Chapter 11
Scouting’s National
Honor Society -
The Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow (OA) recognizes Scouts who, as identified
by their peers, best exemplify the ideals of Scouting in their
daily lives. Rooted in American Indian lore and traditions, and
influenced by the ideals of various organizations and authors,
the OA also aims to develop and maintain camping traditions
and spirit, promote Scout camping, and launch the Scout habit
of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service
to others. More than 1 million Scouts and Scouters have been
inducted into the OA since it was started during the summer
of 1915 by E. Urner Goodman, director of the
Philadelphia Council’s summer camp. The
program is now a national program of the Boy
Scouts of America.
- E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A Edson at Treasure Island
- Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui
- The Lenni Lenape
- The Order of the Arrow
- Minsi Lodge 5, Memeu Lodge 125, & Kittatinny Lodge 5
- NOAC
- Lodge Chiefs, Advisers, and Founders Awards
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