Tetonwana Lodge #105
Sioux Council, BSA
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2009 Section C-1A Conclave
September 11-13, 2009
Fort Sisseton State Historic Park, SD
The 2009 Section C-1A Conclave Patch
A camporee just for Arrowmen . . . but where
someone else does the cooking! Come learn, enjoy
the fellowship, and have fun!
Section Conclave Promotion Video
Hosted by Tetonwana Lodge of the Sioux Council
Fort Sisseton
This year's theme: "Rekindle the Spirit".
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What's a Section Conclave?
Once every year, the six Order of the Arrow Lodges in section C-1A come together for a conclave to share in fun, fellowship, skills, and training that can help your lodge.
The 2009 annual Section C-1A Conclave, hosted by Tetonwana Lodge of the Sioux Council, will be happening on September 11-13 at Fort Sisseton State Historical Park in northeast South Dakota.
At this year’s Section 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.
At a Section Conclave there are limitless opportunities for Arrowmen to interact, learn, compete, and have a lot of fun.
Check this web page regularly for the latest information and updates.
If you've never been to a Section Conclave before, check out the 2008
or 2007 Section C-1A Conclave photos from the Tetonwana Lodge photo album.
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Events and activities being planned so far . . . .
Wii Tournament
Brotherhood Bash - Naguonabe Lodge
Tomahawk Throw - Tetonwana Lodge
Cribbage Tournament - Naguonabe Lodge
Blacksmith Shop
Fort Tours
Climbing Tower - Pah-Hin Lodge
Starlab Planetarium
Rededication Ceremony - Wahpekute Lodge
Ceremony Team Competition - Totanhan Nakaha Lodge
Electronic Shooting Range - Tetonwana Lodge
Pop Bottle Rockets - Wahpekute Lodge
2-man Saw & Voyagers Games - Ka'Niss Ma'Ingan Lodge
Patch Auction - Wahpekute Lodge
Chapel Service - Ka'Niss Ma'Ingan Lodge
Tug of War - Wahpekute Lodge
Watch for updates!
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Section C-1A
Lodges of Section C-1A
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The history of Fort Sisseton . . . .
The history of Fort Sisseton stretches back more than 130 years, when a series of forts were established in eastern Dakota Territory under the direction of Maj. Gen. John Pope. While in operation, the soldiers stationed at the fort ensured safe passage for settlers, surveyors and others into the Dakota Territory. In 1959, the fort was designated a State Historical Park. This 1864 frontier army outpost has 14 of the original buildings still intact.
One can walk the grounds where the officers' quarters, stone barracks, powder magazine, guard house, and other buildings remain at frontier Fort Sisseton. This 1864 fort, atop the Coteau des Prairies (or hills of the prairies), is a rare reminder of the western frontier. The fort's name comes from the nearby Sisseton Indian Tribe, and it is now a picturesque state park that unfolds the area's history.
Originally a frontier army outpost, this National Historic Landmark has been restored and is open to the public. The site of the fort (originally called Fort Wadsworth) was chosen for providing a strong natural defense, an ample supply of lime and clay for making bricks, an abundance of lake water for drinking and a thick stand of trees for timber and fuel.
Fort Sisseton's history has a Scouting connection . . . .
Fort Sisseton has Scouting history as well, as William D. Boyce, the incorporator of the Boy Scouts of America periodically used Fort Sisseton as his own personal hunting lodge in the early 1900's.
In 1909, American businessman and Chicago publisher William D. Boyce became lost in a dense London fog. As he was trying to find his way, he was approached by a boy carrying a lantern, who offered to take Boyce to the address he was looking for. When they arrived at the destination, Boyce offered the boy a tip. The boy refused, saying, "No, sir, I am a Scout. Scouts do not accept tips for courtesies or Good Turns."
Boyce was so impressed with the gesture of this unknown lad; it had inspired a meeting with Robert Baden-Powel to discuss the Scouting concept. He brought the idea back to the United States and on February 8, 1910, Boyce filed incorporation papers for the Boy Scouts of America in the District of Columbia. By 1912, there were Boy Scouts enrolled in every state. He also created the Lone Scouts, which merged with the Boy Scouts of America in 1924.
For more information about Fort Sisseton, click on the links below:
Fort Sisseton Website
Fort Sisseton Location Map
Northeast South Dakota Map
Fort Sisseton Detailed Map
Fort Sisseton Arial Photo
Photos of Fort Sisseton
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The latest information . . . . . .
Cost: The cost is $35.00 for those pre-registering and $40.00 for late regisitrations. More details and information will be posted later. Watch for updates.
Council of Chiefs met April 17 & 18 to plan Section Conclave: The Section C-1A Council of Chiefs met in Webster Friday night, April 17th and the next morning to start planning the details of the Section Conclave. In the afternoon everyone toured the conclave faclilities at Fort Sisseton. Twenty five Arrowmen from all six lodges were in attendance. Council of Chiefs meeting photos
Accommodations: Each lodge will be camping in tents, so bring your equipment accordingly. Sites are available with electricity for those needing access (please contact your lodge to forward the information to the host lodge).
Medical Forms: Participants will need to have filled out parts A & C of BSA Medical Form #34605 and bring it with you to the section conclave.
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This page is still very much under construction and will be updated periodically as details for the
Section Conclave are finalized. Check back periodically for updates and the latest information.
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