A committee of Arrowmen have been working hard for the past two years to develop a program that assists sections, lodges and chapters with conducting unit elections in those units chartered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). This initiative is...

NOTE: This article is the first part of a multi-part series on JTE.Beginning in 2012, the introduction of the Journey to Excellence (JTE) program evolved the way we understand membership and program data in the Order of the Arrow (OA). JTE aims to measure the...

As 2017 started to come to a close, the country was rocked by several devastating natural disasters. These disasters affected millions. There were many who faced the devastating wildfires in Northern California that destroyed over 10,000 structures and caused more...

After the holiday season most people are forced to throw out their Christmas trees, but that’s not the case for Wah-Sha-She Lodge, chartered to the Ozark Trails Council. Instead, with their Christmas tree recycling program they collect people’s Christmas trees to have...

The E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order's founder.  Its purpose is to encourage and challenge Order of the Arrow members and lodges to increase their effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping...

The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National Service Award.  Established in 1999, the National Service Award recognizes up to two lodges in each region that have performed outstanding qualitative and quantitative service...

The Order of the Arrow Innovation Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and innovative solutions to challenges faced during the implementation of their annual program plans.  Two awards in each region are presented...

Are you unable to make it to Indiana University for NOAC 2018 this summer? Whether you’re home staffing summer camp, gave a spot in your lodges contingent to a youth, or are stuck in summer school, you’ll have the chance to fully participate in the conference — from...

Students for Opioid Solutions, an organization founded by Gerald Fraas and co-founded by Jonah Wendt, is dedicated to the vision of “reducing the number of opioid deaths on college campuses to zero.” Gerald Fraas, a senior at the University of Alabama majoring in...

Ever wonder the impact that cheerful service can bring to local communities? Fellow brothers from El-Ku-Ta Lodge of the Great Salt Lake Council can tell you! It started in early December when El-Ku-Ta Associate Lodge Adviser Dave Bresnahan was attending a local...