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Order of the arrow
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. The OA reinforces the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. It uses American Indian imagery for ceremonies bestowing recognition on Scouts elected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting. The OA promotes Scouting ideals, especially selfless leadership to help others, as lifelong values and encourages continued participation in Scouting and camping.
Influenced in part by Scout camp customs, and in part by Native American traditions and folklore, the OA uses safeguarded symbols, handshakes, and ceremonies to impart a sense of community.
Inducted members, known as Arrowmen or Brothers, are organized into local youth-led lodges that harbor fellowship, promote camping, and render service to Boy Scout councils and their communities. Members wear identifying insignia on their uniforms, most notably the OA pocket flap that represents their individual OA lodge and the OA sash worn at official OA functions. The OA program sponsors several events, awards, and training functions.
Influenced in part by Scout camp customs, and in part by Native American traditions and folklore, the OA uses safeguarded symbols, handshakes, and ceremonies to impart a sense of community.
Inducted members, known as Arrowmen or Brothers, are organized into local youth-led lodges that harbor fellowship, promote camping, and render service to Boy Scout councils and their communities. Members wear identifying insignia on their uniforms, most notably the OA pocket flap that represents their individual OA lodge and the OA sash worn at official OA functions. The OA program sponsors several events, awards, and training functions.
Abake Mi-Sa-Na-Ki Lodge flap
Abake Mi-sa-na-ki Lodge
Abake Mi-Sa-Na-Ki lodge is the Order of the Arrow lodge for Cape Cod and Islands Council.
Abake Mi-Sa-Na-Ki stands for either people of the sun or standing rock, there is a discrepancy between translations. Our lodge typically does service projects to camp Greenough. We attend leadership events, and have fun overall. We have a rich history, dating back to 1948. We've had members meet the president. Our lodge has done a lot and we hope to do a lot more, especially with your help.
Abake Mi-Sa-Na-Ki stands for either people of the sun or standing rock, there is a discrepancy between translations. Our lodge typically does service projects to camp Greenough. We attend leadership events, and have fun overall. We have a rich history, dating back to 1948. We've had members meet the president. Our lodge has done a lot and we hope to do a lot more, especially with your help.
opportunities in the order of the arrow
There are many opportunities in the Order of the Arrow. One opportunity is leadership. Members have the opportunity to run for Lodge Chief, Vice Chief, and Lodge secretary. Also members can learn how to lead. There are seminars that our lodge attends to learn about leadership and how to lead. Another amazing opportunity is the ability to attend all National high adventure bases (Sea base, Philmont and Northern tier) for free. A third opportunity is Ice cream socials. Many summer camps offer Ice Cream socials for OA members. There is nothing better than free Ice Cream and chatting with OA members.
