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
Washington National Induction Experience Recap
During the first weekend of June, Section G16 sent a 30 person contingent to Newport, Washington for the last of the six National Induction Experiences.
2026 Pacific Crest Council Rendezvous Recap
Pacific Crest Council hosted their annual rendezvous at Camp Mooney from May 15-17. It was a great event with hundreds of attendees from all …
Secretary Statement – June 2026: Meditations on Activation
Well, we’ve arrived – the last installment of my meditations on membership is here! Thank you to everyone who has read these over the …
2026 Kunamokst Spring Fellowship Recap
Kunamokst Lodge’s spring fellowship occurred in April at Camp Baker, and it was a great success! Friday evening was a strong start to this …
2026 Wauna Cub Super Weekend Recap
At the end of April, Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge hosted the first ever Cub Scout Super Weekend for packs across the entire council, and …
Secretary Statement – April 2026: Meditations on the Induction
The election season in our section is rapidly coming to a close. While our chapter and lodge leaders wrap up this election season …
2026 Seattle NLS Recap
Late last month, members of Section G16 met with many other Arrowmen who also travelled far and wide to attend the National Leadership Seminar.
Inductions: The Core of the OA
My induction into the Order of the Arrow in 2020 was not ideal. Not that it was anyone’s fault, mind you, but for obvious …