Mitigwa Lodge created this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page to help Arrowmen and their families answer any questions they may have for our events. If you do not see your question below, please send any questions to mitigwachief@gmail.com and we will help you get your answer!
Q: “What should my Scout bring for this event?”
A: “For Fall Fellowship and Spring Conclave, we recommend the following items:
- Appropriate clothing for weather
- Sleeping Pad
- Sleeping bag/blankets/pillow
- Full Class A uniform with sash (Scout shirt, pants, socks, belt)
- Rain gear
- Tent
- Water bottle
- Clothes for work projects
- Shower facilities may be available
For Snowflake Powwow, we recommend the following items:
- Appropriate clothing for weather
- Sleeping bag/blankets/pillow
- Full Class A uniform with sash
- Pen and paper
- Outfitting (If owned)
- Shower facilities will be available
Q: “What time should we arrive?”
A: “Registration generally begins at 5:30 p.m. for our events. We request that you do not arrive before this time as we don’t guarantee that we will be ready to check you in.
Q: “I (or my Scout) have medications that need to be taken throughout the weekend, how will that work?”
A: “Make sure you bring a form identifying what medication it is you are taking, a copy of any doctor instructions if they are different from the label, and contact information so our medical officer has documentation of this. We usually let the Scout manage their own medication during the weekend but if supervision is needed to ensure it is taken that can be arranged with our medical officer.”
Q: “I did not get to register in time or I am uncertain if I can attend the event. Is there a late registration or what should I do?”
A: “Except for Winter Banquet and Section Conclave you can simply be a walk-in attendee. Make sure if you do this, that you have cash or a check to pay for the event. If you are a walk-in there are no guarantees that there will be any of the optional items like patches or Friday night dinners (Spring Conclave & Fall Fellowship) available.
Q: Are my dues paid?
A: When you go through your Ordeal at Summer Camp, your dues are paid for the remainder of the year, and the next year. If you do your Ordeal at Spring Conclave, your dues are paid until the end of the current calendar year but you will need to pay dues at Fall Fellowship for the next year. In Summary:
- Ordeal Done at Spring Conclave: Dues are paid until the end of the calendar year. Dues for the next year should be paid at Fall Fellowship.
- Ordeal Done at Summer Camp: Dues are paid for the rest of the current year, and the next year
- Ordeal Done at Fall Fellowship: Dues are paid for the rest of the current year, and the next year.
Examples:
- If you did your Ordeal at Spring Conclave 2019, your dues are paid until the end of 2019 (Dues year 2019). You will be asked to pay dues for 2020 beginning at Fall Fellowship.
- If you did your Ordeal at Summer Camp in 2019, your dues are paid for 2019 and 2020. You won’t be asked to pay dues again until Fall Fellowship 2020.
- If you did your Ordeal at Fall Fellowship in 2019, you are paid for 2019 and 2020.
If you have any questions, email mitigwa.membership@gmail.com and we can look you up to see if your dues are paid for the current year.
Q: What do I have to do before I can complete my Brotherhood?
A: Here is a link to our page that outlines the items necessary. Click here
