In 2022, two legacy lodges—Muscogee Lodge #221 and Santee Lodge #116—embarked on a council integration that culminated in the formation of Muscogee Lodge #116. Mergers of this scale can be challenging—bringing together separate histories, traditions, and even rivalries. Yet, the new Muscogee Lodge has emerged stronger than ever, setting a high bar for membership engagement, lodge programming, and youth leadership development.
Did you know that training codes which can be entered into your Person Profile in my.scouting.org exist for select OA trainings? Working with ScoutingU, the OA recently updated the titles of two trainings and added a third training:
Updated S35 with a new title: OA NLS National Leadership Seminar
Updated H110 with a new title: OA DYLC-Developing Youth Leadership Conference
Added S37: OA LLD Lodge Leadership Development
Join Chris Grove, the national OA committee chairman, and Cortland Bolles, the national OA director, as they discuss the newly revised Mission, Vision, and Purpose; the 2025-2027 OA Business Plan; and other updates within the OA. Next, meet our newly elected 2025 national officers — Samuel Crowder, Ben Jones, Haley Flores, and Elijah Aiken — as they reflect on their history in the OA, share their goals for this year, and discuss some of the amazing national programs that the OA has to offer.
Arrowmen,
As we conclude our year of service to the Order of the Arrow, we find ourselves reflecting on what has been an extraordinary journey. The year 2024 was filled with innovation, growth, and moments of profound connection for the Order of the Arrow, all driven by your incredible passion and dedication. It has been our honor to lead this organization and serve alongside each of you as we journeyed to Seek New Heights together.
This year, the Order of the Arrow broke new ground in many ways: