NickP412 10 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 While browsing google on random scouting awards I was linked to this EBay posting http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200477639645#ht_500wt_1154 He list it as the "OA Service Medal" It looked neat and I was curious so i googled and it and was not able to find any information on it. Can anyone tell me about this award?? I would like to see if its something I could earn because it looks pretty cool, or is it another one of this discontinued programs? Again I would like to earn this not buy it but I think he gave it the wrong name because my searches turn up nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
emb021 16 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It WAS something you could earn during a 3 year period (you could earn it each year, for a total of 3. You added a small pin for the 2ns & 3rd time you owned it). It was then replaced with a similiar award called the "Leadership in Service" award that could be earned over a 3 year period. The LiS award ended a couple of years back, so this was available about 5-6 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
NickP412 10 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Alright thanks for the reply, I wonder why it was discontinued? Looked neat but oh well lol. Link to post Share on other sites
emb021 16 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It wasn't discontinued. It was intended to only run for 3 years. Its the Arrowmen Service award, and ran from 2001-2003. I found info on it at the National OA site: http://www.oa-bsa.org/misc/anr/asa/asa-implement.htm I also found info on the National OA site for the Leadership in Service Award, which followed it: http://www.oa-bsa.org/misc/anr/lis/leadinservice.htm The Leadership in Service Award ran from 2005-2007. I would have thought they'd do it again, maybe running up to 2010, but didn't happen. Will they do this again between now and 2015?? No idea. Link to post Share on other sites
NickP412 10 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 I hope they do, those look neat. I wish I would have known about that one when I got in in 2006. Im not sure I get why there only 3 year programs? They encourage arrow-men to do service to their lodge/council/camp why would they make a limited thing? Also is 2015 our 100th year for OA? Link to post Share on other sites
emb021 16 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 "Also is 2015 our 100th year for OA?" Uh, yes. The OA was established in 1915. Link to post Share on other sites
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