The Natowa – January 2023
OA news delivered to OA members. In this issue: Unit Visitations and Elections, Annual Lodge Dues, Bay-Lakes 50th Anniversary Scout Fest, 2023 National Jamboree, and more
Once each year, a troop or team may hold a unit election to elect youth members of their troop or team to become members of the Order of the Arrow. Both youth and adult Scouts and Scouters can become members of the OA, but only youth members are elected.
Congratulations on becoming a new member of the Order of the Arrow! Below, you’ll find information and explanations to help you learn more about the OA. You will need your OA Handbook to enter the site, so be sure to have it handy.
Update your personal information to keep up-to-date with lodge and chapter meetings and events. Members can also print their membership card at home and view a full calendar of events.
Our lodge program and membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st. Dues are $15 per year. We ask each lodge member to renew their dues on an annual basis. This is done by either attending an event, renewing your dues through your unit’s recharter, or by paying dues separately. Whether you’re an active OA member renewing their dues again, you’ve been away for a while, or transferring from another lodge, we’re glad you’re here.
Your dues help the lodge and the Order of the Arrow in the following ways:
OA news delivered to OA members. In this issue: Unit Visitations and Elections, Annual Lodge Dues, Bay-Lakes 50th Anniversary Scout Fest, 2023 National Jamboree, and more
OA news delivered to OA members. In this issue: Winter Council of Chiefs, New Lodge Officers, and Silver Beaver Nominations
On December 21st, more than 30 OA members from Muk Chapter gathered at the Salvation Army to pack meals and distribute food and necessities to residents of the Green Bay area.
Beshkno Chapter will host its annual Klondike Derby for Lakeshore District on Saturday, January 14th, 2023. This year’s theme is the Beach Bash at the
The NLS and the DYLC programs are the premier leadership training courses for members of the Order of the Arrow. The National Leadership Seminar is designed for youth members. The Developing Youth Leadership Conference is designed for adult advisers.
Learn about upcoming winter programming opportunities from Bay-Lakes Council!