The Order of the Arrow functions as an honor society for Scouting, and is devoted to service. I was active as a teenager, was even vice chief in charge of ceremonies. Getting into the preachin' bidness kind of messed up my weekends, where most year around Scouting activity happens, including "OA."This is two crews who are about to set out on part trek / part trail building adventure. Year by year, these crews have been vital to enhancing Philmont's back country infrastructure, which is served by 300+ miles of hiking trails - they are repaired, rerouted, reopened, or all of the above.
Today was my second opportunity to gather with such a group as they near the end of their base camp training. They have some surprises coming, which is part of the experience. While convened at the Catholic chapel, we found a great shade tree not far away for the interfaith service. Their "foreman" is a Philmont staff member, and shared with me that he hopes to go on to seminary - at Duke. Most assuredly a man of sound judgment.
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