Order of the Arrow, Papago Lodge #494

01/06/2026

JAMES ARRIOLA CELEBRATION OF LIFE UPDATE

We will gather to honor James life on Sunday, January 18th at the Las Vegas Area Council Service Center and the projected timeline is as follows:

2:00 to 3:30 Visitation and Gathering
3:30 to 4:15 Celebration of Life.
4:30 to 7:00 Food and Fellowship

We recognize that not everyone who wants to will be able to make it so should have a livestream option available.

If you are able to make it, please RSVP to [email protected] so we can have an idea of how many to expect and can be properly prepared

We are also working to create the James Arriola High Adventure Scholarship as a way for people to honor his legacy and love of the outdoors with the council/lodge and will share that information shortly.

Please feel free to share this with others. Thanks.

01/05/2026

It's with a sad heart that our friend and scouter, James Arriola passed on January 2, 2026. He contributions to Nebagamon Lodge and our Section were immense. Joe expressed what all of his friends have felt about the times we had together. Rest in Peace my friend. Condolences to your family. Edwin DeLuna
Joe Leisz
"I still can't really believe this James... it doesn't seem real. Except I knew when Mark Chilutti called that it was. He said you were hiking, like you were when Tracy Schultze was with you some 20 years ago up to Mt Charleston and that waterfall and you scared us all then. I'm grateful that we had that time with you. Time for more trails and campouts and Conclaves, Scout trips and service projects and NOACs, and your wedding and family (those amazing boys and your adventurous girl -- our hearts are with them and we'll hold them close for you) and dreams of so much more...
I'm glad you were hiking. There were so many great trips. In the Catalinas and the desert around Tucson, Valley of Fire, hot springs along the river and all those trips to Moab, around the 4 Corners, and of course Cedar Mesa and Grand Gulch among the Ancients. That first trip when my old Duster was the "dependable car" and we slept under the stars near Natural Bridges and it snowed, and went down all those 4-wheel drive roads that the Ranger said he wasn't allowed to take his government truck. You introduced me to Moon House and Perfect Kiva, and so many other magical places. Reading books by campfire-light and pouring over old maps and notes and dots along contours to see where we'd explore next...
God I wish there could be more trips. We kept planning and dreaming but the timing never worked out (it was supposed to be this spring!), and now you've gone on ahead. Scrambling up the red rocks into that next alcove like you did so many times... looking back with that smile. Then turning to place your hand near those prints left so long ago. Now you've joined the Ancients. Far too soon. You will be (and already are) deeply missed.
Rest In Peace my Brother. We will never forget you."

09/27/2023

The Papago Lodge is hosting a competitive 2.6 mile trail run at Double V Scout Ranch. The trail run will include 10 scouting-related challenges along

05/30/2022

Catalina Council, BSA respectfully honors the fallen servicemembers that have served our country on this . We are grateful for their commitment and bravery. We wish all our Scouting families a restful day filled with remembrance and community service.

05/26/2022

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR PHILMONT, OTHER HIGH ADVENTURE TRIPS, NOAC 2024, OR OTHER SCOUTING ACTIVITIES? WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

We are planning for our concessions fund raiser next school year. This past year two youth and one adult were able to raise over $2000.00 to help pay for NOAC and other Scouting expenses. Several others were able to raise more than $500.00.

If you are interested in returning in the fall, we would love to have you join us. If you are interested in joining us for the first time, I would love to talk to you about this opportunity. There is some training and a background check for new folks, but it is pretty simple.

The opportunity is for those 17 years old or older, adults 21 years old and older, and especially young adults (19-21).

Please let know by June 15 if you can, after that date I will be opening the opportunity to Scouts/Scouters outside the OA.

Please contact me at erinruss74@gmail,com if interested.

04/03/2022

Congratulations to our newest Vigil Honor members, Tim Hall and Jason Hall!!!

Thank you Gary Hayashi, Gabe Owens, & Al Cooper for all your hard work in making this happen!

02/08/2022

01/30/2022

07/22/2021

It’s been more than 17 months since Roger C. Mosby was named president and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America. Since then, the organization has faced two monumental tests: the ongoing bankruptcy procedures and

07/21/2021

Introducing Memory Monday; We're asking YOU to share your OA memories with us with a short description of the memory and picture(s). If you share a memory, you might see your memory highlighted on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram on a Monday! You can submit as many memories as you have at https://oa-bsa.org/article/memory-monday