Scouting's National Honor Society
Order of the Arrow, Ammatdiio Lodge
2024 Annual Lodge Report
The Lodge is in a strong fiscal and logistical position, with a positive outlook for membership stability as it continues to reinforce traditions with a solid base of youth participation and adult advisors. The year 2024 marked the fourth full cycle of events and activities for the Lodge. To encourage active participation among Order of the Arrow members in Scout units, chapter activities, and Lodge programs, the "Bobcat Trail" recognition program was continued. In 2024, 12% of dues-paid members received this recognition.
Membership and Cheerful Service
Lodge membership remained stable in 2024. The Lodge concluded the year with 856 dues-paid members, a minor decrease of 11 members from the 2023 total. Efforts remain focused on electing and inducting new members while maximizing retention. Lodge members contributed over 7,000 recorded hours of service to the council, camps, and districts. This number does not include the thousands of additional hours contributed but not officially recorded.
Inductions/Ordeals
The Lodge maintained its tradition of successful inductions, welcoming 160 Ordeal candidates in 2024. Induction weekends were held at:
• Camp Maple Dell (Payson, Utah) – Largest Ordeal with 77 candidates inducted.
• Camp Kiesel (Huntsville, Utah)
• Camp Hunt (Garden City, Utah) – Held in collaboration with the council program team to support Bike the Bear for the fourth consecutive year.
Activities
Lodge Leadership Development (LLD)
Held at Camp Tracy in April 2024, LLD had a record-breaking 212 participants engaging in training sessions and activities with courses were led by a combination of youth leaders and adult advisers. Two Brotherhood ceremonies were conducted at LLD, where 52 members advanced to Brotherhood membership—a Lodge record for a single event.
Lodge Banquet
Held in conjunction with LLD at Camp Tracy, 227 Lodge members attended the banquet. In addition to a catered dinner, the council awarded three James E. West Fellowship recognitions. The Lodge presented Founder’s Award to Sage Doyle, outgoing Lodge Chief, and honored 20 additional members with one of the following Lodge awards:
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Harry Yoder Award,
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Mew-ukah Award,
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Uncas Award,
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Arrowfinder Award, and
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Torchbearer Award
Ash Koo Taa
A three-day program designed to deepen the understanding of Order of the Arrow membership and Native American culture; Ash Koo Taa was hosted at Camp Maple Dell with 86 participants.
National Order of the Arrow Conference
The Lodge supported a contingent to the University of Colorado, Boulder, for NOAC 2024. A total of 71 youths and 49 adults traveled via bus to participate. Karl Gray served as the Contingent leader, with Liz Hartman and Don Hall serving as his assistant leaders.
Vigil Reunion
The fourth annual Vigil Reunion took place at Camp Bartlett with 75 attendees. Eighteen members undertook their Vigil, reaffirming Camp Bartlett as an ideal venue for this significant event. Isaac Brower served as youth Vigil Chief.
Fall Fellowship
Hosted at Camp Maple Dell, the 2024 Fall Fellowship took advantage of the newly renovated Clyde Lodge. A total of 174 members from all Lodge chapters attended the full weekend of events. The Lodge recognized the contributions of the 2023-24 officers and expressed appreciation to Sam Gray for his service as Lodge Chief. Elections for the 2024-25 Lodge leadership also took place.
2024-25 Lodge Leadership
Lodge Chief – Isaac Brower
Lodge Vice-Chief – Trey Benoit
Lodge Vice-Chief – Rachel Gray
Lodge Vice-Chief – Karter Hartman
Lodge Vice-Chief – William Lambert
Lodge Vice-Chief – Zane Miller
Lodge Vice-Chief – Ammon Millet
Lodge Vice-Chief – Aaron Serr
Lodge Adviser – Michael Keller
Lodge Associate Adviser – Russell Baker
Lodge Associate Adviser – Ray Haycock
Lodge Associate Adviser – Brent Millet
Lodge Associate Adviser – Edward Reese
Lodge Associate Adviser – Terry Rosenlund
Lodge Associate Adviser – Rebecca Serr
Lodge Staff Adviser – Josh Haacke
Lodge Facts
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32% of the 2023 council camp staff were Order of the Arrow members.
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100% of council camp staff included at least one Lodge member.
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57% of elected candidates were inducted, a 3% increase over 2023.
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Brotherhood conversion rate was 45%, a 4% increase over 2023.
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Lodge Membership by Chapter:
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Timpanogos – 14% (122)
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Silver Sage – 15% (132)
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Oquirrh Mtns – 13% (107)
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Wasatch Peaks – 11% (93)
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Thurston Peak – 12% (103)
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Old Ephraim – 10% (85)
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Weber Rapids – 8% (69)
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Jim Bridger – 7% (60)
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Spanish Trails – 6% (53)
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Band of Brotherhood – 2% (19)
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Ammatdiio means: ‘Where Paths Cross.”
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The totem of the Ammatdiio Lodge is the bobcat.