ORDER OF THE ARROW
2015 SUMMER ORDEAL - Rancho Alegre
LATE FEE: A late fee of $10 will be assessed to all registrations after 08/24/15.
ORDEAL CANDIDATES: There are nearly 100 candidates for Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. Each candidate should have received a packet of information during their District Camporee or immediately afterwards in the mail. There are two Ordeals each year. The first Ordeal was in made; the second and final Ordeal is this event at Rancho Alegre. Candidates must complete their Ordeal at one of these two events. During the Ordeal weekend, candidates will learn more about the Order of the Arrow through a series of trials and service. There is NO hazing allowed. Parents who have questions can contact Membership Advisor Wayne Rascati at 452-7828.
BROTHERHOOD CANDIDATES: Brotherhood is the second honor in the Order of the Arrow. Eligibility for Brotherhood: (1) 2015 dues must be paid; (2) It has been at least 10 months since your Ordeal; (3) a letter must be sent to the Lodge Secretary detailing how you wish to continue serving Scouting and the Lodge; and (4) Attend an Ordeal weekend and go on a meditative walk witha guide and other Brotherhood candidates. Special packets for Brotherhood candidates went out in early July.
ALL PARTICIPANTS: Registration may be made on-line at the Council website or by check to the Order of the Arrow, Los Padres Council, 4000 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. A $10 late fee is assessed for any registration not received by August 24, 2015. Please remember that even though you registered on-line, you must bring with you the completed registration form and a COPY of your medical form. All participants will be performing acts of service on Saturday of the Ordeal. Please bring old clothing and footwear appropriate for trail work, painting, and brush clearance.
ELANGOMATS: Current members of the Order are requested to sign up as an Elangomat for the Ordeal. We will need at least 6 individuals to perform this very important task. If you wish to be an Elangomat, contact Lodge Chief Alex von Dohlen
For the Ordeal all participants must complete (appropriate parental signature for minors) the following two forms which are turned in at registration or before hand to a Council Office:
Registration Form - Must complete both sides. Form must be signed by a parent or guardian if participant is under age 18
BSA Medical Form - Requires both Part A and Part B; Part C is optional.
Online Registration - Remember you must still complete the above registration form and submit before the event or present at registration. You will NOT be admitted without it.
To download a form for mail-in registration, click here.