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Inductions

Unit Elections Policy Update

Sometimes, youth are prevented from joining the OA because of errors in the unit election process. See below to learn...

Ordeal Ceremony Revision Announcement

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

Polestar: Induction Leadership Training – A Review from Lodge Leaders

With all of the changes and challenges that the Order of the Arrow faces, our senior leaders are always looking...

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...

OA Temporary Camping Requirement Changes

Feedback from our lodge leaders indicates that existing requirements will substantially limit the number of Scouts that will be eligible...

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....

Increasing Induction of Adult Unit Leaders

We’ve made some key changes to the process by which adults can be selected by the lodge adult selection committee....

Updated Unit Elections Video

This video contains a brief summary of the Order of the Arrow and its programs as well as an explanation...

Temporary Camping Night Policy Due to COVID-19

In light of the extended period of camping restrictions attributable to COVID-19, following temporary modifications are being made to the...

Virtual Unit Elections and Induction Date Extension

The National OA Director has approved lodges to hold virtual unit elections until further notice. Due to the cancellation of...

Kittan Lodge Emphasizes Inductions During Their Latest Event

Have you ever wondered how Arrowmen could better improve the induction experience for all those involved? Well, Kittan Lodge from...