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Scouting's national honor society of cheerful service. Lodge events, Ordeals, NOAC, ArrowCorps and the traditions of the Order all show up in these posts.
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Scouts and Scouters across the nation can rejoice because tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 2015, is officially “Order of the Arrow Centennial Day” in the state of Maryland! Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan signed a proclamation which details the importance of the Order of the Arrow’s 100 th Anniversary and urges “all citizens to support this observance.”
You were given a preview of the trader's two patch set in May. Yesterday I wrote a post about the participant's set. But did you know there is one more option available for the Naguonabe Lodge members who will be participating in this year's National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)?
It was over a month ago when I wrote a post about the Naguonabe Lodge's patch design for the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, otherwise known as NOAC. The two patch set also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.
Follow these steps, brilliantly devised by National OA Committee Chairman Ray Capp, to keep OA elections from becoming a popularity contest.
This summer, contingents of Arrowmen are hitting the road to deliver the message that Scouting is building new adventures to keep our movement fun, challenging and relevant to America’s youth. These Scouts are helping to celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow — Scouting’s national honor society.
This year, the Order of the Arrow (OA) is celebrating its centennial anniversary with a myriad of programs, awards and special events. One way the OA is celebrating is ArrowTour: an interactive program for Scouts, volunteers and Scouting alumni that will travel throughout the country during the summer of 2015.
The Naguonabe Lodge of the Central Minnesota Council began handing out patches to its members that are attending the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conclave during this weekend's spring conclave. Once again, it will be a two patch set, but unlike previous year's these patches do not match into each other and do not…
The BSA’s highest honor for adults is not handed out to just anyone. Silver Buffaloes are rare and the title is hard-earned for adult volunteers who pour tremendous dedication into Scouting and the BSA. As the National Annual Meeting in Atlanta wraps up, the honor and accompanying red and white medals are about to be…
This year for the third time in the history of the Order of the Arrow a patch may be worn on the Sash. This patch represents the Centuries of Service Award available for all Arrowmen to earn this year. The program started in July of 2014 and will conclude in December of 2015.
When inducted into the OA (Scouting's honor society) you get a sense of brotherhood that stays with you for life. But can you be a life member of the OA?
Are you an Arrowman who’s ready to be challenged mentally, physically, and spiritually in the great outdoors? If you are up to the challenge, join the Order of the Arrow Trail Crew for a 14-day adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch!
At the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, a Centennial Fire will burn with wood from every OA lodge. But what type of wood will be used?
While it is true that we don't need no stinking badges… We do have a need for patches and lots of them. If you follow me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I am in a patch phase. Well truth be told, I have been a patch guy for a long time, but until…
Commemorating the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary, the Summit Bechtel Reserve will host ArrowTour for it’s 2015 centennial celebration! What’s ArrowTour, you ask? It’s a summer-long, interactive event for Scouts, volunteers, and Scouting alumni, and this year, it’s bigger than ever.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is excited to announce it will celebrate the Order of the Arrow's centennial as an ArrowTour host. ArrowTour is an interactive event for Scouts, volunteers, and Scouting alumni that will travel throughout the country during the summer of 2015.
Over the past two weeks we have had a wonderful Scouting experience learning about the fantastic people that we have in Scouting. Our Council Court of Honor was held a few weeks back honoring those that received their Silver Beaver award this year.
Keep in the loop with Report to the Nation by following @OANationalChief. You'll get a first-person account from Alex Call, Eagle Scout and Arrowman.
Youth and adult members of the Order of the Arrow are eligible to earn the Arrowman Service Award, a special patch authorized for wear on your OA sash.
As part of the Order of the Arrow's centennial anniversary, the Centurion Award has been made available for local lodges to submit nominations. The Centurion Award aims to highlight "Hometown Heroes," or Arrowmen who have meaningfully contributed to the forming, maturing, and ongoing operational excellence of their local council's lodge, and who, in doing so…
