Submit OA Photos/Videos
Has your troop, chapter or lodge held an event with someone taking photos or videos? The National OA Communications team would like to see what was captured, and possibly use it in upcoming media. For more details or to send items, go to oa-bsa.org/photo-submission
2020 OA Service Grant – Washita
The following 2020 Service Grant was awarded within the Southern Region: Washita Lodge of the Cherokee Area Council, headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, will receive $3,300 to install solar generated electricity and LED lights at Camp McClintock.
Thrive (OA growth tools)
A major review of our processes adds several new tools and best practices to support communication and membership growth of our lodges, including additional duties for the sections. For more details, check out: https://oa-bsa.org/thrive Once a candidate has been informed, a new welcome session is encouraged for them (and their parents) to overcome any induction […]
Brotherhood, after 6 months
The national OA committee announced several changes related to OA. The most widespread change was allowing members to attain Brotherhood after just 6 months, effective immediately. Lodges will also benefit by updating the “Journey to Excellence” program (to the new Performance Measurement Program) and a stronger focus from the Sections on making their lodges higher […]
National Leadership Seminar / DYLC 2019
National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference focusing on the skills and characteristics of leadership. It is intended primarily to enhance the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members, as they seek to improve their service to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community. March 1-3, […]
Introducing the 2019 OA Southern Region Chief
Your 2019 Southern Region Chief is…. Sid Salazar! Sid is from Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge in Middle Tennessee Council. Find out more about Sid here.