The Western Region is pleased to announce that two members of the Western Region Order of the Arrow committee have been selected to receive the Silver Antelope this May at the National BSA meeting in Orlando, FL. Please join us in congratulating Tim Malaney and Steve Silbiger for this recognition of their dedication and contributions not only to the Order of the Arrow, but to the BSA and the Western Region. Tim currently serves the Order as the Region Vice Chairman for Area 6 and Steve is the Western Region National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar coordinator. Congratulations Brothers!
On January 27, 2012 at Falcon Dunes Golf Course near Phoenix, Arizona, the 12th annual Double Vigil Golf Classic tournament brought together 55 golfers and an additional 16 donors, a new attendance record and a generous outpouring from other supporters. The DVGC is open to anyone, regardless of Scouting or OA affiliation. The event exceeded expectations in raising funds for the Boy Scouts of America's Maury Clancy American Indian Campership Fund, sending over $3,000 directly to the fund. It also awarded two OA High Adventure scholarships, one recipient being our own W-4S Section Vice Chief, John Garcia. Congratulations go to the tournament champions, Team Shoshone: Kasey Green, Bob Booker, Larry Abbott, and Frank Yoke. The DVGC committee is excited at possibilities to increase participation and awareness of our cause, and look forward to continuing to grow the event. For more information about the tournament and plans for the 2013 event, check out the website at http://www.dvgc.org.
Have you experienced NLS yet? The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend training program focusing on leadership development. Run by the Region Chief and his Advisers, it provides an in-depth look at leadership skills and techniques. An NLS discusses how these skills can be applied in your role in the OA and in other aspects of your life. You can click here to download an informational flyer on NLS/NLATS. To register, simply go to our training page and click through to the appropriate course where you will find additional information and a link to the registration site.