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PROGRAM GUIDE

2017 NEW ENGLAND FELLOWSHIP

SECTION NE-1

EMBRACE TOMORROW

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Table of contentsFrom the chiefKey playersOfficer highlightsSpecial guestsShowsScheduleThink TanksLodge SimulatorProgramExhibitAmerican Indian ActivitesCommunicationsService initiativesAwardsRegistration processCode of conductUniformDirectionsMap of camp

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Greetings -

It was on a foggy street one night in London when William D Boyce an American newspaper man and entrepreneur had lost his way In his moment of darkness an unknown Scout came to his aid guiding him back to his destination The boy refused Boycersquos offer for a tip explaining that he was merely doing his duty as a Boy Scout Immediately afterwards Boyce met with General Robert Baden-Powell who was the head of the UKrsquos Boy Scout Association at that time Boyce then returned to America and four months later founded the Boy Scouts of America However this was later claimed to be a story developed for marketing purposes by the first chief scout executive it is one that truly captures the essence of Scouting

The Boy Scouts of America is an organization that has not grown in membership since 1968 Scoutingrsquos story has been a positive voice in the lives of so many for so long but the unfortunate truth is that the Boy Scouts of America could very well not exist 15 years from today We cannot let this happen Now is the time to reverse the downward spiral by making scouting more accessible to every youth in the world Failure is not an option

The Order of the Arrow was founded upon the principle that not only should Arrowmen live up to the values of the Scout Oath and Law but they should encourage others to do the same As ldquoScoutingrsquos National Honor Societyrdquo ndash Arrowmen are best equipped with the leadership skills and spirit to reverse this spiral The Order of the Arrow has the opportunity to grow Scouting as it is more important to do in this day and age than it ever has been before At the inaugural New England Fellowship Arrowmen will collaborate innovate and think differently as we dream of ways to Embrace Tomorrow

This common understanding that the Order of the Arrow is the group best equipped to change the direction of the BSArsquos membership crisis drove the council of chiefs to have this discussion and decide on the theme - Embrace Tomorrow

I look forward to challenging the ordinary and identifying ways to Embrace Tomorrow together during the New England Fellowship the weekend of June 9-11 at Hidden Valley in Gilmanton Iron Works NH I hope this guide serves as a resource to you as we unveil the adventures planned Learn more today at nefne1oaorg

With the energy to innovate

Justin St LouisNE-1 Section Chiefchiefne1oaorg

From the chief

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Key players

SECTION CHIEFJustin St Louis

chiefne1oaorg

SECTION VICE CHIEFMike Fingar

vicechiefne1oaorg

SECTION SECRETARYCameron Killian

secretaryne1oaorg

SERVICE LODGE NEF COORDINATORJohn Grace

johngrace220gmailcom

PASSACONAWAY LODGE CHIEFMatt Lefebvre

matthewstevenlefebvregmailcom

SECTION LEADERSHIP

THINK TANKSMike FingarJason Kiesling

PROGRAMJP Arico

SHOWSLiam Roessler

COMMUNICATIONSRyan Palmer

AIACory Rebello

EXHIBITAndrew Sharples

THINK TANK ADVISERBruce Reuger

PROGRAM ADVISERChris Gardner

SHOWS ADVISERAndy Collins

COMMUNICATIONS ADVISERRaymond Cheung

AIA ADVISERAnita Creager

EXHIBIT ADVISERElliot Gault

SECTION ADVISERCraig Donais

adviserne1oaorg

ASSOC SECTION ADVISERRaymond Cheung

raymondcheung25gmailcom

SECTION STAFF ADVISERBill Dunbar

billdunbarscoutingorg

SERVICE LODGE NEF ADVISERJack Webb

jackwebbnhscoutercom

PASSACONAWAY LODGE ADVISERAndrew Richardsonoanhscoutingorg

COORDINATORS

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SECTION CHIEF JUSTIN ST LOUIS

Justin is an Eagle Scout from Troop 7 in Lowell Massachusetts a Vigil Honor member and Founderrsquos Award recipient of Pennacook Lodge Prior to his election as section chief Justin served as lodge chief section vice chief and section secretary He currently serves as the deputy coordinator on the national OA communications committee and as the jamboree vice chief of program for Operation Arrow at the 2017 National Jamboree He attended the 2012 and 2015 NOACs along with NEXT A New Century Justin looks forward to staffing Operation Arrow at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree Outside of scouting he is a freshman at the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he majors in political science In his free time Justin enjoys swimming camping and graphic design Justinrsquos most memorable Scouting experience was his first National Order of the Arrow Conference in 2012

SECTION VICE CHIEF MIKE FINGAR

He hails from Medway MA Mike Fingar joined Scouting as a Tiger Cub in 2005 and is now a member of Troop 100 in Bellingham In 2011 he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow Tisquantum Lodge 164 and was eager to get involved in the lodge program as a new Arrowman He was able to join the lodgersquos contingent to the National Order of the Arrow Conference in 2012 as the youngest arrowman Returning from NOAC he was appointed his lodgersquos OATR Chairman and jumpstarted the program to reach OATRs across the state and initiated an OATR database to be utilized in the future He also held the positions of lodge treasurer lodge vice chief and was elected lodge chief in 2015 after returning from his second NOAC At the 2016 conclave he had the honor of being elected to serve as the 2016-2017 NE-1 section vice chief and looks forward to the New England Fellowship in June 2017

SECTION SECRETARY CAMERON KILLIAN

Cameron Killian began his Scouting career as a Bear Scout in Pack 65 North Attleboro Massachusetts He crossed over to Troop 23 North Attleboro in spring of 2010 In 2013 he was inducted into Tulpe Lodge 245 Cameron was an active member of Tulpe 245 attending every event and the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University Cameron remained active through the merger of Tulpe 245 and Abnaki 102 helping create the bylaws of the lodge now known as Tulpe 102 Cameron served 2016 CVC of Shows Cameron remains and active member of Tulpe 102 serving as the communications chairman while proudly serving on the 2016-2017 section officer team as section secretary

Officer highlights

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Special guests

JON HAGENOW

Jon Hagenow is the 2017 Northeast Region Chief and has previously served as Section NE-2A Chief Jon is a recipient of the Vigil Honor from Tschitani Lodge the Founderrsquos Award and his lodgersquos Silver Lodge Flap recognition In his spare time Jon enjoys swimming skiing paintball and spending time outdoors with friends Jon is a huge theater fan and has been behind the scenes for The Lion King on Broadway

MANUEacute LOPEZ

Manueacutersquos hometown is Aliso Viejo CA and is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Wiatava Lodge and is an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 774 of the Orange County Council Manueacute was previously the section chief of W-4S and is a James E West Fellow Manueacute studies political science at Irvine Valley College In his spare time he enjoys cooking singing poetry and participating in the Model United Nations club Manueacute is a huge Disney fan and music aficionado has conducted choirs in concerts

OA Northeast ChiefOANorthChief

OA West ChiefOAWestChief

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Shows

FRIDAY | Opening show

The Friday will include the introduction of the eventrsquos key players and the showing of a year in review video These will be coupled with the first half of our theme show ldquoMad Arrowmenrdquo which is based on the hit TV show Mad Men The show will introduce the New England Fellowship theme Embrace Tomorrow by setting the scene for thinking creatively The show will include an address from Section Vice Chief Mike Fingar that will discuss the challenges the Order of the Arrow and BSA face currently and what attendees can to do find solutions

SATURDAY | Theme show

The theme show will be preceded by a 1960rsquos and 1970rsquos style pump up coupled with the liberal use of tee-shirt cannons The theme show will reintroduce the character of Don Draper The show will incorporate Manueacute Lopez and Jon Hagenow It will eventually conclude by coming full circle reviewing the new event name and the event theme and identifying what it teaches attendees The show will end with a speech by Section Chief Justin St Louis to illustrate the success of the event and calling for everyone to keep innovating looking towards the future and most importantly - embracing tomorrow Immediately following will be a thrilling fireworks show and Tea Party event-wide festivity

MAD ARROWMEN

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ScheduleFRIDAY JUNE 9

1200 PM 700 PM Shows Staff Set Up Council Ring - Rain Gilbert Hall

500 PM 745 PM Lodge Check-In Carter Lodge- Left

530 PM 830 PM Swim Checks Main Waterfront

900 PM 1000 PM Opening Show Council Ring

1015 PM 1045 PM Vigil Rededication Old ScoutcraftLanding - Rain Pavillion

1000 PM 1115 PM Cracker Barrel Gilbert Hall

1130 PM 1130 PM Taps Lights out Throughout camp

SATURDAY JUNE 10

730 AM 830 AM Breakfast Gilbert Hall

830 AM 845 AM Flag Raising and Opening Upper Parade Field

900 AM 1150 AM Think Tank tracks Designated Locations

1200 PM 100 PM Lunch Gilbert Hall

1200 PM 100 PM Luncheon - new Arrowmen Big Top

100 PM 130 PM Siesta Throughout camp

115 PM 130 PM Section Office Interest Meeting Carter- Fleetham

145 PM 500 PM Silent Auction Handicrafts

145 PM 430 PM Section Exhibition Big Top

145 PM 300 PM Lodge Simulator 1 Carter- Fleetham

315 PM 430 PM Lodge Simulator 2 Carter- Fleetham

130 PM 430 PM Open Program Throughout Camp

130 PM 230 PM Skit Battles Council Ring - Rain Gilbert Hall

130 PM 430 PM Ultimate Frisbee Athletic Field

230 PM 330 PM Tallest Structure Cabin Row Field

330 PM 430 PM Assault Boats Chase Waterfront

430 PM 500 PM The Quest for the NE-1 Cup Main Camp

530 PM 545 PM Flag Lowering Upper Parade Field

545 PM 645 PM Dinner Gilbert Hall

645 PM 730 PM Business meeting Council Ring - Rain Gilbert Hall

800 PM 930 PM Theme Show Council Ring - Rain Gilbert Hall

930 PM 1000 PM Fireworks Lake Eileen

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Schedule

1000 PM 1130 PM The Tea Party Main Camp - Rain Gilbert Hall

1000 PM 1130 PM Live Patch Auction Big Top

1130 PM 1130 PM Lights OutTaps Throughout Camp

SUNDAY JUNE 11

700 AM 730 AM Scouts Own Service Big Top

700 AM 730 AM Catholic Mass Council Ring - Rain Carter-Fleetham

800 AM 900 AM Breakfast Gilbert Hall

900 AM 915 AM Colors Upper Parade Field

930 AM 1000 AM Closing Council Ring - Rain Gilbert Hall

Dates and times are subject to change - at the discretion of the event leadership

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Think Tanks

ldquoWe canrsquot direct the wind but we can adjust the sailsrdquo

Training at the New England Fellowship is new and improved As this is a new and different event this year there will be no training blocks wersquore not having lectures and there wonrsquot be 50 different trainings all over the camp

At the inaugural New England Fellowship yoursquore going to learn how to be a sailor Any talented veteran of the sea knows quite well that the motion of the ocean and the direction of the wind are two things that are never within their control However their ability to navigate these challenging conditions is what turns a novice into an expert This same principle can be applied to any Arrowman with the interest and capacity to learn how to navigate challenges in a lodge or chapter

In 2017 the New England Fellowship leadership team is introducing the concept of Think Tanks Think Tanks are the new edition of training cells Every lodge does things differently and every lodge has different ways of doing things The goal of facilitating Think Tanks is to share these creative ideas that might otherwise go unnoticed

A Think Tank is defined as a group of experts who are brought together to develop ideas and give advice on a particular subject The Arrowmen from the lodges around the section are their own mini experts in the area and can bring many ideas to the table

Each Think Tank will be facilitated by an Arrowman that is an expert in that Think Tankrsquos respective topic These subject matter experts will lead these discussions in the hopes of developing new innovative and creative solution to problems facing lodges and chapters every day

The Think Tank will not be filled with lectures and sitting in rows listening for three hours The goal is to have active discussion with every single Arrowman involved and engaged in conversation

The discussion can go wherever the group wants it to go If one half of the group wants to discuss one thing and the other group wants to discuss a different idea they are free to split up in the area and do so

At the end of the session each Arrowman should have at least two different tangible ideas or solutions that they can take back to their lodge or chapter to creative meaningful change

APPLYING INNOVATION

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The ones who chose you need youThis track is for new Arrowmen looking to learn the ropes The Order of the Arrow is an organization of opportunity and the ones who chose you need you now more than ever Here yoursquoll have the chance to learn about the Order its program offerings and how you can find your piece of the puzzle Arrowmen will be prepared to leave the harbor and set sail on this new adventure

WHERE WE COME FROM | FACILITATOR - JUSTIN ST LOUIS

This Think Tank will help the participants gain a greater understanding of the history mission and purpose of the Order of the Arrow

AN ORGANIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY | FACILITATOR - MANUEacute LOPEZ

There are a myriad of programs in the Order of the Arrow that exist at the national region section lodge and chapter level this Think Tank will review these programs and facilitate a discussion on how each individual can get involved in them

YOUR PIECE OF THE PUZZLE | FACILITATOR - JON HAGENOW

This cell will build upon the previous two here Arrowmen will set personal goals and identify where they can leave their mark in the Order by serving their lodge

Think TanksTHE HARBOR

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So you want to be a ceremonies expertThe saying ldquoItrsquos not about the destination itrsquos about the journeyrdquo is certainly true of the Order of the Arrow But any good sailor will tell you that having a trusty vessel is key to a successful journey In the Order of the Arrow ceremonies serve as that vessel to deliver an inspirational message and to connect Arrowmen (new and old) to their roots and to the roots of our organization In this track Arrowmen will be able to explore the in-depth mysteries of OA ceremonies analyze their meanings and learn how to perform them in a powerful and impactful way Every lodge is highly encouraged to send at least one pre-Ordeal ceremonial team to perform during this track In lieu of the traditional afternoon ceremonial competitions these competitions will occur here

PRE-ORDEAL DEEP DIVE | FACILITATOR - MATT HARRINGTON

It is often said that everything you would ever want to know about the Order of the Arrow is revealed in the pre-Ordeal ceremony Participants will carefully review the text and gain a greater understanding of OA ceremonies in the process

THE BASICS | FACILITATOR - CORY REBELLO

Memorizing the script is only half the battle During this Think Tank - participants will brainstorm ideas on how to effectively memorize the script and prepare their lodgersquos respective team to be successful

TAKING THE STAGE | FACILITATOR - CORY REBELLO

Teams will have the opportunity to perform the pre-Ordeal and receive constructive feedback from their peers

Think TanksTHE VESSEL

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Communicating wellGood communication is a key to success for every lodge Here yoursquoll explore ways to effectively communicate both internally and externally to achieve your lodgersquos goals

DEFINING GOOD COMMUNICATION | FACILITATOR - JEFF ST CYR

What defines good communication In this Think Tank participants will collaborate to determine an answer to this question They will then develop a plan to apply these principles during the following two Think Tanks

INTERNAL COMMUNICATION | FACILITATOR - RYAN PALMER

E-mail text phone call Slack there are a number of different mediums that can be leveraged to communicate internally During this Think Tank participants will discuss what has worked for them in the past and determine what may be a better approach in the future

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION | FACILITATOR - JUSTIN CRISAFULLI

The biggest issue with communication is the illusion that it actually occurs In the 21st century the choice is not if we communicate but rather how well we do it This session will engage participants in a discussion as to why we communicate how we communicate and who we communicate with We will dive into conversation as to how channels such as Facebook Twitter Instagram etc can be used effectively to engage a larger audience

Think TanksMESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

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Lights cameras actionNational OA Conferences national jamborees and section events are often remarked for their incredible shows Lights sound scripts and actors are just a few components of what it takes to put one of these together Here yoursquoll get hands on experience to learn the process (start to finish) of how you can develop a show for your next lodge event (All who join this track will have the opportunity to actually be part of the staff for the Saturday evening show)

NUTS AND BOLTS | FACILITATOR - ANDY COLLINS

In this Think Tank participants will learn the entire process of planning coordinating and executing a show

LEARNING THE ROPES | FACILITATOR - ANDY MCGURL

There are a lot of technical aspects involved with assembling a large show - participants will learn about managing audio lighting and operating from behind the scenes

REHEARSAL | FACILITATOR - LIAM ROESSLER

A full rehearsal of the Saturday evening show will be conducted Special focus will given to engaging the participants in the process

Think TanksSETTING THE SAILS

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Keys to excellenceA lighthouse is a beacon that represents the destination encountering the unexpected and challenging the ordinary The beacon provides direction and serves as a guide when the sea may not be fair This track is geared to teach those in executive leadership roles in the lodge how to leverage their roles to create meaningful change lodge officers and advisers

SECRETS TO HIGH PERFORMING LODGES | FACILITATOR - ED LYNES

Ever wonder what it takes to be a stellar lodge with high membership retention successful induction rates and great event attendance numbers Here the secrets to achieving this success will be revealed

SHOOT FOR THE MOON | FACILITATOR - JOE CAIAZZO

Steve Jobs John F Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr and many of the worldrsquos greatest leaders and innovators set lofty goals they never settled for good enough In this Think Tank yoursquoll collaborate with your peers and think big Participants will gain an understanding of how to develop an ambitious agenda and what it takes to achieve it

THINKING STRATEGICALLY | FACILITATOR - BRANDEN MORRIS

Whatrsquos the best way to eat an elephant One bite at a time Setting lofty goals is critical to rapidly growing an organization or a program In this Think Tank participants will learn how to take an ambitious plan and break it down into manageable pieces developing a strategy to see it come to fruition

Think TanksTHE LIGHTHOUSE

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Experience a year of the lodge in an hour

FACILITATOR | BRIAN LOBAO

Running an Order of the Arrow lodge is an incredibly fast-paced job from preparing for events running meetings rehearsing for ceremonies and running unit elections - it can sometimes seem near impossible In this unique exercise you will get the chance to experience what it takes to run a lodge year in one hour This program is geared towards Arrowmen interested in leading a lodge or a chapter

The Lodge Simulator was developed by Wannalancit Lodge in 1985 as part of its ldquoArrow Excellencerdquo initiative their quest to inspire members to challenge the status quo The program is designed as an exercise in group dynamics of lodge executive committee operations Arrowmen are asked to run a lodge for the fictitious month of Ocvember During this time they must perform service promote camping and manage communications and finance In the exercise youth develop their own leadership team to perform these tasks Every day lasts about 3 minutes

Since it was developed this program has been used at NOAC section conclaves and many Lodge Leadership Development programs

The Lodge SimulatorAFTERNOON SPECIAL PROGRAM

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The afternoon will feature the opportunity for attendees to participate in a number of different programs from experiencing the different camp program areas to competing with other lodges boredom is simply impossible

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES (OPEN ACTIVITIES)

All waterfront activities will be concentrated to Lake Eileen Swim tests will be offered for any Scout who arrives on Friday evening starting at check-in time and will continue until dark Activities will be split up between the two waterfronts known as Main Waterfront and Chase Waterfront

Main Waterfront will be host to mainly swimming activities Free Swim will be offered for the entirety of the afternoon with a ten minute break for the staff every 50 minutes of free swim time This program will also feature the Aquatic Craze which has two large water trampolines with a launch pad slide and three logs attached to them If you dare climb the 14-foot-tall iceberg and then jump of

bull Water jousting features two unstable floating platforms that Scouts must balance on Each is equipped with a canoe paddle wrapped in foam They then proceed to try to knock each other off of the platform The Scout that stays on gets to face the next challenger

bull Paddle boarding will be available to use outside of the swimming area bull Motorboats will be open for use if the operator is at least the age of 16 and has proof of either a

boating license or the motor boating merit badge

Chase Waterfront will be the epicenter of much of boating activities All Scouts will be able to freely use the rowboats canoes and kayaks Sailboats will also be available for use however it is encouraged that Scouts have the small-boat sailing merit badge or equivalent sailing experience

ASSAULT BOATS (LODGE COMPETITION OPEN PROGRAM)

All out aquatic assault Participants must stay in their boat armed only with bailers and will The objective is to sink the boats of the other lodges while remaining afloat the longest Once water makes its way in it stays there (Max of 3 boats per lodge for the competition)

SHOOTING SPORTS (OPEN ACTIVITY)

All three ranges of Hidden Valley will be open Archery and Rifle will be open to all Shotgun is open to Scouts over 13 years old to participate

Program

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SPORTING ARROWS (OPEN ACTIVITY)

Similarly to how a shotgun range works a foam target is launched into the air while a Scout attempts to hit the target with a bow and arrow (Hint An arrow does not travel as fast as a shotgun blast)

COPE (OPEN ACTIVITY)

COPE is home to both a low course and a high ropes course The low course forces the use of extreme critical thinking and teamwork skills over various challenges The high ropes course allows Arrowmen to (literally) climb to new heights and test their nerves 20-30 feet in the air Be ready to challenge yourself

SKIT BATTLE (LODGE COMPETITION)

Arrowmen of every lodge compete and share their most entertaining and humorous skits around the campfire Come down and perform your best with friends or simply come to enjoy the show Bring your own props A lodge can send multiple teams but can only submit one skit per lodge for entry This event will be judged by a panel of judges from around the section

TALLEST STRUCTURE (LODGE COMPETITION)

Using their pioneering skills scouts must build the tallest structure using only spars and rope The tallest structure wins Max of 6 Arrowmen per lodge team

ULTIMATE FRISBEE (LODGE COMPETITION)

Teams of 7 from each lodge will face off in a single elimination tournament of ultimate frisbee Matches will be 15 minutes long with 5 minutes of sudden death overtime if necessary

THE QUEST FOR THE NE-1 CUP RELAY PORTION (LODGE COMPETITION)

A relay race of epic proportions it will span the entirety of the main camp area Teams will consist of five people one swimmer two canoers and two runners Lodges may enter as many relay teams as they like however only the fastest of those will be counted for the NE-1 Cup A Scout must indeed be physically fit Swim tests will be offered on Friday night at Main Waterfront

Additionally first place lodge in each competition will receive 10 points second place lodges will receive 8 third will get 5 and if a lodge fields a team for a competition they will receive 1 point for participation

Program

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In an effort to Embrace Tomorrow the section exhibition has been introduced as a new program which is surely adding another dimension to this event Businesses and organizations from around New England have been invited to showcase their purpose and to advertise their services It will be a great opportunity for participants to interact with groups that could support the lodge program As a part of this exhibition lodges are encouraged to bring a display to represent their lodgersquos history

The current vendors are as follows

GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN

If you are looking for a fun family vacation or a weekend getaway for two Gunstock is New Hampshirersquos closest major ski area with breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee Enjoy the best of New Hampshire where you can Ski Snowboard Tube Cross Country Ski Snowshoe or ride a FatTire Bike on their 32 miles of Cross Country trails and try out their all-new Mountain Coaster Gunstockrsquos 100 energy efficient and high capacity snowmaking guarantees great conditions all winter day and night And when yoursquore done the Winnipesaukee Lakes Region offers great dining lodging and entertainment Donrsquot forget all of their Summer activities - Ziplining Off-Road Segway Tours Aerial Treetop Adventure Discover Zone and our new Mountain Coaster Come camping and enjoy their miles of hiking and mountain biking trails They canrsquot wait to see you on the mountain

MAINE HIGH ADVENTURE

Welcome to MAINE HIGH ADVENTURE a challenging outdoor program for Scouts Venture crews and private groups offered by the Katahdin Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America Each summer hundreds of Scouts and youth alike enjoy unique backcountry experiences in northern Maine The area encompasses nearly 3 million acres including Mt Katahdin the Allagash Wilderness Waterway the Penobscot watershed the St Croix International Waterway the northernmost 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail and many other streams and lakes Experience the thrill of almost 10000 square miles of Maine woods - paddle the same waters Henry David Thoreau traveled over 150 years ago

MT KEARSARGE INDIAN MUSEUM

Located in Warner NH the Mt Kearsarge Museum tells the story culture and heritage of the native populations of Northern New England They are more than a set of interesting exhibits There is a wonderful walkway a nature walk featuring medicine herbs and many types of unusual trees They also have a garden in active use where they grow heritage organic native seeds indigenous to the area Through the year they hold exhibitions demonstrations and an annual Pow Wow which has become well known across the country

Exhibition

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MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY

The Mount Washington Observatory (MWObs) is a private non-profit scientific and educational institution organized under the laws of the state of New Hampshire The weather observation station is located on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire The Observatoryrsquos mission is to advance understanding of the natural systems that create the Earthrsquos weather and climate by maintaining its mountaintop weather station conducting research and educational programs and interpreting the heritage of the Mount Washington region The first regular meteorological observations on Mount Washington were conducted by the US Signal Service a precursor of the Weather Bureau from 1870 to 1892 The Mount Washington station was the first of its kind in the world setting an example followed in many other countries

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY

The Humane Society of the United States is the nationrsquos largest and most effective animal protection organization They and their affiliates provide hands-on care and services to more than 100000 animals each year and they professionalize the field through education and training for local organizations They are the leading animal advocacy organization seeking a humane world for people and animals alike They are driving transformational change in the US and around the world by combating large-scale cruelties such as puppy mills animal fighting factory farming seal slaughter horse cruelty captive hunts and the wildlife trade This weekend we welcome Mango and ambassa-dog and Lissa Mascio from the New Hampshire Humane Society in Laconia All proceeds from our NEF Charity Patch will be going to their organization

THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB

The New Hampshire Chapter began as the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club Wersquore the second largest AMC chapter with over 10000 members Our well-trained and dedicated leaders offer hundreds of trips and activities each year including Biking Hiking Paddling Skiing Climbing Trail Work Conservation Instruction and Programs

STRAWBERRY BANKE MUSEUM

Strawbery Banke Museum in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth New Hampshire is an authentic 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated to bringing 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood to life The Museum is a place for children adults multigenerational families and groups to gather to explore eight heritage gardens 32 historic buildings and traditional crafts preservation programs hands-on activities the stories told by costumed role-players and the changing exhibits that offer hours of fun and discovery The Museumrsquos restored buildings and open space invite visitors to immerse themselves in the past using objects from the museumrsquos collection of 30000 artifacts and the histories of the families who lived and worked in the Puddle Dock neighborhood to engage educate and entertain

Exhibition

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ExhibitionTHE BELKNAP MILL

The Belknap-Sulloway Mill now the Belknap Mill Museum is a historic mill at 25 Beacon Street East in Laconia New Hampshire The 3-12 story brick building was built sometime between 1823 and 1828 and is a rare well-preserved example of an early rural textile mill in New England Unlike later mills which used more fire-resistant materials its interior uses joisted floor constructionThe mill was in active use for the production of textiles until 1969 undergoing some modest alterations as well as the modernization of its power plant It was opened as a museum in 1991 The mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971

KING PINE RESORT

King Pine is located in East Madison New Hampshire and has established a rich tradition of delivering enjoyment for kids and their families King Pine is part of the Purity Spring Resort located on a pristine private lake and has celebrated over one hundred years of hospitality Since 1939 a King Pine institution has been in Ski and Snowboard Camp for kids This tradition is the longest running ski camp in the country The Hoyt family has owned Purity Spring since the late 1800rsquos and offers a variety of year-round family camp destinations including Camp Tohkomeupog for Boys Danforth Bay Camping amp RV Resort The Bluffs RV Resort (exclusively for adults) Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary Purity Spring Resort and King Pine Ski Area

MOUNT WASHINGTON HOTEL

As grand as the history behind it Omni Mount Washington Resort located in Bretton Woods New Hampshire is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities A favorite New England retreat of presidents poets and celebrities the hotel delights every sense with enchanting music refined dining and luxurious deacutecor The resort boasts a classic Donald Ross-designed golf course award-winning Alpine and Nordic ski center luxurious signature spa decadent dining facilities and nine high-flying zip-lines After exploring unwind in luxurious guest room accommodations

THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION

As grand as the history behind it Omni Mount Washington Resort located in Bretton Woods New Hampshire is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities A favorite New England retreat of presidents poets and celebrities the hotel delights every sense with enchanting music refined dining and luxurious deacutecor The resort boasts a classic Donald Ross-designed golf course award-winning Alpine and Nordic ski center luxurious signature spa decadent dining facilities and nine high-flying zip-lines After exploring unwind in luxurious guest room accommodations

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ExhibitionNEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PARKS

The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation is comprised of management components that make up the Divisionrsquos mission in the stateThe Division manages 92 propertiesrsquo campgrounds beaches natural areas waysides historic sites and recreational trails

The division is comprised of the following management areas

bull Bureau of Park Operations - includes management operation and maintenance of state parks campgrounds waysides and natural areas

bull Bureau of Trails - includes management of motorized trails for snowmobiling and ATV use as well as non-motorized trails for hiking biking cross country skiing sled dog mushing and equestrian use

bull Bureau of Historic Sites - is responsible for the care maintenance and administration of the State Historic Sites as well as the historic resources under stewardship of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

bull Cannon Mountain - New Hampshirersquos only state-owned premiere ski area in beautiful Franconia Notch State Park

SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER

Through spectacular live animal exhibits natural science education programs an informal public garden and lake cruises Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors since 1966 about our natural world The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) we are the only AZA-accredited institution in northern New England

MANCHESTER SCOUT SHOP

The Manchester Scout Shop carries a complete line of official Boy Scout uniform parts and supplies as well as a variety of Scouting related items Anything not in stock can be ordered for direct delivery to your home The friendly staff at the Scout Shop will gladly take phone orders and are pleased to ship in-stock items within 3-5 business days

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American Indian ActivitiesCEREMONIAL DEVELOPMENT

American Indian Activities will be an integral part of the program at the New England Fellowship As noted in the Think Tank section there will be a track (ldquoThe Vesselrdquo) entirely dedicated to ceremonies In lieu of the traditional ceremonial competitions and evaluations in the afternoon this track will be designed to analyze the symbolism behind the pre-Ordeal and will serve as an opportunity for each lodgersquos team to perform for peer evaluation and critique This will be a powerful learning opportunity and one that every lodge is encouraged to participate in

INDIAN VILLAGE

The indian village (stationed in front of Gilbert Hall in main camp) will be open upon arrival on Friday afternoon and in the afternoon during program on Saturday

Below is an overview of the schedule for the indian village on Saturday afternoon

bull 130 PM | Village opens with ongoing games bead loom branding bowl burningbull 120-230 PM | Ongoing drum and dancebull 130 PM | Drum seminarbull 140 | Dance seminarbull 230 | Weaponry and trapping workshipbull 300 | Legend narration evaluationbull 315 | Native food workshopbull 430 | End of program

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CommunicationsMOBILE APPLICATIONThe New England Fellowship will be the first of its kind to have an app which the participants can utilize throughout the event The foundation of the app is the Event Truly platform which should be downloaded prior to arriving at the event (After downloaded please visit ldquoEventsrdquo then download the ldquoNE-1 Fellowshiprdquo event) The app will include important information and updates all participants should be aware of ranging from the schedule and event locations to the menu and activity descriptions The app is available on both Apple and Android platforms

bull Apple App store download (iOS devices) tinyurlcomNEFAppApplebull Google Play store download (AndroidGoogle devices) tinyurlcomNEFAppGoogle

WEBSITEThe New England Fellowship website (nefne1oaorg) will remain updated with pertinent information both prior to and during the event Prior to the event you can find information related to Think Tanks program service exhibits and more During the event important information such as the schedule event locations and more will be available

MASS TEXTINGDuring check-in participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a text-notification system that will be utilized throughout the event This system will be used to notify participants of important changes updates or emergency situations

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTEROn Saturday and Sunday morning and following the event participants will receive an electronic newsletter via email with important information regarding daily program The newsletter following the event will include an event wrap-up and link to a survey which should be completed by participants to let us know what went well and what could be improved upon

SOCIAL MEDIASection NE-1 social media channels will be actively utilized leading up to and during the event Make sure to ldquolikerdquo the Facebook page and ldquofollowrdquo the Instagram and Twitter accounts In addition the section will be utilizing the Order of the Arrow Snapchat account to post to the story throughout the weekend When yoursquore posting anything related to the event be sure to use the hashtag NEF2017

bull Facebook FBCOMNE1OAbull Twitter NE1OAbull Instagram NE1OAbull OA Snapchat OA-BSA

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Service initiativesHAITI UNIFORM COLLECTION

Section NE-1 is privileged to incorporate a service initiative at NEF to assist scouting programs in Haiti We will collect any and all uniforms (not program limited) with or without patches There is a growing Scouting program in Haiti and they are in need of resources (like uniforms) We will handle packaging and shipping the uniforms to our Haitian contact Any and all support of this initiative is greatly appreciated

DONATION TO HUMANE SOCIETY

The Order of the Arrow is often remarked as the ldquoBrotherhood of Cheerful Servicerdquo We believe that one of the best ways to serve our communities is to serve those who are often overlooked by our society The New Hampshire Humane Society similarly lives out this spirit through serving ones who cannot speak for themselves animals Considering this throughout the course of the event there will be a number of opportunities to contribute to the fundraiser that will support a donation from the Arrowmen of NE-1 to the humane society One of the ambassa-dogs will be in attendance to hang out during the exhibition

These will be the three opportunities to support this effort

1 Purchase a charity patch (pictured below) will be for sale in the trading post (These will be sold for $10 each Limit is two per person)

2 Pie members of the council of chiefs in the face (This will cost $2 per pie)

3 Dunk a member of the council of chiefs in the dunk tank (This will cost $2 per dunk)

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PARTICIPATION AWARD

The Participation award is awarded to participants that attend one full Think Tank track (3 Think Tanks) and at least two afternoon program activities Arrowmen who complete those tasks will receive an item certifying their achievement and participation through the 2017 New England Fellowship

NE-1 CUP

The NE-1 Cup is awarded to the lodge that achieves 1st place in the NE-1 Cup Relay Race taking place on Saturday afternoon

LODGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Lodge Excellence Awards are awarded to lodges that have achieved outstanding progress and achievement through their 2016 Journey to Excellence and completed their LES goals

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS RECOGNITION

Based on the athletic competitions the ranking will be determined based on first second and third place in that respective competition

SECTION AWARD OF MERIT

The Award of Merit is presented to an Arrowman who has made significant contribution to Section NE-1 programs and events over the past year This is presented to this individual by the section officers

THE HARPOON

The Section NE-1 Sprit Award is awarded to one lodge each year to recognize their outstanding spirit throughout the New England Fellowship As the Harpoon is representative of the Section NE-1 totem the whale it is awarded to be adorned by the winning lodge and is to be returned upon the begining of next yearrsquos New England Fellowship

Awards

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Once the carsbusses with the lodge members are parked one youth member of the lodge the chief or his designee (lodge registration designee) along with an adviser will be directed to proceed to Carter Lodge to check in the entire group

Once at Carter Lodge the lodge registration designee will proceed to the check-in station with a list of the members present those who will be arriving late and their expected time of arrival as well as any names of those unable to attend After all names have been confirmed the lodge registration designee will then proceed to the next table or area (also at Carter Lodge) with the medical representative Once the Medical Representative makes his decisions regarding the health forms the lodge registration designee will then return to his lodge in the parking area or waiting area

bull Any Arrowman arriving separate from the main lodge group will be able to check-in and have any bulk items brought to their campsite on arrival However participants are not allowed to take the swim qualifications before their main lodge contingent arrives

Registration process

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As a member of the Order of the Arrow and as a participant in the 2017 Section NE-1 New England Fellowship I will

1 Observe the Scout Oath the Scout Law and the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow I will also practice Scout Spirit respect the rights of others and act in the spirit of Brotherhood in dealing with all whom I may come in contact with during the Conclave whether or not I agree with their ideas or actions

2 Wear my Scout Uniform (Scout Shirt Scout Pants or Shorts Scout belt and Order of the Arrow Sash) during the New England Fellowship when appropriate and required For the afternoon activities I understand I may wear a Scout T-Shirt or other Scout-related outfit as authorized

3 Attend all workshops for which I have already committed to and participate in as many New England Fellowship activities as I can

4 Confine patch trading to free time (non-workshop or opening and closing ceremonies time) and in designated areas

Code of conduct

5 Be responsible for breakage damage or loss of property incurred by me6 Observe quiet hours and lights out between taps and reveille7 Keep my quarters clean and dispose of trash in proper receptacles8 Understand that smoking or use of tobacco products of any kind or use or possession of

alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is in violation of the national policy of the Boy Scouts of America and will not be permitted or tolerated on or off the premises of Griswold Scout Reservation the entire weekend period and failure to abide by these conditions my result in being sent home from the New England Fellowship

9 Understand that the possession or use of fireworks or firearms of any kind will not be permitted on or off the premises of Griswold Scout Reservation

10 Understand that gambling in any form is not permitted during the weekend11 Respect Griswold Scout Reservation including the natural features thereof12 Understand that only authorized vehicles will be permitted on the Griswold Scout Reservation

property and then only used during approved times when authorized13 Understand that I may not buy or sell memorabilia or other items during the New England

Fellowship other than those offered at the Trading Post at Griswold Scout Reservation14 Understand that leaving Griswold Scout Reservation will not be allowed during the New

England Fellowship at any time unless authorized by service lodge NEF adviser section adviser or section staff adviser and then only in cases of emergency or overriding urgency of cause I further understand that leaving the camp for purpose of smoking consumption of alcoholic beverages or other unauthorized purposes may result in forfeiture of all New England Fellowship fees and violates of this policy shall be sent home immediately

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OFFICIAL UNIFORM

bull Field uniformclass A scout shirt (short or long sleeved)bull Scout shorts or pantsbull Scout-related beltbull Scout-related hat or visor (optional)bull Scout socksbull Shoes meeting camp requirements (no open toe shoes)bull Order of the Arrow sash

ACTIVITIES UNIFORM

bull Lodge troop or other Boy Scout t-shirtbull Scout shorts or pants (regular shorts allowed for activities and competitions)bull Belt hat socksbull Shoes meeting camp requirements (no open toe shoes)

Uniform

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HIDDEN VALLEY AT GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATION

Traveling West

Rt 140 after the Gilmanton IW Village go 3 miles and turn right onto Crystal Lake Road

Traveling East

Rt 140 After crossing Rt 107 go 63 miles on Rt 140 and turn left onto Crystal Lake Road

Soon after turning onto Crystal Lake Road bear left at the fork travel 3 miles and turn right onto Places Mill Road Travel 12 mile and turn left into the Griswold Scout Reservation Entrance The center of Camp is approximately 1 mile in from the gate

Directions

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Easter Seals Lodge

Sunset Waterfront

Gilbert Hall

Health Lodge

Council Ring

Chapel Main Waterfront

Chase Waterfront

North Shower House

COPE

Athletic Field

Pavilion

STEM

Winnipesaukee

Nashua Pemigewasset

Souhegan

Saco Anominunka

Naticook

Ossipee Metallak

Penacook

Squamscott

Souhegan

Magee

Buley Staff

Pioneer

Sunset Lake

Lake Eileen

Handicraft

South Shower House

Quartermaster Store

Carter Lodge Scoutcraft EMS

Ecology

Snomo

First Year

Griswold Lane

To Camp Bell

Hidden Valley Scout Camp Griswold Scout Reservation

2 Eileen Shore Road Gilmanton Iron Works NH 03837

Daniel Webster Council

Boy Scouts of America

To Places Mill Road

Directors Lodge

Trading Post

Administration

Winter Cabin

Parking

Building Main Road

Access Road Trail

Shoreline No Entry Area

Cooks Cabin 1 2 3

Shooting Sports

Camp Site Program Area

Map Key

Building Main Road

Access Road Trail

Shoreline No Entry Area

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EMBRACE TOMORROW

JUNE 9-11 2017HIDDEN VALLEY

AT GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATIONGILMANTON IRON WORKS NH