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 […]
Unit Election Resources
From Caleb Light’s presentation at the SR-8 CoC, 2/9/2019, this is the link for the Unit Elections packet: http://bit.ly/BestPracticesElectionPacket Speaking of lodge best practices, go here!
New Membership Requirements, 2/1/2019
Beginning February 1, 2019, unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout units. See oa-bsa.org/about/membership …Other useful links about this change: Policy Change Youth Protection Policy Program Changes Publication Changes Unit Support Changes Policy Change FAQs
ZBase Service Project Registration
WE NEED YOU!!! Southern Region SR8 Order of the Arrow ZBASE Trail Crew needs you! Our Mission is to construct a lasting, 16 mile hiking trail: a “Lake to Lake Trail” which will serve as the backbone trail to all the ZBASE program areas. This is an opportunity to help complete a project that will […]