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Boy Scouts of America Resolution Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow

WHEREAS, in the fledgling years of Scouting, E. Urner Goodman, a young camp director, and Carroll A. Edson, his assistant,...

2016 Lodge Charter Renewal Packet

Each lodge operates under a charter granted by the national council and must apply annually for renewal. The charter renewal...

Centennial Update: NOAC 2015 Shows Experience in 3 Minutes

Want to relive the excitement of the 2015 NOAC shows? See below for a timelapse video of the inside of the...

Ask the Chairman - Can volunteer time be counted towards the camping requirement for membership?

Q. Dear Ray, We have a Scout that is three nights short in meeting the two year, 15-night camping requirements. He...

Ask the Chairman - Can I maintain my OA membership in a Venturing crew after my induction?

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

Ask the Chairman - Can ceremonies be performed according to local Indian tribe custom?

Q. Hello Ray, I am from a lodge in Hawaii. There is a question in our lodge on whether we can...

Ask the Chairman - Is there an age requirement for an OA Troop/Team Representative Adviser?

Q. Dear Ray, Does an assistant Scoutmaster acting as the troop representative adviser need to be at least 21 years old...