Order of the Arrow - Scouting's National Honor Society

 
OA Welcome Session
 
<Insert Lodge Name Here>
 
Welcome!
 
Introduction of Key <Lodge/Chapter> Administration
 
Lodge Chief - <Insert Lodge Chief name>
<Insert additional Lodge/Chapter youth>
Lodge Adviser - <Insert Lodge Adviser name>
<Insert additional Lodge/Chapter advisers>
<Insert Lodge Picture>
 
Important Information
 
My Lodge Name is <Lodge Name>.
My Chapter is <Chapter Name>.
My Chapter Meets at <Chapter Meeting Info>.
My Ordeal Date is <Ordeal Date>.
My Ordeal is going to be at <Ordeal Location>.
 
You may consider writing this information down.
<Lodge Logo>
 
Background of the Order of the Arrow
 
Founded in 1915 by E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A.
Edson
1934: Part of the National Boy Scout program
1948: recognized as the BSA’s national brotherhood of
honor campers
Conservation, high adventure, and servant-
leadership as main pillars of the program.
 
Mission of the Order of the Arrow
 
 
 
The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an
integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth
leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
 
Purpose of the Order of the Arrow
 
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:
Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through
that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar
recognition.
Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as
essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer
camp.
Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of
their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to
others.
 
Contemporary Order of the Arrow
 
266 lodges - 45 sections - 4 regions
Open to all Scouting programs (Scouts BSA Troop, Sea Scout
Ships, Venturing Crews)
Leadership positions and voting rights for under 21.
Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service
Leadership and Character Development
 
The Honors
 
Induction - called the Ordeal Honor.
4 challenges of the Ordeal:
Scant Food
Silent Thought
Night Alone
Arduous Labor (Service)
 
The Honors, cont.
 
Brotherhood
6 months of service as an Ordeal member
 
The Honors, cont.
 
Vigil
Minimum of two years as Brotherhood
Distinguished contributions to their lodge,
the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their
Scout camp
Bestowed by special selection
Limited to one person for every 50 members
 
My Story
 
by <insert name here>
 
What Can I Do In The Order of the Arrow?
 
Local
Camp Service
Promoting Camping
Lodge Fellowships
Lodge Leadership
Brotherhood
Chapter/Lodge
Meetings
 
National
National Order of the
Arrow Conference
(NOAC)
National Leadership
Seminar
OA High Adventure
Section Conclave
 
Candidate
Question & Answer
Session
 
with the exception of questions about the induction
process
 
Breakout
 
Induction Process
Walkthrough
 
Parent
Question & Answer
Session
 
Welcome Back
Candidates!
 
Thanks for coming!
 
Contact Us @ <Contact Info> with any questions.
 
Lodge Website - <LodgeWebsite>
National Website - oa-bsa.org
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Founded in 1915, the Order of the Arrow is recognized as the Boy Scouts of America's national brotherhood of honor campers. Its mission is to promote positive youth leadership and uphold values of service, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. This prestigious organization aims to develop leaders and instill the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in its members. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the Order of the Arrow continues to inspire generations of Scouts to serve others and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of life.


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  1. OA Welcome Session OA Welcome Session <Insert Lodge Name Here>

  2. Welcome!

  3. Introduction of Key <Lodge/Chapter> Administration Lodge Chief - <Insert Lodge Chief name> <Insert additional Lodge/Chapter youth> <Insert Lodge Picture> Lodge Adviser - <Insert Lodge Adviser name> <Insert additional Lodge/Chapter advisers>

  4. Important Information My Lodge Name is <Lodge Name>. My Chapter is <Chapter Name>. My Chapter Meets at <Chapter Meeting Info>. My Ordeal Date is <Ordeal Date>. My Ordeal is going to be at <Ordeal Location>. <Lodge Logo> You may consider writing this information down.

  5. Background of the Order of the Arrow Founded in 1915 by E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson 1934: Part of the National Boy Scout program 1948: recognized as the BSA s national brotherhood of honor campers Conservation, high adventure, and servant- leadership as main pillars of the program.

  6. Mission of the Order of the Arrow The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

  7. Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

  8. Contemporary Order of the Arrow 266 lodges - 45 sections - 4 regions Open to all Scouting programs (Scouts BSA Troop, Sea Scout Ships, Venturing Crews) Leadership positions and voting rights for under 21. Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service Leadership and Character Development

  9. The Honors Induction - called the Ordeal Honor. 4 challenges of the Ordeal: Scant Food Silent Thought Night Alone Arduous Labor (Service)

  10. The Honors, cont. Brotherhood 6 months of service as an Ordeal member

  11. The Honors, cont. Vigil Minimum of two years as Brotherhood Distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp Bestowed by special selection Limited to one person for every 50 members

  12. My Story by <insert name here>

  13. What Can I Do In The Order of the Arrow? Local National National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) National Leadership Seminar OA High Adventure Section Conclave Camp Service Promoting Camping Lodge Fellowships Lodge Leadership Brotherhood Chapter/Lodge Meetings

  14. Candidate Question & Answer Session with the exception of questions about the induction process

  15. Breakout

  16. Induction Process Walkthrough

  17. Parent Question & Answer Session

  18. Welcome Back Candidates!

  19. Commitment Video_NoEnding.mp4

  20. Thanks for coming! Contact Us @ <Contact Info> with any questions. Lodge Website - <LodgeWebsite> National Website - oa-bsa.org

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