Officer Outlook
Welcome Scott Lollar, the OA's New Program Assistant
Join us in welcoming our brand new Order of the Arrow National Program Assistant!...
Unit Elections Policy Update
Sometimes, youth are prevented from joining the OA because of errors in the unit election process. See below to learn...
Caddo Lodge: Preparing for Natural Disaster
National Preparedness Month is a federally recognized month dedicated to the encouragement of Americans to plan ahead in the case...
Supporting OA Communications in Your Area
Openings are available on the National Local Support Team to be a Local Key Communicator, where you improve your lodge...
Policy Update: New Email for Award Nomination Submissions
The National Order of the Arrow Committee has recently implemented a change in the way award nominations are submitted. Learn...
2022 National Impact Report
We are thrilled to present to you the 2022 National Impact Report, an illuminating testament to our collective accomplishments and...
Creating Distinctive Patches: A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Success in Design
Throughout the history of Scouting, one thing has always remained constant: the universal love for patches. Since 1911, the BSA...
Mishigami and Muscogee Lodges: A Tale of Two Merges
For many years, lodges throughout the Order of the Arrow have undergone mergers, bringing Arrowmen together and strengthening the bonds...
Unique Lodge Awards
Whether it’s the Heisman Trophy, the Nobel Prize, the Grammy’s, or an Olympic medal, awards are considered meaningful ways of...
Performance Measurement Program Policy Updates
In March, the national Order of the Arrow committee approved changes to the Performance Measurement Program (PMP) to take effect...
Meet the National Director of the Order of the Arrow, Cortland Bolles
In December of 2022, Cortland Bolles took over as the National Director of the Order of the Arrow. In this...
A Journey of Knowledge and Learning
Training presentations and programs like Lodge Leadership Development (LLD), the ACT conference, National Leadership Seminar (NLS), and the Developing Youth...