Questions
For questions about the Order of the Arrow, contact the lodge chief at chief@colonneh.org (an adult adviser will be automatically copied).
OA Summit and Banquet
January 24, 2026 | Cockrell Scout Center
All Arrowmen are invited to attend the 2026 Colonneh Summit, a lodge training event designed for all youth and adult Arrowmen to gain better knowledge on how to get more out of their OA experience and learn how to use the resources of Colonneh Lodge to better benefit their units, chapters, and the lodge itself. In addition, it is an opportunity for all Arrowmen to learn more about lodge activities and to expand their OA role via exposure to new opportunities available to them in our lodge. In the afternoon, Colonneh Summit ends with a Lodge Executive Committee (LEC).
On Saturday evening, Arrowmen gather for a night of celebration at the Lodge Banquet. Together, Arrowmen share an appreciation for the outgoing officers, recognize the Chapter of the Year, bestow awards on outstanding Arrowmen, and celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. The evening is filled with fun and excitement as we kick off the new year with the induction of the new officers and advisers! Also, an amazingly good catered meal is also part of the fun!
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Ordeal Weekends
In order to become a member of Colonneh Lodge, Scouts who were elected into the Order of the Arrow (OA) by their unit must complete an Ordeal within their eligibility period.
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Trading Post
Visit the Colonneh Lodge patch Trading Post to see all the fantastic patch offerings and learn the story behind all the patches! Patch sales greatly benefit Colonneh Lodge, and everybody likes patches! Arrowmen can also order lodge name tags (red).
Trading Post
Golden Ticket
The Golden Ticket is an annual, one-time registration fee for one year of dues, the main lodge events, Section Conclave, and unlimited Ordeal staffing. Golden Ticket holders still need to pre-register for each event to help ensure there is enough food and program supplies. The Golden Tickets includes a Golden Ticket lodge flap, and the registration fee for OA Bash, Fall Fellowship, Trail Crew, Colonneh Summit,and Lodge Banquet, staffing for Ordeal Weekends, and one year of lodge dues* (one additional year of credit will be given). The Scholarship Golden Ticket includes everything offered for Golden Ticket plus Vigil Weekend (must be a Vigil member to attend) and $25 goes to scholarships to help offset the cost of attending lodge and/or section events for youth members needing financial assistance.
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Time to Pay Dues
Colonneh Lodge dues are renewed annually online. Dues are only $25. Back dues do not have to be paid. For questions regarding dues status or pocket flap orders, contact dues@colonneh.org. Don't wait, remember Arrowmen must be a dues-paid member to participate in lodge activities.
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The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's Honor Society, is made up of thousands of great Scouts and Scouters like yourself, who were elected to the Order by their fellow Scouts because they saw something in you, something special - those qualities of trust, leadership, friendship, brotherhood, and a desire to serve others - that set you apart.
You undertook the Ordeal to prove your dedication to the high ideals of service that is the hallmark of our Order. Perhaps you have achieved an even greater understanding of Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui by sealing your membership through the Brotherhood, or even now keep the flame of cheerful service alive through leadership in service. You are an Arrowman and we ask that you continue your support for the Order of the Arrow and its worthy goals which are more important now than ever.
An active member in Colonneh Lodge is someone who is a currently registered Scout or Scouter in the Sam Houston Area Council with current dues paid. With active membership, you are entitled to attend all functions of the lodge appropriate for your honor level. It also entitles you to wear your OA flap. Technically, if you don’t pay your dues, you are not a member, and the flap should be removed from your uniform.
Think back on your Ordeal. Remember the Obligation and Admonition. Remember ... "The ones, who chose you, need you."
Resources
Jumpstart for new members | National Order of the Arrow Website | National OA Facebook Page | Section G2 Website | Section G2 Facebook Page
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