The Eastern Region Section 7 BLAST "Building Leaders And Strengthening Tomorrow" Conference / Council of Chiefs (COC) Meeting will be held September 27-29, 2024 at Camp Barstow, SC.

BLAST Conference

The "Building Leaders And Strengthening Tomorrow" Conference will be held at Camp Barstow from September 27-29, 2024. The BLAST Conference is E7's annual training conference, replacing the ACT conference. At BLAST you will learn how you lead best, how you can serve your chapters and lodges, and gain an understanding of what the section is. Here you will meet with leaders from all across our section and be trained my the best trainers in the Eastern Region. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Council of Chiefs

The Section Council of Chiefs will be held on Sunday in the Dining Hall, beginning at 9:00 am. Section Officers, Coordinators, Advisers, and Lodge Key 3 are expected to attend. The COC will meet to plan the 2025 Cornerstone Conclave.

Who Should Go:

The Council of Chiefs Meeting is open for all Section E7 lodge members who are dues paid in their home lodge. All Arrowmen from across the Section are encouraged to attend as observers. The event is required for members of the COC and those directly involved with Conclave planning.

What You'll Do:

Section E7 Officers, Lodge Chiefs, Section Coordinators, members of Section lodges, Advisers, and guests descend upon Camp Barstow for the 2024 Council Of Chiefs (COC) Weekend, where the COC meet to plan the 2025 Cornerstone Conclave and decide other Section business.

When To Go:

Check-in is Friday evening from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Dining Hall (Map of Camp Barstow). Please avoid arriving prior to 5:00 pm as the camp and our staff will not be prepared for Arrowmen before that time.

Where To Go:

Camp Barstow is located on the shores of Lake Murray, SC. Enter your starting address HERE to create a map to 117 Camp Barstow Drive, Batesburg, SC 29006. Lodges will be assigned to campsites with Adirondacks and you are welcome to bring a tent or hammock. Lodge campsite assignments will be available at check-in. Bring your Class A Uniform & OA Sash, pencil/pen, paper, sleeping bag, pillow, water bottle, flashlight, weather-appropriate clothing, towel, toiletry items, jacket/rain gear.

How To Register:

The fee for the weekend is $30. If you only plan to attend the Sunday COC Meeting, the fee is $10 and lunch will be served. After September 20th, all new registrations will have a $5 late fee applied. Registration ends at midnight on Monday, September 23rd 5PM on Tuesday, September 24th (deadline extended by Section Leadership).

Meals served for the weekend include Friday night Cracker Barrel, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast and lunch. Help us properly plan and buy enough food by registering no later than Monday, September 23rd Tuesday, September 24th (deadline extended by Section Leadership). Thanks for your help in this matter.

To attend you must be a registered Order of the Arrow member, having completed Youth Protection Training within the past two years. A completed and signed BSA health Form parts A, B1, and B2 will be required (part C with doctor’s signature not required).

Registration Notes:

If you have issues registering, contact info@muscogeelodge.org for assistance.