7:45 am to 4:00 pm - Colonneh Summit: All Arrowmen are invited to attend Colonneh Summit (formally called Lodge Leadership Development), which is a lodge training event designed for all Arrowmen to gain better knowledge on how to get more out of the OA and learn how to use the resources of the lodge to benefit the units and Arrowmen in Sam Houston Area Council. This event will help to develop the Arrowmen in Colonneh Lodge by giving them the resources and skills to be successful cheerful servants not only at the unit level but at the chapter and lodge level as well. This event will be a great opportunity for chapters to grow and build a strong foundation for next year. Check-in begins at 7:45 am; enjoy donuts and coffee before the 8:30 am opening session.

4:30 pm - Lodge Executive Committee Meeting 

The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is the steering committee of the lodge and is responsible for executing the annual program of the lodge and is open to all Arrowmen. The first  Lodge Executive Committee of the year will be held at 4:00 pm. The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) —a key group—consists of the lodge officers (including the immediate past lodge chief), vice chiefs and their advisers, operating committee chairs and their advisers, area chiefs, the staff adviser, chapter chiefs, chapter advisers, the lodge adviser, and lodge staff adviser. The LEC committee meets to share reports, promote lodge events, approve the lodge budget and calendar, and to let the Arrowmen decide the plan for Colonneh Lodge. Learn more at oa.shac.org/lec.

6:30 pm - Lodge Banquet

Arrowmen gather for a night of celebration at the Lodge Banquet. Together, Arrowmen and their guests share an appreciation for the outgoing officers, recognize the Chapter of the Year, bestow awards on outstanding Arrowmen and celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. The evening will be filled with fun and excitement as we kick off the new year with the induction of the new officers and advisers! 

Brotherhood Ceremony

A Brotherhood Walk and Ceremony will be held during the day and is open to Colonneh Summit participants. After six months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Learn more at oa.shac.org/brotherhood.