By mountain Eagle chapter of Kola Lodge The Order of the Arrow and the Troop

OA History G The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society. G OA has been around since 1915 and exists to serve the local council. Members of the OA are referred to as “Arrowmen,” and their main duty is to serve their unit. G They wear red and white sashes and a patch on the right pocket flap of the Scout uniform to identify their lodge affiliation G The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society. G OA has been around since 1915 and exists to serve the local council. Members of the OA are referred to as “Arrowmen,” and their main duty is to serve their unit. G They wear red and white sashes and a patch on the right pocket flap of the Scout uniform to identify their lodge affiliation Ordeal member Brotherhood Member Vigil Honor

Benefits to Scouts G OA is a way for peers to recognize Scouts who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. G Scouts have a chance to sharpen their leadership skills by leading others at a local, council or national level, by planning and promoting events, by communicating, and by attending leadership programs. G Scout may actively participate with his troop or team for a longer period of time if he is active in the OA. G Order of the Arrow operates three great high-adventure programs—Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, and the Florida Sea Base. G OA is a way for peers to recognize Scouts who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. G Scouts have a chance to sharpen their leadership skills by leading others at a local, council or national level, by planning and promoting events, by communicating, and by attending leadership programs. G Scout may actively participate with his troop or team for a longer period of time if he is active in the OA. G Order of the Arrow operates three great high-adventure programs—Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, and the Florida Sea Base.

Benefits to Scouts continued G Can help you to get a good job G Something to be proud of G Extremely good opportunities G FUN G Doing OA opportunities helps your troop G Can help you to get a good job G Something to be proud of G Extremely good opportunities G FUN G Doing OA opportunities helps your troop G Really cool awards G Learning how to fall in a controlled environment G You get to meat a lot of people from all across the USA and the world

Benefit to Units G Knowledgeable Scouts and Scouters who are dedicated to the BSA program and are willing to assist your unit. G Assist with a skill that is going to be taught at a troop meeting, attend a troop or team outing… G Designed to keep Scouts in Scouting as they mature G Knowledgeable Scouts and Scouters who are dedicated to the BSA program and are willing to assist your unit. G Assist with a skill that is going to be taught at a troop meeting, attend a troop or team outing… G Designed to keep Scouts in Scouting as they mature OA Founders, Col. Carrol A. Edson (left) and Dr. E. Urner Goodman (right) with scouts. (1979

Benefit to Council G When the troop is receiving assistance from the Order of the Arrow, the council is also benefiting. G The mission of the Order is to become an integral part of the council. G When the troop is receiving assistance from the Order of the Arrow, the council is also benefiting. G The mission of the Order is to become an integral part of the council. Arrowmen Assist in evacuation drills at Spartan Stadium, Lansing MI. (NOAC, 2006)

THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IS A THING OF THE SPIRIT… THE THINGS OF THE SPIRIT ARE WHAT COUNT: BROTHERHOOD - IN A DAY WHEN THERE IS TOO MUCH HATRED AT HOME AND ABROAD CHEERFULNESS - IN A DAY WHEN PESSIMISTS HAVE THE FLOOR AND CYNICS ARE POPULAR SERVICE - IN A DAY WHEN MILLIONS ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING OR GRASPING, RATHER THAN GIVING. Dr. E. Urner Goodman

How Can the OA help You and Your Unit’s Program? G The Order of the Arrow is a service organization willing to help the unit, District and Council G If you already knew that the Order was a resource, hopefully you learned of new ways that you could utilize in order to take advantage of the Order of the Arrow. G Utilizing the OA will lead to a win-win situation between the individual, unit, district, and council programs. G The Order of the Arrow is a service organization willing to help the unit, District and Council G If you already knew that the Order was a resource, hopefully you learned of new ways that you could utilize in order to take advantage of the Order of the Arrow. G Utilizing the OA will lead to a win-win situation between the individual, unit, district, and council programs. Ask yourself now:

The Kola Lodge in Action G Earned Quality Lodge for 2008 for the first time in 7 years G Presented 8 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, including 6 gold-level awards, one bronze-level award, and one "Call to Service" lifetime achievement award. G Took the second largest contingent to the ArrowCorps5 Manti-La Sal project G Presented two James E. West Fellowship donations of $1,000 G Provided over 3,625 hours of service in 2008 to their Council camps, National Forests, and local communities G 9 Lodge members attended the OA National Leadership Seminar, the highest level of youth leadership training, and 2 of our youth members were Instructors for this course G 124 new members were inducted, 44 achieved Brotherhood level of membership, and 6 inducted into the Vigil Honor G 2 of Kola Lodge’s Youth were recognized with the Founder’s Award G Earned Quality Lodge for 2008 for the first time in 7 years G Presented 8 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, including 6 gold-level awards, one bronze-level award, and one "Call to Service" lifetime achievement award. G Took the second largest contingent to the ArrowCorps5 Manti-La Sal project G Presented two James E. West Fellowship donations of $1,000 G Provided over 3,625 hours of service in 2008 to their Council camps, National Forests, and local communities G 9 Lodge members attended the OA National Leadership Seminar, the highest level of youth leadership training, and 2 of our youth members were Instructors for this course G 124 new members were inducted, 44 achieved Brotherhood level of membership, and 6 inducted into the Vigil Honor G 2 of Kola Lodge’s Youth were recognized with the Founder’s Award In 2008, the Lodge:

Membership Requirements G Is a First Class Scout, under the age of 21 G Is an active, registered member of a Troop or Varsity team G Has completed a minimum of 15 nights camping, with one resident camp of 6 days and 5 nights within the last 2 year period. G Has the approval of his leader PRIOR to election G Is a First Class Scout, under the age of 21 G Is an active, registered member of a Troop or Varsity team G Has completed a minimum of 15 nights camping, with one resident camp of 6 days and 5 nights within the last 2 year period. G Has the approval of his leader PRIOR to election A Youth is eligible if he:

What do you need to do? G Arrange a Date for the election Team to visit your unit G Complete the OA election form and provide it to the election team G Ensure that 50% of your unit is present on election night G Ensure the Adult Candidate Recommendation form is completed and signed by unit members G Arrange a Date for the election Team to visit your unit G Complete the OA election form and provide it to the election team G Ensure that 50% of your unit is present on election night G Ensure the Adult Candidate Recommendation form is completed and signed by unit members

Membership Requirements G He/she meets the same requirements as a youth G Demonstrate skills of a First Class Scout G Meet the same camping requirements G Must be recommended by Unit committee Selection and induction into the Order of an adult Scouter should take place only when the adult's job in Boy Scouting or Varsity Scouting will make Order of the Arrow membership more meaningful in the lives of the youth membership. G He/she meets the same requirements as a youth G Demonstrate skills of a First Class Scout G Meet the same camping requirements G Must be recommended by Unit committee Selection and induction into the Order of an adult Scouter should take place only when the adult's job in Boy Scouting or Varsity Scouting will make Order of the Arrow membership more meaningful in the lives of the youth membership. An adult is eligible if:

Questions? Lodge and Chapter Representatives will gladly answer any questions you have. Thank you all for your cooperation and support. Bob Bolton- Chy-kola Advisor (307) Karl Kaszuba- Kola Lodge Advisor (307) Jon Larsen- Interim Sno-kola Advisor (307)