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News, ideas, and information for lodge leadership.

Lodge Merger Best Tips for Lodge Officers

National policy requires that there be only one chartered lodge per council. As councils merge to form new councils, their...

Lodge Key Communicators

The National Communications Committee is starting a new initiative to support local key communicators in their efforts to connect with...

Women in the History of the OA

March is Women’s History Month and in honor of it we are taking a comprehensive look at the history of...

OA Business Plan

All businesses have a plan for goals they want to achieve, and so does the Order of the Arrow (OA)...

Ordeal Ceremony Revision Announcement

Following a thorough review process, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has approved an update to Ceremony for the...

Mowogo Lodge: Continuing Service During the Pandemic

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way lodges function, especially with regards to inductions. With...

Polestar: Induction Leadership Training

“It’s easy to forget, in our busy lives, why we give our time and our energy to the OA...and easy...

Momentum: Discover Recap

On April 23-24, the Order of the Arrow held one of the most exciting virtual events of the year, Momentum:...

Momentum: Spark Information for Lodge Leaders

In just a few short weeks the first National Induction weekend will take place; the virtual event branded as Momentum:...

Overcoming the Challenges of the Pandemic: Inductions and Growth

As the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine rolls into its seventh month, the question on every lodge's plate is how to operate...

Addition of Ceremonial Medallions

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Order of the Arrow enacted new policies and guidance regarding the attire worn by ceremonialists...

Induction Guidance to Lodges Under COVID-19 Restrictions (Virtual Inductions)

New guidelines have been issued to provide lodges in areas under COVID-19 restrictions to proceed with induction events....