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Order of the Arrow

Overview

For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.  This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well.  Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others.  OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.

Mission

The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of Scouting America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

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Purpose

The purpose of Scouting’s National Honor Society is to:

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  • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.

  • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.

  • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.

  • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

 

Joining the Order of the Arrow

The Troop holds elections in January of each year. Please contact the Scoutmaster or the Troop 648 OA Representative for more information. The Troop 648 OA Representative is a Scout and he is listed in the "Troop Roster and Info" spreadsheet. 

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OA Unit of Excellence Award

The OA Unit of Excellence Award criteria recognize units that invite the lodge to:

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  • ​conduct quality unit elections

  • ​participate in lodge events and meetings, and

  • operate a complete OA Unit Representative program. 

 

Troop 648 earned this award in 2019. Please see this webpage for more information our troop's awards.

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