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High Adventure Series: OA Summit Experience
By Travis BroadhurstThe Summit Bechtel Reserve has been mentioned countless times over the past five years as the new BSA...
Profile in unselfish service: Clint Takeshita
By John MazurieFrom lodge secretary, to national chief, to national committee member, Clint Takeshita has experienced many facets of the...
Lodge Ledger: North Carolina Arrowmen present report to the state
Arrowmen from 11 councils and lodges in North Carolina came together to present an update on Scouting across the state. The...
Ask the Chairman - Is the “Broken Arrow” ceremony an official ceremony?
Q. Ray, I have heard of a ceremony for deceased Arrowmen called the “Broken Arrow” ceremony. Is this ceremony legitimate or...
Ask the Chairman - What sign does a Cub Scout leader use when reciting the Obligation?
Q. Ray, I joined the OA as a youth in Boy Scouts. After a hiatus, now that my son is old...
Ask the Chairman - Are Arrowmen allowed to wear OA Legend patches on their sashes?
Q. Hi Ray, With the NOAC 2015 fast approaching, Scouts from our troop that are participating are getting anxious and excited...
Ask the Chairman - What is the role of the Scoutmaster and the OA Troop Rep during a unit election?
Q. Dear Ray, I am the parent of an OA troop representative. I found out that our Scoutmaster changed the results...
Ask the Chairman - Can the OA Legend be used as part of a public ceremony?
Q. Ray, My lodge is looking to develop a public recognition ceremony which will be used at summer camp. In the...
Ask the Chairman - How will those adults who gave up their spots at NOAC obtain the centennial sash?
Q. Ray, How will those Arrowmen who gave their spots at NOAC be able to obtain a centennial sash? A. The national...