First I would like to thank all of those who helped with the OA Popcorn Distribution Service Project, as well as those who donated something for Toys for Tots at the Lodge Winter Fellowship Banquet. The power of one can make a huge difference and the power of many can change the world. Thank you once again.

The 100th anniversary of the BSA is February 8. On this day is the New Horizons Chapter Meeting and Banquet. It will be held at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church, 14820 Conway Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017-2099. The cost is 12 dollars per person before February 1, and 15 dollars after February 1. The program is Birds of Prey given by the World Bird Sanctuary. Please make all checks out to GSLAC.

March 6 is the Shawnee Lodge Ceremonial Team Seminar at Beaumont. ALL arrowmen are encouraged to attend, and the registration is due by February 8. Sign-up with Ben Moore, the New Horizons Chapter Second Vice Chief (boatr322rep@yahoo.com). The cost is 12 dollars and includes a t-shirt and lunch. The seminar runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If your ceremonial team is expecting to perform at the seminar, please contact Ben Moore ASAP.

Furthermore there will be 3 service projects this spring.  There will be a Beaumont and a Chesterfield Arbor Day Service Project hosted by New Horizons (details TBA on newhorizonsoa.org).  The third is the Shawnee Lodge One day of Service at S bar F the weekend of April 30 to May 2 (Limit to 300 participants).

The Spring Conclave is one of my favorite times of year.  My first ceremonail team performance was at the Spring Conclave in 2007.  From there I kept becoming more and more involved in the OA.  Whether you are a Ceremonialist, Elangomat, Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil Canidate, or an adult leader/advisor, I challenge everyone in New Horizons to become more involved in OA and Scouting.  So fullfill the obligation and become more involved in OA and Scouting.  If the power of one can change the world, imagine what the power of 10, 100, or even 1000 scouts can achieve.

Please do not forget to continue working on Cub Scout summer camp promotion. Our goal is to have all of them completed by March.