The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the Scouts BSA National Honor Society. The OA was founded by Urner Goodman and Carroll Edson in 1915. Founded on the principles of
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America Needs Scouting Values Now More Than Ever BeforeAmerica Needs Scouting Values Now More Than Ever Before
Today we recognize all of Americas who willingly sacrificed their lives, to save others. Firemen & First Responders, who bravely climbed up to save lives in doomed burning buildings. Police
Scouts For the Whole FamilyScouts For the Whole Family
Everyone should be encouraged to use the Scout Sign and recite the Scout Oath and Law. Often I see parents at meetings that just...
District Roundtable, a Meeting You Need to AttendDistrict Roundtable, a Meeting You Need to Attend
This is your monthly district roundtable meeting that ALL Scout leaders should plane to attend. The structure of this meeting has three parts...
Training for ALL – Every Scout Deserves a Trained LeadersTraining for ALL – Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leaders
Now that we have lost of new families joining our Pack or Troops, existing leadership needs to have a discussion about training. Every adult (moms, dads, uncles, and ants) should
New Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or BackstageNew Leaders – Understanding Scout Facing or Backstage
Cub Scout Packs recruit leaders from the parents. Troops get leaders crossing over from Packs with their Scouts. Packs are organized and run by the adult leaders. Troops are...
Recruiting Scouts is Year-round – School Night SignupRecruiting Scouts is Year-round – School Night Signup
Scouts recruitment is year-round. When school starts back up in the fall, its often referred to as the start of recruiting season. Many districts have a “School Signup Night” organized
Scout Service to Your Charter Organization?Scout Service to Your Charter Organization?
Charter Organization Representative (COR’s) is your units connection to the community. Many units don’t even consider a service project for their own. If you're with a faith organization, think about...
Summertime Scouting – Scouts BSA is Year-round?Summertime Scouting – Scouts BSA is Year-round?
A lot of the Cub Scout Packs take the summer off? Nope! Troops have Summer Camp and that’s it? Nope! Scouts mimic the school schedule in many ways. However, the
Summer Camp for Scout Leaders – Learning and Having FunSummer Camp for Scout Leaders – Learning and Having Fun
One of the big challenges for adult leaders have at summer camp is finding time for self-improvement. Pack and Den Leaders can help out with Day/Resident camp. This goes a