What is the Order of the Arrow presentation?

The National Order of the Arrow committee presents the Distinguished Service Award to those Arrowmen who have rendered outstanding service to the Order on a sectional, area, regional, or national basis. It is given primarily for dedicated service to the Order and Scouting over a period of years.

What is the Order of the Arrow secret?

Edson and Goodman created the order as secret society complete with secret handshakes and passwords. According to the Order, “The use of American Indian clothing and symbols have been a component of Order of the Arrow programming since its inception.”

Does Order of the Arrow still exist?

The Order of the Arrow has over 150,000 members nationwide. Although the Order of the Arrow is a thing of the spirit, there are several layers of organization, each with its own role.

Where does Order of the Arrow patch go?

right pocket flap
The Order of the Arrow Lodge flap identifies Scouts who are apart of an Order of the Arrow Lodge. These patches are worn directly on the right pocket flap and are the only approved patch to be worn in this location.

Where does the Totin Chip go?

RIGHT Pocket
The Totin’ Chip Patch is considered a “Temporary Patch” and, if worn, should be worn centered on the RIGHT Pocket of the Scouts BSA Uniform Shirt.

Who are the members of the Order of the Arrow?

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), composed of Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives as elected by their peers.

What is the Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow?

Alertness to the needs of others is the mark of the Vigil Honor. It calls for an individual with an unusual awareness of the possibilities within each situation. The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting.

How old do you have to be to be in the Order of the Arrow?

Only youth under the age 21 are voting members and are eligible to hold elected offices. Professional and volunteer adults are appointed to non-voting advisory positions at the chapter, lodge, and section levels. The smallest level of organization in the Order of the Arrow is the chapter.

How often does the National Order of the Arrow take place?

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is a multi-day event which usually takes place on a university campus, bringing together thousands of delegates from OA lodges around the nation for training and activities. NOACs are held every two years, with exceptions made to align the event with significant anniversaries.