The purpose of the Winter Council of Chiefs (COC) is to facilitate inter-lodge communication, share ideas, update lodges on new national OA programs, and plan for this year's Section Conclave. One of the most beneficial elements the Council of Chiefs offers is a fun, interactive environment where Arrowmen build friendships and hang out with like-minded individuals, and exchange resources.

 

Section G9 will gather to explore that which makes our lodges special, embrace ambitious service-oriented goals, and discover the transformative force for good in the world that we share as Arrowmen. This year's program will include a fair that will showcase each lodge's best qualities and will be the hose to trainings led by high-profile guests.

 

The COC will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Kalahari Resort. The COC will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.; therefore, please plan to arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. The event will end no later than 4:00 p.m.

 

The fee for the COC is $TBD which includes conference materials and lunch. If you plan to stay for the day only, choose this option at registration. This option will open at a later point when the section provides more information about the day only cost. 

 

Arrowmen also have the opportunity to stay overnight at the resort at discounted, shared room rates. Kanwa tho Lodge will cover a portion of the room cost, making the overnight fee $110.00. The fee includes the conference fee, a portion of the hotel room fee, and a waterpark pass. Due to the limited timeframe for reserving rooms at the discounted rate, registrations must be received by November 10, 2025.

 

Arrowmen staying overnight should plan to bring spending money for dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday before the drive home.

 

Carpooling will be an option since the drive to the Wisconsin Dells is about two hours. If you need a ride or if you are able to supply a ride, you will be able to make it as an option for when you register. 

 

If you have any other questions, please contact Vicki Dubis, Lodge Adviser, at lodgeadviser@kanwatho.org