OA History
J. Rucker Newbery Editor
Who put together the first OA Handbook?
Signifies the Brotherhood rank on the OA Sash
What are two red bars on the top and bottom of the OA sash?
the Order set up a Native American Indian Village for the first time
What was the 1989 National Scout Jamboree?
learn about the impact you can have as an individual on any project or team you work on
What is The Power of One Training ?
The first “official” trade-o-ree
What was the first “official” happening at the 2009 NOAC, University of Indiana?
Boy Scout from Alton, Illinois, 7'4" at 13 years of age
Who was Robert Pershing Wadlow from Illinois?
to focus on improving the experience of Order of the Arrow members by caring for the wellbeing of our young people and building a loving community where everyone belongs and thrives.
What is the Admonition Team?
the first time day-long NOAC experience at the 2022 NOAC
What is OA Alliance?
a coaching, mentorship program to inspire grassroots change in developing high performing lodges
What is Thrive Connect?
June 2022 Scouting alumni across the country are invited to the Philmont Scout Ranch
What is The National Gathering of Alumni (NGA)?
Field Commissioner for the Philadelphia Council
What was E. Urner Goodman's first professional Scouting position?
The site selected had a natural amphitheatre, formed by a ravine in dense woods, with a clearing and sloping ground on one side that was to serve as a seating place for the spectators.
What is the the Treasure Island Ceremonial Grounds?
ArrowTour
What was OA’s centennial celebration traveling event?
the model for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the OA
What is OA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Hub?
Four adult Boy Scout leaders were killed Monday in an electrical accident while setting up camp
What was the 2005 National Jamboree?
The “Wab” book
What is the Wabaningo Lodge Emblem Handbook?
explicitly prohibited for OA Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil ceremonies.
What are Black Robes?
2009 NOAC, University of Indiana site of the first “official”
Where was the first “official” trade-o-ree?
"Know the ceremonies; they are the core of the Order"
What was Del Loder's advice to young OA youth?
California’s Boy Scout Camp Winton is near a gold-bearing area called “the Mother Lode” in the foothills of this mountain range.
What is the Sierra Nevada?
In 2021 became the first woman to serve as a region chair.
Who is Tracy Atherton?
The Lenni Lenape translation of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service
What is Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui?
the fall of 2008 called "The Silver Arrowhead"
What special newsletter for DSA recipients was started in the fall of 2008?
plan meaningful and impactful activation events, such as a new member dinner; become familiar with the resources available to you to aid in activating Arrowmen
What is Activation Training?
youth officers were elected for the first time at the 1974 National Planning Meeting
Who are Region Chiefs?