Getting Involved
Ready to dive into the excitement of Lenape Lodge? You’re in luck—there’s a whole universe of opportunities just waiting for you! Whether you’re looking to lend a hand, take on new challenges, or become a key leader in our Lodge, this page is your gateway to getting involved. Discover all the amazing ways you can contribute, from joining committees to leading events, and see how you can make a real impact. Let’s embark on this adventure together and make the most of your time with Lenape Lodge!
Come to an Event!
We have some awesome events that are going on different times of the year, maybe you should attend!
Spring/Fall Fellowship: Fellowship weekends are full of many fun games, challenges, and activities. They are also full of different training opportunities for everybody. Each fellowship weekend has theme, and the games and activities correspond to that theme. We are always looking for people to help plan these weekends but also people to come and enjoy them.
Holiday Bash: Our holiday bash is once a year around Christmas were the lodge gets together to have a good time together. Its full of delicious foods, holiday music, and many holiday activities. Also, some cool patches!
Lodge Banquet: The Lodge banquet is at the beginning of every year to get the lodge together to celebrate some great arrowmen in our lodge and their wonderful achievements. In addition to awards, we have a silent auction that thrives every year as more and more items are donated by people in our lodge and then auctioned off. Lastly, a wonderful meal is served by the venue catering.
Beaver Days/Service Days: If you’re all about service and helping out your community, were always looking for help during our lodge service days. These days consist of multiple different service projects at different places like local scout camps. Sometimes we also do our service by volunteering at local fairs and businesses helping our community.
Lodge BBQ: The Lodge BBQ is once a year over the summer where the lodge gets together to have a day full of fun activities, delicious food made by our wonderful culinary committee, and fun yard games.
Conclave: Conclaves are weekend-long adventures hosted by sections full of engaging learning experiences and fun activities designed to inspire Arrowmen to become better leaders within the OA. A section is a collection of lodges in a geographical region, and the conclave is the annual gathering of these lodges. The event should be on every Arrowman’s calendar regardless of where it is held. Lenape Lodge is part of Section E17 which includes 10 other lodges from PA, NJ, Puerto Rico, and the Transatlantic Council.
NOAC: The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow and is Scouting’s second-largest national event. Arrowmen from across our nation gather both in person and virtually for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fellowship, training, adventure, and fun!
Join a committee
In Lenape Lodge we 13 committees that all are actively looking for new members to be involved in and help out. Below is a list of those committees and a brief description of them. You can get involved by filling out the Getting Involved form and telling us what your interested in and what you want to do!
Activities/Service: Join us for exciting activities and games at Ordeals, Fellowship Weekends, and special events like the BBQ and Holiday Bash. Our committee also partners with the camp ranger to plan meaningful service projects for Ordeal weekends and Beaver Days. Whether you’re here to serve or have fun, we ensure every event is full of energy and purpose!
Inductions: Our committee drives two major induction weekends each year, teaming up with Leadership Development to recruit and train Elangomats, and partnering with Activities/Service to plan impactful projects. The Chairman, serving as Ordeal Master, also leads the inspiring Aim High Orientation for Lodge Officers.
Brotherhood: The Brotherhood committee is an Inductions subcommittee ensuring candidates are ready for Brotherhood conversion, conducting interviews and verifying eligibility. They notify candidates per the Guide to Induction, lead the Brotherhood Hike, and then report new Brotherhood members to the Membership Committee.
Ceremonies: This committee recruits, trains, and equips ceremonial teams for Ordeal, Brotherhood, Conclave, and NOAC, ensuring members are skilled in proper ceremonial attire. They lead induction weekend ceremonies, as well as Lodge and scout ceremonies on request, while maintaining all ceremonial equipment, regalia, and the Lodge grounds. They also perform call-out ceremonies whenever needed.
Camping Promotion: This committee crafts dynamic camping promotion plans with the Council Camping Committee and provides all the promotional materials for OA camping weekends. They also manage the Camp Chief Program when called upon by the Lodge Chief or LEC, with the adviser actively serving on the Council Camping Committee.
Communcations/Technology: This committee keeps the fun rolling by creating and sharing the quarterly Smoke Signals newsletter and staying in touch with the Council. They keep our Lodge website fresh, light up our social media with event pics, and help manage the OA Lodge Master System. Plus, they’re the tech gurus who recommend the latest gear to the LEC.
Elections: This committee keeps the election excitement going by sending out an annual letter to all Unit Leaders and coordinating a well-oiled schedule for trained election teams, making sure they’re fully equipped. They record and upload results to the OA Lodge Master System and send out enthusiastic invites to new candidates for induction weekends. Plus, they rally members from every Council District to power the election process!
Membership: This committee keeps our membership database in Lodge Master up to date, syncing dues info from Black Pug monthly. They handle annual dues, deposit checks into the Lodge account, and reach out to inactive members to bring them back into the action. It’s all about keeping records accurate and our members engaged!
Leadership Development: This committee is the heartbeat of our leadership training, planning and running the epic annual Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) and keeping the momentum going with SLC and NLS sessions. They team up with the Inductions Committee to find and train Elangomats and join forces with the Election Committee to train election teams. Plus, they set up and lead exciting training sessions at both spring and fall fellowships!
Culinary: This team spices up our Lodge events by whipping up delicious meals, planning menus, and shopping for all the goodies within the LEC’s budget. They team up with the Culinary Adviser to recruit a youth crew for meal prep and cleanup and call-in assistant cooks when needed. They also help out with cracker-barrels at Council events and keep our Lodge kitchen stocked and running smoothly with top-notch equipment and supplies!
Awards: This committee is on the front lines of recognition and celebration! They gather award forms and nominations, order shiny awards from suppliers, and manage the selection process to make sure everything is on point. They also upload all award details into OA Lodge Master for the Lodge Banquet and track service hours to award those coveted service chenille’s. It’s all about honoring our members and making them feel celebrated!
Unit Representative Committee: This committee is the driving force behind our Unit Representative Program! They send out a monthly email packed with exciting announcements to all Unit Representatives, keeping their units in the loop. They also spread the word to Unit Leaders and the whole Council, making sure everyone knows how awesome the program is!
Vigil: The Vigil Chief, chosen each year by the Lodge Chief, leads both the Vigil Committee and the Vigil Selection Committee, with members appointed by the Lodge Adviser and Scout Executive. This energetic team, made up of Ordeal and Brotherhood members not yet eligible for Vigil, as well as current Vigil members, gathers nominations, elects new Vigil members, and throws an epic Vigil Weekend each year to welcome the newest inductees!
Properties: This committee is the keeper of all things Lodge! They track everything from the Trading Post goodies to supplies and patches, and they rock an annual inventory, entering all the details into the square system. They run the Trading Post at Lodge events, handle the Lodge trailer, and oversee all the gear for service projects. Plus, they take care of Lekau Lodge and suggest awesome improvements to the LEC!
Fundraising: This committee is the mastermind behind our annual fundraisers, coming up with creative ideas and promoting them to everyone! They plan and run fundraisers to support big events like NOAC and cover other Lodge needs. Plus, they manage the money collection at these events, making sure every fundraiser is a hit!