OA & BHL History

People

100

The founder(s) of the Order of the Arrow

E. Urner Goodman, Carol A. Edson

200

The first Lodge Chief of Blue Heron Lodge.

A.G. Buckwater

300

Former Lodge Chief that has a building on camp named for them. (300 per chief)

Dave Singletary, Brian Gregson

400

The first Blue Heron Lodge National Officer

Bonus - when and what position

Bruce Sanders

Bonus - 1975, Southern Region Chief

500

Former Lodge Chief who ran for Chief 2 months after his ordeal and won

Preston Marquis

Events

100

Number of ordeals Blue Heron Lodge hosts a year.

3

200

The last time Blue Heron hosted E9 Conclave

2024

300

Biggest Order of the Arrow event hosted every 2-3 years

NOAC - National Order of the Arrow Conference

400

Order of the Arrows National Program of Emphasis this year.

National Council of Chiefs

500

Longest standing Blue Heron Event, other than the ordeal

Holiday Banquet

Years

100

The Order of the Arrow is founded

1915

200

Blue Heron Lodge is founded

1946

300

Major anniversary year that the Gregson Museum was completed.

50th Anniversary, 1996

400

The first Vigil Honor Awarded

Bonus - Who

1915

Bonus - E. Urner Goodman

500

First DSA Awarded to a Blue Heron Lodge Member.

Bonus - Who

1977

Bonus - Bruce Sanders

Contributions to Camp

100

Shelter donated in the 2024 Year to Pipsico Scout Reservation. (100 per shelter)

Trading Post Shelter, Heritage Shelter (Archaeology)

200

Order of the Arrows service at National Jamborees.

Operation Arrow Staff

300

Was sold to Blue Heron Members to pay for AC in the dining hall.

Patches

400

Single largest service project to Scouting ever accomplished by an Order of the Arrow Lodge.

Gregson Museum

500

Blue Heron Lodge is apart of what society for their monetary contributions to camp.

Good Turn Society