Annual Passport 2026

February 26, 2026 By Eswau Huppeday Communications Chair

The best deal of the year is available in our online store.

Your pass to a year of general lodge events, the annual Passport includes:

Beaver Day,
Spring Fellowship
all 3 Ordeals
Fall Fellowship
Lodge Leadership Development
Winter Banquet
and lodge dues!

At $130.00 (plus $3.00 transaction fee if paying online), you pay less than half the cost if you register individually for each event!

2026 Camp Day of Service/Beaver Day

February 26, 2026 By Eswau Huppeday Communications Chair

As you are aware, our council relies on volunteer service to prepare Camp Bud Schiele for operation each year. Our Lodge is opening their annual Camp Day of Service (Beaver Day), March 7, 2026, to all Scouts BSA scouts in the Piedmont Council. The purpose of Camp Day of Service (Beaver Day) is to have Scouts BSA scouts and their unit leaders complete work projects around camp property for the upcoming camping season, while having a great opportunity filled with friendship and fellowship with other fellow scouts and scouters. This event is free of charge and the Lodge Cook Team will provide lunch, but it is important that you register so we have an accurate head count.

While individual camping is not allowed at this event, Scouts BSA, Venture Crews, and Ships are welcome to camp for the weekend.

Regardless of whether you’re camping or not, please register on the council website so that we have an accurate head count to prepare lunch.

2026 CIS Info & Registration

December 9, 2025 By Eswau Huppeday Communications Chair

Unfortunately, because of the likelihood of severe inclement weather, CIS 2026 has been cancelled.

The 2026 Carolinas Indian Seminar will be hosted by Eswau Huppeday Lodge at Mitchell Community College from January 23-25, 2026. Instruction in Native American dancing, drumming, singing, crafts, clothing, and historical traditions are included. Pow Wows will be held on both Friday and Saturday nights. Food will be provided by the Eswau Huppeday Cook Team and will include B-L-D and Cracker Barrel on Saturday.

Registered Scouts and Scouters are welcome to camp but will need to bring their own tents. ONLY registered Scouts may camp onsite – there will be no exceptions. As another option, BSA Troops may sleep inside the building following appropriate YPT guidelines including two-deep leadership.

All who are staying onsite must complete parts A and B of the BSA Health Form. All adults must have current YPT.

The cost for the event is free for Instructors, $20 for Eswau Huppeday Lodge Members, and $45 for Delegates.

For more information, check out our Facebook Group.

2026 Winter Banquet Registration

December 4, 2025 By Eswau Huppeday Communications Chair

Join us for our Winter Banquet on January 3, 2026, as we celebrate our lodge’s past year with food, fun, and fellowship! The event begins at 5:00 with a Committee Fair and Silent Auction with dinner to follow. We want you there as we usher in a new year for our lodge!

Winter Banquet will be held at

First United Methodist Church
311 Third Ave. NE
Hickory NC 28601

The cost is $27.00 if you register before Dec. 30. After that, the price goes up. The online price ($28) includes a small transaction fee. If you have a 2025 Passport, then your registration is already covered. Family members and other guests are welcome to attend.

If you are registering multiple people, please include their names in the registration form below.

2026 Winter Banquet

After completing the form, you’ll be given the URL to make your online payment for Winter Banquet.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Phone
Please list any special dietary needs:
If registering multiple participants, please list their names below.

2025 Fall Fellowship Registration

August 11, 2025 By Eswau Huppeday Communications Chair

Fall Fellowship will be held the weekend of Sept. 19 – 21, 2025. The cost of the event is $45, which includes dues payment for 2026. Please join us for fun, fellowship, and fantastic food from the Eswau Cook Team! We look forward to seeing you there.

2025 Fall Fellowship Registration

After completing the form, you’ll be given the URL to make your online payment to attend Fall Fellowship

Step 1 of 3

Name*
First Last
Date of Birth
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Phone
Gender*
Troop/Crew/Ship Number*
OA Chapter / District*
Please list any special dietary needs:
List any allergies:
If registering multiple participants, please list their names below.

Code of Conduct Eswau Huppeday Lodge*
I agree to the Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct Eswau Huppeday Lodge
The success or failure of Eswau Huppeday Lodge depends on the conduct of each individual brother that attends. As a Scout and an Arrowman, I understand and will observe all rules and regulations of the Piedmont Council, the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts of America, and will observe the reasonable demands made of me. As a member of the Order of the Arrow, I will:
1. Observe the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow.
2. Wear my officially designated uniform as required throughout the event, specifically during travel to and from the event, during all ceremonies or shows, during Saturday evening supper, and during the chapel service/business meeting.
3. Attend the planned and general training sessions.
4. Confine the trading and swapping of Scout related items to free periods and in designated areas only.
5. Be personally responsible for the breakage, damage, or loss of property.
6. Observe quiet hours and lights-out hours.
7. Keep my quarters clean and dispose of trash in the proper places.
8. Register and pay for all events that I attend.
9. Allow no unregistered person to occupy my quarters.
10. Shirts and shoes will be worn at all times in accordance with BSA policy.
11. No alcohol or illegal drugs will be allowed on camp property.
12. Observe BSA tobacco use policy. .
13. Not to leave camp without permission of the event adult leadership.
14. Remember that I am a guest of Eswau Huppeday Lodge, of Piedmont Council, and Camp Bud Schiele.
15. Park only in designated areas unless approved. Designated areas include the activity field and the
parking lot. See the adult leadership for other approved parking or driving while at camp.
16. Abide by the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting.
The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants.
All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants.
References: Scoutmaster Handbook, No.33009, and Health and Safety Guide, No. 34415
I understand that the failure to abide by these rules as approved by the Lodge could result in my removal from camp premises, the OA event, the OA lodge, and or Scouting.

Unfortunately, because of the likelihood of severe inclement weather, CIS 2026 has been cancelled.

First United Methodist Church311 Third Ave. NEHickory NC 28601

2026 Winter Banquet

2025 Fall Fellowship Registration

Step 1 of 3

First United Methodist Church
311 Third Ave. NE
Hickory NC 28601