New Horizons is one of nine chapters comprising Shawnee Lodge. We are chartered by the New Horizons District of Greater St. Louis Area Scouting. As a chapter of the Order of the Arrow, we support its mission by recognizing those who exemplify the ideals of Scouting America, promoting a strong camping program, developing youth leadership, and providing cheerful service to others.
2025-2026 Chapter Officers
Chapter Chief
Isaiah Meese
First Vice Chief
Devan Osburn
Second Vice Chief
Sydney Thurmond
Secretary
Leo Byrne
Chapter Advisor
Gregory Caldwell
Associate Advisors
First Vice – Elaine Caldwell
Second Vice – Joe Bradley
Secretary – Joe Attea
Logistics – Christopher Byrne
Elangomat – Craig Dahlgren
Chairmen
Program
Jon Starbuck
Service
Dex Dean
Banquet
Armaan Ahmed
Camp Promotion
Rylee Meese
Elangomat/Nimat
Sophia Polito
Brotherhood Conversion
Nate Bueg
Ceremonies
Tegan Hessel
Elsewhere Elections
Brandon Fisher
Troop Representatives
Braden Uetz
Troop Representatives
Brandon Fisher
Social Media
Freddy Hildebrand
October
Service Project: Honeysuckle Hack
October 25, 2025 @ 9:00AM
@Schroeder Park
November
Chapter Meeting: Bowling
November 13, 2025 @7:00PM
@Bowlero Lakeside
December
Social: Ceremonial Informational Session
December 13, 2025 @3:30PM
@Greentree Community Church
January
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February
Chapter Meeting: Annual Banquet
February 22, 2026 @5:00PM
@Bonhomme Presbyterian Church
March
Service Project: Beaumont Creek Restoration
March 28, 2026 @9:00AM
@Beaumont Scout Reservation
April
Social: Bonfire Social
April 18, 2026 @7:00PM
@Beaumont Scout Reservation
May
Chapter Meeting: Gateway Grizzlies Baseball Game
May 16, 2026 @6:00PM
@Gateway Grizzlies Stadium
June
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July
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August
Chapter Meeting: Coming Soon!
September
Social: Coming Soon!
Journey to Brotherhood
The Journey to Brotherhood (JtB) program is designed to help Arrowmen prepare for Brotherhood by learning the Brotherhood Questions, writing the Statement of Rededication, and keeping them informed on upcoming events that fulfill the other requirements.
- Meeting 1: November 19, 2025 @Parkway South Middle
- Meeting 2: December 10, 2025 @ North Kirkwood Middle
- Meeting 3: January 13, 2026 @North Kirkwood Middle
- Meeting 4: February 5, 2026 @North Kirkwood Middle
- Meeting 5: March 24, 2026 @North Kirkwood Middle
- Meeting 6: April 8, 2026 @Virtual Zoom Meeting
Unit Visits
The New Horizons Chapter is trying to visit as many Units as possible between February and the end of May. Unit Visits aim to provide more information/opportunities to improve the Scouting and OA experience for all Scouts. Whether your unit has a few or many active OA members, a Unit Visit is a worthwhile consideration.
Units can fill out this form to start coordinating a visit and to get more information. For those units who have filled out the form, you should be contacted by the end of the week, if you haven’t been yet.
Ceremonialists
Ceremonialists are dedicated youth or adult members who perform, or “team,” to conduct a ceremony or ceremonies (Pre-Ordeal, Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil). They play an important part in the OA helping create the meaningful, transformative experiences that candidates can remember many years in the future. Ceremonialists need to put time into memorization and preparing themselves for the ceremonies their team decides to conduct. Being on a team is a rewarding experience to improve in speaking skills, presenting, confidence, and make some new friendships.
Elangomats/Nimats
Elangomats and Nimats serve as guides who support candidates through their Ordeal and Brotherhood experiences, helping them understand the meaning of the Order of the Arrow while providing encouragement, leadership, and a welcoming introduction to deeper involvement in the lodge. These roles are essential to the candidate experience and offer Arrowmen a meaningful opportunity to give back through mentorship and service.
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Arrowmen, unit leaders, and families are encouraged to contact the New Horizons Chapter with any questions or to get involved, and we are committed to providing timely and helpful responses.
The New Horizons Chapter maintains consistent communication with Arrowmen through email, social media, and GroupMe to keep members informed, engaged, and connected.