After officer elections, in the Fall of each year, the Lodge Chief assembles the elected officers, appointed chairpersons, all appointed advisers, and interested future lodge leaders for a Lodge Leadership Development Conference (LLDC). Nationally trained facilitators from around the Southeast lead Muscogee's officers in team-building activities, goal setting, and in planning the year's lodge events - it's a great chance for the lodge leadership to have fun for the weekend!
The event is open to all dues-paid lodge members, including those who purchased an Annual Pass. If you are an elected lodge officer, appointed chairman, or an adviser, you must attend the Chief's Retreat; all lodge members interested in improving their leadership skills, learning more about lodge leadership, and thinking of running for lodge office in the future should attend.
...To Do
Saturday begins with an early breakfast, followed by a morning of carefully planned activities, instruction, and team break-out sessions. We'll break for lunch, then resume our schedule into the early afternoon. There will be a short annual planning meeting after dinner, along with any scheduled activities we did not complete during the day. A hearty cracker barrel, followed by your choice of a movie or free time, will end the day's activities.
...Does It Cost
The event is free for all interested lodge members. Help us properly plan and buy enough food by registering no later than November 30.
...To Bring
Eat dinner before you arrive Friday. Pack your 10 Scout Essentials: flashlight, water bottle, sleeping bag, pillow, rain gear, toiletries, towel, sunscreen, bug spray, and spending money for the lodge store. Also be sure to bring your Scout uniform and OA sash. Bring a tent and sleeping gear in case Adirondack space is full. Chapter Chiefs will assign youth to Adirondacks; adults should plan to tent if needed. All sleeping arrangements follow Scouting America Youth Protection guidelines, so be prepared.
The schedule begins on Friday night, with check-in starting at 6:30 PM in the dining hall. Be sure to bring a bagged supper or eat before arriving; a cracker barrel is planned for late Friday evening. Depending on the location, participants will either sleep in the Birdhouses (Staff City at Camp Coker) or in Adirondacks (at Camp Barstow). Weather in South Carolina can be unpredictable, so bring plenty of warm clothes, along with your own sleeping bag, pillow, and other necessary items. The restrooms and showers will be open and available as they would at any OA event (separate for girls, boys, women, and men).
The 2027 Chief's Retreat will be at Camp Coker. Enter your starting address HERE to create a map to 2056 Camp Coker Rd, Society Hill, SC 29593.
| Chapter | Campsite |  |
|---|---|---|
| Chicora | TBD | |
| Iswa | TBD | |
| Maskek Woakus | TBD | |
| Santee | TBD | |
| Sukeu Sipo | TBD | |
| Tschitanek Woakus | TBD | |
| Tschitaneu Aptonagan | TBD |
*Campsite assignments made after registration closes
To prepare for this event you should:
Muscogee Lodge #116 proudly serves the Indian Waters Council, BSA, across Bamberg, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties in South Carolina.
