/news/sources/oa-news News and updates about the Order of the Arrow on the national level. en-us scouting411 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://confluence.oa-scouting.org/download/attachments/655365/OALMLC /news/sources/oa-news https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-oa-serves-scouting-national-level The Order of the Arrow exists to serve scouting and Operation Arrow is a prime example of how the OA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-oa-serves-scouting-national-level Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:59:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-summit-circle-rededication-ceremony All Operation Arrow staff are cordially invited to the Summit Circle on the evening of Monday, July 20 for a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-summit-circle-rededication-ceremony Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/adult-membership-eligibility-update-expanding-pool-adults-supporting-youth-leadership In January, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved several enhancements to the OA’s elections and induction processes designed... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/adult-membership-eligibility-update-expanding-pool-adults-supporting-youth-leadership Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:29:03 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/connect-empower-transform-how-thrive-helping-lodges-turn-challenges-change Behind every great lodge is a network of leaders who are passionate about their lodge and willing to tackle the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/connect-empower-transform-how-thrive-helping-lodges-turn-challenges-change Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:19:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-trail-tips-2026-national-jamboree Walking the trails at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the National Jamboree is a big part of the Operation Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-trail-tips-2026-national-jamboree Fri, 01 May 2026 02:32:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/look-back-2014-advance On the evening of August 2, 2014, Arrowmen gathered at the Summit Bechtel Reserve for a moment that bridged past... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/look-back-2014-advance Fri, 01 May 2026 02:29:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2026-service-corps-chapter-chiefs This year on Operation Arrow, the Service Corps will be all over the jamboree providing service. Leading this charge are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2026-service-corps-chapter-chiefs Fri, 01 May 2026 02:19:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-staff-arrival-and-departure-dates ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-staff-arrival-and-departure-dates Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-matthew-rosendahl-07 The formative skills and opportunities shared and the adventures experienced have cultivated a relatable commitment to service in OA members... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-matthew-rosendahl-07 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodges-role-promoting-oa-high-adventure Across the country, Arrowmen lace up their boots, hoist their packs, and set off into the wilderness on adventures that... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodges-role-promoting-oa-high-adventure Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:12:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2027-award-prices-increase Please be advised that effective January 1, 2027 the price for a Founder's Award will increase to $90, and the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2027-award-prices-increase Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:08:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/all-about-arrowcorps28 Service is the heart of the Order of the Arrow, and in 2028 that legacy of commitment to others is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/all-about-arrowcorps28 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:01:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:10:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/project-2013-history-operation-arrow-sbr ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/project-2013-history-operation-arrow-sbr Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:52:46 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-2026-national-chief-and-vice-chief ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-2026-national-chief-and-vice-chief Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:46:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2026-jamboree-vice-chiefs ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2026-jamboree-vice-chiefs Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:40:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-2026-national-officers During the Order of the Arrow's national planning meeting, section chiefs from across the nation elected the 2026 national officers.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-2026-national-officers Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/preparing-summit-circle-2026-national-jamboree Hidden in the forest to the east of Base Camp Alpha at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is a monument to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/preparing-summit-circle-2026-national-jamboree Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:07:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/campfire-chat-recap In case you missed it, the 2026 Campfire Chat offered Arrowmen an update on what to expect as we look... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/campfire-chat-recap Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:12:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/your-lecs-secret-weapon-inside-lec-toolkit Whether you are new to serving on a lodge executive committee (LEC) or have served on your lodge’s for many... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/your-lecs-secret-weapon-inside-lec-toolkit Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:49:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/brotherhood-forged-lodge-mergers When going through a lodge merger, one of the most important aspects of the process is to decide upon a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/brotherhood-forged-lodge-mergers Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:13:21 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-eugene-woehrle-99 The formative skills and opportunities shared and the adventures experienced have cultivated a relatable commitment to service in OA members... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-eugene-woehrle-99 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-robert-rob-rodriguez-94 The formative skills and opportunities shared and the adventures experienced have cultivated a relatable commitment to service in OA members... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-robert-rob-rodriguez-94 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-july-2025 Brothers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-july-2025 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:21:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-april-2025 Brothers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-april-2025 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:07:34 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-matthew-matt-laudone-89 The formative skills and opportunities shared and the adventures experienced have cultivated a relatable commitment to service in OA members... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-matthew-matt-laudone-89 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:53:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/qa-2025-eastern-region-chief-and-chairman We recently took the opportunity to chat with and get to know our region chief and chairman a little bit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/qa-2025-eastern-region-chief-and-chairman Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:31:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-sash-prices-reduced A Scout is thrifty! Everywhere you look, you see prices increasing for every day items as well as for specialty... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-sash-prices-reduced Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:00:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/policy-update-combined-unit-elections Order of the Arrow elections are important program aspects of all troops, crews, and ships. A unique feature of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/policy-update-combined-unit-elections Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:29:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/youve-just-been-elected-office-whats-next You Were Elected—Now What?... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/youve-just-been-elected-office-whats-next Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:22:43 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/cultivating-belonging-your-lodge Organizations only grow when they allow as many people as possible to feel welcome, and the OA is no different.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/cultivating-belonging-your-lodge Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:22:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/spread-spirit-adventure-oaha-ambassador-program Are you passionate about your experience at an Order of the Arrow High Adventure (OAHA) program? Do you want to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/spread-spirit-adventure-oaha-ambassador-program Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:51:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/muscogee-lodge-successful-merge In 2022, two legacy lodges—Muscogee Lodge #221 and Santee Lodge #116—embarked on a council integration that culminated in the formation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/muscogee-lodge-successful-merge Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:19:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/myscouting-oa-training-code-updates Did you know that training codes which can be entered into your Person Profile in my.scouting.org exist for select OA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/myscouting-oa-training-code-updates Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:12:48 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2025-campfire-chat Join Chris Grove, the national OA committee chairman, and Cortland Bolles, the national OA director, as they discuss the newly... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2025-campfire-chat Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:07:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/farewell-your-2024-national-officers Arrowmen,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/farewell-your-2024-national-officers Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:00:34 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-ncoc-2025-youth-leadership This December, youth leaders from around the country gathered in Dallas, TX for the 2024 National Planning Meeting to select... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-ncoc-2025-youth-leadership Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:38:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-your-2025-national-officers At the National Planning Meeting in Dallas, Texas, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society, elected its youth... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-your-2025-national-officers Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:53:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-2025-2027-business-plan In early November, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved a new Business Plan to guide the national organization’s... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-2025-2027-business-plan Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/invite-national-oa-leadership-your-next-event-0 Did you know that you could invite one of the national OA youth officers to your section or lodge events?... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/invite-national-oa-leadership-your-next-event-0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:24:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/get-to-know-er-committee Ever wonder who’s behind the scenes keeping the Eastern Region running strong? Meet the 2024 region committee—a group of dedicated... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/get-to-know-er-committee Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:19:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/nls-and-everyday-arrowman This year, the Order of the Arrow has yet again run an outstanding National Leadership Seminar (NLS) program.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/nls-and-everyday-arrowman Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:59:07 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/forging-future-finding-your-place-lodge Each Arrowman follows a unique path. Some may lead committees while others might become chapter and lodge officers, but all... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/forging-future-finding-your-place-lodge Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:47:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/winter-brotherhood-holiday-celebrations-order-arrow In the Garden State Council, Lenape Lodge has introduced a new tradition: annual holiday fellowship celebrations.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/winter-brotherhood-holiday-celebrations-order-arrow Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:39:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/launch-1915-society-endowment-program As Scouting continues to navigate through times of growth and transformation, the National Order of the Arrow Committee is launching... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/launch-1915-society-endowment-program Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:13:01 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-new-oa-administrative-assistant-roni-patton OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-new-oa-administrative-assistant-roni-patton Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:35:06 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/options-virtual-section-officer-election As we have seen recently, changing circumstances in council and council service territory boundaries has necessitated adjustments to several Order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/options-virtual-section-officer-election Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:44:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-scouting-america-event-clothing-guidelines Recently, Scouting America updated clothing guidelines to assist youth and adult leaders in delivering their programs. As a program of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-scouting-america-event-clothing-guidelines Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:40:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/scouting-america-youth-protection-updates Recently, Scouting America updated and clarified policies within Youth Protection and the Barriers to Abuse that address questions about sleeping... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/scouting-america-youth-protection-updates Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:01:50 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/helping-lodges-thrive-together Is membership retention a struggle within your lodge? Are your events consistently falling short of attendance expectations? In our ever-evolving... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/helping-lodges-thrive-together Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:54:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2028-national-program-emphasis-determined On September 29, the National Council of Chiefs (NCOC), consisting of every lodge chief from across the nation, met virtually... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2028-national-program-emphasis-determined Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:27:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-hackathon-participants-are-impacting-oa This past summer at the National Order of the Arrow Conference, over 100 Arrowmen gathered together for the NOAC Hackathon.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-hackathon-participants-are-impacting-oa Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:37:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/classroom-campsite-how-oa-leaders-balance-school-and-service In a world that is only growing more competitive and complex, some Scouts find it increasingly difficult to effectively manage... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/classroom-campsite-how-oa-leaders-balance-school-and-service Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:09:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/transformative-training-nls-course-experience-puerto-rico National Leadership Seminar (NLS), the premier training course of the Order of the Arrow, aims to develop youth leaders across... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/transformative-training-nls-course-experience-puerto-rico Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:49:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/policy-update-changes-regarding-american-indian-programming Fellow Members,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/policy-update-changes-regarding-american-indian-programming Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:48:48 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-august-2024 Arrowmen,I hope this letter finds all of you well! Since I last wrote to you all, the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-august-2024 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:39:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-trail-crew-foremans-perspective Order of the Arrow High Adventure offers an experience like no other in the OA. Three of Scouting’s premier national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-trail-crew-foremans-perspective Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:07:35 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-camp-accreditation-program-how-it-applies-oa As the summer comes to a close, we look back at all of the Scouting fun that took place.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-camp-accreditation-program-how-it-applies-oa Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:57:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/eastern-region-noac-know-before-you-go The 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference is fast approaching! Before we see you at CU Boulder, the region... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/eastern-region-noac-know-before-you-go Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:47:35 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/announcing-oas-new-vision-mission-and-purpose Arrowmen,At NOAC, we shared with you the mission and purpose of the Order of the Arrow. These were approved unanimously... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/announcing-oas-new-vision-mission-and-purpose Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:41:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/eastern-region-mid-year-update Tune in to watch a mid-year update from your Eastern Region Chief, Cam Dalton! Get to know Cam, find out... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/eastern-region-mid-year-update Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:01:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-wilderness-voyage-experience-remember Order of the Arrow High Adventure is an amazing opportunity available for all Arrowmen. With four different bases and five... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-wilderness-voyage-experience-remember Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:21:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/age-18-20-policy-updates Scouting America has recently released new policies regarding Scouts who are between 18 and 20 years old.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/age-18-20-policy-updates Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:32:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/scouting-around-world-philmont-paris At first, it may seem that Scouting is generally confined to the continental U.S. After all, NOAC is always at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/scouting-around-world-philmont-paris Thu, 16 May 2024 18:58:01 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2024-oa-distinguished-service-award-red-arrow-recipients The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor Order of the Arrow members, youth and adults, who... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2024-oa-distinguished-service-award-red-arrow-recipients Mon, 13 May 2024 14:07:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-service-youth-coming-back-advisers The Order of the Arrow is an organization that members are a part of for life. It is an organization... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-service-youth-coming-back-advisers Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:23:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-we-leave-legacy-national-leadership-seminar At the National Leadership Seminar, you are given the opportunity to have an impact on others. Read this article to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-we-leave-legacy-national-leadership-seminar Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:24:12 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-over-years 2025 marks the 30th year of Order of the Arrow High Adventure. Read on to learn about two Arrowmen's experiences... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-over-years Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:17:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/building-legacies-collegiate-crews Across the nation, Scouts in college seek to continue their legacies in scouting. Read this article about an Arrowman's journey... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/building-legacies-collegiate-crews Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:10:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-program-registration-guide-here Arrowmen,The NOAC 2024 Planning Committee is excited to announce the release of the NOAC 2024 Program Registration Guide! This guide... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-program-registration-guide-here Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:58:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/performance-measurement-program-changes Dear all,Our OA lodges around the country work hard each year to deliver incredible programs, service, and impact to Scouting... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/performance-measurement-program-changes Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:49:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-beyond-scouting The Order of the Arrow is an organization with the pillar values of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness and Service. Our Arrowmen both... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-beyond-scouting Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:26:48 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-it-matters-oaha-testimonial For years, the Order of the Arrow High Adventure program has served Arrowmen with a cost-effective experience and guaranteed opportunity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-it-matters-oaha-testimonial Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:13:08 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/month-oa-history-march In this article, take a look back at interesting OA events that occurred in March. These stories further the story... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/month-oa-history-march Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:36:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/social-media-spotlight-form Do you know a person or a lodge who you think should be highlighted on the national social media pages?... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/social-media-spotlight-form Mon, 26 Feb 2024 02:33:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/helping-arrowmen-find-their-next-adventure Order of the Arrow High Adventure is an exciting opportunity for Arrowmen to embark on affordable adventures that give service... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/helping-arrowmen-find-their-next-adventure Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:06:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/inductions-every-scout Kintecoying Lodge has found a unique way to include Scouts of varying backgrounds within their community to make the Ordeal... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/inductions-every-scout Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:04:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-website-update The national OA Technology committee has released an update regarding section websites. Section leaders, find out more about this change... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-website-update Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:01:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alliance-makes-waves-2023-national-jamboree Last summer, the OA Alliance was active at the 2023 National Jamboree, selling 186 commemorative patch sets, distributing over 1,300... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alliance-makes-waves-2023-national-jamboree Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/seek-new-heights-2024 The National Order of the Arrow Conference is the peak experience for Arrowmen. Learn about the countless fellowship and training... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/seek-new-heights-2024 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:49:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/farewell-2023-national-officers As the last year came to a close, the 2023 national officers reflected on their experiences. Click below to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/farewell-2023-national-officers Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:10:43 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/check-out-your-next-adventure-2024 The OA High Adventure program offers one of the best ways to provide service and build lifelong bonds. It is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/check-out-your-next-adventure-2024 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:35:43 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2024-national-officers The Order of the Arrow’s national officers are elected on an annual basis by the section chiefs during the annual... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2024-national-officers Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:44:51 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/happy-new-years-2024 Join the 2024 national officers for the commencement of exhilarating new opportunities this year.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/happy-new-years-2024 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:17:45 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-adventure-remember Operation Arrow provided an opportunity for Arrowmen to serve on Jamboree staff and provide essential services to the program. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-adventure-remember Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:35:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/nine-seminars-one-mission In 2023, the Order of the Arrow hosted nine National Leadership Seminars across the country to teach Arrowmen vital leadership... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/nine-seminars-one-mission Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:53:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-year-high-adventure-oaha-recap This past summer, Arrowmen nationwide sought an adventure of cheerful service at several of our OAHA programs. The countless hours... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-year-high-adventure-oaha-recap Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:08:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/camporee-remember-eswau-huppeday-lodge The Nv Ya O Sa Ni Chapter of Eswau Huppeday Lodge in North Carolina held an amazing spring camporee full... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/camporee-remember-eswau-huppeday-lodge Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:46:01 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2023-conclave-spotlight One of the biggest local events in the Order of the Arrow each year is the section conclave. It is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2023-conclave-spotlight Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:33:07 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/american-indian-activities-order-arrow-2024-noac As the OA continues to expand its membership into more diverse communities, we continue to put our mission and purpose... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/american-indian-activities-order-arrow-2024-noac Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/dsa-and-red-arrow-nominations-now-open Time is of the essence Arrowmen! Read here about the nomination procedure for the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) and the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/dsa-and-red-arrow-nominations-now-open Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:15:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ties-brotherhood-friendships-through-leadership Join us as we talk with 2020 Western Region Chief Gavin Cho about how he got started in Scouting, his... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ties-brotherhood-friendships-through-leadership Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-write-effective-speech Leaders of the Order of the Arrow must write speeches for many occasions, such as banquets and elections. However, the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-write-effective-speech Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:28:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/conducting-effective-induction As a lodge prepares for an induction weekend, its leaders must have the proper resources to plan and execute the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/conducting-effective-induction Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:19:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/wood-badge-summit In Scouting, one of the best courses for adult leaders is Woodbadge. It is a five-day training designed to help... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/wood-badge-summit Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:45:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/red-white-and-blue-lodges-arrowmen-representing-patriotism Honoring those who have served our country is incredibly important. As Scouts and Arrowmen, we carry the duty to honor... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/red-white-and-blue-lodges-arrowmen-representing-patriotism Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:27:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-registration-here Arrowmen, Registration for OA Trail Crew, OA Summit Experience, OA Wilderness Voyage, and Canadian Odyssey for the 2024 season is open... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-registration-here Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-staffing-summer-camp While summer camp is an amazing experience for all Scouts, it is equally important for those on camp staff! Working... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-staffing-summer-camp Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-leadership-oa The Order of the Arrow offers leadership opportunities at the local, section, and national levels. Each leadership role provides valuable... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-leadership-oa Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/leading-your-unit-service The Order of the Arrow Unit Representative is one of the most important roles in Scouting. This position connects local... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/leading-your-unit-service Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/seek-new-scouting-college Scouting offers a variety of opportunities that extend beyond the program. One such opportunity presents itself in college fraternities with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/seek-new-scouting-college Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/profiles-leadership-catie-simpson Catie Simpson, an Arrowman from Woa Cholena Lodge, has shown immense leadership in the Order of the Arrow through lodge,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/profiles-leadership-catie-simpson Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/policy-update-new-email-award-nomination-submissions The National Order of the Arrow Committee has recently implemented a change in the way award nominations are submitted. Learn... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/policy-update-new-email-award-nomination-submissions Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/welcome-scott-lollar-oas-new-program-assistant Join us in welcoming our brand new Order of the Arrow National Program Assistant!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/welcome-scott-lollar-oas-new-program-assistant Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/unit-elections-policy-update Sometimes, youth are prevented from joining the OA because of errors in the unit election process. See below to learn... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/unit-elections-policy-update Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/caddo-lodge-preparing-natural-disaster National Preparedness Month is a federally recognized month dedicated to the encouragement of Americans to plan ahead in the case... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/caddo-lodge-preparing-natural-disaster Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/supporting-oa-communications-your-area Openings are available on the National Local Support Team to be a Local Key Communicator, where you improve your lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/supporting-oa-communications-your-area Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/help-lodges-across-country-reach-new-heights In 2020, because of the immediate lockdown due to the pandemic, the world was given an unforeseen opportunity: to slow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/help-lodges-across-country-reach-new-heights Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/seek-new-experiences-and-connections-conclave Next to a National Order of the Arrow Conference or National Scout Jamboree, a section conclave is one of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/seek-new-experiences-and-connections-conclave Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-theme-announcement The theme for the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is “Seek New Heights,” which will be tied... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-theme-announcement Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/revised-officer-handbook-release Recently, changes have been made to the Order of the Arrow’s guidebooks. The Field Operations Guide was renamed the Field... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/revised-officer-handbook-release Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/helping-all-arrowmen-reach-new-heights The Ordeal Ceremony is a highly anticipated event for candidates that marks the next step of their journey towards becoming... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/helping-all-arrowmen-reach-new-heights Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thank-you-national-chief-and-national-vice-chief Dear Honored Campers, On behalf of the Operation Arrow Leadership Team, we thank you for answering the call to serve with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thank-you-national-chief-and-national-vice-chief Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:06:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/gateway-region-section-realignment Section and Lodge Key 3 Leaders:... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/gateway-region-section-realignment Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-david-j-dave-nguyen-phd-96 As an Eagle Scout and former lodge and section chief, Dave always knew that he was a people person. “I met... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/beacons-circle-david-j-dave-nguyen-phd-96 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:19:56 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/youre-invited-region-rallies During the 2023 National Jamboree, OA members are invited to attend their respective region rallies, which will be held on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/youre-invited-region-rallies Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:04:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/recreation-jamboree After a long day filled with cheerful service at the jamboree, the OA, as part of the Operation Arrow Program... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/recreation-jamboree Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:12:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ties-brotherhood All Operation Arrow staff are cordially invited to the Summit Circle on the evening of Monday, July 17 for a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ties-brotherhood Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:06:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-releases-official-mobile-app-communicate-staff-0 The hundreds of Arrowmen attending jamboree with Operation Arrow will have their own one-stop-shop for everything they need to move... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-releases-official-mobile-app-communicate-staff-0 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:03:57 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/visit-oa-alliance-2023-national-jamboree The Order of the Arrow is excited to have a presence at the 2023 National Jamboree in conjunction with Operation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/visit-oa-alliance-2023-national-jamboree Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:31:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-friend An Arrowman is a brother. Something that the Order of the Arrow values is fellowship. Fellowship provides a bonding opportunity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-friend Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:29:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-career-ready The Order of the Arrow is built upon the idea of leadership and spirit, the ideas that further change and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-career-ready Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:05:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-servant-leader OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-servant-leader Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-role-model There’s nothing more exciting than having a national officer at an Order of the Arrow function. It always proves to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-role-model Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:54:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-welcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, although not a new concept, has helped Arrowmen across the nation feel more comfortable and included... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-welcoming Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:47:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tips-and-tricks-2023-national-jamboree-tenting Different from past jamborees, this year each staffer is handling their tenting independently. You are still, however, welcome to tent... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tips-and-tricks-2023-national-jamboree-tenting Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:33:57 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-announces-staff-arrival-and-departure-dates Members of the Operation Arrow staff attending Session One or Three are expected to arrive at the Ruby Welcome Center... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-announces-staff-arrival-and-departure-dates Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:30:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/annual-health-and-medical-records-operation-arrow In order to attend the 2023 National Jamboree, Operation Arrow staff are required to have a medical exam and submit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/annual-health-and-medical-records-operation-arrow Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:28:35 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2022-national-impact-report We are thrilled to present to you the 2022 National Impact Report, an illuminating testament to our collective accomplishments and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2022-national-impact-report Tue, 30 May 2023 16:25:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/creating-distinctive-patches-comprehensive-guide-achieving-success-design Throughout the history of Scouting, one thing has always remained constant: the universal love for patches. Since 1911, the BSA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/creating-distinctive-patches-comprehensive-guide-achieving-success-design Tue, 30 May 2023 03:04:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/mishigami-and-muscogee-lodges-tale-two-merges For many years, lodges throughout the Order of the Arrow have undergone mergers, bringing Arrowmen together and strengthening the bonds... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/mishigami-and-muscogee-lodges-tale-two-merges Tue, 30 May 2023 03:00:06 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/unique-lodge-awards Whether it’s the Heisman Trophy, the Nobel Prize, the Grammy’s, or an Olympic medal, awards are considered meaningful ways of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/unique-lodge-awards Tue, 30 May 2023 02:57:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/performance-measurement-program-policy-updates In March, the national Order of the Arrow committee approved changes to the Performance Measurement Program (PMP) to take effect... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/performance-measurement-program-policy-updates Tue, 30 May 2023 02:56:34 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/apply-be-oaha-foreman Hear from just some of the men and women who have made memories that will last a lifetime while in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/apply-be-oaha-foreman Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:26:13 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sam-eng-lifetime-scouting Sam Eng is the perfect example of someone you might consider a veteran Scouter. His long involvement in the program... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sam-eng-lifetime-scouting Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:40:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/dc-chapter-chief-elected-local-office Recently, Quentin Colón Roosevelt, 18, a member of Amangamek-Wipit Lodge, was elected as the youngest commissioner to his local Advisory... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/dc-chapter-chief-elected-local-office Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:32:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-sea Many of the valued qualities, such as leadership, character, and service, taught in Scouting and the Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-sea Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:25:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lets-build-stronger-oa-community-membership-retention-strategies A Scout’s Ordeal experience can be a highlight of their Scouting journey, but it should not be the end of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lets-build-stronger-oa-community-membership-retention-strategies Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:32:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/month-oa-history-april This April, the Order of the Arrow remembers significant milestones in our 108-year history. This month includes important events highlighting... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/month-oa-history-april Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:18:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/appalachian-dispatch-april Staff, Welcome to The Appalachian Dispatch, your one-stop shop for Operation Arrow staff news! It's been a busy time as we... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/appalachian-dispatch-april Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/summit-apex-scouting-experience-reaching-new-heights-operation-arrow The OA has always been at the forefront of Scouting innovation. With the 2023 National Jamboree fast approaching, the OA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/summit-apex-scouting-experience-reaching-new-heights-operation-arrow Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:56:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-corps-provide-integral-support-and-long-lasting-camaraderie-during-operation-0 The OA Service Corps has a strong history of determined, selfless Arrowmen who provide the essential service national jamborees need... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-corps-provide-integral-support-and-long-lasting-camaraderie-during-operation-0 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:51:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-leadership-provides-staff-important-logistical-updates As the #NatJamboree23 approaches, there are many questions staff have as they prepare to embark forward on their adventure at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-leadership-provides-staff-important-logistical-updates Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:45:35 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2023-service-corps-welcome-email Arrowmen,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2023-service-corps-welcome-email Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:26:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alliance-launches-affiliates-hub Searching for OA groups who have a relatable story to yours? Discover the OA Alliance’s brand new Affiliates Hub, overviewing the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alliance-launches-affiliates-hub Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:55:13 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alliance-2023-national-jamboree-visit-or-staff-alumni-adventure-complex Join the Order of the Arrow Alliance at the 2023 National Jamboree!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alliance-2023-national-jamboree-visit-or-staff-alumni-adventure-complex Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:48:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/appalachian-dispatch-february Staff,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/appalachian-dispatch-february Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-national-director-order-arrow-cortland-bolles In December of 2022, Cortland Bolles took over as the National Director of the Order of the Arrow. In this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-national-director-order-arrow-cortland-bolles Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:48:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/journey-knowledge-and-learning Training presentations and programs like Lodge Leadership Development (LLD), the ACT conference, National Leadership Seminar (NLS), and the Developing Youth... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/journey-knowledge-and-learning Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:23:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tsoiotsi-tsogalii-event-planning-timeline Event planning is a necessary skill every lodge officer will need throughout their leadership journeys in Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tsoiotsi-tsogalii-event-planning-timeline Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:35:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-communications-tips-and-tricks What is a Brotherhood of Cheerful Service? As officers, many of you are well-versed with what the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-communications-tips-and-tricks Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:27:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/history-oas-service-national-jamboree OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/history-oas-service-national-jamboree Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-unit-visitation-resources Every Arrowman has taken part in at least one unit election, including the one at which they were elected. Many... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-unit-visitation-resources Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:18:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/green-bar-bill-hillcourt-scholarship The "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt Foundation and the Order of the Arrow will grant a limited number of scholarships to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/green-bar-bill-hillcourt-scholarship Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:30:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2023-jamboree-vice-chiefs Youth leaders from around the country gathered in Dallas, Texas, in December, for the National Planning Meeting to select the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2023-jamboree-vice-chiefs Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:22:50 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-2023-national-chief-and-vice-chief Dear Honored Campers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-2023-national-chief-and-vice-chief Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:52:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/council-fire-first-episode-2023 Find the upcoming episode of The Council Fire—the new OA podcast—on Spotify, releasing later this month. This month, listen to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/council-fire-first-episode-2023 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:34:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-ocean-adventure-program-announcement The Order of the Arrow will not operate the OA Ocean Adventure program out of the Dry Tortugas National Park... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-ocean-adventure-program-announcement Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:29:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/farewell-2022-national-officers When historians look back on this last year, we are positive 2022 will be a turning point in the success... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/farewell-2022-national-officers Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:24:01 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-national-updates-2023 Last month, section chiefs from around the country attended the National Planning Meeting, which included the Campfire Chat, where our... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-national-updates-2023 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:15:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2023-national-officers Meet your 2023 national Order of the Arrow officers! These officers were elected by their fellow section chiefs at the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-your-2023-national-officers Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:49:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-leaders-challenged-prioritize-membership-growth At NOAC this summer, the National Council of Chiefs (NCOC) convened for a banquet where National Chief Tim Reiss issued... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-leaders-challenged-prioritize-membership-growth Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:15:03 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/we-need-you-operation-arrow-2023 Since 1950, the Order of the Arrow has played an essential role at each National Jamboree through a program called... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/we-need-you-operation-arrow-2023 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:05:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sos-section-officer-seminar-sensational-oa-success Across the nation, section officers gathered with their respective regions for a weekend of training and team-building. Attendees participated in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sos-section-officer-seminar-sensational-oa-success Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:24:51 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-josh-sain-25-years-later Arrowmen are charged to preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, and the ideals of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-josh-sain-25-years-later Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:18:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-triple-crown-journey "You Must Go On An Adventure To Find Out Where You Truly Belong.”... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-triple-crown-journey Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:07:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-cortland-bolles-incoming-national-director-order-arrow We are pleased to share that Cortland Bolles has been selected to serve as the next National Director of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-cortland-bolles-incoming-national-director-order-arrow Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:42:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-air More than 50 years after Neil Armstrong—a member of the former Ketchikeniqua Lodge in Ohio—landed on the moon, Arrowmen have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-air Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-region-chief-dirk-smelser Brothers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-region-chief-dirk-smelser Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:31:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/rekindling-connection-sid-and-craig-salazar The stories shared, friendships formed and the adventures experienced have endlessly bound OA members and alumni tightly as its circle... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/rekindling-connection-sid-and-craig-salazar Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:18:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-appointed-us-ambassador-south-africa Scouting empowers young people with the confidence to be leaders and cultivates a spirit of active citizenship. Through the program,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-appointed-us-ambassador-south-africa Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:31:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2023-program-emphasis The 2023 National Program of Emphasis is Operation Arrow!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2023-program-emphasis Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:00:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-0 My Brothers, It was so great to see all of you at NOAC 2022.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-0 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 21:12:46 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/month-oa-history-august This year marks the Order of the Arrow's 108th August and there have been many significant developments in the intervening... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/month-oa-history-august Sat, 27 Aug 2022 21:07:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-leadership-seminar-testimonials National Leadership Seminar (NLS) impacts hundreds of Arrowmen every year with the skills it equips and the inspiration it instills.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-leadership-seminar-testimonials Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:56:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2022-recap 6,500 Arrowmen gathered together in-person, with many more joining as remote delegates, for the National Order of the Arrow Conference... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2022-recap Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:21:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/americans-disabilities-act-day On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. This landmark civil... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/americans-disabilities-act-day Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:29:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/rekindling-connection-mike-gray-and-dan-segersin The stories shared, friendships formed and the adventures experienced have endlessly bound OA members and alumni tightly as its circle... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/rekindling-connection-mike-gray-and-dan-segersin Sat, 18 Jun 2022 20:08:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alumni-day-noac-overview OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alumni-day-noac-overview Sun, 29 May 2022 03:25:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tips-national-vice-chief Steven Buer is an Eagle Scout from Troop 104 in Fremont, NE. He served as the Section G5 Chief before... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tips-national-vice-chief Fri, 27 May 2022 19:38:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/become-part-thrive You may be wondering, what is Thrive? Well, Thrive is the national consulting program that empowers lodges to overcome their... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/become-part-thrive Fri, 27 May 2022 19:32:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-series-northern-tier Soon the majestic cry of the loon will serve as your alarm clock, rousing you from sleep. For 12 days... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-series-northern-tier Fri, 27 May 2022 19:24:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/higher-education-not-end-quest-higher-vision-going-college-derek-porter Heading off to college is a stressful and challenging transition for anyone, especially for Arrowmen who might want to stay... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/higher-education-not-end-quest-higher-vision-going-college-derek-porter Fri, 27 May 2022 12:48:43 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-spotlight-mental-health-awareness-month One of the most significant challenges facing Arrowmen across the Order of the Arrow is found within: their own mental... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-spotlight-mental-health-awareness-month Fri, 27 May 2022 12:29:51 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/inside-e9-planning-one-oas-biggest-conclaves Conclave is one of the single biggest OA events each year, with each section hosting its own, but no section... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/inside-e9-planning-one-oas-biggest-conclaves Fri, 27 May 2022 05:03:08 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2022-oa-distinguished-service-award-red-arrow-recipients The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor Order of the Arrow members, youth and adults, who... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2022-oa-distinguished-service-award-red-arrow-recipients Sat, 14 May 2022 11:27:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-bulletin-recap In December of 2021, Derek Porter and Greg Brown finished their successful terms as national chief and vice chief, respectively.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-bulletin-recap Sun, 24 Apr 2022 03:22:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alumni-join-us-day-noac-2022 For the first time ever, OA alumni, as part of the OA Alliance, will have the opportunity for a day-long... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-alumni-join-us-day-noac-2022 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:47:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-chief My Fellow Arrowmen,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-chief Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:23:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-us-philmont-inaugural-national-gathering-alumni Scouting alumni across the country are invited to the Philmont Scout Ranch, where the BSA Alumni Association will host a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-us-philmont-inaugural-national-gathering-alumni Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:37:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/celebrating-bsas-112th-anniversary Scouts and Scouters from around the world celebrated the 112th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/celebrating-bsas-112th-anniversary Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:40:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/women-history-oa March is Women’s History Month and in honor of it we are taking a comprehensive look at the history of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/women-history-oa Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-business-plan All businesses have a plan for goals they want to achieve, and so does the Order of the Arrow (OA)... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-business-plan Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-merger-best-tips-lodge-officers National policy requires that there be only one chartered lodge per council. As councils merge to form new councils, their... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-merger-best-tips-lodge-officers Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-key-communicators The National Communications Committee is starting a new initiative to support local key communicators in their efforts to connect with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-key-communicators Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ordeal-ceremony-revision-announcement Following a thorough review process, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has approved an update to Ceremony for the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ordeal-ceremony-revision-announcement Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:48:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/strategies-coping-stress-and-changes-oa Throughout every position we hold, whether it be within the Order of the Arrow or beyond, change is a constant... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/strategies-coping-stress-and-changes-oa Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:50:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-e13-and-e2-forum-idea-sharing-experience With youth leaders being elected every year, there is often an abundance of institutional knowledge that is lost with leadership... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-e13-and-e2-forum-idea-sharing-experience Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:40:06 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/mentoring-lodges-through-mergers Throughout the history of the Order of the Arrow, the process of combining two or more lodges into one has... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/mentoring-lodges-through-mergers Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:29:37 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/video-message-2022-eastern-region-chief This video contains a message from your 2022 Eastern Region Chief, Alex Pillis!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/video-message-2022-eastern-region-chief Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:05:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/register-nls-today OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/register-nls-today Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/nentico-lodges-centennial-celebration For decades, every Arrowman has pledged to “always and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/nentico-lodges-centennial-celebration Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-high-adventure-2022 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-high-adventure-2022 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-noac-2022 In late December, section chiefs, members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee, and key volunteers gathered in Knoxville,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-noac-2022 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-chris-grove-oas-new-chairman Meet Chris Grove, the Order of the Arrow’s new National Chairman! Chris Grove was born and raised in Piqua, Ohio.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-chris-grove-oas-new-chairman Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/region-restructuring You may have heard of Project Magellan at your section conclave, in a report at your LEC meeting, or from... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/region-restructuring Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-officer-bios Meet your 2022 national officers of the Order of the Arrow! These officers were elected by their fellow section chiefs... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-officer-bios Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/rekindling-connection-preston-marquis-and-john-donat The stories shared, friendships formed and the adventures experienced have endlessly bound OA members and alumni tightly as its circle... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/rekindling-connection-preston-marquis-and-john-donat Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/presentando-al-nuevo-equipo-de-la-orden-de-la-flecha-enfocado-en-diversidad-equidad Read this article in English.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/presentando-al-nuevo-equipo-de-la-orden-de-la-flecha-enfocado-en-diversidad-equidad Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-reunion-trek-recap In conjunction with the 2021 Philmont Staff Association (PSA) Reunion celebrating the Philmont Conservation Department’s 50th anniversary, alumni and friends... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-reunion-trek-recap Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/virtual-central-region-alumni-gathering-provides-camaraderie-during-covid-19-pandemic The Central Region Alumni Gathering (CRAG) was held virtually in September 2021.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/virtual-central-region-alumni-gathering-provides-camaraderie-during-covid-19-pandemic Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-needs-you The National Communications and Technology Subcommittees of the Order of the Arrow have recently partnered to create a national volunteer... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-needs-you Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:38:36 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/bullying-prevention-resources October was National Bullying Prevention Month and as part of our commitment to help our members understand how to identify,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/bullying-prevention-resources Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:25:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-oa-alliance Dear Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-oa-alliance Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:01:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/yerba-buena-lodge-tri-merger The first merger of lodges took place in 1924, when Unami Lodge 1 and Unalachtigo Lodge 8, both of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/yerba-buena-lodge-tri-merger Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:55:13 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training-review-lodge-leaders With all of the changes and challenges that the Order of the Arrow faces, our senior leaders are always looking... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training-review-lodge-leaders Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:42:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/nls-testimonials-0 Year after year, up-and-coming Arrowmen from around our nation have been gathering to continue to grow as leaders.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/nls-testimonials-0 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:20:48 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/mental-health-awareness Over the last few years, our country has experienced a rise in youth mental health crises and a renewed national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/mental-health-awareness Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:24:25 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2022 We are excited to invite you to attend the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) on July 25-30,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2022 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/last-chance-register-oaha Still struggling to find an amazing adventure as the summer rapidly approaches? Well, don’t worry, because the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/last-chance-register-oaha Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thrive-traction The strength of the Central Region of the Order of the Arrow is, and always will be, the 64 young... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thrive-traction Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tackling-challenge-conducting-lld-during-pandemic One of the most daunting challenges that a lodge faces is developing their future leaders, especially with a struggle to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tackling-challenge-conducting-lld-during-pandemic Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-josh-sain-memorial-youth-officer-scholarships The National Committee of the Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the recipients of the Josh Sain Memorial... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-josh-sain-memorial-youth-officer-scholarships Sun, 20 Jun 2021 03:41:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/your-personalized-registration-goal In order to ensure a successful conference, every lodge in the nation will be provided with a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/your-personalized-registration-goal Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/delegate-staff-pricing Earlier this month, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved the final pricing model for the 2022 National Order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/delegate-staff-pricing Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-promotions-toolkit It’s time to start getting the word out to all of our members about the 2022 National Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-promotions-toolkit Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-noac-contingent-leader-facebook-group-0 Our best resource is the talent within each of our lodges, and for the first time ever, contingent leaders will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-noac-contingent-leader-facebook-group-0 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/mowogo-lodge-continuing-service-during-pandemic There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way lodges function, especially with regards to inductions. With... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/mowogo-lodge-continuing-service-during-pandemic Thu, 06 May 2021 22:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training-1 “It’s easy to forget, in our busy lives, why we give our time and our energy to the OA...and easy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training-1 Thu, 06 May 2021 22:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-discover-recap On April 23-24, the Order of the Arrow held one of the most exciting virtual events of the year, Momentum:... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-discover-recap Thu, 06 May 2021 22:55:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/first-noac-contingent-leader-meeting NOAC may seem far away, but we’ll all be headed to Knoxville sooner than we know it! It’s time to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/first-noac-contingent-leader-meeting Tue, 04 May 2021 03:29:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-noac-contingent-leader-facebook-group Our best resource is the talent within each of our lodges, and for the first time ever, contingent leaders will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-noac-contingent-leader-facebook-group Tue, 04 May 2021 02:38:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/pellissippi-lodge-welcomes-you Greetings fellow Arrowmen,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/pellissippi-lodge-welcomes-you Tue, 04 May 2021 02:22:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/welcome-contingent-leaders Contingent Leaders,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/welcome-contingent-leaders Tue, 04 May 2021 01:24:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-thrive-connect From 2020 to 2021, the Order of the Arrow suffered its most significant membership loss to date of 23,969 people.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-thrive-connect Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:22:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-look-forward-friday-night Picture this: the whistling wind whipping through your hair as you sit outside next to a campfire. Now add the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-look-forward-friday-night Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:13:50 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training-0 “Be you steadfast as the Polestar, self-reliant, undiscouraged...”... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training-0 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:05:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-march-2021 Section Leaders,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-march-2021 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:48:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2021-guidance-conclave-leaders-aia-competitions-and-training During 2020 and continuing into 2021, throughout the American Indian community, annual traditional powwows and gatherings as well as the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2021-guidance-conclave-leaders-aia-competitions-and-training Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:55:06 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-ne-5-fall-virtual-training-series This past year, the Order of the Arrow has had to adapt to the ever changing times. Recently, I had... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-ne-5-fall-virtual-training-series Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:48:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-discover In August, we launched an all-new virtual event series. In November, we sparked the future of the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-discover Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:12:21 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-high-adventure-25th-anniversary-celebration-continues The party continues!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-high-adventure-25th-anniversary-celebration-continues Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:05:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-0 Brothers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-0 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:41:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-order-arrows-2021-national-officers The Order of the Arrow’s national officers are elected on an annual basis by the section chiefs during the annual... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-order-arrows-2021-national-officers Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:11:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-temporary-camping-requirement-changes Feedback from our lodge leaders indicates that existing requirements will substantially limit the number of Scouts that will be eligible... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-temporary-camping-requirement-changes Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:46:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sr-7as-day-giving One of the most memorable times in a Scout’s life is when they spend time at summer camp! At just... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sr-7as-day-giving Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:23:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-november-2020 Brothers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-november-2020 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:12:57 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-spark-oas-first-national-induction-weekend Momentum: Spark, the second event in the Order of the Arrow’s Momentum series, took place virtually from Nov. 6-7, 2020,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-spark-oas-first-national-induction-weekend Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:10:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/bsa-distinguished-conservation-service-award Ever since the late twentieth century, conservation has been a focal point for our Order.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/bsa-distinguished-conservation-service-award Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:05:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/driving-momentum-best-practices-through-challenges Driving Momentum is an exciting new initiative rolled out to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between lodges across the nation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/driving-momentum-best-practices-through-challenges Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:03:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/short-term-camp-ncap-classification Due to changes in the BSA's National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards, all lodge and chapter overnight events that are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/short-term-camp-ncap-classification Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:29:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-spark-information-lodge-leaders In just a few short weeks the first National Induction weekend will take place; the virtual event branded as Momentum:... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-spark-information-lodge-leaders Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:25:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/overcoming-challenges-pandemic-inductions-and-growth As the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine rolls into its seventh month, the question on every lodge's plate is how to operate... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/overcoming-challenges-pandemic-inductions-and-growth Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:22:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/addition-ceremonial-medallions Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Order of the Arrow enacted new policies and guidance regarding the attire worn by ceremonialists... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/addition-ceremonial-medallions Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:19:13 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/reemerging-covid-19-membership-retention-incentives A major focus of our Reemerging from COVID-19 initiatives centers on membership. Our priority has been to concentrate on ensuring... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/reemerging-covid-19-membership-retention-incentives Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:30:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/announcing-momentum-spark In August, the Order of the Arrow came together for Momentum: Launch, the Order’s largest ever virtual event.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/announcing-momentum-spark Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:29:51 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-spark-leadership-call Lodge a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-spark-leadership-call Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:21:50 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/women-oaha-ocean-adventure Every year, Arrowmen from across the country attend the National High Adventure Bases for a custom program designed specifically for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/women-oaha-ocean-adventure Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:51:06 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/takeaways-momentum-launch Momentum: Launch was an event like no other in the Order of the Arrow’s 105-year history. A new experience for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/takeaways-momentum-launch Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:45:12 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/philbreak-and-its-impact-philmont-scout-ranch Every summer, thousands of Scouts and Scouters travel to Philmont Scout Ranch for a once in a lifetime opportunity to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/philbreak-and-its-impact-philmont-scout-ranch Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:49:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/waguli-lodge-building-legacy-cheerful-service Last December, when the leadership of the Northwest Georgia Cuoncil’s Waguli Lodge met to discuss goals for their 75th anniversary... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/waguli-lodge-building-legacy-cheerful-service Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:43:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-distinguished-service-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow created the Distinguished Service Award in 1940 in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-distinguished-service-award-recipients Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:55:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/guidelines-conducting-virtual-lodge-officer-elections Many times, difficult situations lead to innovative solutions. COVID-19 has given lodges across the country the tough decision of whether... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/guidelines-conducting-virtual-lodge-officer-elections Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:45:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-launch-everything-you-need-know Welcome to Momentum Launch Fellow Arrowmen: it’s the week we’ve all been waiting for. It might not be happening in the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-launch-everything-you-need-know Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:59:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-redefining-2020s-impact Brothers, It is hard to believe that we already find ourselves more than halfway through the year. This week, we are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-redefining-2020s-impact Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:58:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/induction-guidance-lodges-under-covid-19-restrictions-virtual-inductions New guidelines have been issued to provide lodges in areas under COVID-19 restrictions to proceed with induction events.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/induction-guidance-lodges-under-covid-19-restrictions-virtual-inductions Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:57:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/reemerging-covid-19-resource-portal As our communities begin to emerge from sheltering in place and we adjust to our new “normal,” the Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/reemerging-covid-19-resource-portal Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:56:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/increasing-induction-adult-unit-leaders We’ve made some key changes to the process by which adults can be selected by the lodge adult selection committee.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/increasing-induction-adult-unit-leaders Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:55:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/digital-engagement-toolkit During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to maintain the bonds of brotherhood that we share as Arrowmen as... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/digital-engagement-toolkit Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:35:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/updated-unit-elections-video This video contains a brief summary of the Order of the Arrow and its programs as well as an explanation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/updated-unit-elections-video Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:32:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/innovations-during-covid-19 The outbreak of the novel coronavirus brought with it national and global implications. At home and abroad, industries have been... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/innovations-during-covid-19 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:42:35 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients In 1969, the Order of the Arrow established the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award as a tribute and memorial to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:31:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-spotlight-captain-usns-mercy For many Arrowmen, the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in canceled Scouting events and staying at home. For United States Navy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-spotlight-captain-usns-mercy Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:15:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-launch-trainings-delegates Join fellow Arrowman from across the nation in training sessions at Momentum Launch! Within the virtual event, there will be plenty... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-launch-trainings-delegates Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:25:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/perks-being-registered-delegate “I’m a registered delegate, now what?” Now, as a registered delegate for Momentum Launch, you will have access to the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/perks-being-registered-delegate Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:23:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-launch-activities-delegates Getting excited for Momentum Launch? We are, too! With more than 35 hours of original activities created specifically for Arrowmen... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/momentum-launch-activities-delegates Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:20:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/two-ways-attend Looking to join in on all of the exciting opportunities at Momentum Launch? There are two different ways to participate... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/two-ways-attend Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:13:13 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/activities-momentum-launch OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/activities-momentum-launch Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:07:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/trainings-momentum-launch Trainings are an essential part of our beloved organization, as they give Arrowmen the proper knowledge to not only be... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/trainings-momentum-launch Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:00:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/in-person-momentum-event-update Momentum Participants and Staff, It is with deep disappointment we announce the cancellation of the in-person Momentum event scheduled for next... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/in-person-momentum-event-update Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:46:45 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/act-conference-serves-valuable-resource-lodges-and-sections It is important now more than ever that we provide support to the lodges. Like all of us, timelines have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/act-conference-serves-valuable-resource-lodges-and-sections Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:21:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-opporunities From July 21st - 30th, 2021, Scouts and Scouters from across the nation will attend the 2021 National Jamboree at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-opporunities Sun, 07 Jun 2020 08:28:25 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-oa-distinguished-service-award-selections The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor Order of the Arrow members, youth and adults, who... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-oa-distinguished-service-award-selections Thu, 21 May 2020 21:38:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-update NOAC Delegates, It is with deep sadness we inform you that the 2020 National Order of the Arrow Conference has been... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-update Fri, 01 May 2020 22:31:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/coronavirus/oa-high-adventure-covid-19-update OA News https://oa-scouting.org/coronavirus/oa-high-adventure-covid-19-update Fri, 01 May 2020 19:27:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/coronavirus/temporary-camping-night-policy-due-covid-19 In light of the extended period of camping restrictions attributable to COVID-19, following temporary modifications are being made to the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/coronavirus/temporary-camping-night-policy-due-covid-19 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:35:07 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/coronavirus/virtual-unit-elections-and-induction-date-extension The National OA Director has approved lodges to hold virtual unit elections until further notice. Due to the cancellation of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/coronavirus/virtual-unit-elections-and-induction-date-extension Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:45:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-information-update Are you getting excited for NOAC 2020? See below for some important updates regarding what to expect! Activities When we think of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-information-update Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:45:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-celebrates-25-years-service This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow High Adventure (OAHA) Program and we want you... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-celebrates-25-years-service Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:44:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/kittan-lodge-emphasizes-inductions-during-their-latest-event Have you ever wondered how Arrowmen could better improve the induction experience for all those involved? Well, Kittan Lodge from... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/kittan-lodge-emphasizes-inductions-during-their-latest-event Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:42:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/more-versatile-trading-post-leads-higher-sales Passaconaway Lodge has had a trading post like many other lodges, run out of totes and brought into their camp... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/more-versatile-trading-post-leads-higher-sales Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:39:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/guide-successful-lodge-banquet Are you in charge of planning your lodge banquet or looking for new ideas for your lodge? Well we have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/guide-successful-lodge-banquet Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:35:37 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/family-cheerful-service-spans-three-generations This past September, Witauchsoman Lodge #44 from eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey had the privilege of having three generations... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/family-cheerful-service-spans-three-generations Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training Debuting at NOAC 2020, “Polestar” is a new nationwide Induction Leadership Training that will provide lodges with the latest updates... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/polestar-induction-leadership-training Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:59:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-national-chief-regarding-covid-19 Brothers, Our world has experienced a lot of change in recent days, and I want to take a moment to address... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-national-chief-regarding-covid-19 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:59:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/response-covid-19 As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/response-covid-19 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:28:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-noac-2020 Dear Arrowman,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking-noac-2020 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:54:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-ceremonial-update Effective January 1, 2020, changes will be enacted pertaining to the attire worn by ceremonialists during the official Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-ceremonial-update Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:15:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-oa-innovation-award-recipients Many lodges develop creative and innovative solutions to the challenges they face in implementing their annual program plans. In order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-oa-innovation-award-recipients Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:03:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-operation-arrow-summit-2021-national-jamboree Lodge Leader, We hope to see you and members of your lodge at the 2021 National Jamboree as a member of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-operation-arrow-summit-2021-national-jamboree Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:55:48 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/language-oa-serve-primary-resource-oa-terminology The Language of the OA encompasses style, usage and grammar norms observed by both the Boy Scouts of America and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/language-oa-serve-primary-resource-oa-terminology Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:54:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/philbreak-2020 Have you planned your spring break yet? If not, sign up to join the Order of the Arrow during Philbreak... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/philbreak-2020 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:52:08 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/dsa-and-red-arrow-award-deadline-reminder The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor those persons who render service to the Order beyond... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/dsa-and-red-arrow-award-deadline-reminder Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:40:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/25-years-oa-high-adventure One of the many unique opportunities afforded to Arrowmen that are not otherwise available to youth in Scouting is the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/25-years-oa-high-adventure Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:03:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020 The 2020 National Order of the Arrow Conference is quickly approaching this summer from August 3rd-8th. NOAC is an event... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:00:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-newly-elected-officers-order-arrow Zachary Schonfeld — National Chief “I'm excited to build on the momentum we created this year to improve lodge performance and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-newly-elected-officers-order-arrow Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:38:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-oa-service-grant-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-oa-service-grant-recipients Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:35:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-remote-delegate-program Have you been looking into attending NOAC 2020 only to realize that you are physically just unable to go? Well, many... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-remote-delegate-program Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:30:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-letter-national-chief-and-vice-chief Chiefs, It is hard to believe that only a few short weeks stand between this moment and the beginning of a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-letter-national-chief-and-vice-chief Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:05:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thrive-national-effort-local-commitment We left last month's Thrive Webinar excited, empowered, and motivated to lead the OA with a renewed spirit, and to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thrive-national-effort-local-commitment Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:04:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tell-us-your-story The Order of the Arrow is a global network of Brothers that live the obligation and serve cheerfully. Every day... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tell-us-your-story Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:02:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-2020-noac-staff Fellow Arrowmen, are you looking for a different way to enjoy NOAC? Well you are in luck, as we are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-2020-noac-staff Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:59:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-callout-9-promotional-video NOAC 2020 is only eight months away! The conference committee has been working diligently to create a promotional video, which... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-callout-9-promotional-video Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:04:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-callout-8-chairmans-collage-challenge Holiday Greetings Brothers, As we quickly approach the holiday season, the NOAC committee has created a collage as a gift for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-callout-8-chairmans-collage-challenge Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:58:59 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-callout-7 Attending NOAC as an in-person delegate is a highlight in any Arrowman's experience. For those who cannot get to NOAC... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2020-callout-7 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:10:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-6 What does NOAC 2020 offer to first time attendees? Excellent training is offered every day on a wide variety of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-6 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:16:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/brad-haddock-lifetime-service "He introduced me to Dr. Goodman as a ‘good friend’ despite the fact that we had just met a few... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/brad-haddock-lifetime-service Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:26:21 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ne-6a-ne-6b-lodge-enabling-and-developing-lead-conference Earlier this year, around 200 Arrowmen from Sections NE-6A and NE-6B met for the Lodge Enabling and Developing (LEAD) Conference.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ne-6a-ne-6b-lodge-enabling-and-developing-lead-conference Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:24:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sikhs-mox-lamonti-lodge-service-saturdays In the Pacific Northwest, Washington’s Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodge stands as a pinnacle of cheerful service. On the second Saturday... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sikhs-mox-lamonti-lodge-service-saturdays Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:21:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-5-planes-trains-and-automobiles Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Or is it Cars, Buses and Rental Vans?Now is the time to start thinking about transportation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-5-planes-trains-and-automobiles Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:32:02 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/planning-and-orchestrating-new-england-fellowship As sections across the nation work through the conclave planning process, vast amounts of time, energy, and resources are utilized... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/planning-and-orchestrating-new-england-fellowship Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:45:34 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sr-1b-hurricane-michael-relief On October 10th, 2018, Hurricane Michael landed within Section SR-1B, which covers lodges in Southern Alabama, Northeast Florida, and Central... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sr-1b-hurricane-michael-relief Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:44:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/c-5a-c-5b-high-performing-lodge-seminar There are always a lot of questions to be had when it comes to the challenge of taking a lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/c-5a-c-5b-high-performing-lodge-seminar Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:38:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/expanding-oa-far-east-council Every chapter and their lodge strives to complete 100 percent of their unit elections each year. For unit visitation teams,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/expanding-oa-far-east-council Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:04:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/hnu-ra-con-chapter-zoo-campsite-installment All across the country, chapters conduct service projects at local camps and parks in practice of cheerful service. Typically, these... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/hnu-ra-con-chapter-zoo-campsite-installment Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:03:07 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-4 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-4 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 01:06:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thrive-national-webinar-local-commitment From 2018 to 2019, the Order of the Arrow suffered its most significant membership loss to date of 12,030 people.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thrive-national-webinar-local-commitment Sat, 06 Jul 2019 03:58:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-3b-american-indian-seminar Regalia - the first impression the Order of the Arrow leaves upon its newly inducted brothers. So often it is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-3b-american-indian-seminar Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:55:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ne-5-leadership-conference Each and every Arrowman at some point in their Scouting career wishes to leave a legacy within our Order, wishes... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ne-5-leadership-conference Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:54:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tukuut-lodge-rivers-and-mountains-conservancy-grant Within the Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC), many youth gathered together along with the Tuku’ut Lodge Chief, Ben Deveau.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tukuut-lodge-rivers-and-mountains-conservancy-grant Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:52:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-committee-immediate-policy-changes ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-committee-immediate-policy-changes Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:04:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-2-fundraising-ideas Are you excited about going to NOAC 2020, but unsure how your lodge can raise enough money? Hopefully your lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-2-fundraising-ideas Fri, 17 May 2019 22:47:37 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-projects-fuel-tkope-kwiskwis-lodges-cheerful-service Each one of us has that special council camp we call home. It could be where we had our first... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-projects-fuel-tkope-kwiskwis-lodges-cheerful-service Thu, 02 May 2019 16:33:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-antarctica OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-antarctica Thu, 02 May 2019 16:31:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/california-arrowmen-support-fire-relief In late November last year California was hit by its most destructive wildfire in history. For two weeks the Camp... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/california-arrowmen-support-fire-relief Thu, 02 May 2019 16:26:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-innovation-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow Innovation Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-innovation-award-recipients Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:34:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients The E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order's founder. Its... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:33:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-service-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National Service Award. Established... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-service-award-recipients Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:30:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-1 NOAC 2020 is only sixteen months away! Planning has already begun to ensure your lodge members will have the time... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2020-challenge-callout-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:58:34 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-high-adventure-yearbook In the summer of 1992, three young Arrowmen had an idea that would soon change the Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-high-adventure-yearbook Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:18:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/talako-lodge-celebrates-their-60th-anniversary Section W-3N’s Talako Lodge recently celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2018. Talako Lodge, meaning lodge of the high eagle, has... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/talako-lodge-celebrates-their-60th-anniversary Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:32:13 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/jaccos-towne-lodge-supports-toys-tots-drive In November 2017, Jaccos Towne Lodge created and ordered one hundred twenty-five lodge flaps to raise funds for Toys for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/jaccos-towne-lodge-supports-toys-tots-drive Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:20:45 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/year-lodge-hits-ground-running-focus-2019 In 2019, the Order of the Arrow is turning its focus to the lodge in an effort to improve the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/year-lodge-hits-ground-running-focus-2019 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:13:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/growth-and-success-sr-9s-indian-winter This past January, over 250 Arrowmen from throughout Section SR-9 gathered at Camp Tukabatchee for their 2019 Indian Winter. They... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/growth-and-success-sr-9s-indian-winter Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:05:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/considerations-contingent-leadership-noac Has attended a recent NOAC or two Is well respected in the lodge Is currently involved in lodge events and activities Attends all... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/considerations-contingent-leadership-noac Tue, 05 Mar 2019 23:02:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-2019 As a member of the Order of the Arrow, there is a lot to look forward to during this upcoming... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-2019 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:52:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/wewanoma-lodge-powwow-benefits-local-camp Each year, Wewanoma Lodge out of South Texas holds a public powwow. The event was started twenty one years ago... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/wewanoma-lodge-powwow-benefits-local-camp Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:51:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/rebuilding-camp-osborn Cheerful service is one of the core values of the Order of the Arrow, and Withlacoochee Lodge was sure to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/rebuilding-camp-osborn Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:49:51 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/joint-service-project-brings-lodges-together Last year, Pa-Hin Lodge and Naguonabe Lodge completed a joint service project as part of the Section C-1A’s Lodge Partnership... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/joint-service-project-brings-lodges-together Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:48:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-congratulatory-eagle-scout-letters The 2019 editions of the Eagle Scout congratulatory letters are now available from the national chief and vice chief. There... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-congratulatory-eagle-scout-letters Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:00:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-oa-service-grant-recipients-announced OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-oa-service-grant-recipients-announced Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:35:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-national-order-arrow-officers-elected OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-national-order-arrow-officers-elected Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:24:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-philbreak-2019 Philmont and the Order of the Arrow are excited to offer OA PhilBreak 2019. This event will consist of a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-philbreak-2019 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:38:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/northeast-region-town-hall The Northeast Region Town Hall was a online event held on September 19th, 2018 that Arrowmen could attend to learn... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/northeast-region-town-hall Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:34:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/membership-information-page Earlier this year, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved a change to the OA’s membership policy, permitting unit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/membership-information-page Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:32:34 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sr-7a-works-towards-unit-election-evaluations Unit elections can be the first interaction a unit or Scout may have with their local lodge, so they are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sr-7a-works-towards-unit-election-evaluations Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:54:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-7-gemini-project Before NASA’s Apollo missions, the Gemini Project helped prepare for the big mission, a trip to the moon. In a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-7-gemini-project Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:53:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-and-vice-chief Chiefs,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-and-vice-chief Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:48:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/we-support-camping-award First created in 2012 by the Southern Region Committee, the "We Support Camping Award" is designed to recognize lodges who... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/we-support-camping-award Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:55:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/holiday-store-sale Halloween has come and gone, and the countdown into the holiday season has begun. This is the time to think... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/holiday-store-sale Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:52:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-performing-lodges-meet-in-northeast-region On October 5-7, 2018 at Camp Alpine in Alpine, New Jersey, the Northeast Region hosted the first ever High Performing... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-performing-lodges-meet-in-northeast-region Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:50:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/merger-section-c-4 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/merger-section-c-4 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:45:31 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-scouting-historian-summit In June 2019, Philmont Scout Ranch will be hosting an event the likes of which Scouting has not yet seen.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-scouting-historian-summit Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:16:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lo-laqam-geela-lodge-hosts-council-wide-camp-o-rall-central-oregon Within the Crater Lake Council in Central Oregon, the Lo La’Qam Geela Lodge hosted a council wide Camp-O-Rall. Camp-O-Rall was... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lo-laqam-geela-lodge-hosts-council-wide-camp-o-rall-central-oregon Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:53:50 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-oa-matching-service-grant REMINDER: 2019 OA Lodge Matching Service Grant Applications Due By October 31, 2018. If your Order of the Arrow lodge is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2019-oa-matching-service-grant Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:48:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-and-innovated-national-leadership-seminar The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) has been a long-time staple of honing the leadership skills of Arrowmen from across the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-and-innovated-national-leadership-seminar Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:27:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/black-hawk-lodge-service-corps Black Hawk Lodge in the Mississippi Valley Council has started a local Order of the Arrow summer camp program called... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/black-hawk-lodge-service-corps Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:11:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/foremen-stories-philmont-2018 Philmont Scout Ranch is the premier base for all things Scouting, with features like rock climbing, blacksmithing and fishing. Many... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/foremen-stories-philmont-2018 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:10:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/bigfoot-lodge-assists-flood-relief During the final show of NOAC 2018, we heard a lot about what Decide Your Destiny truly means and how... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/bigfoot-lodge-assists-flood-relief Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:08:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chiefs-address Brothers, Thank you all for an amazing conference. The memories I made are ones I will remember forever - they would... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chiefs-address Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:05:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/bold-new-lld-program Last summer, Arrowmen from around the nation gathered at Philmont Training Center to recreate a new, modernized Lodge Leadership Development... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/bold-new-lld-program Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:01:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-lodge-announcement-o-ni-flo-lodge When the Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915 by E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson, no one... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-lodge-announcement-o-ni-flo-lodge Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:58:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-bulletin OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-bulletin Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:55:30 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-servant-leadership-lifetime-achievement-award-brad-haddock On Tuesday July 31st, Brad Haddock was recognized with the unique honor of the Order of the Arrow’s (OA) Legacy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-servant-leadership-lifetime-achievement-award-brad-haddock Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:19:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-red-arrow-awards The Red Arrow Award is presented by the National Order of the Arrow Committee for distinguished service to the Order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-red-arrow-awards Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:14:26 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-distinguished-service-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow created the Distinguished Service Award in 1940 in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-distinguished-service-award-recipients Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:03:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/official-arrow-light-and-crossover-ceremonies The National Order of the Arrow Committee after months of collaborative work with ceremonialists and lodge leadership representatives announces the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/official-arrow-light-and-crossover-ceremonies Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:07:52 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/first-ever-tokyo-conclave Every year, Arrowmen get the chance to gather with the surrounding lodges in their section at a section conclave to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/first-ever-tokyo-conclave Fri, 20 Jul 2018 02:15:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chief-visits-venturingfest VenturingFest 2018 was held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) in early July. This six-day high adventure festival invited participants... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chief-visits-venturingfest Fri, 20 Jul 2018 01:55:46 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/philmont-contingent-noac-participation-opportunity With the recent announcement of the closure of Philmont Scout Ranch for the 2018 season, summer plans for a large... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/philmont-contingent-noac-participation-opportunity Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:29:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/striking-gold-3-understanding-jte-program-objectives In the third article in the Striking Gold: Series on Journey to Excellence, we will discover in greater depth the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/striking-gold-3-understanding-jte-program-objectives Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:00:01 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/world-scout-jamboree-rover-brigade Dear Brother, Last summer, Operation Arrow played a vital role in the execution of the 2017 National Jamboree and our services... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/world-scout-jamboree-rover-brigade Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/goodman-edson-observatory The Goodman Edson Observatory (GEO), the conference museum, has a history of providing high-caliber program for NOAC guests. The GEO... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/goodman-edson-observatory Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:33:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-geo-docents-needed Do you have two hours to provide cheerful service during the conference? The 2018 NOAC GEO (Goodman Edson Observatory –... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-geo-docents-needed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:20:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/safety-updates-noac-2018 The NOAC Security Committee looks forward to providing a safe and secure conference and asks that you review, agree to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/safety-updates-noac-2018 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:18:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/housing-updates-noac-2018 While at Indiana University, you’ll be staying in one of IU’s residence halls located around campus. IU’s residence halls come... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/housing-updates-noac-2018 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:14:50 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/exemplar-evaluations-have-begun With the deadline of May 1 now behind us, lodges from all over the nation have energized their best ceremonial... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/exemplar-evaluations-have-begun Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:12:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/call-out-ceremony-submission-and-symposium-0 How can a lodge ignite the spark of within new candidates, improve membership retention and spread our noble goal and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/call-out-ceremony-submission-and-symposium-0 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:09:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-insights-noac-leadership-banquet With the 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference less than a few months away, Arrowmen across the country are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-insights-noac-leadership-banquet Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:13:21 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-insights-region-gatherings We all take pride in where we come from. At the 2018 NOAC, Arrowmen will have a chance to celebrate... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-insights-region-gatherings Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:11:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/call-out-ceremony-submission-and-symposium How can a lodge ignite the spark of within new candidates, improve membership retention and spread our noble goal and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/call-out-ceremony-submission-and-symposium Thu, 31 May 2018 04:19:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-cubs-camps-grant-recipients The Cubs to Camp Grant initiative seeks to partner the National Order of the Arrow Committee with local lodges in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-cubs-camps-grant-recipients Thu, 24 May 2018 19:00:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-distinguished-service-award-selections The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor Order of the Arrow members, youth and adults, who... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-distinguished-service-award-selections Thu, 24 May 2018 00:07:57 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-membership-update For the most up to date information on the membership changes effective February 1, 2019, please visit the membership information... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-membership-update Wed, 23 May 2018 14:17:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/striking-gold-understanding-jte-membership-objectives Welcome to the second article in the Striking Gold series, where we break down the Journey to Excellence program and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/striking-gold-understanding-jte-membership-objectives Mon, 21 May 2018 03:20:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-noac-staff Every few years, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) rolls around. Thousands of Arrowmen come together to celebrate... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/join-noac-staff Mon, 21 May 2018 03:02:23 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sweatshirts-and-patches-and-socks-oh-my Every few years, thousands of Arrowmen from across the nation travel to the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sweatshirts-and-patches-and-socks-oh-my Mon, 21 May 2018 02:54:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/whats-new-noac Join Arrowmen from across the nation for the 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference this summer in Indiana. NOAC... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/whats-new-noac Sun, 20 May 2018 17:17:43 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/memorabilia-auction-noac-2018 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/memorabilia-auction-noac-2018 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:13:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/kings-island-reduced-rate OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/kings-island-reduced-rate Thu, 10 May 2018 03:25:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-is-the-wayfinder-festival The Conference Festival subcommittee is excited to invite you to join us for the Wayfinder Festival, which will be held... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-is-the-wayfinder-festival Thu, 10 May 2018 03:15:24 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-will-showcase-olympic-quality-ceremonies The 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will include live demonstrations by some of the best ceremonialists in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-will-showcase-olympic-quality-ceremonies Thu, 10 May 2018 03:10:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-congratulatory-eagle-scout-letters OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-congratulatory-eagle-scout-letters Tue, 08 May 2018 02:38:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-josh-sain-memorial-youth-officer-scholarships The national committee of the Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of the recipients of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-josh-sain-memorial-youth-officer-scholarships Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:24:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/adult-adventure-weekend-summit-bechtel-reserve OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/adult-adventure-weekend-summit-bechtel-reserve Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:57:18 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-surge-recognition-device-oa-elections A committee of Arrowmen have been working hard for the past two years to develop a program that assists sections,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-surge-recognition-device-oa-elections Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:47:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/striking-gold-series-journey-excellence-what-jte NOTE: This article is the first part of a multi-part series on JTE. Beginning in 2012, the introduction of the Journey... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/striking-gold-series-journey-excellence-what-jte Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:34:25 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-natural-disaster-aid-offered-arrowmen As 2017 started to come to a close, the country was rocked by several devastating natural disasters. These disasters affected... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-natural-disaster-aid-offered-arrowmen Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:24:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/wah-sha-she-lodge-old-christmas-tree-fish-habitat After the holiday season most people are forced to throw out their Christmas trees, but that’s not the case for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/wah-sha-she-lodge-old-christmas-tree-fish-habitat Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:22:28 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-contingent-leaders-guide The Contingent Leader Guide is now available and contains important information regarding the conference. The guide will walk you through... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-contingent-leaders-guide Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:06:54 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-orientation-video In the next few days, NOAC attendees will want to log into the log into the National Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-orientation-video Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:21:12 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:56:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-national-service-award-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-national-service-award-recipients Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:48:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-innovation-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow Innovation Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-innovation-award-recipients Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:40:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/pilot-academy PILOT Academy will be unlike anything else available to lodge chiefs, up-and-coming youth lodge leaders, and lodge advisers (or their... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/pilot-academy Fri, 06 Apr 2018 01:10:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/training-success-seekers An exciting new initiative called Success Seekers will be rolling out at NOAC 2018! As the new century has unfolded for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/training-success-seekers Fri, 06 Apr 2018 01:02:03 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/countdown-exemplars-underway OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/countdown-exemplars-underway Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:54:43 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-dance-competition-guidelines-and-rules OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-dance-competition-guidelines-and-rules Sat, 31 Mar 2018 17:04:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/be-noac-delegate-anywhere-world Are you unable to make it to Indiana University for NOAC 2018 this summer? Whether you’re home staffing summer camp,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/be-noac-delegate-anywhere-world Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:20:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-students-opioid-solutions Students for Opioid Solutions, an organization founded by Gerald Fraas and co-founded by Jonah Wendt, is dedicated to the vision... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-students-opioid-solutions Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:41:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-el-ku-ta-lodge-helps-homeless-vaccination-project Ever wonder the impact that cheerful service can bring to local communities? Fellow brothers from El-Ku-Ta Lodge of the Great... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-el-ku-ta-lodge-helps-homeless-vaccination-project Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:39:19 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-kittan-lodge-autism-awareness There is nothing that an Arrowman enjoys more than patch collecting. That is why the leadership of Kittan Lodge of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-kittan-lodge-autism-awareness Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:33:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-2018-national-order-arrow-conference-vice-chiefs-elected The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) would not be possible if it were not for the dedicated youth... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-today-2018-national-order-arrow-conference-vice-chiefs-elected Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:30:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/adventure-central-needs-you Are you ready to embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity at the 2018 National Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/adventure-central-needs-you Sun, 11 Mar 2018 02:21:09 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/decisions-today-shape-reality-tomorrow Membership in the Order of the Arrow begins with a decision. That first choice is made by others: the Scouts... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/decisions-today-shape-reality-tomorrow Sun, 11 Mar 2018 02:17:25 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-airport-shuttle-information Traveling to NOAC 2018 by plane? Information about airport shuttle service is now available. The NOAC Transportation team has established shuttle... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-airport-shuttle-information Sun, 04 Mar 2018 19:24:47 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-ceremonies-exemplar-program-planned-noac-2018 The 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will debut the ceremonies Exemplar Recognition program—the natural evolution of how... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-ceremonies-exemplar-program-planned-noac-2018 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:53:40 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-aia-events-be-held-noac OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-aia-events-be-held-noac Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:50:57 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/success-seekers-noac OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/success-seekers-noac Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:23:25 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-oaha The Order of the Arrow High Adventure Program (OAHA) allows Arrowmen to enjoy the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-oaha Sun, 11 Feb 2018 04:42:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/nls-updates The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is often regarded as one of the best youth leadership training programs available. From its... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/nls-updates Sun, 11 Feb 2018 04:40:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/website-redesign Earlier this year, the national website of the Order of the Arrow (OA) experienced a complete redesign. The previous website,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/website-redesign Sun, 11 Feb 2018 04:36:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/conclave-games It is almost time for the spring conclave season! Arrowmen from all over your section with soon gather. Check-in will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/conclave-games Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:15:08 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-reconnecting-scouting-and-oa Q: Hi Mike, I'm volunteering with my son's troop in Champaign, IL. Is there a way a former lodge member (Monaken... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-reconnecting-scouting-and-oa Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:52:44 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-video-materials Q: Mike, I am the chapter adviser for a district in the Sam Houston Area Council in Texas. At next week’s... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-video-materials Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:49:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-never-awarded Q: Mike, I feel I met the Brotherhood requirements as a youth, but was never "advanced" to Brotherhood. Is there some... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-never-awarded Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:48:38 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-sashes Q: Hello Mike,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-sashes Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:46:33 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-membership-records-0 Q: Hello Brother Mike! In my position as a chapter adviser I was recently approached by a Scoutmaster to ask if... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-membership-records-0 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:44:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-adviser-patch Q: Hi Mike,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-adviser-patch Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:43:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordeal-guestsparents Q: Hello Mike, I was wondering if there is any specific policy regarding having non-member guests and parents attend an Ordeal... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordeal-guestsparents Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:42:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-rule-order Q: Mike, Thank you for taking my question. My lodge has a different opinion than the national guidelines regarding the wearing... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-rule-order Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:40:15 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordeals-other-locations-besides-scout-camps Q: Hello Mike, I was wondering if Ordeals can only be held at Scout camps, or if they can be held... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordeals-other-locations-besides-scout-camps Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:39:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-selection-committee Dear Mr. Chairman My name is Joseph. My lodge is currently deciding its next Vigil Honor selection chairman. However, an issue... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-selection-committee Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:38:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-centennial-promotion-patch-uniform Q: Mike, I and many others in my lodge who attended NOAC 2015 sewed the promotional patch on our uniforms above... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-centennial-promotion-patch-uniform Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:36:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodgemaster-update Q: Mike, Is there a way to get the troop details that will be used to compute the Lodgemaster JTE unit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodgemaster-update Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:34:20 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-scouts-special-needs-and-elections Q: Mike, There is a Scout with special needs in my troop that dearly wants to be in the Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-scouts-special-needs-and-elections Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:39:16 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-region-patch Q: Hello Mike, I have acquired an OA region patch and I was wondering if it could be worn on my... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-region-patch Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:38:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-handbook Q: Hi Mike,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-handbook Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:36:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordeal-and-brotherhood-inductions Q: Hello Mike, In our lodge, our Ordeals have only been lasting from Friday night to Saturday night for a long... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordeal-and-brotherhood-inductions Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:35:01 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-merchandise-rules Q: Mike, Our lodge is wondering if there are any rules regarding OA merchandise being sold to non-members. Are we allowed... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-merchandise-rules Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:33:41 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-adult-district-nomination Q: Good morning Brother Mike, On the adult nomination form there is a section which denotes a nomination for a district/council... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-adult-district-nomination Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:32:11 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-youth-officers Q: Mike, My purpose in writing is with regards to one of your most recent topics (found here) concerning the question... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-youth-officers Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:26:27 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-nomination-process Q: Mike, Since the OA is a national honor society, why aren't all Eagle Scouts OA members? Although I understand the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-nomination-process Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:17:53 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-jersey-state-police-camporee Every three years, Scouts from across the state of New Jersey and beyond come together for the New Jersey State... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-jersey-state-police-camporee Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:27:06 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/octoraro-lodge-fundraiser-buzz-beard Octoraro Lodge of Chester County, Pennsylvania, recently held an innovative event to raise money for their council camp, Camp Horseshoe.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/octoraro-lodge-fundraiser-buzz-beard Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:24:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/area-w-4-areaclave Conclave season for the Arrowmen of Sections W-4N and W-4S was very special this year, as it included an unique... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/area-w-4-areaclave Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:17:55 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/area-c-1-midwest-rally The Midwest Rally is an area leadership training conference, where 11 lodges in the Central Region aimed to start on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/area-c-1-midwest-rally Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:14:48 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/american-indian-arts-and-craft-competition-noac-2018 Greetings, on behalf of the NOAC AIA Staff, we want to welcome each of you and encourage your participation in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/american-indian-arts-and-craft-competition-noac-2018 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:03:49 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-new-national-website In case you haven't noticed… the national Order of the Arrow (OA) website has been completely redesigned!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-new-national-website Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:13:14 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/surge-recognition-device A committee of Arrowmen primarily from Section W-2W has been working hard for the past two years to develop a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/surge-recognition-device Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:04:07 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-embraces-environmental-sustainability In 2013, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) commenced the integration of sustainability at every level of its organization, promoted... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-embraces-environmental-sustainability Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:02:04 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-order-arrow-officers-elected Anthony Peluso – 2018 National Chief “Ever since first getting involved in the Order of the Arrow in 2014, the OA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-order-arrow-officers-elected Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:56:32 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-noac-2018 With a return to Indiana University, new conference programs and the introduction of remote delegates, this NOAC has the potential... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-noac-2018 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:41:58 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-disaster-relief-efforts In September 2017, the southeastern United States was struck by two category five hurricanes, Irma and Maria. With winds that... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-disaster-relief-efforts Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:30:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-service-grant-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-oa-service-grant-recipients Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:30:22 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-vice-chief-elected The 2018 Order of the Arrow national vice chief was elected Wednesday evening at the 2017 National Planning Meeting. Congratulations... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-vice-chief-elected Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:18:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-chief-elected The 2018 Order of the Arrow national chief was elected Wednesday evening at the 2017 National Planning Meeting. Congratulations to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2018-national-chief-elected Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:18:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-theme-revealed For every member of the Order of the Arrow, their membership began with a decision: first the decision of their... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-theme-revealed Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:08:42 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-planning-meeting-app-gives-attendees-21st-century-experience Just like any other year, sections chiefs will converge in Dallas this winter for the National Planning Meeting (NPM) and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-planning-meeting-app-gives-attendees-21st-century-experience Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:09:25 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/your-role-noac-planning-process With the 2017 National Planning Meeting (NPM) only a few weeks away, it is never too early to start thinking... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/your-role-noac-planning-process Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:07:39 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-vice-chief Chiefs, It is hard to believe that only a few short weeks stand between this moment and the beginning of a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/letter-national-chief-vice-chief Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:01:29 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-leadership-seminar-announcement The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is renowned as one of the Order of the Arrow’s - and Scouting’s - premier... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-leadership-seminar-announcement Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:11:10 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/training-expo-greater-new-york-councils The Training Expo (TREX), hosted by the Greater New York Councils, is an annual event focused on training and educating... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/training-expo-greater-new-york-councils Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:56:17 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/shenandoah-lodges-innovation-awards The Order of the Arrow (OA) Innovation Award was created to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and innovative... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/shenandoah-lodges-innovation-awards Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:15:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/colonneh-lodge-trail-crew Instead of relaxing over spring break, members of Colonneh Lodge of the Sam Houston Area Council were at their local... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/colonneh-lodge-trail-crew Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:07:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/wiatava-scout-o-rama-camp-promotions In the Order of the Arrow (OA), a key point that we focus on is service, whether it be to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/wiatava-scout-o-rama-camp-promotions Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tipisa-lodge-winter-ordeals As December quickly approaches, Arrowmen across the country begin to count down the days. For members of Tipisa Lodge of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tipisa-lodge-winter-ordeals Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:59:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-foreman-feature Aubrey Cover has recently returned from his second summer as a foreman for the OA Trail Crew (OATC) program at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-foreman-feature Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:44:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-service-christiansen-appointed-western-region-chairman After being a member of the Order of the Arrow (OA) for the past forty-five years and serving as an... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-service-christiansen-appointed-western-region-chairman Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:37:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/justin-abshires-link-between-success-and-scouting Arrowman Justin Abshire can always find something or someone interesting in New Orleans, even on days aside from Mardi Gras.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/justin-abshires-link-between-success-and-scouting Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:33:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/scouting-aboard-uss-ford A stairway leads inside to a large photo of the 38th President of the United States of America proudly standing... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/scouting-aboard-uss-ford Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:18:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-does-operation-arrow-staff-chooseoa #ChooseOA is a marketing and social media campaign which allows active OA members to share the reasons they became involved... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-does-operation-arrow-staff-chooseoa Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:37:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/hike-and-camp-hack-or-noac-find-your-next-adventure The end of the OA’s record-breaking involvement at the national jamboree doesn’t have to be the end of your adventures... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/hike-and-camp-hack-or-noac-find-your-next-adventure Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:29:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thank-you-fueling-scoutings-adventure Brothers, What started in 1950 as a small group of 30 Arrowmen has grown to become a staple in the program... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thank-you-fueling-scoutings-adventure Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:16:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-contingent-leaders-word-street The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the one of the most exciting events in the Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-contingent-leaders-word-street Wed, 09 Aug 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/all-eyes-2018 The 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is officially less than one year away. Approximately 8,000 Arrowmen will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/all-eyes-2018 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/road-less-traveled-finding-creative-ways-travel-noac Attending a National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is an adventure in and of itself, but Kon Wapos Lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/road-less-traveled-finding-creative-ways-travel-noac Wed, 09 Aug 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-information NOAC 2018 July 30 – August 4, 2018 Indiana University, Bloomington, IN NOAC Registration Registration for NOAC 2018 is now open at the National... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2018-information Mon, 31 Jul 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-hackathon On October 6-8th, the Order of the Arrow will be hosting its first-ever Hackathon. Located at the Intel office in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-hackathon Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:20:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/return-our-roots-ceremony-inspires-operation-arrow-staff On Monday evening at the Summit Circle, Operation Arrow staff members began their journey of service at the 2017 National... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/return-our-roots-ceremony-inspires-operation-arrow-staff Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:30:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrows-adult-only-staffs At first glance, it appears that Operation Arrow is comprised entirely of youth members in the Service Corps, Trek Guides,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrows-adult-only-staffs Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:30:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/day-life-operation-arrow-staff Whether you staffed jamboree, attended with a unit, or you didn't attend at all this year, you may find yourself... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/day-life-operation-arrow-staff Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:18:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/key-operation-arrow-staff-members-recognized-national-leadership-gathering Jamboree vice chiefs (JVCs), “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Scholarship recipients, section chiefs and National Order of the Arrow Committee members... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/key-operation-arrow-staff-members-recognized-national-leadership-gathering Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:51:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/indian-village-jamboree-provides-rewarding-mountaintop-experience Most mornings at jamboree, sleepy-eyed Scouts lace up their boots to hit the trail with their OA Trek Guide. But... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/indian-village-jamboree-provides-rewarding-mountaintop-experience Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:46:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-facilitates-journal-program-national-geographic-explorer-paul-salopek During the jamboree, Trek Guides are responsible for guiding 25,000 participants to the top of Garden Ground Mountain, where they... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-facilitates-journal-program-national-geographic-explorer-paul-salopek Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:42:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/recreation-area-host-karaoke Now is your chance to channel your inner Shakespeare or even Beyoncé at the jamboree! The Operation Arrow Recreation Committee will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/recreation-area-host-karaoke Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:37:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-host-memorable-closing-gathering After nearly two weeks of service with the largest-ever Order of the Arrow staff in jamboree history and an anticipated... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-host-memorable-closing-gathering Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:30:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/international-campfire-provide-fellowship-across-cultures OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/international-campfire-provide-fellowship-across-cultures Tue, 25 Jul 2017 02:54:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/eyes-echo To continue to ensure a safe and successful jamboree, the subcamp leadership would like to remind all Operation Arrow staff... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/eyes-echo Sat, 22 Jul 2017 01:29:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-high-adventure-program-hold-memorable-gathering-during-jamboree OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-high-adventure-program-hold-memorable-gathering-during-jamboree Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:40:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/feu-du-camp-internationale-sera-fournir-fraternite-autour-du-monde Rencontrer des nouvelles persons et faire de nouvelles amis sont les points culminant de l'expérience du Jamboree.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/feu-du-camp-internationale-sera-fournir-fraternite-autour-du-monde Fri, 21 Jul 2017 01:51:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/la-fogata-internacional-proveera-un-espacio-de-hermandad-que-trasciende-las-fronteras Conocer a gente nueva y hacer amistades son elementos importantes de la experiencia del Jamboree. En la tarde del Viernes,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/la-fogata-internacional-proveera-un-espacio-de-hermandad-que-trasciende-las-fronteras Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:36:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/send-us-your-operation-arrow-memories OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/send-us-your-operation-arrow-memories Thu, 20 Jul 2017 03:09:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/recreation-presents-yoga-class-staff-d-stress-and-stretch-out One of the hidden gems of the recreation area is just a mat roll away. Although the OA recreation area is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/recreation-presents-yoga-class-staff-d-stress-and-stretch-out Thu, 20 Jul 2017 03:05:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/staff-pick-movies-be-shown-recreation-movie-theater Movie buffs, food lovers or any youth staff who just want to kick back after a long day at the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/staff-pick-movies-be-shown-recreation-movie-theater Thu, 20 Jul 2017 02:06:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/worldwide-scouts-unwind-operation-arrows-engaging-activities After a long day at the 2017 National Jamboree, staff members who are looking to sit back, relax, destress and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/worldwide-scouts-unwind-operation-arrows-engaging-activities Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:06:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-oral-history-project-jamboree The Order of the Arrow is partnering with the National Scouting Museum’s “Scouting Memories Project” to host the Oral History... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-oral-history-project-jamboree Wed, 19 Jul 2017 03:03:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-you-need-know-unit-arrival-day The participants are coming! Starting at 4:00am today, tens of thousands of participants organized in contingents by their council affiliation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-you-need-know-unit-arrival-day Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:37:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrows-102nd-birthday-celebrated-jamboree It was 102 years ago, on July 16, that the first Ordeal ceremony was conducted and the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrows-102nd-birthday-celebrated-jamboree Mon, 17 Jul 2017 04:44:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/essential-mobilization-documents-available-operation-arrow-app Calling all Arrowmen! All Indian Village, Service Corps and Trek Guide team members play an essential role in the unit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/essential-mobilization-documents-available-operation-arrow-app Mon, 17 Jul 2017 04:01:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/returning-our-roots-summit-circle Do you know the history and legacy of the Order of the Arrow at jamboree? Join us on the evening... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/returning-our-roots-summit-circle Mon, 17 Jul 2017 03:53:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/discover-operation-arrow-app To get the most up to date information on all things related to Operation Arrow, download the new Operation Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/discover-operation-arrow-app Mon, 17 Jul 2017 03:12:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-exhibits-captivating-atmosphere-showcase-our-brotherhood OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-exhibits-captivating-atmosphere-showcase-our-brotherhood Sun, 16 Jul 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrows-got-talent-provide-showcase-staff-members-hidden-talents Are you an Operation Arrow staff member who has a special skill or a hidden talent? Now you will have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrows-got-talent-provide-showcase-staff-members-hidden-talents Sun, 16 Jul 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/youre-invited-region-gatherings OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/youre-invited-region-gatherings Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:43:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-staff-utilize-slack-team-collaboration During the 2017 National Jamboree, the Service Corps and Trek Guides teams are utilizing Slack, a team communication and project... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-staff-utilize-slack-team-collaboration Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:28:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/download-official-app-2017-national-jamboree The official app of the 2017 National Jamboree will serve as a key resource for participants, staff volunteers, and visitors.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/download-official-app-2017-national-jamboree Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:20:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-releases-official-mobile-app-communicate-staff The hundreds of Arrowmen attending jamboree with Operation Arrow will have their own one-stop-shop for everything they need to fuel... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-releases-official-mobile-app-communicate-staff Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:11:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chief-leads-online-forum-answer-operation-arrow-staffs-questions On June 15, there was an online forum to answer questions about staffing Operation Arrow. The dialogue included updates on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chief-leads-online-forum-answer-operation-arrow-staffs-questions Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:10:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-hillcourt-scholarship-recipients-announced The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Hillcourt Scholarship. This scholarship is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-hillcourt-scholarship-recipients-announced Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:39:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-will-inspire-thousands-scouts-through-journal-program In 2017, the jamboree program will encourage Scouts to intentionally reflect and record how Scouting has impacted their lives and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-will-inspire-thousands-scouts-through-journal-program Fri, 23 Jun 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-jambolink-your-direct-link-all-things-2017jambo Timely, effective communication is essential to a successful Jamboree experience. Efforts to transform how staff, participants, leaders and guests are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-jambolink-your-direct-link-all-things-2017jambo Wed, 21 Jun 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-history-resource-guide-now-available The Lodge History Resource Guide was conceived during the Centennial National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) in 2015. At... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-history-resource-guide-now-available Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-new-oa-ocean-adventure The Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) program is charting a course for the remote and historic Dry Tortugas... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-new-oa-ocean-adventure Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-lodge-debut-erielhonan-lodge There is a new lodge serving the Northeastern Ohio Scouting movement. Erielhonan (pronounced Erie-le-non) Lodge is the nation’s newest lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-lodge-debut-erielhonan-lodge Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:56:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-grants-and-their-impact-home The Order of the Arrow sponsors service grants as a way to assist those lodges who have sought to provide... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-grants-and-their-impact-home Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:39:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-host-inspirational-and-memorable-powwow-jamboree The staff and participants of the 2017 National Jamboree will have the chance to join together for a powwow this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-host-inspirational-and-memorable-powwow-jamboree Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:38:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/scout-clean-and-so-ones-wardrobe-during-jamboree Laundry service for all jamboree staff will begin on July 18th and continues through July 26th, 2017. Located in the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/scout-clean-and-so-ones-wardrobe-during-jamboree Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:27:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-river-gorge-offers-remarkable-whitewater-adventure-operation-arrow-staff Operation Arrow leadership has promised that staff will see and experience more of the Summit Bechtel Reserve and the jamboree... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-river-gorge-offers-remarkable-whitewater-adventure-operation-arrow-staff Sat, 03 Jun 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-aia-programs-benefit-lodges OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-aia-programs-benefit-lodges Thu, 25 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/regalia-bonanza Recently the Nataepu Shohpe Lodge of the President Gerald R. Ford Field Service Council held their annual Regalia Bonanza. This... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/regalia-bonanza Thu, 25 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sr-9-indian-winter In early February, Section SR-9 held their annual Indian Winter training event and built two distinct programs for lodge leaders... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sr-9-indian-winter Wed, 17 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-everybodys-dancing-about-wachipi-nutshell In addition to the national jamboree, the Order of the Arrow (OA) will be hosting another summer event, this time... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-everybodys-dancing-about-wachipi-nutshell Wed, 10 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-summit-experience Order of the Arrow High Adventure (OAHA) has many different opportunities open to youth Arrowmen across the nation. The most... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-summit-experience Wed, 10 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/c-4-area-leadership-training-conference Sections C-4A and C-4B came together last November to conduct the Area Leadership Training Conference for the youth leaders of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/c-4-area-leadership-training-conference Wed, 10 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/raccoons-cardinals-nawakwa-lodge-prepares-celebrate-100-years Nawakwa Lodge has a special birthday coming up and the lodge is already getting a head start on the preparations!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/raccoons-cardinals-nawakwa-lodge-prepares-celebrate-100-years Wed, 10 May 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 recipients of the Josh... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:13:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-6 Often, packing for a camping trip can seem quite monotonous. As we’ve geared up for 2017, Project 2013 alumni have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-6 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:58:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/choose-your-tentmates-jamboree During the 2017 National Jamboree, all staff will stay in 3-4 person tents in Base Camp Echo. A couple helpful... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/choose-your-tentmates-jamboree Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:54:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/link-success-stories Sections have been tasked with implementing Link, a new training program designed to target the Journey to Excellence requirements that... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/link-success-stories Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:48:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking Brothers, Not so long ago, each one of us walked into a camp full of Scouts from across our state (or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/chiefly-speaking Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:43:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-lodge-award-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-lodge-award-recipients Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:53:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ajapeu-lodge-clears-trails-running-start-service As Arrowmen around the country settled down for the holidays, members of Ajapeu Lodge of the Washington Crossing Council, headquartered... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ajapeu-lodge-clears-trails-running-start-service Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:44:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/malibu-lodge-hosts-spooky-fundraiser Many lodges across the country have different traditions for raising money to host activities for their members. Some have Christmas... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/malibu-lodge-hosts-spooky-fundraiser Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:41:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-give-back-section-conclave Servant leadership and cheerful service were exactly what Hunter Scott, former Section W-1E section chief, had in mind when planning... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-give-back-section-conclave Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:28:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-5 Often, packing for a camping trip can seem quite monotonous. As we gear up for 2017, Project 2013 alumni will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-5 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/bsa-announces-key-staff-arrival-and-departure-dates Members of the Operation Arrow staff are expected to arrive any time on July 16, 2017, and earlier is better.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/bsa-announces-key-staff-arrival-and-departure-dates Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/making-sense-jte The Journey to Excellence (JTE) program helps lodge officers measure their lodge’s performance and steer the local Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/making-sense-jte Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/making-jte-work-you The Journey to Excellence (JTE) is a thrilling expedition that has been crafted to help lodges continually improve their previous... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/making-jte-work-you Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-success-stories-reaching-gold The Journey to Excellence (JTE) program was created by the Order of the Arrow (OA) a few years ago, and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-success-stories-reaching-gold Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/exciting-adviser-training-philmont-summer The Philmont Training Center will host the Lodge and Section Adviser’s Symposium OA Conference during the week of June 18-24,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/exciting-adviser-training-philmont-summer Sun, 12 Mar 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/buffalo-national-river-trail-crew Do you enjoy camaraderie and leaving a legacy for future outdoor enthusiasts like yourself? If so, come join the Buffalo... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/buffalo-national-river-trail-crew Wed, 22 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-congratulatory-eagle-scout-letter The 2017 editions of the Eagle Scout congratulatory letters are now available from the national chief and vice chief. There... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-congratulatory-eagle-scout-letter Mon, 13 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-region-challenge The 2017 national jamboree is just 186 days away! With the BSA’s largest event being so close, we’re in the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-region-challenge Wed, 01 Feb 2017 03:10:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/youth-leaders-begin-final-preparations-operation-arrow Youth leaders from around the country gathered in Dallas, TX for the national planning meeting this week to select the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/youth-leaders-begin-final-preparations-operation-arrow Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/jamboree-shows-audititions Have you ever attended a national show at either a NOAC or a jamboree and think to yourself, “How did... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/jamboree-shows-audititions Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-4 Often, packing for a camping trip can seem quite monotonous. As we gear up for 2017, Project 2013 alumni will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-4 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chief-and-national-vice-chief-invite-you-fuel-scoutings-adventure Brothers,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chief-and-national-vice-chief-invite-you-fuel-scoutings-adventure Sun, 22 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-your-lodges-arrowmen-should-attend-wachipi Lodge leaders,Your Arrowmen are strongly encouraged to attend Wachipi, an American Indian Seminar at Philmont Scout Ranch from June 6th... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/why-your-lodges-arrowmen-should-attend-wachipi Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:52:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/congratulations-2017-service-grant-recipients One of the four fold purposes of the Order of the Arrow is "to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/congratulations-2017-service-grant-recipients Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:46:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-use-chooseoa-resources Using #ChooseOA is simple! There are a few major ways to spread the word about the OA through this initiative. Use... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-use-chooseoa-resources Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:41:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-chooseoa Finally, the answer to your lodge and chapter’s marketing needs is here. Last summer the National Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-chooseoa Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:37:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/youth-led-task-force-reimagine-lld-program-2017 Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) is the Order of the Arrow’s entry-level training program administered by lodges. The program has historically... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/youth-led-task-force-reimagine-lld-program-2017 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:01:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-national-officer-biographies Meet the Order of the Arrow's 2017 national officers, elected at the 2016 National Planning Meeting in Dallas, TX. Forrest Gertin... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-national-officer-biographies Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-national-chief-elected The 2017 national chief and national vice-chief were elected Tuesday evening at the national planning meeting. Congratulations to 2017 National... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-national-chief-elected Wed, 28 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/npm-briefing-section-chiefs Chiefs, This year has come and gone, fueled by the excitement of Prism, NEXT, and much more. Now, each of us... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/npm-briefing-section-chiefs Sat, 24 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/unified-operation-arrow-headquarters-team-bolster-jamboree-experience In addition to Operation Arrow’s primary program areas, the Order of the Arrow will enhance the overall jamboree experience with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/unified-operation-arrow-headquarters-team-bolster-jamboree-experience Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:29:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-sparks-new-interest-american-indian-affairs-weekend-event Mikanakawa Lodge of the Circle Ten Council in Dallas, Texas, recently held an American Indian Affairs weekend. This was a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-sparks-new-interest-american-indian-affairs-weekend-event Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:14:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-reach-out-service-their-local-community At their annual spring service weekend, one lodge decided to perform some community service in the local area where the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-reach-out-service-their-local-community Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:25:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noquet-lodge-recruits-army-volunteers-council-event A Michigan lodge assembled an army of volunteers to help provide behind-the-scenes support for their annual council-wide camping event. Noquet... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noquet-lodge-recruits-army-volunteers-council-event Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:43:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/developing-youth-leaders-conference Training is an integral part of the Order of the Arrow’s program. Whether is it a National Leadership Seminar put... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/developing-youth-leaders-conference Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/adult-only-staffs-administer-viable-support-jamboree-program A limited number of adult roles will be available on the Operation Arrow team as an adviser with one of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/adult-only-staffs-administer-viable-support-jamboree-program Mon, 07 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/foreman-perspective One of the most exciting and rewarding experiences available to members of the Order of the Arrow is the opportunity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/foreman-perspective Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:43:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/summer-full-service Every year, hundreds of Arrowmen journey from far and wide to experience the adventure of a lifetime at the four... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/summer-full-service Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:39:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-salutes-100-years-national-park-service "There is nothing so American as our national parks." - President Franklin D. Roosevelt On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/order-arrow-salutes-100-years-national-park-service Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:36:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-national-training-coordinator The national Order of the Arrow Training subcommittee is proud to announce the recruitment of Anthony Johnson as the national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-national-training-coordinator Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/exclusive-offer-experticity OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/exclusive-offer-experticity Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/wauna-la-montay-provides-service-national-forests Starting with its inception in 2008 with the introduction of the monumental ArrowCorps5 project, ArrowCorps has been a program of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/wauna-la-montay-provides-service-national-forests Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/alibamu-lodge-builds-volleyball-court Ask any Scout or Scouter about his camp adventures as a youth and there will almost always be a reference... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/alibamu-lodge-builds-volleyball-court Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-factor-winners This summer at NEXT: A New Century, the OA placed emphasis on innovation. The world we live in is constantly... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-factor-winners Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/indian-village-staff-update Since the jamboree moved to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the OA has utilized the Indian Village as a unique opportunity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/indian-village-staff-update Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-3 Often, packing for a camping trip can seem quite monotonous. As we gear up for 2017, Project 2013 alumni will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-3 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-promote-operation-arrow-your-lodge-or-section OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/how-promote-operation-arrow-your-lodge-or-section Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowmen-hit-road-spread-centennial-celebration-across-country OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowmen-hit-road-spread-centennial-celebration-across-country Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/deadline-oa-service-grants-quickly-approaching-0 By Matthew Watson... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/deadline-oa-service-grants-quickly-approaching-0 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-youve-missed-oaha-past-summer OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-youve-missed-oaha-past-summer Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/agaming-maangogwan-gives-back-msu OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/agaming-maangogwan-gives-back-msu Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-reliefcorps-helps-heal-louisiana-after-historic-flooding Thousands of Americans have seen their neighborhoods submerged, their towns decimated and their homes lost. Record flooding in Louisiana created... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-reliefcorps-helps-heal-louisiana-after-historic-flooding Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/going-gold-tips-winning-quest-style-competitions As conclave season starts to wind down, many Arrowmen look back with fondness to the various events and activities, most... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/going-gold-tips-winning-quest-style-competitions Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/survey-seeks-arrowmens-input-oas-second-century OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/survey-seeks-arrowmens-input-oas-second-century Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-summer-bulletin The summer 2016 National Bulletin is now available. This issue includes details on the #ChooseOA initiative, highlights from Prism and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-summer-bulletin Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/tell-world-why-you-chooseoa As a member of the Order of the Arrow, you chose to be a part of an organization greater than... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/tell-world-why-you-chooseoa Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ice-portal-launch Inductions are a crucial facet of the Order of the Arrow. Each lodge has a responsibility to run their inductions... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ice-portal-launch Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sending-delegates-another-lodges-function Visiting events of other lodges can be very advantageous. In the workplace and elsewhere, collaboration is widely seen as the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sending-delegates-another-lodges-function Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-william-green-bar-bill-hillcourt-scholarship OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2017-william-green-bar-bill-hillcourt-scholarship Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-2 Often, packing for a camping trip can seem quite monotonous. As we gear up for 2017, Project 2013 alumni will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-2 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sr-7a-ceremonies-weekend On the weekend of April 15 - 17th, over 60 participants arrived at Camp T. Brady Saunders in the beautiful... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sr-7a-ceremonies-weekend Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/help-needed-complete-next-service-project Order of the Arrow membership is not a recognition. It is a call to serve. People embrace the Order not... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/help-needed-complete-next-service-project Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-security-brief The NEXT Security Staff welcomes you to the conference and wishes you a pleasant and safe visit in Bloomington. We... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-security-brief Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-strategy NEXT delegates will face tough problems as they look beyond into the second century of the Order of the Arrow.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-strategy Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-next As we get closer to July 2017, planning for the Order of the Arrow’s presence at the 2017 National Jamboree... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-next Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/hoffman-takes-helm-national-chairman-start-oas-second-century By Elisha Valladares-CormierMike Hoffman has been a member of the Order of the Arrow for 38 years and has been... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/hoffman-takes-helm-national-chairman-start-oas-second-century Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/indian-village-transform-interactive-center-learning-during-operation-arrow Since the jamboree moved to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the OA has utilized the Indian Village as a unique opportunity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/indian-village-transform-interactive-center-learning-during-operation-arrow Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-upon-arrival-prism Prism is going to be a fantastic experience for the nearly 1,400 Arrowmen who will participate. Prism is a four-day,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-upon-arrival-prism Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/are-you-ready-innovation-center Do you have a burning question about the Order of the Arrow, a wild idea for a new program, or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/are-you-ready-innovation-center Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-parking-access-rates Parking at NEXT is assigned based upon your housing assignment. Please review the information below regarding parking access and rates.For... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-parking-access-rates Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-upon-arrival-next If you are one of the 1,500 Arrowmen who will be attending NEXT as a delegate from your lodge or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-expect-upon-arrival-next Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/profile-unselfish-service-marty-tschetter By Owen ClappShaping the ground with sweat and muscle breaks open opportunities to explore what it means to provide cheerful... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/profile-unselfish-service-marty-tschetter Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-corps-provide-integral-support-and-long-lasting-camaraderie-during-operation-arrow The 2013 National Jamboree was attended by 30,037 Scouts and Scouters. For the Summit Bechtel Reserve, a brand new Scouting... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-corps-provide-integral-support-and-long-lasting-camaraderie-during-operation-arrow Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-7-fall-coc OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-7-fall-coc Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/former-lodge-chief-reflects-earthquake By Michael FrenchWe have all had our fair share of experiences while in the outdoors, but none come close to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/former-lodge-chief-reflects-earthquake Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-region-chiefs-be-elected-national-chief-or-national-vice-chief OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-region-chiefs-be-elected-national-chief-or-national-vice-chief Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-noacs-return-being-held-every-two-years OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-noacs-return-being-held-every-two-years Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-training-resources-are-available-help-my-lodge OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-training-resources-are-available-help-my-lodge Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-my-lodge-have-merge-if-my-council-merges Q: Dear Ray, My council is considering a merger with a neighboring council. I have heard that the BSA has a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-my-lodge-have-merge-if-my-council-merges Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-national-officers-fit-all-their-travels-their-school-schedules Q: Ray, In your role, you work closely with the national officers. How do you work with them to ensure they... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-national-officers-fit-all-their-travels-their-school-schedules Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-i-sign-oa-high-adventure-opportunities Q: Ray, How can youth members of my lodge get more information and sign-up for the OA High Adventure programs? A: The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-i-sign-oa-high-adventure-opportunities Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-you-transfer-another-chapter-within-lodge OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-you-transfer-another-chapter-within-lodge Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-time-limit-induction-vigil-honor-member Q: Mr. Capp, When someone is selected to receive the Vigil Honor from the selection committee, do they have a certain... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-time-limit-induction-vigil-honor-member Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-oa-trading-post-take-suggestions-new-items OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-oa-trading-post-take-suggestions-new-items Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-lodges-required-use-lodgemaster-contact-members OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-lodges-required-use-lodgemaster-contact-members Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-why-are-jte-gold-level-requirements-so-difficult Q: Ray, Why are some of the gold-level requirements for the Journey to Excellence (JTE) program so unfair? I’m a member... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-why-are-jte-gold-level-requirements-so-difficult Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-operation-arrow-and-how-do-i-learn-more-information-about-it Q: Ray, I've heard a lot of talk about Operation Arrow, but am not sure what the right fit for me... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-operation-arrow-and-how-do-i-learn-more-information-about-it Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-members-choose-not-participate-tests-ordeal Q: Dear Ray, Is it acceptable for members of a chapter or lodge to not participate in one or more of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-members-choose-not-participate-tests-ordeal Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-was-new-national-chairman-chosen OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-was-new-national-chairman-chosen Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-sash-be-worn-sea-scout-uniform The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-sash-be-worn-sea-scout-uniform Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-role-national-chief-within-bsa Q: Ray, Outside of the Order of the Arrow, does the national chief (or national vice chief for that matter) have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-role-national-chief-within-bsa Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-proper-way-wear-oa-sash OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-proper-way-wear-oa-sash Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-i-get-oa-program-restarted-troop OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-i-get-oa-program-restarted-troop Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-we-implement-new-oa-brand-guidelines OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-we-implement-new-oa-brand-guidelines Tue, 24 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/mark-twain-national-forest-site-dedication In the summer of 2008, the Order of the Arrow looked to send 5,000 Arrowmen to five national forests across... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/mark-twain-national-forest-site-dedication Tue, 17 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-you-need-know-about-oa-high-adventure By Clayton CarteOrder of the Arrow High Adventure is a great program that all youth Arrowmen should take advantage of.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/what-you-need-know-about-oa-high-adventure Tue, 17 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-gear-tips OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-gear-tips Tue, 17 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-foreman-your-inside-look-oa-summit-experience By Travis BroadhurstThe Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) is known throughout the world of Scouting as the new high adventure base... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-foreman-your-inside-look-oa-summit-experience Tue, 10 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/conclave-training-initiative-circle-excellence For the last thirteen years, the Conclave Training Initiative (CTI) has sought to enhance the training program of conclaves across... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/conclave-training-initiative-circle-excellence Tue, 10 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/woapalanne-lodge-reignites-ceremonies-tradition Ceremonies have been known as the foundation for the Order of the Arrow since its beginning. With the loud drum... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/woapalanne-lodge-reignites-ceremonies-tradition Tue, 10 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/one-one-oas-new-associate-director OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/one-one-oas-new-associate-director Mon, 09 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/witauchsoman-lodge-provides-support-first-ever-muslim-boy-scout-jamboree By Brendan SwittsThis upcoming summer, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, the Islamic Council on Scouting of North... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/witauchsoman-lodge-provides-support-first-ever-muslim-boy-scout-jamboree Mon, 09 May 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-adult-meet-long-term-camping-requirement-membership OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-adult-meet-long-term-camping-requirement-membership Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-term-lodge-executive-committee-official-term OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-term-lodge-executive-committee-official-term Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-when-should-oa-troop-representative-wear-his-sash OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-when-should-oa-troop-representative-wear-his-sash Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-camping-requirement-be-waived-unit-level-scouter OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-camping-requirement-be-waived-unit-level-scouter Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-are-chapter-boundaries-determined OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-are-chapter-boundaries-determined Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-someone-be-considered-vigil-honor-member-if-they-die-induction OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-someone-be-considered-vigil-honor-member-if-they-die-induction Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/e-urner-goodman-camping-award-orients-next-century By Matthew WatsonEver since its inception in 1969 as a tribute to Dr. Goodman, the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/e-urner-goodman-camping-award-orients-next-century Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/octoraro-lodges-day-service By Austin PaulingOn a sunny and brisk day in October, nearly 175 volunteers from the Chester County Council came together... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/octoraro-lodges-day-service Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/unique-conclave-training-sessions By Matthew Good... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/unique-conclave-training-sessions Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/occoneechee-lodge-black-friday-contest Last fall, Occoneechee Lodge held a unique contest, where its respective chapters embarked on a battle to see which chapter... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/occoneechee-lodge-black-friday-contest Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sipp-o-lodge-rebuilding-camp OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sipp-o-lodge-rebuilding-camp Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/share-your-lodges-story-through-arrowmen-press-corps ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/share-your-lodges-story-through-arrowmen-press-corps Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-turns-passion-eagle-scout-project By Nicholas GoldrosenWhen Ryan Ensmann of Wihinipa Hinsa Lodge was drafting up his Eagle Scout project, the competitive cyclist wanted... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-turns-passion-eagle-scout-project Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/foreman-corps-noac By Mitchell PierpontIf you were at NOAC, chances are you had a great time celebrating the 100th anniversary of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/foreman-corps-noac Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-village-c-3a-conclave By Mitch PierpontWho thought that conclave could be an adventure? For most sections, it is their biggest event of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oaha-village-c-3a-conclave Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-factor Do you have a great idea that you have always wanted to share with other Arrowmen? Something that is truly... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-factor Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-invited-attend-special-summit-experience Eight Arrowmen from each lodge will illuminate their OA experience this summer at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.The original ceremony grounds... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-invited-attend-special-summit-experience Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/making-great-ceremonial-team Ceremonialists are a unique group of Arrowmen. If you walk through every council camp, you will likely not find a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/making-great-ceremonial-team Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/staffing-national-events-fun-challenging-experience-arrowmen 15,000 Arrowmen attended the National Order of the Arrow Conference last summer. Over 85 percent of them took in all... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/staffing-national-events-fun-challenging-experience-arrowmen Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-2016-national-officers-central-region-chief-logan-greene Logan Greene wants to connect with every Arrowman in the Boy Scouts of America. Greene, 19, was elected 2016 Central... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/meet-2016-national-officers-central-region-chief-logan-greene Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/advisers-have-shaped-oa-second-century OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/advisers-have-shaped-oa-second-century Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-summit-celebration-patch-sale Starting on April 15, individuals will be able to purchase two unique, limited-edition patches as members of the National Order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-summit-celebration-patch-sale Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-oa-innovation-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow Innovation Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-oa-innovation-award-recipients Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-service-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National Service Award. Established... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-service-award-recipients Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/trading-post-march-madness-sale The OA online trading post is running a March Madness sale through April 4th. Huge discounts are being offered more... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/trading-post-march-madness-sale Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-1 Often, packing for a camping trip can seem quite monotonous. As we gear up for 2017, Project 2013 alumni will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-essentials-what-pack-1 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-welcome-operation-arrow Arrowmen, Welcome to Operation Arrow! We’re excited to welcome you to what will be the largest-ever Order of the Arrow staff at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-welcome-operation-arrow Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-next-factor-your-steps-being-integral-part-our-second-century OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-next-factor-your-steps-being-integral-part-our-second-century Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-updates-next-onsite Recently, the key leadership team for the 2016 national program of emphasis, NEXT: A New Century, gathered at Indiana University... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-updates-next-onsite Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-portage-lodge-leaves-lasting-impact-mohican-trail-area OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-portage-lodge-leaves-lasting-impact-mohican-trail-area Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-introducing-developing-youth-leaders-conference OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-introducing-developing-youth-leaders-conference Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/trek-guides-provide-meaningful-program-and-reflection-during-operation-arrow Over the five program days of the 2017 National Jamboree, 30,000 Scouts and Scouters will hike up Garden Ground Mountain... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/trek-guides-provide-meaningful-program-and-reflection-during-operation-arrow Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-trail-crew-cleans-camp By Brendan SwittsEach summer, the Order of the Arrow hosts its very own high adventure programs at Philmont Scout Ranch,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-trail-crew-cleans-camp Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-oaha-triple-crown-award OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-oaha-triple-crown-award Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-report-nation From February 27-March 3, a delegation of Scouts representing all programs within the Boy Scouts of America will travel to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-report-nation Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-must-all-ceremony-sites-be-ada-compliant Q. Greetings Ray, There seems to be the impression among members of our lodge that, due to the Americans with Disabilities... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-must-all-ceremony-sites-be-ada-compliant Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-vigil-name-be-changed-after-nomination-petition-submitted Q. Dear Ray, I was debating whether or not I would be willing to be a Vigil guide for a friend... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-vigil-name-be-changed-after-nomination-petition-submitted Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-scout-be-elected-oa-if-he-moving-and-leaving-unit Q. Ray, A Scout in my troop is eligible for election to the OA, and is moving within the next two... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-scout-be-elected-oa-if-he-moving-and-leaving-unit Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-which-lodge-flap-should-i-wear Q. Dear Ray, I am returning to Scouting after many years now that my son is old enough to join. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-which-lodge-flap-should-i-wear Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-why-was-lenni-lenape-dictionary-removed-latest-oa-handbook Q. Dear Ray, Why was the Lenni Lenape word list left out of the new edition of the OA Handbook distributed... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-why-was-lenni-lenape-dictionary-removed-latest-oa-handbook Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-should-i-accept-vigil-honor-if-i-am-having-doubts-about-it OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-should-i-accept-vigil-honor-if-i-am-having-doubts-about-it Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-there-national-guidelines-conducting-lodge-officer-elections-online Q. Dear Mr. Capp, I had a question on how lodge leadership elections should be held. My lodge is going to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-there-national-guidelines-conducting-lodge-officer-elections-online Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-unit-election-be-conducted-american-indian-regalia Q. Dear Ray, A unit has requested that our election team conduct their election in American Indian regalia. I have never... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-unit-election-be-conducted-american-indian-regalia Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-sash-be-embroidered-arrowmans-name Q. Mr. Capp, Is it permissible to embroider a sash with the Scout’s name near the bottom where the snap is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-sash-be-embroidered-arrowmans-name Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-first-year-scout-meet-camping-requirement-oa-membership OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-first-year-scout-meet-camping-requirement-oa-membership Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-minimum-age-election-oa The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-minimum-age-election-oa Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-should-oa-troop-rep-adviser-wear-oa-assistant-scoutmaster-patch Q. Dear Ray, I am a troop committee member as well as a OA Vigil Honor member. I recently was designated... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-should-oa-troop-rep-adviser-wear-oa-assistant-scoutmaster-patch Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-ratio-adults-scouts-troop-can-select-oa-membership Q. Mr. Capp, What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA? If it's on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-ratio-adults-scouts-troop-can-select-oa-membership Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-should-scout-be-inducted-if-he-moving-his-induction Q. Dear Ray, The OA had elections at our last troop meeting of 2015 and they voted my son as their... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-should-scout-be-inducted-if-he-moving-his-induction Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-there-scripts-available-installation-youth-officers Q. Hi Ray, I was wondering if you would be willing to share the officer installation script that you use at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-there-scripts-available-installation-youth-officers Sat, 27 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-whats-new-order-arrow-dad-do-when-his-son-isnt-yet-elected Q. Ray, I am an assistant Scoutmaster and was called out to the Order of the Arrow during our most recent... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-whats-new-order-arrow-dad-do-when-his-son-isnt-yet-elected Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-there-regulations-how-many-lodge-flaps-lodge-may-issue-wear Q. Dear Ray, I was wondering about something our lodge adviser had said recently about the lodge flap guidelines. He stated... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-there-regulations-how-many-lodge-flaps-lodge-may-issue-wear Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-scout-executive-remove-elected-lodge-officer-office Q. Dear Ray, I was recently elected to be the 2016 lodge chief. The vote was passed and had the approval... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-scout-executive-remove-elected-lodge-officer-office Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-i-submit-my-updated-lodge-history-book Q. Hello Ray, I am the historian for my lodge and I have updated our lodge history book to include the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-i-submit-my-updated-lodge-history-book Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-recommended-timeline-selection-vigil-honor Q: Ray, Our lodge chief has inquired about the frequency of Vigil nominations within the lodge. The guide says once per... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-recommended-timeline-selection-vigil-honor Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-cub-scout-camping-count-camping-requirement-adult-membership Q. Ray, Does time spent camping as a Cub Scout leader meet the adult requirements for OA membership? Someone could have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-cub-scout-camping-count-camping-requirement-adult-membership Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-proper-way-wear-oa-cufflinks OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-proper-way-wear-oa-cufflinks Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-when-will-female-venturers-be-allowed-join-oa The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-when-will-female-venturers-be-allowed-join-oa Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-sash-be-worn-bsa-activity-uniform Q. Hello Ray, The OA handbook indicates a member can wear the OA sash at OA functions or serving in an... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-sash-be-worn-bsa-activity-uniform Sat, 27 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/not-so-long-ago-lodge-not-too-far-away One of the toughest and most consistent challenges for any lodge is the ability to host successful events. An often... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/not-so-long-ago-lodge-not-too-far-away Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/profile-unselfish-service-tyler-allen The Order of the Arrow is full of opportunities to serve. 2013 Northeast Region Chief Tyler Allen found these opportunities... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/profile-unselfish-service-tyler-allen Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/history-buckskin-lodge Buckskin Lodge, of Theodore Roosevelt Council #386 headquartered in Massapequa, NY, is a lodge steeped in history and tradition, dating... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/history-buckskin-lodge Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/stem-support-and-order-arrow By Reed PowellThe STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiative has become more prevalent in Scouting programs across the country... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/stem-support-and-order-arrow Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lld-fact-sheet With every OA function comes the need for planning and leadership. The Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) program offers lodges the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lld-fact-sheet Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-belt-buckle Back by popular demand... the Centennial Belt Buckle. Head on over to the Trading Post to get yours today. ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-belt-buckle Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/joining-centennial-campaign The Order of the Arrow's 100th anniversary was an exceptional time that will be talked about for many years. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/joining-centennial-campaign Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-chief-hikes-it-oatc Ask any of the hundreds of current and former section chiefs and they’ll tell you the same thing: the job... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-chief-hikes-it-oatc Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/whats-theme If you attended the 2015 National OA Conference, you would be hard pressed to find someone who did not know... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/whats-theme Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/top-ten-tips-unit-elections-season The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/top-ten-tips-unit-elections-season Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-national-officer-biographies OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-national-officer-biographies Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-oa-service-grant-recipients Since 1999, the National OA Committee has annually selected lodges from each region to receive matching service grants. For 2016,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-oa-service-grant-recipients Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-conference-vice-chiefs-selected NEXT could not be accomplished without strong youth leadership. During the 2015 National Planning Meeting, the section chiefs elected the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-conference-vice-chiefs-selected Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-national-chief-elected The 2016 national chief was elected Monday morning at the national planning meeting. Congratulations to 2016 National Chief Hunter Jones.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-national-chief-elected Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-national-vice-chief-elected The 2016 national vice chief was elected Monday afternoon at the national planning meeting. Congratulations to 2016 National Vice Chief... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-national-vice-chief-elected Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-wisconsin-governor-legislature-commemorate-orders-centennial-anniversary Recently, the state legislature in Wisconsin passed a resolution to commemorate the Order’s centennial anniversary. Governor Scott Walker, a Distinguished... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-wisconsin-governor-legislature-commemorate-orders-centennial-anniversary Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-andy-chapman-appointed-southern-region-chairman When he became involved as a youth, he didn’t know where his path would take him, he just wanted events... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-andy-chapman-appointed-southern-region-chairman Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-watch-oas-first-vigil-reenacted-noac-museum-film This summer, at the National Order of the Arrow Conference, guests were treated to a museum experience like never before.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-watch-oas-first-vigil-reenacted-noac-museum-film Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-director-clyde-mayer-retire-after-22-years-service-order Clyde Mayer has seen many changes in his 22 years as the OA director. As his tenure comes to an... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/oa-director-clyde-mayer-retire-after-22-years-service-order Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2015-national-planning-meeting-expectations-section-chiefs Chiefs, The Order’s centennial has come and gone. Fueled by the excitement of this past year, each of us is ready... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2015-national-planning-meeting-expectations-section-chiefs Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2015-national-planning-meeting-expectations-section-advisers Dear section advisers, Thank you for your willingness to join us at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Planning Meeting!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2015-national-planning-meeting-expectations-section-advisers Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-replacing-lap-next-century Section leadership, The time is here: 2016 marks our movement into the first full year of the new century, and you... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-replacing-lap-next-century Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-theaftereffect-action Each region hosts a training event each year to train section officers. As the leaves change color on the trees... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-theaftereffect-action Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-leadership-development-next-century Does a lodge in your section perform outstanding and innovative training? If so, we would like to hear about what... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-leadership-development-next-century Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-ambassadors In 2017, the Order of the Arrow will provide extensive service to the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in an effort... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/operation-arrow-ambassadors Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-celebrations-committee-plans-special-events-noac OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-celebrations-committee-plans-special-events-noac Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-unaliyi-lodge-sets-standard-camping-promotions In 1969, the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established in honor of the Order of the Arrow's co-founder. This... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-unaliyi-lodge-sets-standard-camping-promotions Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-watonala-lodge-flickr-documents-recent-history By Daniel MarionWatonala Lodge, located out of east Mississippi, has a unique way of storing lodge history with a modern... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-watonala-lodge-flickr-documents-recent-history Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-and-unit-our-keys-future Lodges often struggle to get units involved in such a beneficial program as the Order of the Arrow. Part of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-and-unit-our-keys-future Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-join-arrowmen-press-corps Calling all Arrowmen! Are you interested in journalism, photography or video production? If so, the Arrowmen Press Corps (APC) will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-join-arrowmen-press-corps Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-last-call-lodge-history-books On display at NOAC were over 200 finalized and in-draft lodge history books. Now, as the centennial celebration draws to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-last-call-lodge-history-books Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-securing-future-boys-blue By Gabriel Martinez... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-securing-future-boys-blue Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-oa-associate-director-announced On November 15, 2015 the Boy Scouts of America announced that Travis Rubelee will succeed Matt Dukeman as the next... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-oa-associate-director-announced Sat, 21 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-promoting-adventure-philmont-scout-ranch OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-promoting-adventure-philmont-scout-ranch Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-learn-how-oa-will-give-service-2017-jamboree-operation-arrow SERVICE CORPS In 1948, the OA Service Corps led a very small staff of Arrowmen to provide service to the national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-learn-how-oa-will-give-service-2017-jamboree-operation-arrow Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-profile-unselfish-service-scott-beckett By John MazurieAdult advisers serve the Order of the Arrow in countless ways. Many will serve as a committee adviser,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-profile-unselfish-service-scott-beckett Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-unami-lodge-marks-100-years-special-commemorative-event By Austin PaulingThe Order of the Arrow was founded 100 years ago and the first lodge of our then-young order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-unami-lodge-marks-100-years-special-commemorative-event Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-oa-reliefcorps-helps-south-carolina-recover-flooding By Kyle HoffmannAfter Hurricane Joaquin left many parts of South Carolina under immense flooding, the OA ReliefCorps sprang into action... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-oa-reliefcorps-helps-south-carolina-recover-flooding Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-explore-latest-edition-national-bulletin The Fall/Winter 2015 edition of the National Bulletin is hot off the press and ready for you to delve into.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-explore-latest-edition-national-bulletin Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/fallwinter-2015-national-bulletin-available The fall/winter 2015 National Bulletin is now available. This issue includes Operation Arrow, NEXT, 2015 JTE, ArrowTour, NOAC 2015, #DareToDo,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/fallwinter-2015-national-bulletin-available Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-centennial-resolution-template By Forrest Gertin... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/introducing-centennial-resolution-template Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-new-century-contingent-reservation-information OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/next-new-century-contingent-reservation-information Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-new-ordeal-members-and-arrowman-service-award Q. Mr. Capp, I am trying to find out if new ordeal members that have been inducted in the summer of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-new-ordeal-members-and-arrowman-service-award Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-should-ceremonies-be-conducted-shirtless Q. Ray, What are your thoughts on OA ceremonies being conducted shirtless? I personally find it distasteful and disrespectful - at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-should-ceremonies-be-conducted-shirtless Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/boy-scouts-america-resolution-celebrating-centennial-anniversary-order-arrow WHEREAS, in the fledgling years of Scouting, E. Urner Goodman, a young camp director, and Carroll A. Edson, his assistant,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/boy-scouts-america-resolution-celebrating-centennial-anniversary-order-arrow Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-lodge-charter-renewal-packet Each lodge operates under a charter granted by the national council and must apply annually for renewal. The charter renewal... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2016-lodge-charter-renewal-packet Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-noac-2015-shows-experience-3-minutes OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-noac-2015-shows-experience-3-minutes Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-order-arrow-breaks-ground-summit-circle By Michael French... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-order-arrow-breaks-ground-summit-circle Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-we-handle-elections-scouts-who-may-be-dual-registered The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-do-we-handle-elections-scouts-who-may-be-dual-registered Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-training-available-chapter-advisers Q. Ray, Recently in many councils there has been a big push the get direct contact leaders trained. They have laid... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-training-available-chapter-advisers Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-age-requirement-oa-troopteam-representative-adviser Q. Dear Ray, Does an assistant Scoutmaster acting as the troop representative adviser need to be at least 21 years old... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-there-age-requirement-oa-troopteam-representative-adviser Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-ceremonies-be-performed-according-local-indian-tribe-custom Q. Hello Ray, I am from a lodge in Hawaii. There is a question in our lodge on whether we can... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-ceremonies-be-performed-according-local-indian-tribe-custom Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-i-maintain-my-oa-membership-venturing-crew-after-my-induction The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-i-maintain-my-oa-membership-venturing-crew-after-my-induction Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-volunteer-time-be-counted-towards-camping-requirement-membership Q. Dear Ray, We have a Scout that is three nights short in meeting the two year, 15-night camping requirements. He... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-volunteer-time-be-counted-towards-camping-requirement-membership Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-should-special-needs-scouts-be-considered-election-oa Q. Ray,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-should-special-needs-scouts-be-considered-election-oa Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-day-life-2015-southern-region-chief-alex-leach By Owen ClappA new day starts, the sun comes up and there are a ton of tasks begging for attention.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-day-life-2015-southern-region-chief-alex-leach Sat, 26 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-eagle-scouts-cycle-across-america By Alec Nelson... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-eagle-scouts-cycle-across-america Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lead-takes-unique-twist-section-leadership-conference By Daniel MarionLast winter, Section NE-6A kicked off a new and exciting training event called #LEAD, merging the concepts of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lead-takes-unique-twist-section-leadership-conference Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-fire-take-home-ceremony One of the highlights of the centennial conference was the special rededication ceremony at the Centennial Fire, which capped off... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-fire-take-home-ceremony Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/have-you-accepted-daretodo-challenge When National Chief Alex Call stepped on stage on the Wednesday night at NOAC, he issued a challenge to every... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/have-you-accepted-daretodo-challenge Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/want-use-spark-back-home-heres-how We hope you had a blast with Spark during NOAC. Together we high foured and checked-in over 6.5 million times... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/want-use-spark-back-home-heres-how Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/deadline-oa-service-grants-quickly-approaching By Matthew WatsonThe Order of the Arrow has sponsored service grants as a way to assist those lodges who have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/deadline-oa-service-grants-quickly-approaching Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/get-involved-national-public-lands-day OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/get-involved-national-public-lands-day Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-proclamation WHEREAS, in the fledging years of Scouting, E. Urner Goodman, a young camp director, and Carroll A. Edson, his assistant,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-proclamation Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/daretodo Wednesday night during the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, National Chief Alex Call introduced the Order to #DareToDo... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/daretodo Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-can-experience-noac-2015-through-live-stream-events The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference is bigger than ever, not only in East Lansing but all over... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-can-experience-noac-2015-through-live-stream-events Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-100-years-making When even the smallest drop of water touches the vast ocean, it creates a ripple that extends outward infinitely. As... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-100-years-making Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-arrowmen-gather-next-new-century The 2016 national event, NEXT: A New Century, will be truly unlike anything the Order of the Arrow has ever... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-arrowmen-gather-next-new-century Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-revives-legacy-through-re-launched-newsletter In Scouting, we depend on communication to help us retain members and get more members involved. One of the most... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-revives-legacy-through-re-launched-newsletter Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-journey-excellence-program-change-2015 Since 2012, Journey to Excellence (JTE) has been used to help lodges evaluate their performance, plan for the future and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-journey-excellence-program-change-2015 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-limited-edition-centennial-anniversary-patch-be-sold-one-day-only The national OA endowment is pleased to announce a special patch to be issued on July 16th, 2015. This felt... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-limited-edition-centennial-anniversary-patch-be-sold-one-day-only Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-rocks-piling-be-display-along-lids-and-history-books-noac Every lodge will have a unique display showcased throughout the duration of NOAC in the Legacy Display Tent at The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-rocks-piling-be-display-along-lids-and-history-books-noac Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-young-arrowman-spreads-cheerful-service-beyond-sash The United Methodist Church’s Good Samaritan Award is a distinguished honor for those who do unselfish acts that have a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-young-arrowman-spreads-cheerful-service-beyond-sash Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-adventure-series-oa-summit-experience By Travis BroadhurstThe Summit Bechtel Reserve has been mentioned countless times over the past five years as the new BSA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-adventure-series-oa-summit-experience Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/original-national-chief-portfolio-found By Cole GabrielA unique artifact was re-discovered just in time for the centennial anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/original-national-chief-portfolio-found Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lasting-legacies-arrowcorps5 In 2008 the Order of the Arrow, in conjunction with the US Forest Service, coordinated a nationwide service project with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lasting-legacies-arrowcorps5 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-strengthens-ties-remembers-history-legacy-banquet By Chris GaddOn April 11, 2015, Chippanyonk Lodge held its annual banquet, celebrating the past year of Ordeals and events.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-strengthens-ties-remembers-history-legacy-banquet Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-north-carolina-arrowmen-present-report-state Arrowmen from 11 councils and lodges in North Carolina came together to present an update on Scouting across the state. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-north-carolina-arrowmen-present-report-state Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-medical-form-due-date-fast-approaching OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-medical-form-due-date-fast-approaching Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-bsa-membership-necessary-oa-membership Q. Ray, As the membership record keeper of my lodge I have been asked what BSA registration is necessary to maintain... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-bsa-membership-necessary-oa-membership Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-membership-be-given-posthumously Q. Ray, Has there ever been an OA membership given posthumously for an adult leader? We would like to recognize a member... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-membership-be-given-posthumously Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-will-those-adults-who-gave-their-spots-noac-obtain-centennial-sash Q. Ray, How will those Arrowmen who gave their spots at NOAC be able to obtain a centennial sash? A. The national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-will-those-adults-who-gave-their-spots-noac-obtain-centennial-sash Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-legend-be-used-part-public-ceremony Q. Ray, My lodge is looking to develop a public recognition ceremony which will be used at summer camp. In the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-oa-legend-be-used-part-public-ceremony Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-role-scoutmaster-and-oa-troop-rep-during-unit-election Q. Dear Ray, I am the parent of an OA troop representative. I found out that our Scoutmaster changed the results... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-role-scoutmaster-and-oa-troop-rep-during-unit-election Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-arrowmen-allowed-wear-oa-legend-patches-their-sashes Q. Hi Ray, With the NOAC 2015 fast approaching, Scouts from our troop that are participating are getting anxious and excited... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-arrowmen-allowed-wear-oa-legend-patches-their-sashes Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-sign-does-cub-scout-leader-use-when-reciting-obligation Q. Ray, I joined the OA as a youth in Boy Scouts. After a hiatus, now that my son is old... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-sign-does-cub-scout-leader-use-when-reciting-obligation Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-broken-arrow-ceremony-official-ceremony Q. Ray, I have heard of a ceremony for deceased Arrowmen called the “Broken Arrow” ceremony. Is this ceremony legitimate or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-broken-arrow-ceremony-official-ceremony Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-effective-ways-share-arrowtour-experience OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-effective-ways-share-arrowtour-experience Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2015-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2015-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-key-3-input-sought-section-commissioner-position We want to know what each Section Key 3 thinks about the possibility of adding a section commissioner position. Input... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-key-3-input-sought-section-commissioner-position Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-look-aftereffect-2015-section-officers-seminars OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-look-aftereffect-2015-section-officers-seminars Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-arrowman-uses-new-years-resolution-improve-lodge-program OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-arrowman-uses-new-years-resolution-improve-lodge-program Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-program-helps-increase-event-attendance By Andrew LindhomeLodges constantly strive for both strong event attendance and a convenient means to conduct registration. Ku-Ni-Eh Lodge established... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-program-helps-increase-event-attendance Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wwii-veteran-reflects-scouting OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wwii-veteran-reflects-scouting Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-history-series-ahoalan-nachpikin-lodge By Eric SummerlinIn 1994, the Chickasaw and Delta Councils merged into one council. During a joint fall fellowship between the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-history-series-ahoalan-nachpikin-lodge Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-tom-kita-chara-innovates-brotherhood-clinic-event The Brotherhood trail is a path that all aspiring Ordeal members go on in the Order of the Arrow. In... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-tom-kita-chara-innovates-brotherhood-clinic-event Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-trading-post The NOAC Trading Post has all of your NOAC apparel, patches, belt buckles, books, videos, and much much more. You... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-trading-post Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-which-sash-do-arrowmen-wear-noac Q. Ray, At NOAC, are we to wear the white sash with our Arrowman Service Award or the Centennial Sash? A. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-which-sash-do-arrowmen-wear-noac Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-scouts-who-are-18-20-be-elected-order Q. Ray, Why can't young Scouters 18-20 be elected/nominated into the OA? How does the OA youth age range effect election... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-scouts-who-are-18-20-be-elected-order Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-whom-are-noac-promotional-patches-intended-be-distributed Q. Dear Ray: I would like to know if the NOAC promotional patches are exclusively reserved for NOAC contingent participants or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-whom-are-noac-promotional-patches-intended-be-distributed Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-members-who-are-not-dues-paid-wear-lodge-flap Q. Mr. Capp, In my lodge there is a question that is always asked. Can a Scout or Scouter who completed... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-members-who-are-not-dues-paid-wear-lodge-flap Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-unselected-noac-staff-applicants-be-able-purchase-centennial-sash Q. Dear Ray, I applied for staff and have since been advised that they do not need me now. Am I... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-unselected-noac-staff-applicants-be-able-purchase-centennial-sash Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-when-will-centurion-award-recognition-take-place-noac Q. Ray, When will the Centurion Award recipients be honored at NOAC? There are some award recipients within the lodge that... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-when-will-centurion-award-recognition-take-place-noac Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-does-lodge-handle-finances-scholarships Q. Dear Ray, Our chapter has recently received donations for utilization as scholarships to offset the expenses of OA Trail Crew,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-does-lodge-handle-finances-scholarships Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ideas-your-next-fall-event Whether your lodge has a spring or fall fellowship, new activities are always a great way to get Arrowmen out... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ideas-your-next-fall-event Sun, 14 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/spirit-through-ages-langundowi-lodge-history Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Langundowi Lodge was founded in 1972 with the merger of Eriez Lodge 46, Hoh-Squa-Sa-Gah-Da Lodge 251,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/spirit-through-ages-langundowi-lodge-history Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/pachachaug-launches-its-app-tastic-adventure OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/pachachaug-launches-its-app-tastic-adventure Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/malibu-lodges-spook-o-ree-spooks-cub-scouts By Reese WamsleyHow do lodges keep a strong connection with packs in their councils? Scare the Cub Scouts of course!... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/malibu-lodges-spook-o-ree-spooks-cub-scouts Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/fellowship-provides-latin-flare-arrowmen By Zach ConleeDuring the weekend of October 10th-12th, 2014, members of Seminole Lodge met for a weekend-long fiesta. The lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/fellowship-provides-latin-flare-arrowmen Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowtour-series-lowanne-nimat-lodge With ArrowTour rapidly approaching, lodges across the nation are assembling programs to make their stop on the ArrowTour the once-­in-­a­-lifetime... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowtour-series-lowanne-nimat-lodge Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-day-life-donnie-stephens By Jasper DavidoffIt is no surprise that our 2015 National Vice Chief Donnie Stephens is a busy person. Between his... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-day-life-donnie-stephens Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-nanepashemet-lodge-unleashes-its-banquet-and-centennial-theme-show OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-nanepashemet-lodge-unleashes-its-banquet-and-centennial-theme-show Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-challenge-centennial-blazes OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-challenge-centennial-blazes Wed, 03 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-adviser-training The Lodge Adviser Training task force is taking many of the administrative topics from the current National Lodge Adviser Training... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-adviser-training Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-first-year-pin-program-retains-arrowmen-kansa-lodge By Eric ZavinskiKansa Lodge has recently implemented a first-year Arrowman program, and it has been yielding results. A simple palm-like... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-first-year-pin-program-retains-arrowmen-kansa-lodge Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-online-registration-oa-high-adventure-easy-1-2-3 By Chris BoyleThe OA High Adventure program has a long history and tradition within the Order of the Arrow by... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-online-registration-oa-high-adventure-easy-1-2-3 Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-oa-year-service-program-evolving-and-transitioning By Forrest GertinAfter the 2013 National Planning Meeting, the Order of the Arrow announced a program, the OA Year of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-oa-year-service-program-evolving-and-transitioning Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-anniversary-events This year, every Arrowman has the chance to earn the Arrowman Service Award. The purpose of the award is to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-anniversary-events Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/spring-2015-national-bulletin-available OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/spring-2015-national-bulletin-available Mon, 25 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-distinguished-service-award-selections The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor Order of the Arrow members, youth and adults, who... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-distinguished-service-award-selections Wed, 20 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-red-arrow-award-selection The Red Arrow Award is presented by the National Order of the Arrow Committee for distinguished service to the Order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-red-arrow-award-selection Wed, 20 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-concerns-about-legacy-project-wood-centennial-fire Q. Ray, I just read the article in the May/June issue of Scouting Magazine, titled, "The Order of the Arrow at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-concerns-about-legacy-project-wood-centennial-fire Mon, 04 May 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-organizes-trail-crew-continue-providing-service-started-during By Nicholas GoldrosenTwo trails snake through the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forests and the Finley Albright Scout Reservation.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-organizes-trail-crew-continue-providing-service-started-during Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oau-educates-its-students By Nicholas GoldrosenArrowmen of Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge went to college one weekend in March, when the Tennessee-based lodge hosted an OA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oau-educates-its-students Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-understanding-ceremony-fostering-brotherhood By Gabriel MartinezMany Arrowmen are first introduced to the Order of the Arrow through ceremonies. With that in mind, Arrowmen... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-understanding-ceremony-fostering-brotherhood Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-15-expectations-noac-2015 In the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, Nutiket remarked, “fifteen blazes led you to us.” In January 2013, we began our Centennial Blazes... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-15-expectations-noac-2015 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-region-chiefs-offer-guidance-submitting-lodge-history-books Dear lodge leaders, Your lodge is enriched with history and our goal is to preserve these stories for years to come.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-region-chiefs-offer-guidance-submitting-lodge-history-books Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-withlacoochee-lodge-hosts-centennial-celebration By Zach SagerArrowmen of Withlacoochee Lodge, part of the South Georgia Council, hosted memorable and inspiring OA centennial activities as... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-withlacoochee-lodge-hosts-centennial-celebration Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-service-requirements Q. I recently had a conversation with an OA chapter adviser about an Ordeal member who was denied taking part... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-service-requirements Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-parents-noac-2015 Q. Mr. Capp Has a final decision been made about parent attendance at NOAC? Sincerely, Bob A. Bob, In this centennial year, NOAC 2015 will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-parents-noac-2015 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-changes-unit-elections-jte-requirement Q. Dear Ray: I noticed that the requirements for unit elections changed in this year’s Journey to Excellence (JTE) program. In... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-changes-unit-elections-jte-requirement Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-centennial-sash-design Q. Hello Mr. Capp, I have had several questions about the centennial sash, the most common one being whether there will... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-centennial-sash-design Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-defining-active-arrowman Q. Ray, There are numerous references in our various books and guides that refer to an "active" Arrowman, but no definition... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-defining-active-arrowman Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-2015-questions OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-2015-questions Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-two-piece-lodge-flaps Q. Dear Ray, I was told today by a member of our lodge that the National Order of the Arrow Committee... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-two-piece-lodge-flaps Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-celebrate-oa-centennial-washington-dc Scouts from across the nation–particularly Order of the Arrow members–have the chance this year to earn a special patch and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-celebrate-oa-centennial-washington-dc Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/serving-others-and-planet-through-conservation Earth Day is an annual reminder that our planet needs our help. It is also a great opportunity for Scouts... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/serving-others-and-planet-through-conservation Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-legacy-lodge-rocks-grassroots-effort Several volunteers have stepped up to coordinate the effort to get rocks from legacy lodges in every state! Learn more... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-legacy-lodge-rocks-grassroots-effort Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-national-chief-alex-call-travels-washington-dc-bsa-report-nation National Chief Alex Call helped deliver the Boy Scouts of America’s 2014 Report to the Nation. Check out a video... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-national-chief-alex-call-travels-washington-dc-bsa-report-nation Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-treasure-island-ceremonial-site-prepared-preservation-sbr Arrowmen from Unami and Witauchsoman Lodges helped disassemble the ceremonial grounds at Treasure Island Scout Reservation. A video was made... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-treasure-island-ceremonial-site-prepared-preservation-sbr Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-c-7-innovates-its-council-chiefs-program By Philip ZengHave you ever been to a council of chiefs (CoC) meeting at a water park resort? If you... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-c-7-innovates-its-council-chiefs-program Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-centennial-campaign By Donnie Stephens and Aaron ShepherdThe Order of the Arrow has a long track record of providing millions of hours... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-centennial-campaign Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-cti-updated-centennial-anniversary OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-cti-updated-centennial-anniversary Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-national-officers-encourage-rock-submissions Dear section leaders, Thank you for your continued commitment to our centennial celebration. Between preparations for ArrowTour, the National Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-national-officers-encourage-rock-submissions Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-order-researches-section-web-needs The communications and technology subcommittee is researching the needs of sections for web hosting services, and has created a survey... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-order-researches-section-web-needs Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-i-be-involved-orders-centennial-celebration-outside-noac Q. I know registration for the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference is at capacity and the likelihood of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-how-can-i-be-involved-orders-centennial-celebration-outside-noac Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-lodge-rocks-grassroots-effort At the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), lodges were introduced to the 2015 Legacy Project and asked... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-lodge-rocks-grassroots-effort Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-14-welcome-noac It’s hard to believe, but in a little more than four months, you and your contingent will be arriving at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-14-welcome-noac Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-14-welcome-noac-0 It’s hard to believe, but in a little more than four months, you and your contingent will be arriving at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-14-welcome-noac-0 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-two-lodges-two-coasts-one-order By Reed PowellOver the last few years, the Order of the Arrow has had the privilege of overseeing the creation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-two-lodges-two-coasts-one-order Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-camping-requirement-elections-clarified OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-camping-requirement-elections-clarified Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-joint-lld-idea-future By Austin PaulingTwo lodges in Section NE-2A--Owaneco and Pocumtuc--have developed a new type of Lodge Leadership Development, called the Joint... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-joint-lld-idea-future Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-martin-luther-kings-memory-inspires-arrowmen-serve By Andrew LindhomeMartin Luther King Jr. Day is a celebration throughout the nation in a variety of ways. One notable... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-martin-luther-kings-memory-inspires-arrowmen-serve Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-officer-retreat-brings-leadership-and-friendship-together By Reese WamsleyWhen Charlie Todd became Nguttitehen Lodge Chief in 2014, he planned to increase the number of active brothers... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-officer-retreat-brings-leadership-and-friendship-together Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-order-encourages-donations-centennial-memorabilia OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-order-encourages-donations-centennial-memorabilia Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-unit-leader-add-additional-requirements-membership-oa Q. Ray, I would like clarification on the Scoutmaster's option to restrict candidates from being elected to the Order. It is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-unit-leader-add-additional-requirements-membership-oa Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-there-be-centennial-edition-oa-handbook Q. Ray, I have made a display of all OA handbooks (different covers) from 1948 to present day. There has been... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-there-be-centennial-edition-oa-handbook Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-press-corps-faq Q: What is the Arrowmen Press Corps (APC)? A: The purpose of the Arrowmen Press Corps program is to identify local... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowmen-press-corps-faq Sun, 15 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-preserving-past-lodge-rock-submission-legacy-lodges The opportunity to making a lasting memory of a merged/non-active lodge has been extended. The National Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-preserving-past-lodge-rock-submission-legacy-lodges Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-lodge-rock-deadline-extended The opportunity to making a lasting memory of a merged/non-active lodge has been extended. The National Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/legacy-lodge-rock-deadline-extended Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-conclave-training-initiative OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-conclave-training-initiative Sun, 08 Mar 2015 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-history-series-onondaga-lodge Onondaga Lodge was born out of a merger of Fort Steuben Council and National Trail Council. The two councils combined... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-history-series-onondaga-lodge Sat, 07 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-videos-introduce-candidates-order ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-videos-introduce-candidates-order Sat, 07 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-tips-wrapping-your-lodges-history-book-0 ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-tips-wrapping-your-lodges-history-book-0 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-trading-post-0 ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-trading-post-0 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-lodges-provide-annual-scholarships Q. Hello Ray, Are lodges allowed to give out an annual scholarship to a worthy Arrowman, if done properly? In Brotherhood, Joseph A. Dear... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-can-lodges-provide-annual-scholarships Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-where-do-you-place-anniversary-award-sash-patches Q. Ray, As a youth I earned the 60th Anniversary Award and now as an adult I am progressing towards earning... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-where-do-you-place-anniversary-award-sash-patches Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-meeting-camping-requirement-dual-membership The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-meeting-camping-requirement-dual-membership Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-arrowman-service-award-patch-be-available-noac Q. Ray, More than a few of our lodge members will be completing their Arrowman Service Award requirements at NOAC and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-will-arrowman-service-award-patch-be-available-noac Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-adopt-park-thrives-lodges-service OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-adopt-park-thrives-lodges-service Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centurion-award-arrowman-service-award-additions-lodgemaster Today, many lodges have their own way to keep track of their membership records. However, many have started using LodgeMaster,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centurion-award-arrowman-service-award-additions-lodgemaster Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-sakimas-iron-horse-festival-remains-long-standing-tradition As an Arrowman, you learn to give back to the Scouting community. That’s what members of Sakima Lodge do each... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-sakimas-iron-horse-festival-remains-long-standing-tradition Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-13-2015-noac-theme This August, 15,000 Arrowmen will gather at the National OA Conference to celebrate our Order’s centennial anniversary. Guests can expect... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-13-2015-noac-theme Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-founders-award-selection-committee Q. I'm serving as adviser to a youth-led committee charged with selecting Vigil Honor and Founder's Award candidates. We have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-founders-award-selection-committee Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-commemorative-red-sash-available-youth-attending-world-scout-jamboree Q. Ray, As a parent of a Scout going to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree, it would be a nice gesture... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-commemorative-red-sash-available-youth-attending-world-scout-jamboree Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-guidance-vigil-selection-process Q. Mr. Capp, I have a few questions about the Vigil selection process that you could help me better understand. We currently... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-guidance-vigil-selection-process Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-crossover-ceremonies-performed-oa-members Q. Dear Ray, We are trying to pull together enough OA members from our troop and the local lodge to conduct... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-crossover-ceremonies-performed-oa-members Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-planning-meeting Each December, all the section chiefs are invited to attend a National Planning Meeting, held near Dallas, Texas. During this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-planning-meeting Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-history-series-klahican-lodge OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodge-history-series-klahican-lodge Sat, 31 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-single-commemorative-sash Q. What would you say to Arrowmen who are disappointed from the recent announcement that there will be a single... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-single-commemorative-sash Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:34:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-long-term-camping-requirement Q. Ray, I have been asked if a unit run summer camp that runs for the six days and five nights... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-long-term-camping-requirement Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:33:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-holding-chapter-officer-elections Q. Ray, Is there a rule regarding holding chapter elections for positions such as chapter chief, chapter vice chief, etc? Do... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-holding-chapter-officer-elections Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:32:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-changes-vigil-sash Q. Dear Mr. Capp, I am a new Ordeal member and I have been wondering why did Order of the Arrow... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-changes-vigil-sash Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:31:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-role-supreme-chief-fire Q. Mr. Capp, I had a question concerning the supreme chief of the fire. I was told by an adviser that... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-role-supreme-chief-fire Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:31:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordering-oa-items-national-office-online-or-scout-shop Q. Hi Ray, I am looking to purchase the Founders Award pocket ribbon. Can I order it online or is there... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ordering-oa-items-national-office-online-or-scout-shop Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:31:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-use-lodge-numbers Q. Ray, Please provide guidance on the use of lodge numbers on patches, lodge logos, apparel, etc. As a newly formed... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-use-lodge-numbers Sat, 24 Jan 2015 20:30:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wapashuwi-lodge-hosts-summer-camp-midway OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wapashuwi-lodge-hosts-summer-camp-midway Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-best-practices-centurion-award Every year, lodges recognize their members with distinctions such as the Founder’s Award and the Vigil Honor. However, in 2015,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-best-practices-centurion-award Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-understanding-asa-social-media-requirement On July 16th, 2014, the Arrowman Service Award was released as an opportunity for Arrowmen to commemorate the Order’s centennial... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-understanding-asa-social-media-requirement Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-ordeal-projects-leave-legacy OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-ordeal-projects-leave-legacy Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-12-approving-and-ordering-arrowman-service-award OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-12-approving-and-ordering-arrowman-service-award Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-national-officers-encourage-use-centennial-totem Brothers, Last year, after a diligent nationwide competition, the Order of the Arrow unveiled its centennial totem and logo. Since then,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-national-officers-encourage-use-centennial-totem Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-arrowmen-aid-camp-revamp OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-arrowmen-aid-camp-revamp Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-spread-word-about-oa-high-adventure-your-lodges-winter-banquet OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-spread-word-about-oa-high-adventure-your-lodges-winter-banquet Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-msu-licensing-guidelines-released OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-msu-licensing-guidelines-released Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowtour-rounds-out-centennial-events Section chiefs, members of the national Order of the Arrow committee and other key support staff spent most of their... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowtour-rounds-out-centennial-events Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-centennial-training-session-available-2014-conclaves The national Order of the Arrow training subcommittee has just released a new session about OA 100th anniversary programs and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-centennial-training-session-available-2014-conclaves Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-welcome-your-region-chiefs A letter to newly elected section officer teams:Congratulations on your election as an officer within your section! This next year... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-welcome-your-region-chiefs Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-whats-store-2015-centennial-overview Over the past few months, lots of information that has been released regarding the 100th anniversary of the Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-whats-store-2015-centennial-overview Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-nominating-lodge-adviser-dsa Q. Ray, What do you recommend to do when a lodge adviser is being nominated for the DSA? Who should sign... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-nominating-lodge-adviser-dsa Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elections-withholding-elections-units Q. Mr. Capp, I have a question about the unit election process. What is the official policy on lodges withholding unit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elections-withholding-elections-units Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-role-elangomat Q. Ray, During my Ordeal as an adult candidate, we were walking to one of our jobs. I was passing some... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-role-elangomat Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-beaded-sashes Q. Ray, I am curious why the Order of the Arrow discourages beaded sashes? Since our organization is based on a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-beaded-sashes Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodge-jte-plus-1-membership-requirement Q. Hello, One of the main questions coming out of the adviser sessions at conclave a few weeks back was why... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodge-jte-plus-1-membership-requirement Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-training-opportunities The new year is sure to be filled with excitement as a number of events are held to commemorate the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-training-opportunities Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-11-centurion-award For nearly 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has purposefully recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-11-centurion-award Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-conference-vice-chiefs The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference could not be accomplished without strong youth leadership. During the 2014 National... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-conference-vice-chiefs Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-2015-day-passesvisitors Q. Ray, Several parents have asked me about obtaining a visitor’s pass for the day to visit their son while at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-2015-day-passesvisitors Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-lodge-chief-have-vote-council-executive-board Q. Ray, I have a question. Does the lodge chief (youth member) get to vote on issues on the council executive... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-lodge-chief-have-vote-council-executive-board Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-wearing-multiple-sash-award-patches Q. Ray, If I earned the 50th and/or 60th Anniversary Award(s), can I also wear the ASA patch on the same... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-wearing-multiple-sash-award-patches Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-life-membership OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-life-membership Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-honor-selection Q. Ray, ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-honor-selection Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-using-historic-elements-ceremonies Q. Hello, Mr. Capp! My name is Robbie and I am the chairman for my lodge’s shows committee. I have been... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-using-historic-elements-ceremonies Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-eagle-scout-congratulations-letter Q. Ray, My son, Brayden, just completed his Eagle Scout board of review. I understand that it is customary to ask... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-eagle-scout-congratulations-letter Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-election-ineligible-scout Q. Ray, What should happen if a Scoutmaster (either knowingly or unwittingly) certifies a Scout as eligible for election when he... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-election-ineligible-scout Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-electing-deceased-scout Q. Greetings Ray, Our troop recently lost a Scout due to a climbing accident. Trevor had completed his Eagle Scout this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-electing-deceased-scout Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-elections-venturing-crew-possible The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-are-elections-venturing-crew-possible Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-adult-candidate-nomination Q. Ray, Two questions regarding adult nominations for membership: Group #1 says only the Scoutmaster and the unit committee chairman sign the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-adult-candidate-nomination Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-guide-using-lodgemaster Q. Ray, Since all lodges will be required to use LodgeMaster for rechartering in 2015, are there any plans for a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-guide-using-lodgemaster Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-legacy-project-lodge-history-book Q. Our Lodge is working on the Legacy Project history book. To whom should we send our lodge history PDF?... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-legacy-project-lodge-history-book Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-tips-wrapping-your-lodges-history-book As a part of the Legacy Project, each lodge was asked to put together a lodge history book. Lodges were... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-tips-wrapping-your-lodges-history-book Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-oa-service-grant-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-oa-service-grant-recipients Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowman-service-award-launch ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowman-service-award-launch Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-officer-biographies Alex Call - 2015 National Chief Section SR 2-3S Alex is from South Texas Council in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is an... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-officer-biographies Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-administering-noac-youth-committees-and-leadership The idea of the Order of the Arrow as a youth led organization can be seen on all levels—from chapter... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-administering-noac-youth-committees-and-leadership Sun, 28 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-vice-chief-elected OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-vice-chief-elected Sun, 28 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-region-chiefs-elected OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-region-chiefs-elected Sun, 28 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-chief-elected OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-national-chief-elected Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-minnesota-arrowmen-contribute-thousands-hours-holiday-season OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-minnesota-arrowmen-contribute-thousands-hours-holiday-season Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-seattle-lodge-undertakes-major-service-program On August 3rd-9th, 2014, Arrowmen from around our nation gathered to give service back to our great nation. T’Kope Kwiskwis... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-seattle-lodge-undertakes-major-service-program Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/december-2014-centennial-update The December 2014 Centennial Update is now available! Read four great articles that update you on the latest information on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/december-2014-centennial-update Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-family-blood-brothers-oa Arrowmen are called “brothers” for good a reason. Brother is more than simple membership, the Wimachtendienk implies that everyone in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-family-blood-brothers-oa Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-kishahtek-lodge-website-undergoes-transition-and-redesign Like most teenagers these days, Josh Blohm of Kishahtek Lodge sits down in front of a computer and boots up... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-kishahtek-lodge-website-undergoes-transition-and-redesign Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-winning-best-all-around-conclave-inspires-lodge What conclave would be complete without awards? Awards at conclave are certain: best Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, most lodge spirit and many... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-winning-best-all-around-conclave-inspires-lodge Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-chiefs-recruit-oaha-participants-attend-free-charge OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-chiefs-recruit-oaha-participants-attend-free-charge Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2014-national-planning-meeting-updates Chiefs, It is hard to believe that only a few short weeks stand between this moment and the eve of our... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2014-national-planning-meeting-updates Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-oa-advisers-conference-philmont-scout-ranch From June 21st to June 27th, 2015, members of the national Order of the Arrow committee will facilitate dialogue on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-oa-advisers-conference-philmont-scout-ranch Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-colonneh-lodge-creates-committee-select-adult-noac-participants Organizers of the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference have always planned for the centennial event to be the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-colonneh-lodge-creates-committee-select-adult-noac-participants Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-choosing-noac-theme-selection-has-begun Thematics is one of the most important aspects of a national event. The National Order of the Arrow Conference in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-choosing-noac-theme-selection-has-begun Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-making-2015-memorable-2015-noac-promotional-patch Organizers of the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference have something unique in store for those attending and staffing... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-making-2015-memorable-2015-noac-promotional-patch Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-moving-forward-preserving-past-centennial-campaign The national Order of the Arrow committee hopes to leave a lasting mark on Scouting during the 2015 centennial celebration.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-moving-forward-preserving-past-centennial-campaign Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-ken-davis-celebrates-40th-year-national-committee This year, Ken Davis is serving his 40th year on the national Order of the Arrow committee. He joined the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-ken-davis-celebrates-40th-year-national-committee Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodge-history-series-kanwa-tho Mascoutens Lodge, founded in 1971, with the consolidation of Ohdakota Lodge and Chippecotten Lodge, left a legacy of astounding cheerful... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodge-history-series-kanwa-tho Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-flaming-rebar-unique-tradition-menawngihella-lodge One lodge has been using rebar to add a unique flair to its ceremonies! Read about the origins of this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-flaming-rebar-unique-tradition-menawngihella-lodge Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-evolution-sashes Perhaps the most recognizable mark distinguishing an Arrowman is the Order of the Arrow sash. Worn over the right shoulder... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-evolution-sashes Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-10-noac-promotional-patch As we approach the beginning of our yearlong centennial celebration, many Arrowmen around the country are gearing up for NOAC... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-10-noac-promotional-patch Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-award-easy-marketing Every year, the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award is often overlooked by many a lodge that could easily be recognized... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-award-easy-marketing Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-trailblazer-adventure-camp-inspires-arrowmen-and-cub-scouts-alike In an effort to reach out to Cub Scouts, Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge put on an event that kept them... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-trailblazer-adventure-camp-inspires-arrowmen-and-cub-scouts-alike Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-saklan-lodge-reviews-first-year By Gabriel Martinez Formed out of a merger, the new Saklan Lodge now encompasses what was two councils geographically separated by... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-saklan-lodge-reviews-first-year Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-brotherhood-ceremony-inspires-arrowmen On the evening of Sunday, June 29th more than 50 Arrowmen from central Florida gathered at Camp La-No-Che for a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-brotherhood-ceremony-inspires-arrowmen Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-lodge-history-cards-available Lodge Card Available to Lodge Historians Cards with important lodge information had been considered lost. That was until national committee member... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-lodge-history-cards-available Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-elangomats-brave-weather-during-ordeal-weekend Anyone who has spent a weekend camping knows all too well that foul weather can ruin even the most well-planned... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-elangomats-brave-weather-during-ordeal-weekend Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-units-receive-surveys-about-involvement-order OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-units-receive-surveys-about-involvement-order Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-tahosa-lodge-gets-people-hiking-trails On June 7, 2014, the American Hiking Society sponsored National Trails Day, an officially recognized national holiday which is devoted... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-tahosa-lodge-gets-people-hiking-trails Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-five-cant-miss-facts-about-noac-2015 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-five-cant-miss-facts-about-noac-2015 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-officer-election-process OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-officer-election-process Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-triangle-arrows Q. Over the years the arrows in the Vigil triangle have been shown going clockwise and counterclockwise. Which way is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-triangle-arrows Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-scoutmasters-role-unit-elections Q. Mr. Chairman, I have a question regarding unit elections. We all know that Scouts are elected into the Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-scoutmasters-role-unit-elections Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-approaches-regions-finalize-arrowtour-plans Next summer, four convoys will embark on a journey to visit as many lodges as possible across the country as... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-approaches-regions-finalize-arrowtour-plans Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-trading-post ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-trading-post Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-press-corps-year-round-spotlight-lodges The purpose of the Arrowmen Press Corps (APC) program is to identify Arrowmen who arealready producing relevant content and bring... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-press-corps-year-round-spotlight-lodges Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-noac-capacity-deadline OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2015-noac-capacity-deadline Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-traditions-carried-wahunsenakah-lodge OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-traditions-carried-wahunsenakah-lodge Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-rockin-conclave-takes-shape-nentico-lodge OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-rockin-conclave-takes-shape-nentico-lodge Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/nominations-distinguished-service-and-red-arrow-awards-open The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was created in 1940 to honor those persons who render service to the Order beyond... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/nominations-distinguished-service-and-red-arrow-awards-open Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-high-adventure-boasts-major-presence-sr-7a-conclave OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-high-adventure-boasts-major-presence-sr-7a-conclave Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-national-awards-recognize-arrowmen-throughout-history From July 16th, 2014 to December 31st, 2015, youth and adult Arrowmen will be able to commemorate our organization’s centennial... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-national-awards-recognize-arrowmen-throughout-history Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wenasa-quenhotan-lodge-combines-ordeals-and-fellowship OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wenasa-quenhotan-lodge-combines-ordeals-and-fellowship Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-texas-lodge-uses-new-tool-reach-lodge-members-increase-participation OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-texas-lodge-uses-new-tool-reach-lodge-members-increase-participation Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-cache-provide-promotional-resources With so many outstanding programs, awards and events being planned for the Order of the Arrow's 100th anniversary, it can... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-cache-provide-promotional-resources Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-trading-post Nike Dri-Fit Polo Mens and Womens Price starts at: $45.00 An understated pebble texture meets high-performance moisture -wicking from Dri-FIT fabric... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-trading-post Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-promoting-noac-through-social-media OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-promoting-noac-through-social-media Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/mapping-noac-registrations Click here to see the map of current NOAC registrations.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/mapping-noac-registrations Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-registration-noac-2015-high-gear There is big news from the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) registration team. After only 30 days... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-registration-noac-2015-high-gear Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-chat-preston-marquis 2012 National Vice Chief Preston Marquis talks about his experience in Scouting, the Order and more! Click here to watch... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-chat-preston-marquis Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-correct-spelling-adviser Q. Ray, I’ve noticed that the word adviser has different spellings in different Scouting programs. Which one is correct? A. While both... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-what-correct-spelling-adviser Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-journey-excellence-2013-summary The Section Journey to Excellence (JTE) program was put in place to encourage section leadership to help the lodges in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-journey-excellence-2013-summary Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-oa-leaders-meet-plan-reflect-make-history-ahead-centennial-anniversary In early August, the national Order of the Arrow committee, key volunteers and national staff met in Beckley, West Virginia... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-oa-leaders-meet-plan-reflect-make-history-ahead-centennial-anniversary Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-texas-arrowmen-keep-pages-turning-through-conclave-service-project By Lane RandallPhoto courtesy of John CulpepperArrowmen participating in the 2014 Section SR 2-3S Conclave this summer at Texas State... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-texas-arrowmen-keep-pages-turning-through-conclave-service-project Sun, 24 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-what-expect-2015-centennial-overview Several updates have been circulated by the Order of the Arrow to keep members informed of what our organization is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-what-expect-2015-centennial-overview Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-council-executive-board Q. Dear Ray, So my council has recently rebuilt their Venturing Officers' Association (VOA). There are many who want the president... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-council-executive-board Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-officers-seminars-look-each-region OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-officers-seminars-look-each-region Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-ask-oa-chairman-ray-capp OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-ask-oa-chairman-ray-capp Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-coosa-lodge-holds-pow-wow-focusing-cub-scouts By Joe DonahueWith more than 900 people attending a pow-wow at Comer Scout Reservation in Mentone, Alabama, Coosa Lodge set... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-coosa-lodge-holds-pow-wow-focusing-cub-scouts Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-accompany-baden-powells-granddaughter-gill-clay-jamboree OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-accompany-baden-powells-granddaughter-gill-clay-jamboree Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-jamboree-2013-american-indian-village-provides-great-program OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-jamboree-2013-american-indian-village-provides-great-program Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowpower2014-service-leadership-and-brotherhood By Nick PedersenOne of the main principles of the Order of the Arrow is leadership in cheerful service to others.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowpower2014-service-leadership-and-brotherhood Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/are-you-winner-compete-100th-anniversary-identity-contest-find-out The Order of the Arrow is seeking input to develop the identity that will represent its 100 years of cheerful... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/are-you-winner-compete-100th-anniversary-identity-contest-find-out Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-camping-support-maury-clancy-indian-campership-fund By Brent WesselAt its roots, the Order of the Arrow is a society that promotes camping. Potential members are selected... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-camping-support-maury-clancy-indian-campership-fund Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tom-kita-chara-lodge-sand-art-extraordinaires By Tanner HaarsWhen the summer season is into its stride the members of Tom Kita Chara Lodge and the Samoset... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tom-kita-chara-lodge-sand-art-extraordinaires Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-thal-coo-zyo-service-corps-gives-service-camp-and-community By Taylor BobrowFor the past several years, Thal-Coo-Zyo Lodge has organized a Service Corps to work within their camp and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-thal-coo-zyo-service-corps-gives-service-camp-and-community Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-trek By Brandon KellyThe 2013 National Scout Jamboree was filled with tons of new aspects: everything from the innovative activities, such... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-trek Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-have-story-tell-world-submit-national-oa-communications-team-today The Order of the Arrow is a global network of Brothers that live the Obligation and serve cheerfully. Every day,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-have-story-tell-world-submit-national-oa-communications-team-today Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-ho-nan-ne-ho-ont-lodge-fellowship-ages By Eric ZavinskiArrowmen in Ho-Nan-Ne-Ho-Ont Lodge of Section NE-4A recently embarked on a weekend adventure in Erie, PA. On November... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-ho-nan-ne-ho-ont-lodge-fellowship-ages Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodges-celebrate-big-milestones-local-history By Taylor BobrowWahissa Lodge is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a series of events ranging from a gathering... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodges-celebrate-big-milestones-local-history Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-join-natco OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-join-natco Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-decades-service-orders-advancements-1950s By Kyle BrendelThe 1950s proved to be an interesting decade for the history of our Order. Many firsts occurred in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-decades-service-orders-advancements-1950s Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodges-can-apply-now-2014-oa-matching-service-grant If your OA lodge is planning a council camp or service center project during 2014, you can apply now for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodges-can-apply-now-2014-oa-matching-service-grant Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tahosa-lodge-has-fun-sun-summer-splash-event By Spencer RobbinsSummer may be nearing its conclusion, but everyone can reminisce on the enjoyment of a quick dip in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tahosa-lodge-has-fun-sun-summer-splash-event Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-wagion-lodges-early-fundraising-efforts-boost-noac-participation By Jonathan ShaefferThe 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference is closer than you might think. Even though the big... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-wagion-lodges-early-fundraising-efforts-boost-noac-participation Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-non-members-ceremonies Q. Hi Ray, I would like to know if parents / non-scouters are allowed at the Ordeal Ceremony? Bruce A. Bruce: Thanks for your... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-non-members-ceremonies Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-assistant-scoutmaster-patch Q. Ray, There is some confusion about the OA adviser patch for the assistant Scoutmaster in my area. Some people are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-assistant-scoutmaster-patch Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-amangamek-wipit-journeys-through-scoutings-history By Tanner HarrsThe first ever History of Scouting Trail hike was held the weekend of May 25, 2013. The trail... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-amangamek-wipit-journeys-through-scoutings-history Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-day-life-national-officer-or-two OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-day-life-national-officer-or-two Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-reliefcorps-disaster-relief-through-cheerful-service OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-reliefcorps-disaster-relief-through-cheerful-service Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-how-research-your-lodge-history In 2014, each lodge will be asked to develop a history book as a part of the Order's ongoing legacy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-how-research-your-lodge-history Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-virginia-arrowman-works-youth-earn-hornaday-award By Brad WardArrowman Dave Singletary proved to the members of Wahunsenakah Lodge his care for the environment this past year... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-virginia-arrowman-works-youth-earn-hornaday-award Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-join-national-oa-web-team This fall the Order of the Arrow is embarking on the most exhaustive redesign of the national web site -... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-join-national-oa-web-team Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-oas-newest-high-adventure-program-oa-summit-experience-fantastic-start OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-oas-newest-high-adventure-program-oa-summit-experience-fantastic-start Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-reflect-ordeal-experience OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-reflect-ordeal-experience Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sr-7a-arrowmen-assemble-care-packages-wounded-service-members OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sr-7a-arrowmen-assemble-care-packages-wounded-service-members Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wanted-pictures-national-oa-archive If a picture is worth a thousand words, then imagine how many stories the OA national archives tell. Unfortunately, they... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wanted-pictures-national-oa-archive Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-changes-oa-lodge-chartering-process-coming-soon At the May 2014 BSA National Annual Meeting, the national Order of the Arrow committee accepted a resolution that OA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-changes-oa-lodge-chartering-process-coming-soon Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-transferring-lodges-contacting-new-transfer-members-and-verifying-membership OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-transferring-lodges-contacting-new-transfer-members-and-verifying-membership Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-launches-new-videos-aimed-new-member-retention OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-launches-new-videos-aimed-new-member-retention Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-talking-trash-arrowmen-adopt-road Seeking a way to serve the community, the Old Dominion Chapter of Amangamek Wipit Lodge in the National Capital Area... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-talking-trash-arrowmen-adopt-road Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-noac2015-promotional-patches-are-coming-your-way OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-noac2015-promotional-patches-are-coming-your-way Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-new-vigil-honor-cards-released-commemorate-centennial The Order of the Arrow is releasing new Vigil Honor cards to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The Vigil Honor is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-new-vigil-honor-cards-released-commemorate-centennial Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-centennial-totem Q: Ray, is our lodge required use the OA centennial totem on our lodge flaps and memorabilia items for NOAC... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-centennial-totem Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/limited-high-adventure-spots-remaining-2014 Have your summer camp already planned, but looking for an additional great adventure for 2014? We have an answer for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/limited-high-adventure-spots-remaining-2014 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-brotherhood-ceremony The Big Picture In our history of nearly 100 years as the Order of the Arrow, few changes have been made... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-brotherhood-ceremony Sun, 29 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-brotherhood-ceremony-released OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-brotherhood-ceremony-released Sun, 29 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/100th-anniversary-directory The National Committee of the Order of the Arrow has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to produce the 100th Anniversary... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/100th-anniversary-directory Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-head-school-weekend-fun-conclave By: Gabriel MartinezMany sections uphold the tradition of hosting Conclaves at universities rather than at Scout camps. Section leaders have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-head-school-weekend-fun-conclave Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-order-arrows-2013-annual-report-released BSA photo by Ron Kuenstler Relive all that the OA accomplished during 2013 with the Annual Report! ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-order-arrows-2013-annual-report-released Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sr-7a-hosts-summit-oa-troop-representatives Arrowmen in Virginia are blazing a new trail toward service to their units. Every OA Troop Representative and Adviser in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sr-7a-hosts-summit-oa-troop-representatives Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-oa-triple-crown-requirements Excitement for Order of the Arrow High Adventure is at an all time high due to the new OA Summit... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-oa-triple-crown-requirements Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-colonneh-lodge-lends-service-fallen-hero-charity By Eric ZavinskiThe Fallen Heroes Survivors Foundation (FHSF) was founded by Mike Ladouceur, an associate chapter adviser in Colonneh Lodge.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-colonneh-lodge-lends-service-fallen-hero-charity Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-changes-coming-journey-excellence-program The Order of the Arrow began the implementation of Journey to Excellence in 2012. Due to its incorporation into the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-changes-coming-journey-excellence-program Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-content-needed-new-oa-history-book One of the special things being developed for the 100th anniversary of the Order is a new kind of history... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-content-needed-new-oa-history-book Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowman-service-award Members of the Order of the Arrow will soon be able to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary by working to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowman-service-award Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-change-adult-age-affect-order Q. Ray, The BSA National Exec Board has approved the revision of Sea Scouting and Venturing adult age to 18. Several... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-does-change-adult-age-affect-order Wed, 28 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-past-national-oa-chairman-receives-founders-award OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-past-national-oa-chairman-receives-founders-award Mon, 26 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodge-history-book-project-team-provides-webinars On the first Sunday of each month, lodge history book project chairmen and advisers are invited to join topical webinars... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lodge-history-book-project-team-provides-webinars Mon, 26 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-send-your-cub-scout-ceremony-scripts By Joe Donahue ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-send-your-cub-scout-ceremony-scripts Mon, 26 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowtour-boarding-pass This week at the BSA National Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN, 500 ArrowTour boarding passes were distributed to council leaders... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowtour-boarding-pass Fri, 23 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lets-get-kids-camp OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lets-get-kids-camp Wed, 21 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-working-oa-troopteam-representative-program OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-working-oa-troopteam-representative-program Wed, 21 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-red-white-and-you-arrowman-state-mind-revitalized-wag-o-shag-lodge By Gabriel MartinezWag-O-Shag Lodge, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is hoping to revitalize the way Arrowmen think about their lodge. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-red-white-and-you-arrowman-state-mind-revitalized-wag-o-shag-lodge Wed, 21 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-evolution-lodge-flap By Donnie StephensLodge flap collecting is more than a favorite pastime. The hobby comprises a large part of section Conclave... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-evolution-lodge-flap Wed, 21 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodges-incorporating-centennial-totem-2015-patches The 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow isn't far away! How will you "Be Prepared" to celebrate? Last month,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-lodges-incorporating-centennial-totem-2015-patches Sun, 18 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowtour-rollout OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-arrowtour-rollout Wed, 14 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-brotherhood-ceremony-information Conclave demonstrations of the proposed new Ceremony for the Brotherhood have concluded, and your voices have been heard! The national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-brotherhood-ceremony-information Tue, 13 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-promotional-items-registration-details-available-noac2015 Second only to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, the National Order of the Arrow Conference is the largest event for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-promotional-items-registration-details-available-noac2015 Sun, 11 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-central-region-host-trail-building-program-summer Service, one of the founding principles of our honored Order, should be on every Arrowman's mind as we start sliding... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-central-region-host-trail-building-program-summer Thu, 08 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-annual-report The 2013 Annual Report is available in the Publications Section. Download your copy of the 2013 Annual Report here.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-annual-report Thu, 08 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-york-lodge-turns-winter-wonderland-fun-and-fellowship By Philip ZengAs lodge chief Anthony Paldolfo looked over his Arrowmen having fun throwing Frisbees in an activity, he could... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-york-lodge-turns-winter-wonderland-fun-and-fellowship Mon, 05 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-osceola-lodge-preserves-tradition-retains-membership By Michael ToddEach lodge has their own customs and traditions to uphold, along with those of the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-osceola-lodge-preserves-tradition-retains-membership Mon, 05 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-rich-history-oa-logo OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-rich-history-oa-logo Mon, 05 May 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lowaneu-allanque-lodge-relaunches-pow-wow-event By Gabriel MartinezLowaneu Allanque Lodge of Three Fires Council (St. Charles, Illinois) recently revived a program known as the "Friendship... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lowaneu-allanque-lodge-relaunches-pow-wow-event Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-redefining-excellence-section-ne-1 Anyone who has spent time in the Order of the Arrow knows that it is designed to be a youth-led... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-redefining-excellence-section-ne-1 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-st-louis-area-arrowman-experience-brings-lodge-together By Joe DonahueTraining, ceremony competitions, and all-around fun sounds like the agenda for a Conclave. However, Shawnee Lodge of Greater... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-st-louis-area-arrowman-experience-brings-lodge-together Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-7-toolkit-all Promotions, publicity, PR, sales...no matter what you call it, telling the great stories of the upcoming 2015 National Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-7-toolkit-all Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-regions-kick-year-national-leadership-seminars OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-regions-kick-year-national-leadership-seminars Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-information-announced-noac-2015-registration Calling all Arrowmen! Contingent registration for NOAC 2015 will open on August 1st, 2014.Lodges will be sent an information packet... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-information-announced-noac-2015-registration Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-philmont-be-home-advisers-conference-june Registration is open! This June 22nd to 28th, the national Order of the Arrow committee is sponsoring its annual adviser's... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-philmont-be-home-advisers-conference-june Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-youth-leaders-help-oa-play-key-role-2013-jamboree By Ricky Angeletti[The 2013 Jamboree is being held at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve.] More than three years of planning... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-youth-leaders-help-oa-play-key-role-2013-jamboree Sat, 19 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-totem-logo-and-theme-released Centennial Update: Centennial Anniversary ­- official branding guidelines With the release of the centennial logo and totem comes the Centennial Anniversary... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-totem-logo-and-theme-released Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-anniversary-official-branding-guidelines A branding guide has been developed to help chapters, lodges and sections incorporate the centennial anniversary logo and totem into... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-anniversary-official-branding-guidelines Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-totem-logo-released After months of deliberation, the Order of the Arrow’s centennial anniversary identity has been selected and approved by the national... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-centennial-totem-logo-released Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-meet-designer-centennial-logo-and-totem It was just a regular day in Huntsville, Alabama when Nathaniel Kelton's phone rang. Not recognizing the incoming phone number,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-meet-designer-centennial-logo-and-totem Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-chiefly-speaking-centennial-totem-logo In the fall of 2013, a nationwide search began to find a brand and identity for the Order of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-chiefly-speaking-centennial-totem-logo Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-changes-more-resources-coming-journey-excellence After a successful year of Journey to Excellence (JTE) submissions in 2013, the national OA committee is continuing to improve... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-changes-more-resources-coming-journey-excellence Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-trails-day-june-7-2014 The Order of the Arrow has teamed up with American Hiking Society (AHS) to offer our Scouts and Scouters more... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-trails-day-june-7-2014 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-spots-still-available-oa-high-adventure-florida-sea-base-northern-tier There is still time to sign up for OA High Adventure for this summer! Explore the Florida Keys at Florida... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-spots-still-available-oa-high-adventure-florida-sea-base-northern-tier Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-early-history-semialachee-lodge Semialachee Lodge is a part of Suwannee River Area Council in Tallahassee, Florida. The lodge chartered on June 16th, 1943,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-early-history-semialachee-lodge Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/takethelead-western-central-region-national-leadership-seminars-are-you-going In just a few short weeks on April 4-6, some of the Western Region’s up-and-coming leaders will be gathering at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/takethelead-western-central-region-national-leadership-seminars-are-you-going Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-rendezvous-wauna-la-monte-lodge ... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-rendezvous-wauna-la-monte-lodge Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/quick-act-portage-lodge-serves-its-community It was the start of J.J. Conklin's term as lodge chief of Portage Lodge, Heart of Ohio Council, when he... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/quick-act-portage-lodge-serves-its-community Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowcorps2014-live-adventure In the summer of 2011, nearly 100 Arrowmen, Scouts and volunteers came together for ArrowCorps502, a weeklong conservation service project... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowcorps2014-live-adventure Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chief-bsa-delegation-2013-report-nation-washington In February, a delegation of Scouts representing all aspects of the Boy Scouts of America traveled to Washington, D.C. to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-chief-bsa-delegation-2013-report-nation-washington Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/bridging-gap-lodge-conducts-ordeal-virgin-islands CHRISTIANSTED, VI — On the southern half of the island of Saint Croix, three miles outside of the city of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/bridging-gap-lodge-conducts-ordeal-virgin-islands Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-100-plus-club With an expected attendance of 10,000 Arrowmen, a lot of recruitment among local lodges will be needed. The 100 Plus... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-100-plus-club Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/100-plus-club-and-chiefs-circle The 100 Plus Club and the Chiefs' Circle challenge are for lodges that have made a commitment to the number... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/100-plus-club-and-chiefs-circle Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2012-national-order-arrow-conference-memories The 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) Memories section contains information on each day of the 2012 National... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2012-national-order-arrow-conference-memories Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-assistance-lodge-legacy-lids-and-history-project Section leaders: How many of your lodges have submitted their Legacy Lid? If the answer is less than 100%, this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-section-assistance-lodge-legacy-lids-and-history-project Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-national-chief-nick-dannemiller-earns-oa-high-adventure-triple-crown Most Scouts consider themselves lucky to attend one of the four high adventure bases owned by the Boy Scouts of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-national-chief-nick-dannemiller-earns-oa-high-adventure-triple-crown Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-2014-jte-resources-released Two new resources have been posted to the national website to assist lodges and chapters in earning their 2014 Journey... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/new-2014-jte-resources-released Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-chiefs-circle With an expected attendance of 10,000 Arrowmen, a lot of recruitment among local lodges will be needed. The Chiefs' Circle... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/noac-2015-chiefs-circle Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-year-high-adventure Quickly take a look outside, wherever you may be, and imagine yourself in the most serene, lush, and beautiful landscape... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-year-high-adventure Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lets-get-creative-lodge-events There is no doubt that you have been to multiple lodge events year after year. Have you ever gotten deja... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lets-get-creative-lodge-events Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-staying-active-scouting-college-years As they focus on education, college-bound Arrowmen sometimes find it hard to stay active within their local units and lodge.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-staying-active-scouting-college-years Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-membership-lodges-create-unique-ways-communicate-chapters-members Have you ever noticed that a stream coming from the top of a mountain goes down towards a river or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/high-membership-lodges-create-unique-ways-communicate-chapters-members Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-takethelead-sign-national-leadership-seminar-near-you Lodge leadership - Now is your time to participate in the best training offered by the Order of the Arrow! It's... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-takethelead-sign-national-leadership-seminar-near-you Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-dwellers-prairie Not many lodges make it 50 years, let alone 75. Based in eastern South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-dwellers-prairie Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lowanne-nimat-lodge-revamps-lld Lowanne Nimat Lodge recently had 20 youth and 11 adult Arrowmen attend their lodge leadership development conference held at the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lowanne-nimat-lodge-revamps-lld Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-6-legacy-project Lodge Legacy Rock Each lodge was asked to provide a legacy rock during 2012. Why? Simply put, this act will provide... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-6-legacy-project Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-8-noac-registration In August of 2015, 10,000 Arrowmen from across America will gather for the 32nd National Order of the Arrow Conference.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-8-noac-registration Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-9-arena-shows One of the most exciting parts of the National Order of the Arrow Conference happens at night. Most evenings during... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-9-arena-shows Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-jack-butler-receives-2013-silver-buffalo-award By Tony SheafferThe Silver Buffalo Award was created in 1925 to recognize those who have given noteworthy and extraordinary service... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-jack-butler-receives-2013-silver-buffalo-award Sun, 09 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-history-behind-merger-lenape-lodges-ancestral-tree OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-history-behind-merger-lenape-lodges-ancestral-tree Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-usetahosa-lodge-helps-rebuild-camp-project-phoenix By Joe DonahueWhen disaster strikes, Scouts leap into action.Such was the case with Tahosa Lodge and the Denver Area Council.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-usetahosa-lodge-helps-rebuild-camp-project-phoenix Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-demonstrate-leadership-aftermath-natural-disaster November 17, 2013 was supposed to be a normal Sunday. However, when a tornado ripped through the bureau of Washington,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowmen-demonstrate-leadership-aftermath-natural-disaster Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-lets-put-lid-project By Todd GoldfarbSection leaders: How many of your lodges have completed their Legacy Lid? If you answer is less than... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-lets-put-lid-project Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowman-saves-mans-life-and-credits-his-scouting-background By John Mazurie IIINearly all Scouts will work to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Of the twenty-one merit badges... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-arrowman-saves-mans-life-and-credits-his-scouting-background Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lenape-lodge-8-joins-together-merger-convention OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-lenape-lodge-8-joins-together-merger-convention Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-concerns-legacy-project-wood Ray, I have heard some people who have not seen the crate, nor read the instructions, are concerned about the transportation... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-concerns-legacy-project-wood Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-election-lone-scout OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-election-lone-scout Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-noac-commemorative-sash The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference will be marked by a special commemorative red sash given to each... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/centennial-update-noac-commemorative-sash Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-southern-region-creates-award-mentors-oa By Michael Casey The Southern Region has created an adult mentor award to recognize the adult Arrowmen who helped a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-southern-region-creates-award-mentors-oa Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-oldest-known-lodge-charter-discovered By Joe DonahueOn November 11, 2013, the national office received a notable piece of OA history: the oldest known lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-oldest-known-lodge-charter-discovered Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-wanted-vigil-certificates By Frank CaccavaleThe Order of the Arrow is working to collect copies or originals of every variation of the Vigil... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-wanted-vigil-certificates Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lesson-learning-central-georgia-councils-echeconnee-lodge By Herb DoddsLeadership and continued development have always been two key ingredients to running a successful organization. The Arrowmen in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lesson-learning-central-georgia-councils-echeconnee-lodge Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-fond-memories-fall-lodge-fellowships Fall fellowship is a time when Arrowmen can gather together to enjoy brotherhood with their fellow lodge members. Activities can... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-fond-memories-fall-lodge-fellowships Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-challenge-accepted-hiking-50-miles-24-hours By Spencer RobbinsOcconeechee Lodge, part of Occoneechee Council in Raleigh, North Carolina, recently hosted its third annual 50-mile hike. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-challenge-accepted-hiking-50-miles-24-hours Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-spend-summer-conquering-new-obstacles-life-oa-high-adventure By Michael SherburneQuickly take a look outside, wherever you may be, and imagine yourself in the most serene, lush, and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-spend-summer-conquering-new-obstacles-life-oa-high-adventure Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-oa-service-grant-recipients OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-oa-service-grant-recipients Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-arrowtour-vice-chiefs-and-team-leads ArrowTour Vice Chiefs and Team Leads were elected at the National Planning Meeting to facilitate the 2014 programs, and they... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-arrowtour-vice-chiefs-and-team-leads Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-central-region-section-officers-hold-seminar-missouri-conclude-2013 By Joey DierdorfFrom the snow mounds of Minnesota to the rolling hills of West Virginia, twelve sections from across the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-central-region-section-officers-hold-seminar-missouri-conclude-2013 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-cooking-southern-conclave-remember By Michael SherburneMembership retention is a key ingredient for any section trying to raise participation at their Conclave. Innovative tactics... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-cooking-southern-conclave-remember Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-annual-double-vigil-golf-classic-still-looking-participants-donors It's time to dust off those clubs and get ready for our 14th Annual Double Vigil Golf Classic held Friday,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-annual-double-vigil-golf-classic-still-looking-participants-donors Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-non-oa-adult-leaders-oa-camping-functions Q. Ray, Can non-OA Adult Leaders attend OA Camping Functions (e.g. lodge events, conclave, etc)? Gene A. Gene: Here is a link to Section... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-non-oa-adult-leaders-oa-camping-functions Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elections-withdrawing-candidate Q. Mr. Capp, I am having a meeting tonight with a Troop that is having a problem with one of the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elections-withdrawing-candidate Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-national-planning-meeting Each December, all the section chiefs are invited to attend a National Planning Meeting, held near Dallas, Texas. During this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-national-planning-meeting Sun, 29 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-officer-biographies OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-officer-biographies Sun, 29 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-region-chiefs-elected The section officers met Saturday morning to elect the new youth Arrowmen to lead their respective region for 2014. Congratulations... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-region-chiefs-elected Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-chief-elected OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-chief-elected Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-vice-chief-elected The 2014 national vice chief was elected Friday night at the national planning meeting. Congratulations to 2014 National Vice Chief... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-national-vice-chief-elected Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/welcome-orders-new-web-site OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/welcome-orders-new-web-site Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lec-voting-rights Q. Mr. Chairman, Should Lodge Officers have a vote on the LEC or should it just be chapter chiefs? Yours in Service, Christian A.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lec-voting-rights Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-staff Q. Ray, We attended NOAC last year and are already looking ahead to NOAC 2015. We are interested in staffing this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-staff Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-5-fundraising-ideas Are you excited about going to NOAC 2015, but unsure how your lodge can raise enough money to bring along... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-5-fundraising-ideas Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-call-select-your-lodge-history-book-chairman The next step in the 2015 Legacy Project is fast approaching. Soon, your lodge will be asked to research and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-call-select-your-lodge-history-book-chairman Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-northeast-region-hosts-lodge-key-3-summit OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-northeast-region-hosts-lodge-key-3-summit Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-putting-www-recognitions-and-awards The Order of the Arrow is always striving for ways to recognize its members. Whether at the chapter, lodge or... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-putting-www-recognitions-and-awards Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-philmont-adviser-training The Philmont Order of the Arrow Adviser Conference is for any currently registered adult Arrowmen of the OA. Information on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-philmont-adviser-training Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/jack-hess-distinguished-eagle-scout Parts excerpted from the Western Region Mustang: Congratulations to John "Jack" Hess, a past Western Region Chairman, for being honored with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/jack-hess-distinguished-eagle-scout Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/first-ever-area-1-servicecorps-plays-critical-role-massjam On October 12 -14, the first ever OA Service Corps at the Area 1 MassJam formed to deliver service to... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/first-ever-area-1-servicecorps-plays-critical-role-massjam Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/region-hosts-gathering-section-leaders-putting-puzzle-pieces-place OA section leadership from across the Northeast Region gathered at Camp Alpine in New Jersey from September 20th to the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/region-hosts-gathering-section-leaders-putting-puzzle-pieces-place Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-planning-meeting-preview It's hard to believe how fast 2013 has gone by! So much has happened this year, the first jamboree at... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-planning-meeting-preview Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-its-time-lodge-recharter By Aaron GluckEvery year, each Order of the Arrow lodge must submit a charter renewal form in order to maintain... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-its-time-lodge-recharter Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-jack-hess-distinguished-eagle-scout Parts excerpted from the Western Region Mustang Congratulations to John "Jack" Hess, a past Western Region Chairman, for being honored with... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-jack-hess-distinguished-eagle-scout Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/like-comment-share-hashtag-retweet Social networking sites are a part of our daily lives-whether you like it or not.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/like-comment-share-hashtag-retweet Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-dont-forget-recharter-your-lodge-2014 Every year, each Order of the Arrow lodge must submit a charter renewal form in order to maintain their membership.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-dont-forget-recharter-your-lodge-2014 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-innovation-award-announced-lodges-and-chapters The national Order of the Arrow committee recently introduced an Innovation Award, designed to recognize lodges and chapters that come... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-new-innovation-award-announced-lodges-and-chapters Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/dallas-experience An inside look at the National Planning Meeting Every year, Section Chiefs, members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/dallas-experience Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-lodge-charter-renewal-and-journey-excellence 2014 Lodge Charter Renewal and Journey To ExcellenceThe Lodge Charter Renewal and Journey to Excellence (JTE) Instructions and Workbook are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2014-lodge-charter-renewal-and-journey-excellence Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-1a-holds-conclave-charles-l-sommers-high-adventure-base Deep in an area once used primarily by French trappers and voyageurs sits one of the Boy Scouts of America’s... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-c-1a-holds-conclave-charles-l-sommers-high-adventure-base Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-remarkable-contributions-two-arrowmen-paul-siple-and-dave-moody Paul Siple and Dave Moody are Arrowmen and Distinguished Service Award recipients. Their lives represent a snapshot of the incredible... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-remarkable-contributions-two-arrowmen-paul-siple-and-dave-moody Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-bulletin-fall-2013-edition National Bulletin - Fall 2013 Edition... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-bulletin-fall-2013-edition Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-mowogo-lodge-plans-2014-local-focus-service By Joe DonahueThe 2014 year is fast approaching! While many lodges will use this year to prepare for the 100th... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-mowogo-lodge-plans-2014-local-focus-service Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tamegonit-lodge-honors-deceased-vigil-honor-members OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tamegonit-lodge-honors-deceased-vigil-honor-members Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-unami-lodge-honors-fallen-brother-steve-ranjo By Spencer RobbinsDuring the summer of 2012, Unami Lodge experienced a tragedy with the death of Steve Ranjo, an adviser... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-unami-lodge-honors-fallen-brother-steve-ranjo Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-withlacoochee-arrowmen-combine-service-education Arrowmen from the Ichauway Chapter of Withlacoochee Lodge in the South Georgia Council have quite an interesting lodge totem. Recently,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-withlacoochee-arrowmen-combine-service-education Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-philippines-relief-fund By Todd GoldfarbUnfortunately, disaster can strike at any time. Recently, the Philippines has been hit hard with super storms and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-philippines-relief-fund Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/summer-fires-blaze-western-region Residents of the southwestern part of the United States faced a summer of grueling and intense wildfire. These blazes affected... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/summer-fires-blaze-western-region Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-national-order-arrow-committee Q. Mr. Chairman, How do you become part of a national committee? Samuel A. Hello Samuel, Thank you for your question. The appointment to the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-national-order-arrow-committee Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-honor-petition-form Q. Greetings, I had a quick question to ask in regards to the Vigil Honor Petition form. One of the individuals... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-honor-petition-form Sun, 27 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-charter-renewal-and-jte-changes By now each lodge should have received the 2014 Lodge Charter Renewal Kit. It was mailed to Scout executives on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-charter-renewal-and-jte-changes Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-4-public-launch This is the fourth edition of this publication, and it is dedicated to NOAC recruiting kickoff. Previous editions described the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-4-public-launch Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-long-term-camp Q. Dear Ray, Our troop visited the Jamboree. It was wonderful. On our trip, we spent four nights camping, then two... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-long-term-camp Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camping OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camping Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodge-assistance-program Q. Ray, The 2012 National Officers reports suggest that the Lodge Assistance Program has been discontinued, and I have heard rumors... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodge-assistance-program Sun, 13 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ceremonies-ii Q. Mr. Chairman, I am writing this email in regards to national policy on ceremonies. A few years back, national brought... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ceremonies-ii Sun, 13 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ceremonies Q. Mr. Chairman, I am writing this email in regards to national policy on ceremonies. What is national policy regarding face... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ceremonies Sun, 13 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-innovation-award 2013 Innovation Award... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-innovation-award Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/unit-excellence-award-2013-order-form-now-posted Unit of Excellence Award Order Form Now Posted The order form for the Unit of Excellence Award is now available in... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/unit-excellence-award-2013-order-form-now-posted Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/training-subcommittee-seeks-feedback-conclave-training-initiative The National Training Subcommittee needs your help to improve training across the country. Recently, the subcommittee has undertaken an effort... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/training-subcommittee-seeks-feedback-conclave-training-initiative Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-inaugural-year-oa-high-adventure-summit-bechtel-reserve-2014 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-inaugural-year-oa-high-adventure-summit-bechtel-reserve-2014 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sandy-relief-project-helps-abnaki-lodge-construct-new-shelter-rebuild By Spencer RobbinsBrothers of Abnaki Lodge and several other surrounding lodges in the Northeast Region gathered together after the devastating... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sandy-relief-project-helps-abnaki-lodge-construct-new-shelter-rebuild Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-guide-staff-advisers-now-available By Aaron Gluck... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-new-guide-staff-advisers-now-available Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tom-kita-chara-lodge-history By Kyle BrendelSamoset Council in Wisconsin is home to Tom Kita Chara Lodge. Founded on July 26, 1936, the lodge... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-tom-kita-chara-lodge-history Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-central-region-host-seminar-focused-american-indian-activities OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-central-region-host-seminar-focused-american-indian-activities Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-coosa-lodge-productions-how-do-they-do-it By Jordan DavisIf your lodge was given $50,000 and was told to expect a 10,000 member audience at a show,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-coosa-lodge-productions-how-do-they-do-it Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-nentego-lodge-trail OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-nentego-lodge-trail Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-happy-birthday-tulpe-illinek-and-ma-nu-lodges By Taylor BobrowIllinek Lodge in central Illinois is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! They have planned many events throughout... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-happy-birthday-tulpe-illinek-and-ma-nu-lodges Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/southern-region-officers-gather-dallas-weekend-training-fellowship As summer activities came to a close and many Arrowmen returned to school, a unique opportunity approached the Southern Region... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/southern-region-officers-gather-dallas-weekend-training-fellowship Sun, 29 Sep 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-lodges-can-apply-now-2014-oa-matching-service-grant If your OA lodge is planning a council camp or service center project during 2014, you can apply now for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-lodges-can-apply-now-2014-oa-matching-service-grant Sun, 22 Sep 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-are-you-winner-compete-100th-anniversary-identity-contest-find-out The Order of the Arrow is seeking input to develop the identity that will represent its 100 years of cheerful... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-are-you-winner-compete-100th-anniversary-identity-contest-find-out Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-legacy-lid-project-underway It's been just over a year since NOAC 2012, and we are already on our second step of the legacy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-legacy-lid-project-underway Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/regions-host-section-officer-seminars-around-country Every year, each of the four regions' OA leadership invite section officers and advisers from their territory to a Section... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/regions-host-section-officer-seminars-around-country Sun, 01 Sep 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-mikanakawa-lodge-performs-first-brotherhood-ceremony-summit-bechtel-reserve OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-mikanakawa-lodge-performs-first-brotherhood-ceremony-summit-bechtel-reserve Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-t-blaza-overcoming-all-work-and-no-play-perception-ordeals Think back to your Ordeal. Specifically, the time immediately after your ceremony. If you're like me, all you remember is... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-t-blaza-overcoming-all-work-and-no-play-perception-ordeals Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-alabama-lodge-teams-venturing-leaders-council-camp This summer, the Greater Alabama Council's Hugh M. Comer Scout Reservation got a big hand from some of Coosa Lodge's... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-alabama-lodge-teams-venturing-leaders-council-camp Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/help-shape-oas-100th-anniversary-identity-contest-open-now OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/help-shape-oas-100th-anniversary-identity-contest-open-now Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/sr-7a-arrowmen-assist-potato-and-produce-project-conclave Arrowmen spent part of the Section SR7-A Conclave bagging potatoes as part of a service project benefiting the Society of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/sr-7a-arrowmen-assist-potato-and-produce-project-conclave Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-3-special-opportunities Two special opportunities exist for lodges as we draw closer and closer to NOAC 2015. With an expected attendance of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-3-special-opportunities Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sakuwit-lodge-stages-successful-cub-scout-event OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-sakuwit-lodge-stages-successful-cub-scout-event Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-gettysburg-great-reunion OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-gettysburg-great-reunion Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodge-finance Q. Ray, I know that the council is the steward of the funds in our OA account. Can the council remove... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodge-finance Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-sr-7b-arrowman-recognized-bsas-honor-medal-0 Aaron Avelino, a seventeen-year-old Eagle Scout from Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge in Greensboro, North Carolina was recently recognized with the BSA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-sr-7b-arrowman-recognized-bsas-honor-medal-0 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-alapaha-and-immokalee-lodges-merge-withlacoochee-lodge By Taylor BobrowThe Alapaha and Immokalee Lodges recently merged to form Withlacoochee Lodge, as a result of the merger of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/news-you-can-use-alapaha-and-immokalee-lodges-merge-withlacoochee-lodge Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-clyde-mayer-cheerfully-serving-our-order-two-decades Giving opportunities to young people serves as the core essence of Scouting for all adult advisers. To current OA Director... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-clyde-mayer-cheerfully-serving-our-order-two-decades Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-hillcourt-jamboree-staff-scholarships-awarded Chris Grove, 2013 National Scout Jamboree vice chairman for Trek and Day of Service, is proud to announce that twenty... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-hillcourt-jamboree-staff-scholarships-awarded Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-silver-buffalo-recipient-ray-capp Created in 1925, the Silver Buffalo Award for distinguished service to youth is awarded to those persons who give noteworthy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/2013-silver-buffalo-recipient-ray-capp Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-nls-not-your-ordinary-leadership-seminar If you were elected by the fellow Scouts in your troop, or if you are an adult who was nominated... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-nls-not-your-ordinary-leadership-seminar Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-ohio-lodge-creates-program-engage-membership Many lodges struggle with membership retention, and others with simply recruiting new ordeal members. Marnoc Lodge of Great Trail Council... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-ohio-lodge-creates-program-engage-membership Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-community-outreach-scatacook-chapter-owaneco-lodge-reaches-out-local-school Lodges across the country make service to their council, camp and community a focus of their yearly program. Recently, the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-community-outreach-scatacook-chapter-owaneco-lodge-reaches-out-local-school Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-history-spotlight-tetonwana-lodge Not many lodges make it 50 years, let alone 75. Based in eastern South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-lodge-history-spotlight-tetonwana-lodge Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-brotherhood-hike-remember Is your lodge looking for a new idea to encourage and promote Brotherhood conversion? Lodges across the country are turning... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-brotherhood-hike-remember Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-2-suggested-noac-timeline-top-ten-ideas Leadership Selection - Each lodge was previously encouraged to recruit a youth/adult Contingent Leadership Team (Update #1). If you have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-2-suggested-noac-timeline-top-ten-ideas Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-forming-circle-lodge-dedicates-new-longhouse On April 12-14, 2013, the members of T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge completed their biggest and longest project in recent memory. The... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-forming-circle-lodge-dedicates-new-longhouse Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-brief-history-order-nations-capital-amangamek-wipit-lodge The year was 1952 when Navy Captain Jack A. Obermeyer and Ralph P. Lutz founded Amangamek-Wipit Lodge. Prior to that,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-brief-history-order-nations-capital-amangamek-wipit-lodge Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-nawakwa-and-portage-lodge-receive-national-recognitions Nawakwa Lodge and Portage Lodge were each recognized with the National Service Award and E. Urner Goodman Camping Award. To... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-nawakwa-and-portage-lodge-receive-national-recognitions Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-letters Q. Ray, What should become of the letter that an Ordeal candidate writes to the lodge secretary? Thanks for your opinion on... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-letters Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elected-oa Q. Ray, A scout, new to our troop, was elected to OA in his old troop and then transferred to our... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elected-oa Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camping-requirement-ii Q. Ray, We have recently moved to another city and someone told me that the the camping requirement must be fulfilled... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camping-requirement-ii Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-service-hours Q. Ray, A Scout's parent would like to know if the required service time with the Order of the Arrow counts... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-service-hours Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-two-year-period Q. Dear Ray: There has been some confusion regarding a "time period" requirement. Because of the wording "during the two-year period prior... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-two-year-period Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-national-officers-send-special-gift-ailing-arrowman Daniel Theiss of Venture Crew 21 from Dan Beard Council, headquarted in Cincinnati, Ohio has had no ordinary Scouting experience.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-national-officers-send-special-gift-ailing-arrowman Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-sr-7b-arrowman-recognized-bsas-honor-medal Aaron Avelino, a seventeen-year-old Eagle Scout from Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge in Greensboro, North Carolina was recently recognized with the BSA... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-sr-7b-arrowman-recognized-bsas-honor-medal Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-legacy-lid-project Each lodge has a story and a history unique to its members and its geographic location. Now, after nearly a... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-legacy-lid-project Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elected-candidates Q. Ray, Can a Scout who is elected in the spring attend a spring Ordeal? Thank you, Randall A. Randall, Thanks for the question. As soon... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-elected-candidates Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-early-ideas-promoting-noac-2015 NOAC in 2015 will be the most attended National Order of the Arrow Conference in history. Given the awesome opportunity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-early-ideas-promoting-noac-2015 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-national-trails-day-2013-give-lodges-chance-get-outdoors-give-back Looking for a great lodge or chapter service project? Do you want to help build trails for everyone to enjoy?... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-national-trails-day-2013-give-lodges-chance-get-outdoors-give-back Sun, 19 May 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wahunsenakah-lodge-333-helps-local-tribe-restore-repurchased-lands Wahunsenakah Lodge 333 based in Newport News, Virginia recently had a unique opportunity to extend their service to the community... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-wahunsenakah-lodge-333-helps-local-tribe-restore-repurchased-lands Sun, 19 May 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-southern-region-getting-kids-camp The Order of the Arrow is taking new measures to promote scout camping at the unit level. After all, the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-southern-region-getting-kids-camp Fri, 10 May 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2013-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients The national Order of the Arrow committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-2013-josh-sain-memorial-scholarship-recipients Fri, 10 May 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-bulletin-lxix-articles Issue 4 Post 9/11 - one Scout's project to last a lifetime in remembrance Planning and executing an Eagle Scout service project... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/national-bulletin-lxix-articles Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/harnessing-power-twitter What is Twitter? Twitter is a simple, micro-blogging social network that came into existence in July 2006 and currently has over... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/harnessing-power-twitter Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-philmont-training-adviser-conference Dear Fellow Advisers, Your are receiving this letter because another Order of the Arrow adviser has passed on your name and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-philmont-training-adviser-conference Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-lodgemaster-30 OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-oa-lodgemaster-30 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-laying-foundation-contingent-leaders-and-contingent-advisers Although NOAC 2015 is over two years away, planning has already begun because this Conference will also be the celebration... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-laying-foundation-contingent-leaders-and-contingent-advisers Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-2012-national-service-award-recipients The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National Service Award. Established... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-2012-national-service-award-recipients Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-2012-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients The E. Urner Goodman Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order's founder. Its purpose... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-2012-e-urner-goodman-camping-award-recipients Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-planning-section-conclave-weekend-fun As the winter months begin turning into spring and summer, sections across the country are preparing for their annual Conclaves.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-planning-section-conclave-weekend-fun Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-project-2013 The Order of the Arrow will have our largest participation ever at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree - nearly three... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/section-sentinel-project-2013 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-1-centennial-challenge To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow in 2015, plans are being made to host the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/lodge-ledger-centennial-blaze-1-centennial-challenge Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:31:21 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-troopteam-representative Q. Ray, What is the term of office for the OA Troop/Team Representative? Some unit leaders use a 6 month term,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-troopteam-representative Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-assistant-scoutmaster Q. Ray, Can a Scoutmaster ask that a 20yr old Assistant Scoutmaster who had been a first class scout or higher... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-assistant-scoutmaster Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-venturing-crew The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-venturing-crew Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camping-requirement Q. Ray, We have recently moved to another city and someone told me that the the camping requirement must be fulfilled... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camping-requirement Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-2015 Q. How did the national committee decide on Michigan State University as the site of the 2015 National Order of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-noac-2015 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-membership-records Q. Ray, My friend is being nominated for an award. We would like to put some of her accomplishments in the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-membership-records Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-journey-excellence-program Q. Ray, There's been a lot of confusion this year regarding the new Journey to Excellence program. How do we know... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-journey-excellence-program Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-letter Q. Ray, Our lodge's Vigil selection committee is considering candidates and their accomplishments. Should we use the letter they wrote for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-brotherhood-letter Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:51:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-military-commitments Q. Ray, Due to military commitments, a member of our lodge is unable to keep his Vigil with us. Can he... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-military-commitments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-honor Q. Ray, We have encountered some confusion as to when someone can be awarded the Vigil Honor. Are the two years... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-vigil-honor Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-renew-my-membership Q. Good morning Ray. After many years away from Scouting and OA, the time has come for my son to join.... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-renew-my-membership Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/post-911-one-scouts-project-last-lifetime-remembrance Planning and executing an Eagle Scout service project is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, steps on the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/post-911-one-scouts-project-last-lifetime-remembrance Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/matt-dukeman-selected-new-oa-team-specialist On September 15, Matt Dukeman began his service as the Order of the Arrow's fifth OA Specialist. Dukeman is responsible... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/matt-dukeman-selected-new-oa-team-specialist Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-recruits-30-others-serve-project-2013-staff The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is the biggest Scouting event next year. But an event that size cannot be executed... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/arrowman-recruits-30-others-serve-project-2013-staff Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-women-and-order Q. Dear Ray, Why does the Order of the Arrow, i.e. the BROTHERHOOD, allow WOMEN to be members? I strongly disagree... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-women-and-order Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camp-staff Q. Dear Ray, I am my Lodge’s Chapter Chief and people have been asking me about how to get one particular... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-camp-staff Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-journey-excellence Q. Hello Ray, In our Lodge Journey to Excellence, does lodge member attendance at national events (such as NOAC) mean just... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-journey-excellence Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-courtesy-letter Q. Hello Ray, Last night, during our OA election, our OA Lodge Adviser told me that I would not be able... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-courtesy-letter Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-call-outs Q. Our lodge is telling us we cannot do call-outs in our district until the first of June. Is this... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-call-outs Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-unit-elections Q. Does a Scout need to be present during the unit elections to have his name on the OA ballot,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-unit-elections Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/social-media-management-best-practices If you are a lodge or chapter leader whose group has multiple social media channels, you know that managing those... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/social-media-management-best-practices Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/social-media-policy-revised During the December 2011 National Planning Meeting, the national committee approved a resolution that set a new standard for Order... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/social-media-policy-revised Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-old-sash Q. Is the old sash my son was given by his godfather acceptable for his wear? A. I am so glad... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-old-sash Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-national-positions Q. How do you become a section chief and then national chief or any other national positions? A. Usually, Sections elect... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-national-positions Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/defining-what-your-lodge-has-accomplished-annual-report The annual report is one of the key items in every lodge's administrative process. The report is an opportunity for... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/defining-what-your-lodge-has-accomplished-annual-report Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-above-self Arrowman James O'Dwyer was recently recognized with a Teen Nick HALO Award for developing a relief program in support of... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/service-above-self Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-and-national-eagle-scout-association Q. I heard that the OA and the National Eagle Scout Association are merging. True? A. No, while the OA and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-oa-and-national-eagle-scout-association Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-dual-membership Q. Seems like there are a lot of opinions out there about the policy concerning membership in more than one... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-dual-membership Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-tour-permit Q. What are the tour permit requirements for lodge events? What are the tour permit requirements for national events (NOAC,... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-tour-permit Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-unable-attend-ordeal Q. Does a scout have to be elected again if he is unable to attend the Ordeal? Does he have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-unable-attend-ordeal Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-order-arrow-sash Q. When should the OA sash be worn? A. Your OA sash, wear it at OA events and when you represent... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-order-arrow-sash Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-april-fools Q. I was talking with an Arrowman who had seen some seemingly real policy announcements posted on the Internet from... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-april-fools Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-popularity-contest Q. How do you keep the elections from being a popularity contest? Some scouts who meet the requirements and definitely... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-popularity-contest Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodgechapter-chief Q. Every so often we do see illegal lodge/chapter chief patches being worn. These have been manufactured locally and are... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-lodgechapter-chief Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-task-forces Q. I heard that the National Committee has created a bunch of Task Forces. What do they do and how... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-task-forces Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-key-volunteer Q. What is a Key Volunteer in the Order of the Arrow national structure? A. A Key Volunteer is an adult... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-key-volunteer Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-members-national-order-arrow-committee Q. It seems like the members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee are a bunch of old men... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-members-national-order-arrow-committee Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-unit-elections-held-out-council Q. Good Morning -- I am the Order of the Arrow Adviser. We have a number of units from other councils... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-unit-elections-held-out-council Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ceremony-outside-council Hey Ray, Here's a question for your Ask the Chairman section: Can a lodge hold a ceremony outside of its council... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/ask-chairman-ceremony-outside-council Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-power-one The idea of "power" is quite remarkable. Empires have both come to being at its hand and conversely fallen because... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-power-one Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/duty-country The Order of the Arrow has always served as one of the pinnacles of service to our country, not because... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/duty-country Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-being-role-model I remember playing football in the fourth grade every recess. It was twenty minutes of my time during a long... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-being-role-model Fri, 23 Dec 2005 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-commitment-order-arrow Ninety years ago, at a summer camp on an island in the Delaware River, E. Urner Goodman inducted a group... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-commitment-order-arrow Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-servant-leaders-and-great-outdoors The vast forests, fields, oceans, and mountains of the United States have become our most vital resources in the Boy... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-servant-leaders-and-great-outdoors Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-thing-spirit In 1915, Dr. E. Urner Goodman founded an organization that would have a great impact on the Scouting movement. Our... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-thing-spirit Tue, 06 Jul 2004 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-tradition The nature of the Order of the Arrow can be ascribed in many ways to the ideals that Lord Baden-Powell... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-tradition Mon, 12 Apr 2004 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-brotherhood-around-country When we think of a brother, we generally think of a sibling, both younger and older. Someone who shared childhood... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-brotherhood-around-country Sun, 21 Dec 2003 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/jumpstart-your-lodge-inductions One of the most important, yet commonly neglected, parts of the induction sequence is orienting our new members to the... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/jumpstart-your-lodge-inductions Mon, 30 Jun 2003 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-cheerfulness When Chingachgook, Chief of the Delaware people, created a brotherhood that would memorialize the efforts of his son, Uncas, and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-cheerfulness Wed, 05 Mar 2003 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-arrowmans-primary-duty Regardless of who we are, where we're from, and when we became members, each of us inducted as youth have... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-arrowmans-primary-duty Sat, 20 Jul 2002 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-nature-camping The founders of both the Scouting Movement and the Order of the Arrow valued camping as a way to teach... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-nature-camping Thu, 16 May 2002 16:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-brotherhood-and-fellowship When Dr. Goodman founded our great and honored Order, he glimpsed a vision. This vision was his dream of unity... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-brotherhood-and-fellowship Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-camping-and-outdoor-experience Some of my fondest memories in Scouting and as a young man have been directly related to the times I... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-camping-and-outdoor-experience Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:57:05 GMT https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-leadership Leadership has been studied for years, dating back to the writings of Attila the Hun. Philosophers, business managers, psychologists, and... OA News https://oa-scouting.org/article/thoughts-leadership Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:57:05 GMT