The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s National Honor Society. Founded in 1915, the OA has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives for over a century. Today, the service, activities, adventures, and training provided by the OA are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support, and help extend Scouting to America’s youth.
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Recent News
2025 Conclave Theme Announcement
Get ready for the ultimate adventure! We are excited to announce that the theme for the 2025 Section G16 Conclave is… Raiders of the Lost Arrow!
Meet the Conclave Vice Chiefs
The conclave vice chiefs (CVCs) are the youth in charge of specific aspects of conclave. Meet the ones who make conclave happen!
2025 Tsisqan Workshop Weekend
What is the purpose of the Order of the Arrow? For a long time, the mission, vision, and purpose of the OA have remained …
OA High Adventure Section Scholarship
Scouting America’s High Adventure program is the pinnacle of adventure, exploration, and brotherhood. It offers a unique experience for Scouts and Scouters who desire …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration
Our nation is not a perfect one. But luckily, our Constitution is built to change when needed. In our moments of need, great leaders …
Another Chapter: A Look Back on 2024
In celebration of a new year, let’s take a look back on everything that has happened in Section G16 in these past 12 months!
From Legacy to Horizon: What to Expect in 2025
There are many new and exciting changes coming to Section G16 and the Order of the Arrow this upcoming year! Here is a brief …
Lo La’Qam Geela and Tsisqan Merge: What it Means for the Section
This year our section is confronted by a change we haven’t had to face in over thirty years: two of our lodges are merging.