Elected Members
Ordeal Information
You have 18 months from the date of your election to go through your Ordeal. You must pre-register, so be sure to plan ahead.
Our Lodge hosts Ordeal weekends in February at Oklawaha and in March at Tanah Keeta. Exact dates, fees, and the registration link can all be found on the Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge website. Your Ordeal fee covers:
- Meals for the weekend
- OA sash
- Lodge flap (member-only)
- OA Handbook
- Lodge dues for the current year
Attendance for the full weekend is required; however, if you have a religious obligation on Sunday, please let the registrar know when you check in on Friday. In special cases, candidates may be allowed to leave Saturday night after the induction ceremony (around 10 PM), but a parent must notify the Lodge Adviser in advance.
What to Bring
Please make sure you come prepared with:
- Tent (may share) & ground cloth (suggest 2)
- Sleeping bag
- Backpack or duffel (no trash bags!)
- Flashlight
- Work gloves
- Water bottle / hydration system
- Personal hygiene items
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Work clothes
- Full field uniform (on a hanger)
- Poncho or rain gear
- Money for lodge store (optional)
- Plenty of Scout Spirit!