Conclave 2005

Reach the Summit, Begin to Climb

Camp Wanocksett, Dublin, NH - June 10-12, 2005

The annual Section NE-1B Conclave will be happening on June 10-12, 2005, at Camp Wanocksett in Dublin, NH. The Conclave is a gathering of the 9 lodges of Section NE-1B for fun and fellowship.

At the Conclave, you'll find many different activities and events to keep you busy from the moment you arrive on Friday evening until you depart on Sunday morning. In the morning, you can take part in training opportunities in many different fields that can help your lodge. These include Brotherhood conversion, the Induction process, service to council, lodge training (yes, a training cell about training.), and the history of OA ceremonies. In addition to these lodge program-based cells, there will also be skill-oriented cells on Leave No Trace and creative outdoor cooking.

In the afternoon, get ready for inter-lodge competitions ranging from ceremonies and dance to volleyball and a pinewood derby. Also, cheer on your lodge leaders as they take part in the Second Annual Lodge Chief's vs. Section Leadership Volleyball! If you're feeling a little less competitive, you can always watch these competitions, check out the OA Museum, trade patches, and go to the waterfront. This is just a small sample of the many activities in which you can participate. No Arrowmen should be bored with so much going on at the conclave.

This year, Grand Monadnock Lodge will be acting as the Service Lodge, and they intend to make this Conclave memorable. Keep checking www.ne1b.org for more information.

Medical Form

Every participant at the conclave needs a medical form. Here is the BSA Class 1 & 2 Medical form.

Tallent Release Form

Every participant at the conclave also needs a tallent release form. Here is the Section NE-1B Tallent Release Form.

Directions to Camp Wanocksett

From the Worcester Area where we have the COCs...

Take I-395 North to I-290 North in Worcester
Follow I-290 North through the City of Worcester to Exit 19 (I-190 North/Holden/RT-12/Fitchburg)
Take I-190 North until Exit 8A (Fitchburg RT. 2 West)
Follow RT. 2 until exit 24 (RT. 140 North)
Follow RT. 140 North to RT. 12 North in Winchendon, MA.
Follow RT. 12 North to RT. 202 North.
Follow RT. 202 North to RT. 124 in Jaffrey, NH Center
Turn left on RT. 124 and follow RT. 124 for approximately 3 miles.
Turn Right onto Dublin Rd. at the sign for Monadnock State Park
Follow Dublin Rd. approximately 3 miles to Camp Wanocksett

From the Western Mass area...

Take I-91 North to exit 28A (RT. 10 North/Northfield)
Follow RT. 10 North until you come to Winchester, NH Center
Turn Right onto Richmond St/RT.119 West. You are now traveling on RT. 119 West
Follow RT. 119 West until you come to the Junction of RTs. 119 & 202
Turn Left onto RT. 202 North and follow it to RT. 124 in Jaffrey, NH Center.
Turn left on RT. 124 and follow RT. 124 for approximately 3 miles.
Turn Right onto Dublin Rd. at the sign for Monadnock State Park
Follow Dublin Rd. approximately 3 miles to Camp Wanocksett

Conclave Committee Pages

Activities Committee
Native American Events Committee
Publication Committee
Shows Committee
Special Events Committee
Training Committee

The Golden Shovel and the Silver Trowel

The Golden Shovel

The Golden Shovel is awarded annually to the Lodge that shows the most spirit during the Section Conclave each year. The following will be used to determine the recipient of the Golden Shovel at the 2005 Section NE-1B Conclave.

Lodges Must Complete all of the following requirements to be elegible for the Golden Shovel
1. The Lodge qualifies for the Silver Trowel Award.
2. The Lodge participates in at least 3 sports competitions. Extra points will be given to Lodges who win competitions.
3. The Lodge filled its Conclave quota.
4. The Lodge participates in at least one ceremonies or dance competition. Extra points will be given to Lodges who win competitions.
5. At least 75% of the Lodge’s contingent earns the individual participation award.
6. The Lodge participated in the 2005 Day of Service program.
7. Show section and lodge spirit throughout the weekend.

Download the Golden Shovel Application (Now Available)

The Silver Trowel Criteria

The Silver Trowel Award makes its debut at the 2005 Conclave. This award is designed to recognize Lodges who actively participate in the Conclave program. All Lodges who complete the following requirements will receive the Silver Trowel and become eligible for the Golden Shovel.

Lodges Must Complete the first two requirements
1. The Lodge Chief of the lodge participates in the Lodge Chiefs vs. Section Officer’s Volleyball competition.
2. The Lodge attended both Conclave shows.

3. Lodges Must Complete four of the following requirements:
a. The Lodge set up a display at the Carroll A. Edson Carnival during the Friday Night Cracker-barrel.
b. The Lodge sets up a display at the Founder’s Fair during Saturday Lunch.
c. The Lodge participated in at least one sports competition.
d. The Lodge participated in the Pinewood Derby.
e. The Lodge was represented at the Meet the Man session.
f. The Lodge was represented at the religious services.
g. The Lodge participated in at least one ceremonies or dance competition

Download the Silver Trowel Application (Now Available)