Dear Arrowmen,
I am excited to welcome you to the Section G9 Conclave 2025: Brotherhood Around the World!
This weekend promises an experience unlike any other as you travel around the globe, from the opening show to the hodag. Throughout the weekend, I challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone to try a new activity, make a friend from across the section, engage in the training sessions, and so much more.
This year’s theme, Brotherhood Around the World, invites you to join your fellow Arrowmen in experiencing the spirit of fellowship through scouting across the globe. My experience in the Order of the Arrow has given me lifelong friendships, both local and nationwide. At every event I go to, I make sure to meet someone new, and I end up learning a lot from everyone I meet. These connections have inspired me to not only be better in my scouting journey, but in my life as a whole. I have had an incredible time getting to know the Arrowmen in Section G9 over this past year, and I know there are many more to meet. Feel free to come up to me, as I would love to get to know you! This weekend, I want you to make that new connection yourself, to learn from those around you, and to have fun! So, sit with someone you do not know at a meal, or try out a training or activity together.
Finally, I want to thank our Conclave Planning Team for their incredible effort in planning this weekend. This flight around the world could not have happened without the dedication of over 80 Arrowmen, or without the service of our host lodge, Bigfoot Lodge. I also want to thank our lodge chiefs, who promoted and supported conclave and worked hard over the course of this year to improve their lodges. I am so honored I had the privilege to work with a fantastic group of Arrowmen, and they truly represent what it means to embody the spirit of the Order of the Arrow.
Now, I invite you to try it all this weekend! We have many exciting events and new programs this year, and I cannot wait to see all of the memories and friends you make this weekend. Have a safe flight!
Yours in Service,
Catherine Archer
2024-2025 Section G9 Chief
