OA History
The year that OA was founded.
1915
This was the original camp where the Tribe of Gorgonio was founded in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Camp Rokili
This symbol represents the Order of the Arrow and is often worn as a patch.
Arrow
The highest honor that can be awarded to an OA member.
Vigil Honor
he annual service project that many OA lodges participate in to serve their local communities.
Day of Service
The founder of OA.
E. Urner Goodman
The Tribe of Gorgonio's name was derived from this mountain, which was central to their initiation.
Mt. San Gorgonio
The sacred color of the Order of the Arrow, representing the spirit of brotherhood.
Red
The national gathering of Arrowmen that occurs every two years.
What is the Order of the Arrow National Conference (NOAC)?
This national OA event is a major opportunity for leadership development and fellowship.
OA National Leadership Summit (NLS)
The name of the first lodge established in the OA.
Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge
This Scout Executive restructured the Tribe of Gorgonio in 1931, changing its ranks to Neophyte, Brave, Warrior, and Medicine Man.
H. E. "Pop" White
The arrow pointing downward in the Order of the Arrow's emblem symbolizes this, which is a key value of the organization.
Cheerful service
The number of years a member must wait before they can be nominated for the Vigil Honor.
Two years
This event brings together Arrowmen from multiple lodges across the section for a weekend of fun, training, and fellowship.
Section Conclave
The state where the first OA lodge was formed.
Pennsylvania
Gorgonio Lodge 298 was chartered to this council after the split of Orange County in 1945.
Orange Empire Area Council
This figure in the Ordeal Ceremony is the Chief of the Tribe and represents the guiding force behind the trials. His name means "Leader of the People."
Allowat Sikima
This is the minimum amount of time a candidate must wait after completing the Ordeal before they are eligible to advance to the Brotherhood.
6 months
This event, held annually by Wiatava Lodge, offers a fun gathering of Arrowmen and their families for food, games, and fellowship.
Wiatava Lodge Annual BBQ
The national conference where the OA was officially recognized by the Boy Scouts of America.
1935 National Scout Jamboree
The names of the two lodges in 1972 that formed Wiatava Lodge 13.
San Gorgonio Lodge and Ahwahnee Lodge.
In the Ordeal Ceremony, this figure is the brave who leads the candidates through their challenges and is the embodiment of courage and strength. His name means “He Who Speaks."
Kitchkinet
Recognizes those Arrowmen (youth and adult) who have given the lodge exemplary service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, and have made contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position or office in the lodge over multiple years, determined by a committee.
Founder's Award
This is the main event that chapters in Wiatava Lodge compete for during the Fall Fellowship to hold onto for the next year.
The Cog