Arrival for Conclave
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates from various lodges begin to arrive for the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave hosted by Octoraro 22.
Check-in
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates check in for the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Friday Night Snack
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
The conclave staff cook up some grilled treats for the delegates for the Friday Night Snack.
Meet & Greet
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates mingle and get to know each other.
Patch Auction
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
One of the favorite activities of a Conclave, here an auctioneer allows participants to bid on various OA flaps from Octoraro 22.
Rossiter Display
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Beverage fountain and large plaque on display in the Rossiter Center during the opening reception.
Rossiter Center Social
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Section dignitaries and officers meet during the opening reception at the Rossiter Center.
Dishwashing
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Octoraro staff wash dishes after the Saturday morning meal of the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Parade Field Assembly
1983 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Section NE-5A delegates assemble in the morning on Horseshoe’s parade field for roll call.
Dining Hall
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates from the 1983 Section NE-5A conclave chow down.
Speech
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
A section officer delivers a speech during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Conference
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
The section leadership convenes in this photograph during the Section NE-5A Conclave.
Training Session
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Section members listen during a training cell during the Section NE-5A Conclave.
Training Session
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
One of the various training sessions of the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave, where delegates can learn practical skills for more effective leadership within their lodges.
Training Session
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Conclave participants listen to a trainer on the HQ porch at one of the Section NE-5A’s Training cells.
Training Session
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
A trainer gives some valuable lessons down at the Kindness Center during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Merit Badge Sashes
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
During the Camping Expo of the Section NE-5A Conclave, delegates take a look at old insignia including various merit badge sashes and Rank emblems on these sashes.
OA Lodge Gathering
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Gathering at the OA Lodge during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave, including furry friend.
OA Lodge Gathering
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Gathering at the OA Lodge during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
OA Lodge Gathering
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates gather at the OA Lodge for a reception during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
OA Lodge Gathering
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Gathering at the OA Lodge at the Section NE-5A Conclave.
Ajapeu Salutes
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates from Ajapeu Lodge 33 salute the section chief as the morning roll is called.
Native American Dance
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Native-American Dance Competitions are a staple of the program for section conclaves, such as the competition in Eagle Grove seen here during the 1983 NE-5A Conclave.
Parade Field March
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates do some marching on the parade field during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Parade Field
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates gather at the Camp Horseshoe Parade Field during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Hoop Dance
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
This arrowman performs the Hoop Dance during the Dancing competition.
Skeet Shooting
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
As part of the afternoon activities of the 1983 Section NE-5A conclave, delegates got a chance to unwind after training and take on favorite scout camp program areas like rifle and shotgun shooting.
Rappelling
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
A conclave delegate participates in some rappelling during afternoon open activities.
Pool Race
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Another one of the many afternoon activities of the 1983 Section NE-5A conclave, these intertube racers charge down the pool towards momentary glory.
Archery at Section Conclave
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some delegates practice their archery skills during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave’s afternoon open activities.
Bugle
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
The bugle sounds as the camp remains at attention during the 1983 Section NE-5A conclave Saturday Evening Retreat.
Sectional Squares
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
This popular game modeled after “Hollywood Squares” featured delegates from each lodge in Section NE-5A. Participants would have to guess if the ‘squares’ were telling the right answer to a question.
Patch Display
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some Octoraro Lodge 22 memorabilia is on display during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Al Forssmark
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Al Forssmark hangs out by the Camping Expo.
Parade Field
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Participants of the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave meet on the parade field for evening retreat.
Parade Field Fun
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
“He’s got the whole world, in his hands…” on the Parade Fields at the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Dining Hall Meal
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Some hearty eats during the 1983 conclave.
Waiters
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Octoraro Lodge 22 waiters at the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Old Uniforms
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates at the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave inspect some of the old uniforms worn in Scouting’s past.
World's Finest Chocolate
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
“The World’s Finest Chocolate” was on display at the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Patches
1983 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Delegates peruse some of the patches and memorabilia of the Order of the Arrow during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Regalia
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
The regalia used by the participants of the Native American dancing teams is on display during the Section NE-5A Conclave.
Ceremonial Fire
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Participants of the Native American dancing squad build a fire during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
More Pool Fun
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates dive in the pool during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Conference
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Delegates check out some of the Camping Expo Exhibits during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Teepee
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Native-American lore is always on display during a conclave, including this teepee exhibited during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Dining Hall Speech
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
A speech during one of the meals at the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Always Room for Jello
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Octoraro 22 Waiters Serve Jello with Whipped Cream to the Section NE-5A Delegates.
Native American Drumming
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
Participants in the 1983 NE-5A Conclave perform the drumming rhythm for their brethren who are dancing.
Chapel
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
A view of the front of the Horseshoe Chapel during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Chapel Choir
1983 – Contributed by Anonymous
G. Ernest Heegard (left), Pete Motel, Kevin McDermott and Karl “Moose” Winsch sing during the chapel service of the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave.

