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National Committee: Immediate Policy Changes
Brothers,
In recent years, youth membership in the Order of the Arrow has declined significantly — down 18 percent since 2015. These changes have impacted lodges, and their ability to support councils and deliver program.
20/20 CHALLENGE-Callout #2-- Fundraising Ideas
Are you excited about going to NOAC 2020, but unsure how your lodge can raise enough money? Hopefully your lodge leadership is already thinking about fundraising and may have even started already.
Legacy Projects Fuel T’Kope Kwiskwis Lodge’s Cheerful Service
Each one of us has that special council camp we call home. It could be where we had our first campout, where we earned our first merit badge or maybe even where we went through our Ordeal and became part of something greater.
The Arrowman in Antarctica
Tim Lynch, Eagle Scout, is living the dream, with a heart for adventure. He recently spent six months in the world’s most remote landscape, the frozen continent of Antarctica, as part of the United States Antarctic Program at McMurdo Station.
California Arrowmen Support Fire Relief
In late November last year California was hit by its most destructive wildfire in history. For two weeks the Camp Fire spread over 150,000 acres affecting countless lives.
2018 OA Innovation Award Recipients
The Order of the Arrow Innovation Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and innovative solutions to challenges faced during the implementation of their annual program plans. Up to two awards in each region are presented annually.
2018 E. Urner Goodman Camping Award Recipients
The E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order's founder. Its purpose is to encourage and challenge Order of the Arrow members and lodges to improve their effectiveness in promoting and supporting Scout camping in their council.
2018 National Service Award Recipients
The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National Service Award. Established in 1999, the National Service Award recognizes up to two lodges in each region that have performed outstanding qualitative and quantitative service for their council.
2018 OA High Adventure Yearbook
In the summer of 1992, three young Arrowmen had an idea that would soon change the Order of the Arrow as a whole, envisioning a service program at Philmont Scout Ranch for OA members. At its inception in 1995, the program was intended to be run for only one summer and only one project.
Talako Lodge Celebrates their 60th Anniversary
This past September, Arrowmen convened at Camp Tamarancho to celebrate Talako Lodge’s 60th anniversary. Over the course of the event, Arrowmen participated in a wide variety of activities.
Jaccos Towne Lodge Supports Toys for Tots Drive
During the holiday season, Jaccos Towne Lodge ran a successful fundraiser benefiting Toys for Tots. Find out how here.
Year of the Lodge Hits the Ground Running with Focus 2019
Over the course of 2019, the OA will be looking at ways to improve lodges. This initiative is known as Focus 2019 and is comprised of inductions, activations and elections for lodges. Section chiefs from across the nation have divided themselves into committees designed around these three core programs.