WINTER FUN WEEKEND

JANUARY 9-11, GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATION

Winter Fun Weekend is a time of fellowship and fun for all Lodge members.  The weekend is free for all of the video games, board games, card playing, snowball fights, ice fishing, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, bowling and lack of sleep you desire. Arrowmen have the opportunity to take field trips to Funspot, the world’s largest arcade, ski/board the slopes at Gunstock, or go ice fishing. Prepare for fun-filled days with friends (and little sleep)! This is a capacity limited event, so register while you still can HERE.

ACT CONFERENCE

MARCH 7

ACT is a regional training event held by Section E-19! Participating in this event will allow you to meet arrowmen from all over New England, grow as a leader, learn more about the Order of the Arrow, and embrace all that the OA has to offer!

ASCENT (FORMERLY LLDC)

APRIL 11, CAMP CARPENTER

Are you looking to improve your leadership skills? Maybe you’re interested in taking on a committee chair or chapter chief role, or even running to be a future lodge officer. Well, then this event is for you! We will be holding numerous trainings that you can apply to positions in the lodge, your unit, and in your everyday life. LLDC is an excellent opportunity to learn more about leadership with your fellow arrowmen.

SPRING ORDEAL AND FELLOWSHIP

MAY 15-17, GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATION

During this weekend, we induct new Arrowmen into the lodge!  Current members are highly encouraged to attend to seal their Brotherhood, or try out being an Elangomat, all while participating in some cheerful service to get Camp Carpenter ready for their summer season!  Also taking place during this weekend, is Passaconaway Lodge’s Annual Banquet, where we present awards and recognize our arrowmen’s accomplishments over the previous year. Sign up for this event for fun, fellowship and cheerful service! Find more info about this weekend by visiting our “Resources” tab.

NEW ENGLAND FELLOWSHIP (NEF)

JUNE 5-7, Griswold Scout Reservation

Meet arrowmen from all over New England at this training and fellowship-centered event! NEF is the largest regional gathering of Arrowmen every year, and in 2026. we are hosting the section at GSR. Get ready for amazing shows, entertaining program, captivating training sessions and more! This is also the when we vote for our section officers.

NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE (NOAC)

July 26-31, 2027

More information to come about the NOAC 2027 Passaconaway Lodge Contingent. Check out more information on national’s website

FALL ORDEAL AND FELLOWSHIP

SEPTEMBER 11-13, CAMP CARPENTER

During this weekend, we induct new Arrowmen into the lodge!  Current members are highly encouraged to attend to seal their Brotherhood, or try out being an Elangomat, all while participating in some cheerful service to break down Griswold Scout Reservation for the winter!  Sign up for this event for fun, fellowship and cheerful service! Find more info about this weekend by visiting our “Resources” tab.

Passaconclave

OCTOBER 16-18, GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATION

A great weekend to plan your next steps in the Order of the Arrow.  A great leadership development opportunity to build your own leadership skills and help prepare yourself to take your own trail in the OA or scouting.  Also, this is a great weekend for fellowship, activities, competitions, and fun! 

The mornings will be filled with training opportunities.  You will be able to select training that fits your experience within the OA.  The afternoon will be filled with different adventures, competitions and scouting activities that you can choose to participate in. Additionally, lodge officer elections will be held, where arrowmen will vote for their 2024-2025 leadership!

LODGE ANNUAL Executive Board Retreat

NOVEMBER 13-15, CAMP CARPENTER

At the Lodge Planning Meeting, the Lodge Executive Board extensively plans out the following calendar year. Also, the Founders’ Award Nominating Committees convene to decide the next years’ recipients.

other events

Throughout the year, many supplementary meetings are held. Chapters generally meet on a monthly basis (to see when and where your chapter meets, check out “Chapters” tab). Committees also regularly meet throughout the year, as needed. To see more information on our committees and when they meet, click HERE.

Another type regular meeting held throughout the year, are lodge executive board meetings, or E-board meetings. These meetings are typically held every two months, at the discretion of the lodge chief, and hold the purpose of planning out lodge events. In attendance are lodge officers, chapter chiefs, committee chairs and all of their respective advisors.

To ensure the success of the lodge, our lodge officers will meet regularly (as needed) to discuss all things Passaconaway Lodge and keep an open line of communication.