I took the opportunity to bring my Scouting memorabilia to the ArrowTour 100th Anniversary celebration. A group traveling the Western United States showed up with tents and OA things as part of the celebration. My display added to the overall excitement of having the 100th anniversary at our lodge. I started packing up Friday night, arrived at council at 10:30 and was set up by 1:30. Baden Titus was a youth in charge of the OATour and Jerry Titus and his 2 grandchildren helped me put up the PVC, tables and such. They were a great help and saved me. I would have struggled without their help and they exemplified the Ordeal Obligation! What a great example.
I brought about a 1/3 of my uniforms, left my bookcases home, used 5 tables from the council and just had a wonderful day talking to so many people and sharing Scouting Heritage. What a treat!
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| I created my own hanging backdrop and engineered a place to hang my banner. Also, I hung a few sashes at the end. |
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| Here are a couple OA members from the Crow Nation who were dancing. They took a break to view the collection. |
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| We had many people enjoy the Scouting Heritage display. That was very rewarding as people were so impressed, inspired and reflective of Scouting during the last 100 years. |
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| Having just gone through the Ordeal, I put together a display of sashes, 1st Edition Handbook, my necklace I made at Ordeal, clan wristband, first lodge flag patch and membership card I received in the mail Friday. |
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| 5 tables of display in a nice shady location at the council office. I only brought 1/3 of my uniforms and didn't bring my bookcases as well. So much however, it was like drinking from a firehose. |
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| Here's my buddy Wyatt performing service at the snow cone machine. Great for a hot day! Wyatt placed my sash on me during the Ordeal Ceremony and has been a part of the OA forever. He's a great guy and is involved with Mountain Man events around the West. Also and avid collection and trader of Scouting and Mountain items. |
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| Kathleen and Phadia came down to see me and my collection. It was very nice to have them there! |
