Inductions
Policy Update: Changes Regarding American Indian Programming
Fellow Members,...
Unit Elections Policy Update
Sometimes, youth are prevented from joining the OA because of errors in the unit election process. See below to learn...
Ordeal Ceremony Revision Announcement
Following a thorough review process, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has approved an update to Ceremony for the...
Polestar: Induction Leadership Training – A Review from Lodge Leaders
With all of the changes and challenges that the Order of the Arrow faces, our senior leaders are always looking...
Polestar: Induction Leadership Training
“It’s easy to forget, in our busy lives, why we give our time and our energy to the OA...and easy...
OA Temporary Camping Requirement Changes
Feedback from our lodge leaders indicates that existing requirements will substantially limit the number of Scouts that will be eligible...
Addition of Ceremonial Medallions
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Order of the Arrow enacted new policies and guidance regarding the attire worn by ceremonialists...
Induction Guidance to Lodges Under COVID-19 Restrictions (Virtual Inductions)
New guidelines have been issued to provide lodges in areas under COVID-19 restrictions to proceed with induction events....
Increasing Induction of Adult Unit Leaders
We’ve made some key changes to the process by which adults can be selected by the lodge adult selection committee....
Updated Unit Elections Video
This video contains a brief summary of the Order of the Arrow and its programs as well as an explanation...
Temporary Camping Night Policy Due to COVID-19
In light of the extended period of camping restrictions attributable to COVID-19, following temporary modifications are being made to the...
Virtual Unit Elections and Induction Date Extension
The National OA Director has approved lodges to hold virtual unit elections until further notice. Due to the cancellation of...