Order of the Arrow Features

Ask the Chairman

Each week, the OA chairman will select a question which hasn't been answered in our literature, and do his best to answer it. You may leave your name if you wish and he will credit your name as the one who submitted it, if you leave it for that purpose.

2010 National Officer Interviews

The national OA web site staff talked with the 2010 National OA Officers. We asked each of them to answer some questions about the OA and their experiences. Find out more about our key youth leaders.

Highlight On Order of the Arrow Service Grants

Take a moment and learn about two examples of how your lodge can improve your council camp or service center with a matching grant from the National Order of the Arrow Committee.

National OA Web Site 10th Anniversary Redesign!

You may notice that the National Order of the Arrow Web Site has a brand new look. Thomas Lambert recounts some of our major milestones over the past ten years and talks about past designs as well the new redesign for our tenth anniversary.

2008 National Officer Interviews

The national OA web site staff interview the 2008 national OA officers. We asked each of them to provide an insight into their OA and life experiences. Find out what they had to say.
(posted July 2008)

2007 National Officer Interviews

The national OA web site staff talked with the 2007 national OA officers. We asked each to answer some questions about the OA and his experiences. Find out more about our key youth leaders.
(posted July 2007)

OA Trail Crew Journal

On June 21st, 2004, Brian Cutino departed for the mountains of Philmont Scout Ranch. Through hail, rain, lighting and extreme temperatures, Brian built trail and made friends with Arrowmen from all over the country. Join Brian on his 16 day experience to see just how exactly he found himself at Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico.
(posted June 2006)

2005 National Officer Interviews

The national OA web site staff talked with the 2005 national OA officers. We asked each to answer some questions about the OA and his experiences. Find out more about our key youth leaders.
(posted April 2005)

OA Wilderness Voyage Journal

On July 7th, 2003, Brian Cutino started on a journey into the unexplored, the wild, and the unseen. He went upon a trek that challenged him to become a stronger person and Arrowman. Explore his day-to-day journal and photos. Learn why he calls this "the capstone of his Scouting adventures."
(posted April 2004)

Great Ordeals - Starting and Continuing the Magic!

There is no question about the importance of conducting first-class Ordeals. The more pressing question is how to make it happen. Find out ideas and suggestions to help create great Ordeals.
(posted March 2004)

2004 National Officer Interviews

The national OA web site staff talked with the 2004 national OA officers. We asked each to answer some questions about the OA and his experiences. Find out more about our key youth leaders.
(posted March 2004)

Jumpstart Your Lodge Inductions

One of the most important, yet often neglected, parts of the induction sequence is orienting our new members to the Order of the Arrow. Find out how the Jumpstart resources can help your lodge!
(posted June 2003)

NOAC On-Site Visit Continues Conference Preparation

Key NOAC leadership visited Indiana University to continuing planning the second largest gathering the Boy Scouts of America has to offer. See what they did to help make NOAC 2002 a success.
(posted June 2002)

National Officer Election Process

Find out who does the election of the national OA officers, and what process they go through to select our key youth leaders.
(posted December 2001)

The Dallas Experience

Get an inside look at what goes on during a National Planning Meeting. See what the Section Chiefs are doing during their time in Dallas, and find out why this meeting is unique.
(posted December 2001)

New Look for National OA Web Site

The Web Site Youth Coordinator introduces the new look of the National OA Web Site, explains why the site has changed, and provides some background on the techniques used.
posted November 2001)

Troop/Team Representative Support Pak

A newly updated version of the OA Troop/Team Representative Support Pak is now available. Included in the Support Pak are job descriptions, program information, and resources that OA Troop and Team Representatives can use to help them implement the position in their units.
(posted April 2001)

Revised 8/23/2011