Staff Photo
 
 
The Order of the Arrow became a part of our camp program in 1944 when the first nine members were inducted in July. The ceremonial team chose a spot on the hill behind where Cadigan Lodge now stands as the ceremonial grounds, built a small altar fire there and peformed their duties.  Frank Bailey, one of the new inductees, was instructed to construct a typical Scout candelabra for the ceremony as a part of his Ordeal tasks.

Within a few years that original site was determined to be too small so Frank and others found a larger and more impressive site which is still in use today.

With the help of Lee Weeks and Clyde Nason, Jr., the original site has been relocated and a commemorative altar fireplace was built there under the leadership of Matt Dubois for anniversary ceremonies.
 


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Sketch of original site by
Clyde Nason Jr.
Fireplace altar - 2004
Ceremonial Team - 2004
Frank Maguire & Clyde Nason Jr.
Original Order of the Arrow
Ceremonial Ring - 2010
Dedication Plaque
Council Fire Altar - 2010




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