The Order of the Arrow (OA), is Scouting's Society of Honor Campers, and exists to promote camping and the spirit of cheerful service throughout the Scouting Community.
What is the Purpose of the Order of the Arrow?
To recognize those campers - scouts and scouters - who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition.
To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.
To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council.
To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others.
Once a year, Troop 19 elects some of our members into the OA. The elections are being scheduled with the Passaconaway Election Team the first Tuesday in February. The OA is unique in that its new members are elected, not by other OA members, but by you, all our troop members, who know the candidates best.
Both youth and adult members can become OA members. Eligibility requirements for YOUTH are:
1. Under 21 years of age at time of election.
2. Hold at least First Class rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
3. Registered as a member of the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America.
4. Endorsement of the Scoutmaster BEFORE the election is held.
5. Completed at least 15 days and nights of camping under the auspices of the Boy Scouts of America after joining a troop, within the past two years. This must include at least 6 days and nights of a long-term camp. The remaining 9 nights must be short-term camping, of 1, 2, or three nights in duration.
If you qualify and want to be considered for election please let Mr. Anthony know.