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What real native American tribe are many of the Order of the Arrow traditions modeled after?
The Lenne Lenape tribe or Delaware
The National Order of the Arrow Conference was been hosted at university campuses around America for nearly 80 years. What college has hosted more NOACs than any other?
Indiana University
What is the official Totem of Mishigami Lodge #29?
Mastadon
What year was the OA founded?
1915
What is the name of the mythical Chieftain that presides of over OA ceremonies?
Allowat Sakima
E. Urner Goodman founded the Order of the Arrow. Who was his assistant and deputy director of the Order of the Arrow?
Carroll Edson
At what Michigan Scout camp was the Order of the Arrow ratified as the official honor society of the Boy Scouts of America?
Owasippe (not an MCC Camp)
The “WWW” in OA lore and stitched on many OA flaps is translated in English to what three ideals that the OA represents?
Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service
Mishigami Lodge has one of the earliest legacy lodge numbers in the country, which lodge was the was the first OA Lodge formed in Michigan?
Chippewa Lodge - Macomb Council
Where was the first OA ceremony?
Treasure Island
We have had three past OA National Chief from our council. Name one?
Brad Lichota - 2010, Josh Feigelson - 1995, George Mozealous - 1940
When the Cradle of Liberty Council closed the original Scout Camp where the OA was founded, where was the original ceremonial fire ring moved to?
The Summit (now the OA Summit Circle)
What is the highest award a lodge can confer upon an Arrowman?
The Founders Award
What year did the Michigan Crossroads Council charter Mishigami Lodge #29?
2021
What was the color of the first OA Sashes?
Black Sash with a White Bar (Not an Arrow)
The Michigan Crossroads Council has two members on the OA’s National Committee. Who are they?
Brian Chrzanowski and Dave Kehrer
How many National Conference has Michigan hosted?
Four. Central Michigan-One, Michigan State University - Three
There is only one Order of the Arrow award that is recognized with a square knot. Which is it?
The Distinguished Service Award (or DSA)
What is the name of the original/first Order of the Arrow Lodge?
Unami – Lodge 1
The original OA ceremony didn't include Native American Regalia for the ceremonialists. What did the original ceremonialist wear?
Black Robes
Who was the 2nd and longest running National Chair Order of the Arrow?
H. Lloyd Nelson
Each of BSA’s four national high adventure bases offers at least one OAHA (Order of the Arrow High Adventure) program. Which of the four bases actually offers two different OAOA programs?
Northern Tier (Wilderness Voyage and Canadian Odyssey)
There are only three patches officially sanctioned to be worn on the OA sash itself. What are they?
The 50th, 60th, and 100th anniversary award patches.
What is the animal totem of the original/first Order of the Arrow Lodge?
Turtle
When did the Spirit of the Arrow Booklets start being used for Ordeal Candidates?
1971