We are deep into the holiday season and many people find themselves scrambling to purchase last-minute gifts for family and friends. While the holidays are about so much more than gift-giving, we have some ideas that may help you cross that Scout or Scouter off your shopping list.
Annual Dues
Get your Scout or Scouter the gift of another year of amazing program by paying for their annual membership dues in the BSA or their Order of the Arrow lodge for the next year. It is a simple, but meaningful gift that allows your favorite Scout or Scouter to enjoy another amazing year Scouting.
Annual OA Events Pass
All three lodges in the section offer an annual events pass for their lodge events. One payment covers all lodge events for the year. This is a great gift for an Arrowman who attends all lodge events throughout the year and a way to save money vs paying for each event individually.
Get the Lo La’Qam Geela Firebird Card, Tsisqan Lodge Golden Ticket, or Wauna La-Mon’tay Grizzly Pass today. Each pass is a little different so make sure to reach out to your specific lodge for details.
NOAC Scholarship
Know a Scout who is planning to attend the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference in Boulder, CO next summer? Consider giving the gift of a NOAC payment and help send your Scout to this life-changing national conference.
National Leadership Seminar Scholarship
A scholarship to attend the National Leadership Seminar (NLS) makes a great gift as well. NLS is a the premier training program for members of the Order of the Arrow focused on developing leadership skills and putting them into action. The next NLS is taking place in our area in April 2024.
Gear
Scouting is full of outdoor adventures that require a variety of gear. New camping gear makes a great gift for a Scout looking to add to or upgrade their gear. Whether a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, firestarter, or pocket knife, a quality piece of camping gear can last throughout a Scout’s entire Scouting career if taken care of properly.
NESA Membership
Need a gift for an Eagle Scout? Consider giving the gift of a membership to the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA). NESA is a Scouting alumni organization for Eagle Scouts that offers scholarships, networking opportunities, and more. Five year and lifetime memberships are both offered.
These are just some Scouting-related gifts you can get your Scout this holiday season. Make sure you get some rest from school, your work, Scouting, and anything else going on in your life. Appreciate what you have around you, and once you’ve taken a nice break, I can’t wait to see you in the next year of Scouting events. Happy holidays!