OA History
In 1988, admitted into the OA for the first time
When were women admitted to OA?
explicitly prohibited for OA Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil ceremonies.
What are Black Robes?
the award given out each January to Arrowmen who demonstrates the spirit of selfless service, as advocated by the founders E.Urner Goodman and Carroll A Edson
What is the Founder's Award?
youth officers were elected for the first time at the 1974 National Planning Meeting
Who are Region Chiefs?
to recognize individuals who are not members of the Order of the Arrow, for outstanding service to the Order
What is the Red Arrow Award?
the largest conservation project in the history of the OA
What was Arrowcorps5 ?
the 1915 organizational meeting held, that established that Wimachtendienk would be continued and not just a single summer event
What was Camp Morrell Organizational Meeting
OA Wilderness Voyage
What is Northern Tier?
The program enhances the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow's key youth and adult members
What is National Leadership Seminar (NLS)?
Only Eagle Scout to become US President
Who was Pres. Gerald Ford?
the 1998 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) for being 1996 NOAC CVC for TOAP and JVC for TOAP 1997 Jamboree
Who is Jeremy J. Mo?
must wear their OA sash and ceremonial medallion and additional headwear are prohibited
What OA ceremonialist must wear with their Scout Field Uniform in OA ceremonies?
Only African American Scouter that is an Eagle Scout , Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, DSA, and National Order Arrow Committee
Who is John Brown?
program primarily focused on each lodge's "key three", was the idea of National Chief Brad Haddock, under the mentorship of Chairman George Feil and later introduced at the 1977 NOAC and first held in 1978
What is the National Leadership Seminar (NLS)
the National BSA award for working with Scouts with disablities
What is the BSA National Woods Service Award
1st president of the United States inducted into the Order of the Arrow
Who is Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Brotherhood guide that leads the way for each Brotherhood candidate asking questions about his or her Scouting past, present and future?
Who is Nimat?
The Silver Arrowhead
What is the special newsletter for DSA recipients that was started in the fall of 2008?
edited by Bill Topkis
What is the Blue Book - Standard Order of the Arrow Insignia Catalog?
US Sec of State, Chairman of EXON Mobll, National Pres. of BSA, OA member,
Who is Rex Tillerson?
amazing artifact E. Urner Goodman gave to youth leader Carl Marchetti in1955
What is the Goodman's National OA Committee sash?
the Guide and Guardian of the Trail for the first induction
Who was Harry Yoder?
first Arrowman serving on the National OA Committee to also hold one of the National “Key Three” positions (Chief Scout Executive, National President and National Commissioner)by becoming National Commissioner.
Who is Hector “Tico” Perez?
Served in US House of Representive, Chairman of National OA Committee, and Vice Chief (DCVC) for Administration 1969 NOAC
Who is Ed Pease?
first African American National Chief, elected at a time before the Civil Rights Act
Who is Ron Temple, 1961 National Conference Chief?