Who We Are
Chartered on May 5, 2018, Order of the Arrow's Bigfoot Lodge #620 was formed in Glacier's Edge Council with the purpose of creating a forward-thinking Lodge. This Lodge of the future delivers a cutting-edge program relevant to the needs of today's youth. As part of Scouting's National Honor Society, Members of Bigfoot Lodge experience unique leadership and camping opportunities and provide cheerful service to Scouting and their communities.
Preceding Bigfoot Lodge:
Takoda Lodge (2006-2018, Glacier's Edge Council)
Tichora Lodge (1929-2006, Four Lakes Council)
Chemokemon Lodge (1965-2006, Sinnissippi Council)
Manquzet Lodge (-1965, Sinnissippi Council)
Koshkonong Lodge (-1965, Sinnissippi Council)
Our Mission
The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
Our Purpose
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:
Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
Chiefs and Advisers of Bigfoot Lodge
2018-2019
Lodge Chief, Noah Gudenschwager
Lodge Adviser, Julus Pahl
2019-2021
Lodge Chief, Kolden Severson
Lodge Adviser, Julus Pahl
2021-2022
Lodge Chief, Matthew Harvey
Lodge Adviser, Julus Pahl
2022-2023
Lodge Chief, Matthew Harvey
Lodge Adviser, Adam Valenta
2023-2024
Lodge Chief, Joseph “Mac” Valenta
Lodge Adviser, Adam Valenta