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Order of the Arrow

Discussions for OA Members and those interested in Scouting's Honor Society. Also includes a private sub-forum for OA Members only.

Subforums

  1. Western Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

    43
    posts

  2. NOAC

    Been to NOAC? Heading there? Chat about the Order's bi-annual gathering

    219
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  3. Central Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

    136
    posts

  4. Northeast Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

    50
    posts

  5. Southern Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussion

    154
    posts

582 topics in this forum

  1. another pay check

    By Oldscout448,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views

  2. OA Pocket Flap wear 1 2

    By captainron14,
    • 21 replies
    • 6.6k views

  3. Regalia outlawed at Arrow of Light 1 2 3

    By Oldscout448,
    • 33 replies
    • 6.2k views

  4. Help, I'm suddenly running the Vigil !

    By Oldscout448,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  5. ORDEAL CAMPING 1 2

    By thrifty,
    • 18 replies
    • 7.1k views

  6. OA and the aboriginal cultures 1 2 3 4 8

    By Stosh,
    • 105 replies
    • 20.1k views

  7. Gold Toned Belt Buckle

    By SCCMatthew,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. New Brotherhood Member

    By Scoutmaster Teddy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  9. OA membership as a Cub Leader

    By FireStone,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  10. From National Annual Meeting: OA Eligibility Updates 1 2 3 4

    By mashmaster,
    • 56 replies
    • 9.4k views

  11. Tap Out Question 1 2 3 4 5

    By SR540Beaver,
    • 68 replies
    • 17.8k views

  12. Drums

    By Oldscout448,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Order of the Arrow for Females? 1 2 3

    By Scoutmaster Teddy,   
    • 40 replies
    • 12k views

  14. OA Brotherhood requirements 1 2

    By Frank17,
    • 19 replies
    • 13.5k views

  15. Ordeal in 31 days, oh my

    By Oldscout448,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.3k views

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