Order of the Arrow Archives - Bryan on Scouting

‘Pride in their accomplishment’: Virtual OA induction weekend a success

September 30, 2020 4

In August, embracing the flexibility afforded by the OA’s guidance during COVID-19, the Tannu Lodge held its first virtual induction.

5 Quick Questions with: Joshua Hunt, Eagle Scout and Scouting artist

September 8, 2020 1

This Eagle Scout artist-in-residence shares his method to creating awesome Scouting works of art.

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Inside Momentum Launch, the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event

July 31, 2020 0

On Aug. 4 to 6, make room for Momentum Launch, a fully interactive experience that will be the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event.

2020 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region

January 15, 2020 1

Zachary Schonfeld, an Eagle Scout from Virginia, has been elected by his peers to serve as National Chief of the Order of the Arrow for 2020.

Meet some of the first young women inducted into the Order of the Arrow

February 22, 2019 36

Earlier this month, a group of 18 Venturers from the Kansas City, Mo., area became some of the first young women ever inducted into the Order of the Arrow.

2019 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region

January 2, 2019 4

National Chief Matt Parsons, along with his national vice chief and four region chiefs, will serve and represent nearly 200,000 members of the OA.

Philbreak 2019: Spend your spring break helping Philmont recover from wildfires

December 27, 2018 5

Hundreds of Scouts and adult volunteers will gather at Philmont Scout Ranch for Philbreak 2019, a chance to help Philmont recover from the Ute Park Fire.

Order of the Arrow to open unit elections to Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts beginning Feb. 1, 2019

May 23, 2018 8

Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, OA unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships. Previously, elections only were for Boy Scout troops.

At SeaBreak, Arrowmen spend their spring break helping rebuild Florida camp

April 27, 2018 4

At SeaBreak, Arrowmen from as far away as Minnesota and Colorado traveled to the Florida Sea Base in March to complete a week of hurricane cleanup.

Can’t attend the 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference? Here’s the next best thing

April 18, 2018 4

For the first time in National Order of the Arrow Conference history, the OA is offering an all-access NOAC@Home program for those want to join the celebration from afar.