Order of the Arrow
Brotherhood of Cheerful Service
As Boy Scouting’s national honor society,
the Order of the Arrow (OA) seeks to recognize Scouts and Scouters who as
campers best exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily lives.
The three principles of the Order are brotherhood, cheerfulness, and
service. Foremost, the Order of the Arrow is a service organization which
assists Scouting at all levels; nevertheless, an Arrowman’s first duty is
always to his own Troop. Through the Order, the Scout’s unselfish
desire to help others is crystallized into a life purpose of leadership in
cheerful service to all. “He alone is worthy to wear the Arrow who will
continue faithfully to serve his fellow man.” The Arrowman must
always conduct himself in such manner as to cause others to emulate his
actions in the high Ideals of Scouting.
The Order of the Arrow, W. W. W., was
founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Col. Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at
Treasure Island Scout Camp, Philadelphia Council; it became an official
program of the Boy Scouts of America in 1948. Besides a dedication to
service, the Order promotes, develops, and maintains the Scout camping
tradition and spirit, keeping the outing in Scouting. Like Boy
Scouting, it is a youth-run organization with adults acting as advisers.
All members of the Order of the Arrow are equal.
Tindeuchen
Lodge #522
Each council with the Boy Scouts of America is permitted
to have on OA Lodge that serves it.
Tindeuchen Lodge #522, Order of
the Arrow is Scouting's National Honor Society for the
Erie Shores Council. The Lodge
serves Scouts and Scouters of Northwest Ohio in Lucas, Wood, Ottawa,
Sandusky and Fulton Counties. The name Tindeuchen, when translated,
means Firemakers. As such, members of Tindeuchen strive to build a
brighter fire, to seek a vision of themselves and of their purpose!
Candidacy for Membership in the OA
Candidates for membership in
the Order of the Arrow are chosen by a vote of their fellow Scouts in the
Troop, most of which are not members of the Order. Therefore, the
membership of the Order is controlled by all the Scouts not just the
present members. Adult candidates that were not OA members during
their youth can be chosen by the Troop Committee. The requirements
for election eligibility are as follows:
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Be approved by the
Scoutmaster
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Be a registered Scout and hold
at least the rank of First Class
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Experience 15 days and nights of
camping during the 2-year period prior to the election, including one,
but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days
and five nights of B.S.A. approved camping -- the balance made up by
overnight, weekend and other short-term camps
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