Lodge Chief Committees

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Nomination and Recognition Committee:

Comprised of two sub-committees, the Founder’s Award Selection Committee and the Vigil Honor Selection Committee, this committee doesn’t typically have a committee chair, but rather two subcommittee chairs that are selected for one-year terms.

These chairs are responsible for nominating that year’s selection committee members for their respective subcommittee, running that meeting with assistance from their advisor, and continuing to work with their advisor until the awardees are recognized.

Winter Banquet and Training Committee:

Responsible for coordinating and delegating the planning of the Winter Banquet.

Includes:

  • Working with the Shows Committee for the Winter Banquet Presentation

  • Creating the training matrix and recruiting trainers

  • Coordinating other committees as necessary for the success of the Winter Banquet

New Member Orientation (NMO) Committee:

  • Plans the NMO and ensures it occurs smoothly at Inductions.

  • Orients new members to the lodge structure, leadership, how to get involved, and upcoming events.

  • Connects new members to their chapters. 

Rules Committee:

  • Reviews the bylaws of Coosa Lodge, the OA handbook, and all other rules that the lodge is subject to at least yearly.

  • Suggests to the LEC any changes they feel are needed to lodge bylaws.

  • Sits in on LEC meetings to ensure Robert’s Rules of Order are being followed.

  • Advises the LEC on all matters regarding the lodge bylaws and other rules the lodge is subject to.

Chapter Revival Committee:

  • Works with Chapter Chiefs and Chapter Advisers to support them in growing their chapter program and increasing retention.

  • Connects Chapter leadership to resources, support, and mentorship. 

VC of Inductions Committees

Elangomat Committee:

● Contact Elangomats Before Inductions

● Assign Elangomats to Clans at the Start of Inductions

● Keep in Contact with Elangomats Throughout Inductions

● Lead Elangomat Trainings

Ceremonies Committee:

● Contact Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal Ceremony Teams Before Inductions

● Organize Ceremony Locations and Clan Assignments

Brotherhood Committee:

● Supervise Brotherhood Counseling

Unit Elections & Relations Committee:

● Work with Chapter Level Unit Elections Teams to Perform Proper Unit Elections and Interactions

Prototype Inductions Experience (PIE) Committee:

● Works To Transition to the New Inductions Process

● May Include:

- Creating Trainings for Lumineers

- Organizing Future Prototype Inductions

- Working with Other Committees During the Transition

VC of Fellowship Committees

Shows Committee:

Shows are a key part of fellowship activities here at Coosa Lodge, serving as the face of the Order to all guests who attend our events. From Winter Banquets to Fall Fellowships, the shows committee brings quality productions and programming to all our assemblies. They work tirelessly leading up to, and throughout events, to prepare presentations and entertainment for these assemblies, serving cheerfully for the benefit of the lodge.

Memorabilia and Design Committee:

The Order of the Arrow has an expansive culture around merchandise and patches, and for Coosa Lodge, that starts in our Memorabilia and Design committee. Our skilled designers are tasked with rendering all artwork for our merchandise, and it is refined and approved by this committee prior to any official presentation to the LEC. They have provided some of the most highly acclaimed and desired designs and ideas in our area and keep providing the utmost quality in design and service to our lodge. 


Fall Fellowship Planning Committee:

Fall fellowship is one of Coosa Lodge’s flagship events, where brothers from all throughout our area and section meet to fellowship, and enjoy the full potential of our brotherhood. To make this event a success, months of planning and preparation are required, and the Fall Fellowship Planning Committee ensures it happens smoothly and effectively. Orchestrating the staff and planning for all activities, competitions, and special activities at the event could not be possible without a pool of skills and experience to get aid from.

Ordeal Fellowship Committee:

The Ordeal is often the first place arrowmen experience The Order firsthand, and serves as the foundation of what these brothers think about the OA. It is our responsibility to give our candidates the best impression of our Order, and Ordeal Fellowship events are crucial for this. Entertainment, chapter competitions, and good food are all staples of Coosa inductions thanks to those working in Ordeal Fellowship.

Shows Committee:

Shows are a key part of fellowship activities here at Coosa Lodge, serving as the face of the Order to all guests who attend our events. From Winter Banquets to Fall Fellowships, the shows committee brings quality productions and programming to all our assemblies. They work tirelessly leading up to, and throughout events, to prepare presentations and entertainment for these assemblies, serving cheerfully for the benefit of the lodge.

History Committee:

Coosa Lodge and its predecessors have a long and storied past of providing service to the Central and North Alabama Area. From patches and memorabilia to historic events, our historians work to maintain and create records of our rich history so it can be preserved for all to appreciate and reflect on. To perpetuate this, they prepare presentations, displays, and regular cracker barrels so that this history is accessible and known by the members of the Lodge.

VC of Service Committees

Trading Post Committee:

  • The trading post is responsible for handling all Coosa lodge merchandise and operating the trading post at lodge events.

History Committee:

  • Documents all lodge events through photography and hosts the monthly crackerbarrel

Chaplain Committee:

  • Responsible for providing religious services for lodge events. This entails the actual scout's own services as well as prayers before meals.

Finance Committee:

  • Responsible for tracking the lodge's finances and presenting a report at each LEC.

Food Service Committee:

  • Responsible for food prep, cooking, and feeding the camp for the duration of the weekend

Registration Committee:

  • Responsible for the setup and breakdown of check-in during our lodge events and for providing any other last-minute items that may be needed.

Service Corps Sub-Committees:

Summer Camp Operations:

  • Responsible for being the face of the OA at our council summer camps and providing extra work that may be needed for the camp during program season.


Scoutreach Mentoring Committee:

  • Oversees the assistance our lodge provides to the council to help our scouts who may not have as many opportunities within scouting.

VC of Outreach Committees

Publications Committee:

Writes the Red Feathered Herald newsletter, which includes:

  • Communicating with the Lodge Chief about writing the “Chiefly Speaking” section

  • Updating the newsletter with up-to-date information on events, the Lodge calendar, and the schedule for the upcoming Lodge event

  • Submits the newsletter to the VC of Outreach and their adviser for approval

  • Communicates with the Staff Adviser a week in advance of the upcoming event to get the newsletter printed

  • Uploads all newsletters to the Coosa Lodge Website

Note: The newsletter's frequency is determined by the VC of Outreach.

Media Committee:

  • Manages the Lodge Facebook and Instagram pages

  • Makes recap posts/artwork for all Lodge and Section events

  • Submits all posts to the Vice-Chief of Outreach and their adviser for approval prior to posting them

  • Posts to the Lodge and Facebook, and Instagram pages via Meta Business Suite

Council Affairs Committee:

  • Looks out for council-level service opportunities

  • Works with the Publications and Media chairs to post information about opportunities to serve at events not related to the Order of the Arrow

Spring Fellowship Planning Committee:

  • Create a list of games, trainings, demonstrations, and other activities.

  • Assemble a 100-man staff team consisting of people of all different skill types.

  • Work with the council to obtain supplies and learn the processes of running a camp.

  • Provide a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box plan that lodge officers can implement.

Communications Committee:

  • Writes lodge-wide emails and sends them out through LodgeMaster. These emails include new information regarding upcoming events and service opportunities.

  • Sends out event details via email to all registrants after registration ends (Lodge and Section events).

  • Sends out a recap email after every Lodge and Section event. This email is only sent to those who registered for that specific event.

  • Manages the Coosa Lodge Website. Removes old information and updates it with new information as necessary.