Order of the Arrow Announcements
As various awards and activities in the Order of the Arrow are announced, they
will be added on this page. (Policy changes are announced separately
in the occasional Operations Updates, which are issued
as needed.)
2011 National Planning Meeting
During the 2011 National Planning Meeting the 2012 national
chief, national vice chief, and the four region chiefs were elected. Youth
leadership for 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference was elected
Wednesday afternoon. Planning for the 2012 NOAC started and will continue in
2012.
Thousands of Arrowmen to Gather for National Conference
In just over seven months, thousands of Arrowmen from across
the country will converge on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU), in East
Lansing, MI, for the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC).
Journey to Excellence
When the Boy Scouts of America launched the new strategic plan,
a transition was made to a new program to measure unit, district, and council performance.
Following the Boy Scout's transition, the national OA committee adopted the Journey
to Excellence program to replace the National Quality Lodge program. Journey to
Excellence places emphasis on continuous improvement.
2012 Philmont OA Adviser Training
The Philmont OA Adviser Conference is for any currently registered adult
member of the OA, including professional Scouters. The conference is
tailored to address the specific needs of the participants, to share
information from successful lodges across the Nation, and to discuss
possible solutions to some of the common challenges faced by many chapters
and lodges. Our goals are to challenge, educate and inspire the participants
and staff!
Learn more about OA Adviser Training!
Scout Surge 9/11
The Order of the Arrow is working with the Boy Scouts of
America to help promote Scout Surge 9/11. Lodges and chapters are encouraged
to lead service projects in their area
with units between September 1-10, 2011.
Help promote Scout Surge 9/11 through social media and share your story.
Kids to Camp Partnership Launched
In May 2011, the national Order of the Arrow committee approved the Get Kids to Camp Partnership, an initiative to financially support and help local Scouts get to summer camp. Unlike other Scouting camperships, this program works in partnership with local lodges and councils to create a matching grant program to cover camp fees for qualified and trained adults to serve as leaders for chartered or provisional units lacking adult leadership.
More information on the Kids to Camp program is available here.
Congratulatory Eagle Letter
A new free awards and recognition congratulatory Eagle letter is available from
the national officers. This recognition letter is a great addition to any
Eagle Scout's court of honor.
Click here to download the letter.
SummitCorps in the News
Over the last several weeks various news ogranizations around the country have
been covering the fantastic work the Order of the Arrow is doing at SummitCorps.
Here is a list of compiled articles.
New Best Practice - Icebreakers
The National Order of the Arrow is proud to present the next
in the Best Practice series, Icebreakers. Getting to know each other is a great
way to improve productivity in a group or committee. Break the ice and step outside
the bounds of your comfort zone with this best practice.
Click here for the new Best Practice.
SummitCorps Trail Progress Updates
SummitCorps is in full swing with the first weeks crew building
trail. A PDF map of the area is being generated almost daily to show the progress.
You can check out the progress
here.
SummitCorps Opens
The 2011 SummitCorps has officially kicked off with the arrival
of the Arrowmen who will be working on the trails in the New River Gorge National
River. Coming from all across the country, these dedicated Arrowmen are eager to
begin the projects that will lay the foundation for the coming weeks.
Read more about SummitCorps opening.
SummitCorps 2011 - Key Information Prior to Arrival
If you are attending SummitCorps 2011, be sure to read through
this PDF document. This documents contains Key Information you need to know prior
to arrival.
Click here to download the PDF.
Ask the Chairman
Have a question for the Chairman of the Order of the Arrow?
Here is your opportunity to ask that question! Click
here to learn how!
SummitCorps 2011 - Key Information Prior to Arrival
If you are attending SummitCorps 2011, be sure to read through
this PDF document. This documents contains Key Information you need to know prior
to arrival.
Click here to download the PDF.
2010 Annual Report Now Posted
The 2010 Order of the Arrow Annual Report is now available
for download. Please use this as a reminder that objective #10 on the Quality Lodge
Recognition Petition requires each lodge to "submit a written annual report of accomplishments
to their council executive board" each year. The 2008 Order of the Arrow Annual
Report can be a guide or the OA National Web Site has a "template" that will assist
greatly in preparing your report. The template is available in the
Lodge Resource Section.
2012 High Adventure Dates
Already looking forward to next year and wondering what the
dates are for the High Adventure programs? Well your question is now answered. Here
are the dates for Philmont OA Trail Crew, OA Nothern Tier Wilderness Voyage, OA
Nothern Tier Canadian Odyssey, and OA Ocean Adventure.
Click here to view the dates.
OA Announces Partnership with American Hiking Society
The Order of the Arrow has teamed up with the American Hiking
Society (AHS) to offer our Scouts and Scouters more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
For years, it has been our purpose to enjoy the outdoors as well as be its stewards.
For more information on this opportunity click here.
New Red Arrow Nomination
Form Posted
A new version of the Red Arrow Nomination form is now available.
This version is form-fillable and improved over the previous version.
SummitCorps to Benefit the New River Gorge National River
Since ArrowCorps5 many Arrowmen and Scouters
have been asking when and what will be the next national Order of the Arrow service
project. The wait is finally over and in just a few months Arrowmen will begin SummitCorps:
The New River Experience! If you are not signed up yet, contact your lodge and learn
how you can be a part of history!
Indian Summer to Offer Training, Powwows
Have you ever experienced the magic of a perfect ceremony?
Or watched in awe at the movements of a dance team? Or had to take a second glance
at the intricacies of an outfit? Whether you simply appreciate these experiences,
strive for them, or helped make them happen, Indian Summer is for you! Don.t miss
the opportunity to move your feet, catch your rhythm, or awake your principal, contact
your lodge today!
2011 Forms Posted
The 2011 versions of the DSA Nomination form, E. Urner Goodman
Camping Award Petition, Founder's Award Petition, National Service Award Petition,
Vigil Honor Petition, and 2011 National Election Candidate Form are now available
in the Forms Section. Also forms for the Section
Annual Report, Section Report, and the Section Conclave Report are posted in the
Forms Section.
2012 Service Grant Application
Since 1999, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has provided
matching grant money to lodges for camp property
or service center projects in their local council. The application for service
grants must be submitted by October 31, 2011 for consideration.
Please click here for the application.
2010 Quality Lodge Pin Order Form
The 2010 Quality Lodge
Pin Order Form has been posted to the forms section.
Lodge Program Resource DVD 2011
The 2011 Lodge Program Resource DVD is now available. The online
DVD includes Guides, Forms, and Videos. This DVD also includes
Lodge Program Pak Ads for use
in newsletters to assist in advertising the programs and events for 2011. Be sure
to check out these great resources and pass them to your lodge's communications
vice-chief!
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