On September 15th, 2023, Muscogee #116 held the Fall Induction Weekend at Camp Coker, just outside of Society Hill, SC. The event marked the first time the new lodge held an induction event at Camp Coker, though certainly many Ordeals were held at Coker by the legacy members of Santee Lodge. Historically, Santee Lodge held a Fellowship and an Ordeal in the same weekend at a combined event, which certainly ensured great attendance by current and future lodge members. This tradition was certainly preserved by the 87 Arrowmen of Muscogee Lodge #116, as they held the Fall Induction Weekend for 48 Ordeal Candidates from across the council service area.
With the induction of these new Ordeal Honor members, the lodge is positioned to earn the High Performing Lodge distinction, reserved for the top 10% of all OA lodges across the nation. Indeed the lodge is following the 10% growth rate being seen at the Council-wide level, with a similar increase in OA membership across the Pee Dee-Midlands Area. Oh, what a year to be parakeets and foxes from #116.
Muscogee Lodge #116 proudly serves the Indian Waters Council, BSA, across