Brotherhood Forged in Lodge Mergers

When going through a lodge merger, one of the most important aspects of the process is to decide upon a suitable, appropriate lodge name. Two lodges who went through a council merger—Ofi’ Tohbi Lodge and Eternal Flame Lodge—both had different, yet extremely effective methods of finding lodge names that were significant and culturally relevant to their respective areas. Both lodges had to bring together different cultures and traditions, but had to find a single name to tie everyone together.

Beacons of the Circle: Eugene Woehrle ’99

The formative skills and opportunities shared and the adventures experienced have cultivated a relatable commitment to service in OA members and alumni. As the OA’s circle has widened, this deep understanding of others’ needs and perspectives is important. Therefore, many OA alumni are exemplars of leadership inside and outside of that ring.

Beacons of the Circle: Robert “Rob” Rodriguez '94

The formative skills and opportunities shared and the adventures experienced have cultivated a relatable commitment to service in OA members and alumni as the OA’s circle has widened. Therefore, many alumni are exemplars of leadership inside and outside of that ring.

Letter from the National Chief, July 2025

Brothers,

In just a few hours, the National Council of Chiefs will begin. Lodge and section leaders from across the country are arriving at the Philmont Training Center for what promises to be a life-changing week, one where we will grow together and learn how to bring the Order of the Arrow’s new vision to life.

Before NCOC commences, I wanted to take a brief moment to share a few thoughts and words of advice—both for those joining us at Philmont and those supporting us from afar.

Order of the Arrow Sash Prices Reduced

A Scout is thrifty! Everywhere you look, you see prices increasing for every day items as well as for specialty items. Unless you’re looking for a new Order of the Arrow (OA) sash!

We’re excited to share the news that the retail price of an OA sash has dropped by 20%! Scouting America Outfitters (formerly National Supply Group) partnered with OA leadership several months ago to commit to identifying a vendor that could meet our mutual expectations for a quality sash at a lower cost to every OA member.