Troop 909 has been invited to hold nominations and elections to the Order of the Arrow, the BSA's National Honor Society. The OA recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. They promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship.

*****Attention: OA Candidates elected on February 11, 2020*****

In collaboration with OA National, T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge will conduct a virtual Induction Weekend on November 6-7, 2020. An in-person Induction is still planned for April/June/August 2021. The Lodge is looking forward to the in-person Inductions in 2021 and it will depend on the health guidelines at the time.

OA Induction Weekends in April, June, and August 2020 were cancelled due to COVID-19. The next OA Induction Weekend is scheduled in April 2021 subject to the health guidelines at the time.

Although we cannot hold troop-wide campouts right now, interested Scouts can ask their patrols or other small groups to make their own plans instead. Now that King and neighboring counties are in Phase 2 of reopening, Scouts are able to assemble in small groups and have outdoor activities, camping and service. 

For the Boys' Troop - Troop 909 has a strong tradition of mentorship, that works especially well in person. Under social distancing Scouts and mentors will need to be extra diligent to keep this great opportunity working well, and be proactive in contacting each other to get/give the help that is needed.