Koo Koo Ku Hoo Lodge 161 (1952-1972)

Under the guidance of David Paul “Pop” Ottinger and others, the local lodge of the Order of the Arrow (OA) flourished at Camp Monocan. Renamed from Ne Pah Win Lodge in 1952, Koo Koo Ku Hoo Lodge 161 gradually grew to include hundreds of members who pledged to help develop youth leaders, perform service to the camp, and promote the virtues of Scout camping to troops throughout the council. For many, the highlight of the week at Camp Monocan was the Friday evening campfire program where the OA selected new members (who had already been elected via secret ballot by their troop) during a visually-dazzling ceremony that included a colossal bonfire along with flaming arrows arcing over Deer Lake.