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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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  1. Western Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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  2. NOAC

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

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  3. Central Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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  4. Northeast Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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  5. Southern Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussion

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  1. OA "Password" 1 2 3 4 5

    By Twocubdad,
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  2. Why? 1 2 3 4 8

    By JustThinking,
    • 116 replies
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  3. The OA Admonition 1 2

    By calmsi1ence,
    • 19 replies
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  4. Parents attending OA Ceremonies 1 2 3 4 16

    By ETD129-AW Chpt Adv,
    • 236 replies
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  5. cleaning OA sash 1 2 3

    By wmjivey,
    • 39 replies
    • 10734 views

  6. Anyone else seen the on-line Anti OA items Re: similarity to Masonic Order? 1 2 3 4 5

    By skeptic,
    • 72 replies
    • 9673 views

  7. Vote by peers the only way in? 1 2 3 4 5

    By Momleader,
    • 66 replies
    • 9667 views

  8. OA and the aboriginal cultures 1 2 3 4 8

    By Stosh,
    • 105 replies
    • 9589 views

  9. Tap Out Question 1 2 3 4 5

    By SR540Beaver,
    • 68 replies
    • 9553 views

  10. Can a SM ban OA elections? 1 2 3 4 7

    By Oldscout448,
    • 94 replies
    • 9337 views

  11. OA Ceremonial Costumes (and Principle Character) 1 2

    By Crew21_Adv,
    • 15 replies
    • 7957 views

  12. NATIONAL POLICY: AOL and Crossover Ceremonies 1 2 3 4 6

    By John-in-KC,
    • 83 replies
    • 7886 views

  13. OA and Venturing 1 2 3 4 8

    By CNYScouter,
    • 112 replies
    • 7583 views

  14. OA Brotherhood requirements 1 2

    By Frank17,
    • 19 replies
    • 7111 views

  15. OA Sash at Court of Honor 1 2 3

    By shelton129,
    • 41 replies
    • 6975 views

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