Project LEAP Registration

Posted on January 22, 2014  by Section Webmaster 

Project LEAP Registration is now available, click here to register.

NOAC 2015 – Registration Now Open!

Posted on December 26, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

The Order of the Arrow has released a series or promotional videos for NOAC 2015. The videos are on AIA, Founders Day, Training, and Shows, along with that is a full NOAC 2015 promo video. Check them out at oa-bsa.org or click here.

Conclave 2014 Logo Contest

Posted on December 02, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

Do you have an artistic eye?
Do you have what it takes to make the conclave 2014 logo?

The section is sponsoring a logo contest for conclave 2014. You can be the person that makes the logo for conclave that would be so cool wouldn’t it? If you would like to make a logo please follow these simple rules and guidelines.

All designs have to be sent to Mitchell.Heisler@dev.ne2a.org
All submissions must be made by December 31st
The logo must include a fleur-de-lis or “BSA”, Section NE-2A, and Conclave 2014
Also Include the theme Saving Arrowmen Ryan

The winner will get a special prize and recognition at Project Leap.

Good Luck to all designers.

National Bulletin – Fall 2013 Edition

Posted on November 27, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

Click here  to download the Fall Edition of the National Bulletin.

NER High Adventure Patch Fundraiser

Posted on October 16, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

The Northeast Region is proud to announce a new effort designed to assist youth Arrowmen interested in attending Order of the Arrow High Adventure programs next summer! The region has released a special, limited edition fundraiser patch set with the hopes of raising over $3000 to be distributed as scholarships to Arrowmen of the Northeast Region. Three variations of the patch are available for purchase and all funds will go directly to the scholarship fund.

Click here to download the order form!

NLS Registration is Open!

Posted on October 16, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference on the skills and attributes of leadership. It is intended primarily to enhance the leasderhip skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their services to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community. The weekend format is designed to complement the longer, more detailed Wood Badge and Junior Leadership Training programs. Near the end of the seminar, participants make a contract with themselves to apply the skills studied in the seminar on projects in the lodge, council, and community. NLS prepares Arrowmen to become better leaders both within and outside of the Scouting program.

The Northeast Region will offer the National Leadership Seminar at the following times and places:

March 15-17, 2013 – Alpine, NJ

April 5-7, 2013 – Plymouth, MA

Novemeber 15-17, 2013 – Alpine, NJ

Arrowmen should talk to their Lodge Leadership to register for NLS.

Help Shape the OA’s 100th Anniversary

Posted on October 14, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

Submissions are now being accepted for the Order of the Arrow’s 100th Anniversary Identity Contest. With the thematic concept of “Centuries of Service” chosen for 2015, Arrowmen are invited to submit their ideas for the integrated identity. Read the contest details here.

2013 Guide for Staff Advisers

Posted on October 14, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

The National Order of the Arrow is proud to present the Guide for Staff Advisers which provides information on the Order of the Arrow for professional Scouters, especially those who have recently taken on a role related to the OA. It also includes information for professional Scouters who appoint professional or volunteer Scouters to OA-related positions. Staff Advisers and professional Scouters are encouraged to download and read this new guide here.

2013 Innovation Award

Posted on October 14, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

The National Order of the Arrow Innovation Award seeks to recognize chapters and lodges for their efforts in improving our program and provides a means to chronicle the best ideas, promoting and sharing them nationwide as “best practices.” Petitions are due by December 31, 2013. The petition is available here in the Forms Section.

Lodge Charter Renewal and Journey To Excellence

Posted on October 14, 2013  by Section Webmaster 

The Lodge Charter Renewal and Journey to Excellence (JTE) Instructions and Workbook are now available. This year the charter and JTE petitions have been combined into a single form for lodges to submit. Lodges have the option of submitting their petitions in 2013 through either OA LodgeMaster or via e-mail.