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The New OAHA Triple Crown Award

By Joey Dierdorf, 2015 Central Region ChiefExcitement for Order of the Arrow High Adventure (OAHA) programs is at an all time high...

Lodge Trail Crew Cleans Up Camp

By Brendan SwittsEach summer, the Order of the Arrow hosts its very own high adventure programs at Philmont Scout Ranch,...

Trek Guides to provide meaningful program and reflection during Operation Arrow

Over the five program days of the 2017 National Jamboree, 30,000 Scouts and Scouters will hike up Garden Ground Mountain...

Ask the Chairman - Are there scripts available for the installation of youth officers?

Q. Hi Ray, I was wondering if you would be willing to share the officer installation script that you use at...

Ask the Chairman - How should a Scout be inducted if he is moving before his induction?

Q. Dear Ray, The OA had elections at our last troop meeting of 2015 and they voted my son as their...

Ask the Chairman - What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA membership?

Q. Mr. Capp, What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA? If it's on...

Ask the Chairman - Should an OA troop rep adviser wear the OA assistant Scoutmaster patch?

Q. Dear Ray, I am a troop committee member as well as a OA Vigil Honor member. I recently was designated...

Ask the Chairman - Is there a minimum age for election to the OA?

The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...

Ask the Chairman - Can a first year Scout meet the camping requirement for OA membership?

Q. Ray,   I am seeking clarification on the wording of the camping requirement for OA membership. The "two-year period prior to...