Order joins BSA's Journey to Excellence

The launch of the BSA's new stategic plan is brining about a new tool to measure performance and recognition. It is being called Journey to Excellence and the OA will being transitioning from the Quality Lodge recognition to the new format in 2012.

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Next Stop: NOAC 2012 contingent quotas removed

In the past, lodges have been limited on the number of Arrowmen they can bring to the National Order of the Arrow Conference; however, for NOAC 2012 there will be no lodge quotas. All Arrowmen approved by their council are invited to attend. While not mandatory, lodges are strongly encouraged to maintain a two-to-one ratio of youths to adults within their contingent.

The Council Contingent Reservation and Transmittal form will be available on oa-bsa.org on October 15, 2011

Get Kids to Camp campaign

Get Kids to Camp is an initiative to help local Scouts attend summer camp. Unlike other camperships, this program works with lodges and councils to create a matching grant program to cover camp fees for qualified and trained adults to serve as leaders for chartered or provisional units lacking adult leadership. This provides inactive Arrowmen, who are past lodge leaders, an outlet to support Scouting through an adviser/Scoutmaster role while increasing summer camp participation.

Get Kids to Camp program

Best Practice: Oath of Office

Consider adding a bit of formality to your next chapter or lodge officer induction ceremony by adapting a short oath of office.

Oath of Office

Then, think about a successful idea your lodge uses and submit your "Best Practice" to ChapterResources@oa-bsa.org.