Types of Ceremonies Available

Cub Scout: Arrow of Light & Crossover Ceremony

• These are two separate ceremonies but we can do both with a simple scene change
• The National Order of the Arrow Committee has announced the following policy change: Lodges and chapters that are asked to conduct Arrow of Light or crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout packs will only be permitted to conduct them using the new approved official ceremonies which can be found here: Cub Scout Crossover and Arrow of Light Ceremonies. These ceremonies are to be conducted in a Scout uniform and are no longer permitted to be done in American Indian regalia

Scouts BSA: Four Winds Ceremony for Eagle Scouts

• This ceremony is designated to recognize an active member of the Order of the Arrow with a special Four Winds ceremony upon obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
• The Eagle Candidate must be an active member of our lodge for our team to perform the ceremony for you.

Broken Arrow Ceremony

This ceremony is performed for a deceased Brotherhood or Vigil Honor member who was active in our lodge at any time during their life. It can be performed at a wake or memorial service

Scheduling Your Ceremony

What should I include in my request to the Ceremonies Team?

Before placing your request for a ceremony BE CERTAIN that you have ALL of the following information at hand:

• Unit number
• Type of Ceremony being requested
• Event date & time
• Time you would like the ceremony to start at
• Venue Information (Name, Address, Phone)
• Point of Contact for our teams to reach you. This will be required on the form below.

How do I know my information has been received?

• Within one week of your submission, an adult adviser of the Ceremonies Team will contact by email to let you know that we have received your request.
• This email will confirm the following information:
  • We have placed your request on our calendar.
  • We are now in the process of soliciting our youth membership for ceremonialists to perform the ceremony at the date and time requested.
  • Please understand that this may take some time, so if you do not hear anything for a period of time, please do not panic.
  • The District Coordinator may reach out to you to ask for additional youth from a local troop to assist us with a Webelos crossover if we do not have enough ceremonialists for your requested time/date.
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• From the point you get the confirmation email you will not hear from us again until 1-2 weeks before your ceremony when the adult adviser assigned to your event will contact you to confirm that everything is still planned and to make any final arrangements.
• However, if any of the particulars about the event (date, place, or time) change, please contact us immediately by email at ceremonies@natsihi.org

Thank you so much for your time and we hope to encounter you during crossover season!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much room do we need to perform an effective ceremony?

As much room as possible, but, at a minimum, a 10 foot by 10 foot square to set up our equipment.

What is the expected/required donation?

There is no expected or required donation. We are all volunteers. Any donations that are made are deposited directly to the Na Tsi Hi Lodge general fund, which supports the camping activities and services of Monmouth Council. Checks should be made out to Monmouth Council BSA.