, but will help provide vital service to Phillippo Scout Camp.  Please come with work clothes and basic yard tools if you intend to help.  If you are chainsaw certified and have the appropriate personal protective equipment, you may bring your supplies and assist with tree-care work.  If you have a special skill that you would like to offer, please contact Lodge Service Adviser and Phillippo Scout Camp Property Chair Bruce Paulson (service.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org).   

3. I am a sponsor or candidate, is there specific information for me? 

Yes - you will receive a specific letter detailing your role-specific instructions.   

4. I am a Vigil Member and not a sponsor and I want to help, how do I sign up to help? 

Email Cole Moen cmoen@oa.nsbsa.org or Craig Turner at cturner@oa.nsbsa.org, there are many areas where we can use your help. 

Questions?

• Sponsors and Candidates: John Dean (Vigil Adviser-Admin) johndaviddean@comcast.net
• General Questions: Craig Turner (Vigil Adviser) cturner@oa.nsbsa.org
• Online Registration: Aaron Russell (Lodge Staff Adviser): staff.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org

Trading Post Pre-Orders:

As a convenience to our members, we offer the opportunity to pre-order Trading Post merchandise prior to attending the Vigil conclave. All merchandise ordered from the web site is delivered to the conclave for easy pick-up. No shipping charges are applied to the order. This is our way of saying thank you for your dedication to the Order of the Arrow and for providing valuable service time to make our council camps a great place for youth of all ages to attend. Go to https://design.nwpwest.com/tnl_oa_tp/shop/page/conclaves for more information and to see special clothing available just for the conclave.