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Regions to host Section Officer Seminars around the country

Every year, each of the four regions' OA leadership invite section officers and advisers from their territory to a Section...

Lodge Ledger: Alabama Lodge Teams with Venturing Leaders at Council Camp

This summer, the Greater Alabama Council's Hugh M. Comer Scout Reservation got a big hand from some of Coosa Lodge's...

Lodge Ledger: T-Blaza: Overcoming the "All Work and No Play" Perception of Ordeals

Think back to your Ordeal. Specifically, the time immediately after your ceremony. If you're like me, all you remember is...

Lodge Ledger: Mikanakawa Lodge Performs First Brotherhood Ceremony at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree presented a series of firsts for the new Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.  Not...

SR-7A Arrowmen Assist in Potato and Produce Project at Conclave

Arrowmen spent part of the Section SR7-A Conclave bagging potatoes as part of a service project benefiting the Society of...

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...

Ask the Chairman - Lodge Finance

Q. Ray, I know that the council is the steward of the funds in our OA account. Can the council remove...

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...

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...