TUTELO LODGE #161

                                                                                                              ORDER, OF THE ARROW
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS COUNCIL

                                                                                                           BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Dear Brother:

Congratulations! You have just taken the Obligation of Scouting's National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow. Your journey on the path of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service begins today. I hope that you will cherish this membership, as you were elected to the Order by your fellow Scouts.

You now have a responsibility to those who chose you. Your service to Scouting must not stop here. Strive to give even more service to your unit, and continue the journey of doing so in the Order of the Arrow. I've enclosed a Function Registration form, in the hopes that you will return, joining your new brothers in cheerful service.

Brother, your opportunities in the OA do not end after your Ordeal; rather they are just beginning. In ten months, you will become eligible to seal your membership by attaining the Brotherhood Honor. The same form you use to register for the next function also allows you to sign up to complete the Brotherhood at our Fall Ordeal, one year from now.

Also find enclosed an application to complete your First Year Arrowman Award. This honor is both easy to attain and especially meaningful. ONLY new members are eligible for this award, and it can only be earned in your first 12 months in the Lodge. Attaining Brotherhood at the first opportunity is among the requirements, so be sure to save the date on your calendar and register soon!

Finally, my Brother, I would like to personally invite you to attend our Executive Committee Meetings. There are always opportunities for new Brothers to become involved in the workings of our Lodge, whether that is in the capacity of a Committee Chairman, Chapter Officer, or Troop Representative.

In conclusion, I'd like to congratulate you once again. As you consider the significance of this occasion, also stop to consider some of the many doors it has opened for you. Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Yours in Brotherhood,

Drew M.

2008 Tutelo Lodge Chief