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September 11 - September 13
Come one, come all for an eventful weekend of fun, fellowship, to learn new leadership skills and so much more!
This Year's Fall Pow Wow will be held September 11 through the 13. It is highly encouraged for everyone to attend to elect lodge and chapter officers for next year.
We will also be offering Brotherhood Training for those Arrowmen who have not yet achieved Brotherhood, Will you be among them?
Please click the photo to register.
Registration Opens Soon
October 3, 2026
9:00 AM CT to 3:30 PM CT
Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) is the primary training program for local lodges, providing lodge youth and adults with the skills needed to plan and run a successful lodge program. The LLD program is designed to equip lodges with the tools to stimulate creative ideas and develop lasting solutions that will enable and enhance growth.
Troop 525 has graciously offered the use of their scout hut located at
33 Ellisor Street
Defuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Registration Opens Soon
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026
More info coming soon!
Registration Opens Soon
November 7, 2026
5:00 PM CT to 8:00 PM CT
More info coming soon!
E4orce: January 24
First Ordeal: February 27 - March 1
Second Ordeal: March 20 - 22
Conclave: April 10 - 12
Spring Fellowship: May 2- 4
Fall Powwow: September 11 - 13
Lodge Leadership Development/ Vigil Weekend: October 11
Lodge Banquet: November 1
Welcome to the home of Yustaga Lodge! I’m truly glad you’re here. It’s an honor to serve as your 2026 Lodge Chief and to walk alongside our Arrowmen as we continue the tradition of cheerful service through fellowship, leadership, and meaningful experiences. This website is here to help members, parents, and candidates alike better understand the Order of the Arrow and the role Yustaga plays within the Gulf Coast Council across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama.
From chapter-level service and community events to national OA opportunities and high-adventure experiences, there are countless ways to get involved and make Yustaga your own. Our lodge works hard to create a welcoming, fun, and engaging environment at each of our six annual events, and we’re always striving to make every Arrowman feel like they belong. This site is your hub for the most up-to-date event information, chapter meeting times and locations, and registration resources—past, present, and future.
Take your time exploring, and never hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need help. Yustaga is more than a lodge—it’s a home—and we’re grateful you’re part of it. Have a blessed day, and I look forward to seeing you around this year.
Yours in service,
Levi Smelser
2026 Lodge Chief, Yustaga Lodge