Order of the Arrow
2020 Lake Minnetonka / District M OA Chapter Conclave
by Jake Schramm, Chapter Chief Jake joined the District M Leader meeting on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming OA Chapter Conclave. Currently, there are 26 registered Candidates from our District, so it looks to be a good weekend for an induction Conclave to get welcome new members into the Order of the Arrow. Below are some…
Read More5 Quick Questions with: Joshua Hunt, Eagle Scout and Scouting artist
If you tuned in to the Order of the Arrow’s virtual Momentum Launch last month, you might’ve noticed an impressive work of art shown, titled Onward and Upward. Eagle Scout and National Order of the Arrow Subcommittee volunteer Joshua Hunt of Milwaukee, Wis., created the piece. It wasn’t the first time he’s displayed his Scouting-themed…
Read MoreTOTANHAN NAKAHA LODGE / THE ORDER OF THE ARROW, COVID-19 UPDATE FALL 2020
It is our desire to continue providing programs and service to units and members as much as is possible while minimizing risk to participants. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the purpose of the Order of the Arrow is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through…
Read MoreInside Momentum Launch, the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event
It has become the most overused word of the pandemic: pivot. As in: “When Synergy 2.0: The Business Jargon Conference was canceled, organizers pivoted to a digital-first experience.” But as Scouts, we’ve been pivoting since long before that was a buzzword. When Scouts run into problems, we pivot. We find a bold and innovative workaround…
Read MoreMomentum Launch is almost here! August 4th – 6th!
This exciting and inspirational virtual event will be streamed live from the Summit August 4th-6th, and we want you to join us! Whether you were planning to attend the cancelled in-person Momentum event or your lodge’s summer fellowship event, Momentum Launch will provide an opportunity to meet Arrowmen from around the country. With dynamic training,…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Totanhan Nakaha Lodge – please welcome your 2020-2021 leadership team!
LODGE CHIEF Daniel K. LODGE VICE-CHIEF Hugh D. CONSTELLATION EFG Rob Flickinger ([email protected]) advising Chapter F Chief: Zach C. CONSTELLATION HILK Karen Rafter ([email protected]) advising Constellation Chief: Anders L. Constellation Vice-Chief: Kevin T. Chapter H Vice-Chief: Nathan G. Chapter K Chief: Colin B. Chapter L Chief: William K. CONSTELLATION NOP Greg Nonweiler ([email protected]) advising Constellation…
Read MoreNOAC 2020 Cancelled – Next NOAC will be in 2022
NOAC Delegates, It is with deep sadness we inform you that the 2020 National Order of the Arrow Conference has been cancelled out of concern for the safety of all attending Arrowmen, as well as the Michigan State University and East Lansing communities. Many factors were considered in making this difficult decision. We worked closely…
Read MoreMomemtum 2020 – Any Interest?
There are some Arrowmen who still would like to attend a national Order of the Arrow event this summer. To meet this need, a new event called Momentum is tentatively scheduled at the Summit Bechtel Reserve from August 3-8, 2020. This event will focus on the many programmatic opportunities that exist at the Summit. Momentum will have limited space and…
Read MoreRegister Today for the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
Dear Arrowman, We’re writing to share more information with you regarding the National Order of the Arrow Conference, or NOAC, for short! NOAC is a week-long gathering of members of the Order of the Arrow, typically held every other year in early August on a college campus. In 2020, NOAC will be held August 3-8…
Read More2020 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region
From left: Northeast Region Chief Conor Power, Southern Region Chief Seth Greiling, National Vice Chief Noah Smith, National Chief Zachary Schonfeld, Central Region Chief Patrick McInerney and Western Region Chief Gavin Cho Zachary Schonfeld, an Eagle Scout from Virginia, has been elected by his peers to serve as National Chief of the Order of the…
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