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OPERATIONS UPDATE

The   OPERATIONS UPDATE   is an official publication of the National Order of the Arrow Committee. It is published as needed to update key leaders on changes in the program. Printed copies are sent to the following people:
Scout Executive Section Adviser
Section Chief Area Director
National OA Committee Lodge Adviser

Copies of the OPERATIONS UPDATE will also be available in PDF format online through this web site.


Available Operations Update Copies:

"07-10", issued October, 2007.    (20.9 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: U.S. Forest Service logo usage.

"07-8", issued August, 2007.    (19 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: The Order of the Arrow policy on lodge pocket flaps appears on page 58 of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Several clarifications have been added to this policy.

"06-05", issued May, 2006.    (30 Kbyte PDF file, 2 pages)
Topic: New editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, Guide for Officers and Advisers, and Field Operations Guide are available.

"05-10", issued October, 2005.    (29 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: Guide for Officers and Advisers now online

"05-9", issued September, 2005.    (38 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: Changes to National Awards and Recognitions

"05-5", issued May, 2005.    (30 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: The Induction Sequence and Home Lodges

"05-3", issued March, 2005.    (52 Kbyte PDF file, 2 pages)
Topic: OA Membership Verification

"04-9", issued September, 2004.    (108 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: Lodge Numbers

"01-4", issued April, 2001.    (27 Kbyte PDF file, 2 pages)
Topic: OA Associate Adviser Leadership Positions and Patches Approved.

"01-2", issued February, 2001.    (36 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: Driving Vigil Ceremony Participants.

"01-1", issued January, 2001.    (24 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: Selection of Adult Leaders in Units.

"99-7", issued July 1999.    (16 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topics: Coleman Outdoor Adventureships,   Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative;   New OA Ceremony Books.

"99-2", issued February 1999.    (11 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topic: Unit Elections to be held in Troops and Varsity Teams Only.

"98-10", issued October 1998.    (13 Kbyte PDF file, 2 pages)
Topics: Lodge Charter Expiration Date,   New Venturing Program,   Vigil Honor Candidate Requirement,   New OA Logo,   1999 National Leadership Summit.

"97-1", issued January 1997.    (20 Kbyte PDF file, 2 pages)
Topic: Unit Election Procedure Change.

"96-11", issued November 1996.    (10 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
Topics: Camping Requirement Change,   OA Service Grant Program,   E. Urner Goodman Scholarship Program,   1997 Charter Renewal Reminder.   (Note: The wording of the Camping Requirement was clarified in 1998, replacing this text.)


Online Version Format

The online version of the Operation Updates are in "Portable Document Format" (PDF).

Get Information about this format and how to read it.

Revised 10/25/07


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