Conclave 2006

Brotherhood in the Berkshires

Chesterfield Scout Reservation, MA - June 9-11, 2006

The annual Section NE-1B Conclave will be happening on June 9-11, 2006, at Chesterfield Scout Reservation in Chesterfield, MA. 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, Memsochet 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.

Talent Release Form

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

Directions to Chesterfield Scout Reservation

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From the West (Berkshire County)

Take Route 8 south to Hinsdale. Pick up Route 143. Travel east on Route 143 for approximately 20 miles to Sugar Hill Road, which will be a left hand turn. Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road. The Camp Entrance will be 200 yards down on the right.

From the East (Hampshire/Franklin Counties)

Take I-91, to exit 19 in Northampton. Head West on Route 9, towards Chesterfield and Williamsburg. After traveling through Williamsburg, you will take a left on Route 143 West (there is a small BSA Camp sign). Follow Route 143 for approximately 4 miles, and turn right onto Sugar Hill Road. The camp entrance will be about 200 yards down on the right.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Interstate 91 North (Exit 4). Get off I-91 at exit 19 in Northampton, and head West on Route 9 (towards Chesterfield and Williamsburg). After traveling through Williamsburg, you will take a left on Route 143 West (there is a small BSA Camp sign). Follow Route 143 for approximately 4 miles, and turn right onto Sugar Hill Road. The camp entrance will be about 200 yards down on the right.

Conclave Committee Pages

Will be updated shortly.

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 requiremnets for the golden shovel will be updated shortly.

The Silver Trowel Criteria

The Silver Trowel Award made its debut at the 2005 Conclave. This award is designed to recognize Lodges who actively participate in the Conclave program.

The requiremnets for the silver trowel will be updated shortly.