Order of the Arrow Archives - Scouting magazine

Pointers on helping your Scouts become OA members

By Michael Freeman

With membership in the OA now expanded to include Venturers, Sea Scouts and girls in troops, it’s a good time to review unit election procedures.

Scouter Ginny Conway shares how the Order of the Arrow strengthens her troop

By Aaron Derr

The Order of the Arrow is no ordeal for Ginny Conway — it’s a way for her to help retain and recruit more Scouts.

Five things to know about the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference

By Michael Freeman

Five things to know about the biggest-ever National Order of the Arrow Conference held in August 2015.

Learn more about the OA’s sashes and what they represent

By Scouting magazine

How do you properly wear an OA sash? What about commemorative sashes? Answer all of your OA sash questions here.

Highlights of the Order of the Arrow’s first 100 years

By Aaron Derr

Celebrate the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary with this glimpse at its history.

Pledge to perform daily acts of service in #DareToDo campaign

By Michael Freeman

Join Arrowmen in the Order of the Arrow’s #DareToDo campaign, which encourages Scouts and leaders to perform daily acts of service and share on social media platforms.

A look at the Order of the Arrow as it celebrates 100 years

By Michael Freeman

Learn more about how you can join in the celebration this year as the Order of the Arrow turns 100.

What I've Learned Bill Chin Order of the Arrow

Scouter Bill Chin shares how cheerful service pays off

By Scouting magazine

Bill Chin, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow, shares how the OA’s “cheerful service” serves Scouts long after their youth.

As Good As It Gets

By Scouting magazine

More than 1,000 Arrowmen gathered in Wyoming for brotherhood, great adventures, and one giant-size good turn at ArrowCorps5, the largest service project in U.S. Forest Service history.

Encouraging Order of the Arrow participation

By Scouting magazine

Scouter A.M. notices that many of his Scouts who join the Order of the Arrow rarely participate in OA functions. He’s looking for ideas to increase their participation.