The New Brotherhood Ceremony

The Big Picture

In our history of nearly 100 years as the Order of the Arrow, few changes have been made to our ceremonies. Many of these changes were made around the time of our founding. The last time a new ceremony was introduced was 1979.

ArrowTour Boarding Pass

This week at the BSA National Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN, 500 ArrowTour boarding passes were distributed to council leaders and they were asked to give the boarding pass to Arrowmen in their home council.

National Trails Day - June 7, 2014

The Order of the Arrow has teamed up with 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 to be its stewards.

NOAC 2015 - 100 Plus Club

With an expected attendance of 10,000 Arrowmen, a lot of recruitment among local lodges will be needed. The 100 Plus Club is a challenge to lodges to bring 100 or more of their members to NOAC 2015.

100 Plus Club and Chiefs' Circle

The 100 Plus Club and the Chiefs' Circle challenge are for lodges that have made a commitment to the number of attendees they will bring to NOAC 2015. The lodges who make the commitment and achieve their goals will be recognized in several ways after all fees have been paid.

New 2014 JTE Resources Released

Two new resources have been posted to the national website to assist lodges and chapters in earning their 2014 Journey to Excellence (JTE) recognition.

NOAC 2015 - Chiefs' Circle

With an expected attendance of 10,000 Arrowmen, a lot of recruitment among local lodges will be needed.