Order of the Arrow – Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge

Upcoming Events
Key: Lodge Events (Bold)
Section/National Events (Not Bold)
January Council of Chiefs at Kalahari - January 24-25, 2020
Wing Ding, Merit Badge Day, & Winter Banquet - January 31 - February 1, 2020
Wing Ding & Winter Banquet Website
Winter Banquet at Camp Decorah - February 1, 2020
April Council of Chiefs at Camp Decorah - April 17-19, 2020
Induction Weekend - June 12-14, 2020
National Order of the Arrow Conference - August 3-8, 2020
Induction & Rendezvous Weekend - August 14-16, 2020
Section C-1B Conclave at Camp Decorah - September 18-20, 2020
Click on the following links for the latest information
Newsletter - October 2019 Smoke Signal
Newsletter - June 2019 Smoke Signal
Newsletter - December 2018 Smoke Signal
New to the OA? Click here for more information: OA Jumpstart
Background
The Mission and Purpose of the Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915 to serve a useful purpose: to cause the Scout Oath and Law to spring into action in all parts of the nation. To this day, the Order is dedicated to this high purpose.
History of the Order
The Order of the Arrow has a rich history spanning 100 years, from its beginnings at a Boy Scout summer camp to its present role as a part of the Scouting program.
Organization & Structure
The Order of the Arrow has over 150,000 members nationwide. Although the Order of the Arrow is a thing of the spirit, there are several layers of organization, each with its own role.
Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge
Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge # 381 was founded in 1947 as the Braves of Decorah. The Lodge name was changed in 1995 to the “place where three rivers meet”.
Membership Requirements and the Inductions Process
OA is the only current organization where candidates for membership are selected by non-members as well as members. Elections are usually held between February and April, with the Call Out recognition during the spring district camporee. Youth are selected by an election in the troop (plus, starting 2/1/2019, in a crew or ship), performed by a trained election team from our Lodge. Adults are nominated for what they can do for the lodge, after the unit successfully elects a youth. Once a youth is elected, or an adult’s nomination is accepted, they have 12 months to perform their Ordeal, or they will have to be re-elected or re-nominated.
Click here to learn about the requirements to become an Arrowman, the induction process, and the levels of memberships within the Order.
Leadership
The Order of the Arrow is led by youth leadership (national chief, national vice chief), the national Order of the Arrow chairman, the OA director and the OA specialist. In addition the national Order of the Arrow committee provides direction for the yearly program.
Past Events
Rendezvous & Ordeal Weekend at Camp Decorah - August 16-18, 2019
Section C-1B Conclave at Camp Phillips - September 13-15, 2019
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