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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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    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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  2. Voting discrepancy

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  3. First ceremony

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  4. OA Paperwork Woes

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

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  9. Help clarify a position question!

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  12. Now for Something Completely Different....

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  13. some people have some nerve 1 2

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  15. OA ordeal question 1 2

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