Starting
at 10 am with a parade, Arrowmen marched the
streets with the National Chief Clay Capp and National Vice Chief Riley Berg
leading the way in an antique car.
Candy and flowered leis were thrown to parade spectators from the parade walkers.
The parade eventually wound its way to the Founders Park where Arrowmen experienced
BOB, or Best of the Best
training sessions.
After
a picnic meal in Founders Park, Arrowmen attended the Founders Fair where they were able
to attend the Order's tree planting, visit lodge booths, listen to a band, and
play at TOAP. There was no shortage of activities or heat as the
temperature rose to over 90º.
The
afternoon was kicked off with the planting of tulip poplar tree in Founders
Park. The ceremony was conducted by National Chief Clay Capp with the help
of National Vice Chief Riley Berg and the region chiefs. The tree
symbolizes the strength and unity of our brotherhood and begins a conference
tradition to plant a tree on the host campus at all future conferences.
Lodges
from across the nation had booths showcasing local flavors. Sequoyah Lodge
#184 had an enormous booth featuring Dave, an infamous Arrowmen in their lodge.
Shawnee Lodge #51 offered fried raviolis with marinara sauce for visitors.
Many others offered food and trinkets.
Some
of the many activities for Arrowmen included riding a mechanical bull, sliding
down an inflatable playground or playing BSA
Gladiator in an inflatable arena. The afternoon also brought the
opportunity for Arrowmen to play 'Who wants to be a National Chief'
which
was based on the popular game,
'Who Wants to be a Millionaire.' Fun for all was the agenda.
Later that evening everyone gathered in Assembly Hall for the Theme
Show entitled Passages.
It
was an inspirational show of self reflection. Afterward a ruck of Arrowmen ate ice cream and
watched a spectacular fireworks show at the Goodman Gala.
Founders
Day was more than any one person could experience. It took over 7,100
Arrowmen to make it the extravaganza of a lifetime!
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