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Order of the Arrow

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

    43
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  2. NOAC

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

    222
    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

    154
    posts

582 topics in this forum

  1. Humorous and/or horrifying story

    By clemlaw,
    • 9 replies
    • 2k views

  2. OA Questions restarting in troop

    By cmarrero,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.5k views

  3. Can an ordeal member become a Chapter Chief

    By ScouterRob,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.8k views

  4. National chief

    By Eagle_23,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. Order of the Arrow at Summer Camp ... What Does Your Camp Do? What Would You Like to See?

    By AJR2305GDC,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.8k views

  6. OA flag

    By kahits,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.8k views

  7. Camp-O-Ree theme suggestions

    By -Graham,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  8. Ordeal Membership Cards for New Members

    By ScouterRob,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.5k views

  9. Order of the Arrow and Native Americans 1 2

    By LeCastor,
    • 22 replies
    • 6.7k views

  10. Lodges Merging

    By CubsRgr8,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

  11. OA membership in 2 lodges?

    By kahits,
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views

  12. Changing the Order 1 2 3 4 6

    By Eagle_23,
    • 89 replies
    • 17.6k views

  13. Lodge Flaps

    By Eagle92,
    • 14 replies
    • 5.1k views

  14. OA Marketing Opportunities

    By SeattlePioneer,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.5k views

  15. Kudo on OA....

    By SeattlePioneer,
    • 1 reply
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  • LATEST POSTS

    • Armymutt
      Raleigh or NC Troops, Where are you Camping??

      By Armymutt · Posted

      One of the things I want to do when I move back home this summer is to get the OA chapter back in shape and focused on doing OA things rather than being a teen hang out.  To that end, I'm going to propose a klondike derby for the warmer climate.  This will be a Pioneer Derby.  We had one in England when I was a kid and I really enjoyed it.  I think the OA Scouts will enjoy planning and executing it.  It will give them something to focus on during the year and teach them a lot of different skills.  If it's successful for the district, we might expand it out to the council.  I envision a patrol-level competition where entrants build a covered wagon, outfit it with necessary equipment and tackle events.  I'm still working out the how part.  Camp Durant is my obvious playground.  We could do a round robin style, or we could do it rally style.  I think the rally one would be more challenging with higher points for stations that are more difficult to get to.  This style would require a lot more stations and personnel to run. 
    • Armymutt
      Foot lockers for summer camp?

      By Armymutt · Posted

      My son is attending his first troop summer camp.  I'm going along as an adult leader.  I was unable to attend the meeting tonight where summer camp was discussed.  My wife, with zero camping experience, sent me a text telling me that the CC wants all the campers to purchase and pack a footlocker for camp.  This is new to me.  In my day, we didn't pack a whole lot of gear for camp.  These Scouts aren't even sleeping in tents - the camp has shelters with bunk beds.  I plan to sleep in my own tent, but it will fit on my backpack.  Is this the new normal for Scouting?  Do Scouts now need more than just a sleeping bag, a few changes of clothes, and a flashlight for a week at a council camp?  
    • RememberSchiff
      cleaning OA sash

      By RememberSchiff · Posted

      @oldasdirteagle  welcome to scouter.com .
    • oldasdirteagle
      cleaning OA sash

      By oldasdirteagle · Posted

      How can I get my 60 plus year old sash white again?  Which of the above solutions is best?
    • fred8033
      How to save a rapidly dying Troop.

      By fred8033 · Posted

      I've said the exact same thing when I saw the Lion program piloted.   Burns out parents.  Creates the wrong perception of scouting.  Wears out the teaching elements of scouting.  It's just too, too much during the early baby sitting years.  IMHO, scouting (cub or troop) should start when scouts begin to be somewhat independent.  Kindergarten and first grade scouts are tied too too much to the parents.  
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