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Discussions for OA Members and those interested in Scouting's Honor Society. Also includes a private sub-forum for OA Members only.

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    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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    Been to NOAC? Heading there? Chat about the Order's bi-annual gathering

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  1. Who decides if we have unit elections? 1 2

    By Eagle309,
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  2. camping requirement for adult OA membership 1 2

    By kahits,
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    • 2.5k views

  3. Tapout/Callout 1 2

    By John-in-KC,
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  4. How to Keep Arrowmen Involved 1 2

    By Eagle92,
    • 17 replies
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  5. when elections fall short 1 2

    By kahits,
    • 17 replies
    • 1.8k views

  6. OA Long Term Camp Length 1 2

    By lancefisher,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.7k views

  7. Ordeal to Brotherhood Problem 1 2

    By ASM915,
    • 17 replies
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  8. Ready or not for OA? 1 2

    By Roadkill Patrol,
    • 17 replies
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  9. New pre ordeal ceremony? 1 2

    By Oldscout448,
    • 17 replies
    • 4.5k views

  10. Should I accept an nomination/election ? 1 2

    By King Ding Dong,
    • 17 replies
    • 3.1k views

  11. O.A. members...interested in making history? 1 2

    By le Voyageur,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.1k views

  12. Can Voters in OA Elections really abstain? 1 2

    By jackmessick,
    • 16 replies
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  13. Brotherhood 1 2

    By gwd-scouter,
    • 16 replies
    • 2.4k views

  14. End of Honor groups not meeting OA standards 1 2

    By nldscout,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.8k views

  15. Short term camping requirement for OA eligibility 1 2

    By BSA166,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.1k views

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