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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

    33
    posts

  2. NOAC

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

    156
    posts

  3. Central Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

    136
    posts

  4. Northeast Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

    50
    posts

  5. Southern Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussion

    153
    posts

557 topics in this forum

  1. OA "Password" 1 2 3 4 5

    By Twocubdad,
    • 69 replies
    • 21158 views

  2. Why? 1 2 3 4 8

    By JustThinking,
    • 116 replies
    • 16607 views

  3. The OA Admonition 1 2

    By calmsi1ence,
    • 19 replies
    • 13127 views

  4. Parents attending OA Ceremonies 1 2 3 4 16

    By ETD129-AW Chpt Adv,
    • 236 replies
    • 12037 views

  5. cleaning OA sash 1 2 3

    By wmjivey,
    • 39 replies
    • 10424 views

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

    By Momleader,
    • 66 replies
    • 9361 views

  7. Tap Out Question 1 2 3 4 5

    By SR540Beaver,
    • 68 replies
    • 9203 views

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

    By Stosh,
    • 105 replies
    • 9161 views

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

    By Oldscout448,
    • 94 replies
    • 8950 views

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

    By skeptic,
    • 72 replies
    • 8909 views

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

    By Crew21_Adv,
    • 15 replies
    • 7790 views

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

    By John-in-KC,
    • 83 replies
    • 7489 views

  13. OA and Venturing 1 2 3 4 8

    By CNYScouter,
    • 112 replies
    • 7214 views

  14. OA Sash at Court of Honor 1 2 3

    By shelton129,
    • 41 replies
    • 6738 views

  15. OA Brotherhood requirements 1 2

    By Frank17,
    • 19 replies
    • 6698 views

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