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2011 Service Grant Form Now Available

Starting in 1999, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has provided matching grant money to lodges for camp property or service center projects in their local council. The application for service grants must be submitted by October 31, 2010 for consideration. Please click here for the application.

Operation Update: Revised Publications

This operation update details the new editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, Guide for Officers and Advisers (GOA), and Field Operations Guide (FOG). Reprints of the Handbook will be issued when existing stock is depleted. The new GOA and FOG are presently available for download in the Publications Section.

SummitCorps - The New River Experience

The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce SummitCorps - The New River Experience - a hybrid of ArrowCorps5 and our OA High Adventure programs. During July 2011, SummitCorps - The New River Experience will provide service to the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia. Check out the announcement on this exciting new national event!

Guide to Inductions Resources Updated

The Guide to Inductions Resources have been updated to include single PDF versions for Ordeal and Brotherhood. When appropriate, a Micrsoft Word version is available of the read-only PDF document. These addtional resources should be great additions to lodge induction teams.

June through August 2010 National Bulletin

The June 2010 through August 2010 National Bulletin is now posted. This edition includes articles on the 2010 Report to the Nation, National Trails Day, national OA award announcements, and several other program updates. Be sure to check out the latest issue of the National Bulletin by clicking here.

OA Announces Partnership with American Hiking Society

The Order of the Arrow has teamed up with the American Hiking Society (AHS) to offer our Scouts and Scouters more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. For years, it has been our purpose to enjoy the outdoors as well as be its stewards. For more information on this opportunity click here.

2010 National Officer Interviews

The national OA web site staff talked with the 2010 National OA Officers. We asked each of them to answer some questions about the OA and their experiences. Find out more about our key youth leaders.

Boy Scout Summer Camp - Troop Promotion Kit

The promotional tools enclosed in this kit are designed to assist you in planning your troop's attendance at Boy Scout summer camp. Be sure to use the additional resources provided by your council camping committee. These Scouters stand ready to assist you in promoting Boy Scout summer camp in your troop.


Announcing the OA Camp Coordinator

Guide to Inductions Resources Updated

Order of the Arrow Cub Scout Outreach Support Videos Released

OA Wilderness Voyage Receives Eastern Region 9 Award

2010 Forms Posted

Quality Chapter Meeting Ideas Section Added

OA High Adventure Update

Capp Announces a Blocking and Tackling Focus on Supporting Units, Chapters, and Lodges

Lodge Resource Materials

Operations Update: Updated Mission and Purpose

Revised 7/27/2010


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