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Mark Twain National Forest Site Dedication

In the summer of 2008, the Order of the Arrow looked to send 5,000 Arrowmen to five national forests across...

Woapalanne Lodge reignites ceremonies tradition

Ceremonies have been known as the foundation for the Order of the Arrow since its beginning. With the loud drum...

Conclave Training Initiative Circle of Excellence

For the last thirteen years, the Conclave Training Initiative (CTI) has sought to enhance the training program of conclaves across...

Meet the Foreman: Your inside look at the OA Summit Experience

By Travis BroadhurstThe Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) is known throughout the world of Scouting as the new high adventure base...

Witauchsoman Lodge provides support to first ever Muslim Boy Scout Jamboree

By Brendan SwittsThis upcoming summer, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, the Islamic Council on Scouting of North...

One-on-one with the OA’s new associate director

How long have you been a member of the Boy Scouts of America?   I signed up as a Cub Scout...

Ask the Chairman - Can someone be considered a Vigil Honor member if they die before induction?

Q: Ray,   If a person is selected for the Vigil Honor by the Vigil nominating committee but passes away before they...

Ask the Chairman - How are chapter boundaries determined?

Q: Ray,   Can a chapter only be defined by its sponsored district, or can a lodge choose to modify the chapter’s...

Ask the Chairman - Can the camping requirement be waived for a unit level Scouter?

Q: Dear Ray,   A unit in my chapter recently had an election, and one of the adults they want to nominate...