The Order of the Arrow… OA for short is shrouded in mystery only because it's an honored society that most non-Scouters don't know anything about. One of the mysterious positions is that of the Elangomat. This is a youth or adult OA member who has undergone training to lead a clan (a group of 5-8 Scouts) through the ordeal process. The Elangomat performs their duties silently as an example of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. After the Ordeal, the Elangomat may be in contact with the new Ordeal members to encourage them to complete their membership process by going through Brotherhood. Many members of the OA brotherhood have taken on the responsibilities of Elangomat and have been recognized by their Chapter and Lodge.

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The first episode of the 5th Season of Commissioner Weekly starts with a bang. Join ScouterStan in reigniting the joy and magic that Scouting can bring to America's youth. Now that we are in a post-pandemic environment America's youth are desperate for adventures outside. Scouting, like no other youth activity, fulfills this desire with meaningful safe adventures. The key to fulfilling all of this is to be visible to the general public. Participating in public activities such as at school and public meetings is just the beginning. Taking an active role in your community is critical to helping your unit succeed in recruiting. Always be ready to sign up new Scouts and their parents. Set a good example and remember to never go political while wearing the uniform. Never be afraid to wear your uniform out in public.

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Scouting needs you to get more involved. Stepping up as a parent is a critical part of the big picture. Scouting should be looked upon as a part of your child's education. Being a part of it will make it more meaningful and you will also have a great scouting experience. We live in troubled times and rely too heavily on others for the education of our children. Taking control of how your child's scouting experience is important. It will also create meaningful memories and experiences that will improve your relationship. This is the last episode of season 4. Not to worry plans are in the works for season 5.

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In this video, ScouterStan jumps into the differences between a Lodge and the Chapter in the Order of the Arrow. As an Honor Society of Scouts BSA and Honored Campers, the Order of the Arrow is established as lodges associated with Camps and Councils. Each Lodge can further split into Chapters usually structured as the Districts within the Council are. Many things are handled by different groups within the Order of the Arrow Lodge and Chapters. Understanding how things work within the Order of the Arrow will help you get more involved.

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The Board of Review is not all that complicated. It is essential for evaluating the performance of the leadership regarding youth achievements. Always keep in mind that it is just a review. It's not a trial or an inquisition of any kind. We go over the process and who needs to be there. Depending on the rank advancement will depend on the questions there may be asked. Keep Board of Review non-rehearsed if possible. Many aspects of the Board of Review may not be thought of by participants. A good Board of Review tends to be shorter than 1/2 hour.

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There are many forms of training within scouting. During this pandemic time, Scout leaders have been concentrating on their online learning. There is more to training than just online classes. many times there is training that needs in-person instruction or physical demonstrations. It would be very difficult to do Introduction to Outdoor Skills, Wood Badge, or NYLT all online. One of the nice benefits of Scouting that it's been around a very long time and everything is written down, so there is no need to reinvent the wheel. All training classes are continuously reviewed and updated. As we leave the pandemic lockdowns we need to dedicate ourselves to live training.

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Order the Arrow High Adventure has been around since the 80s. Starting at the Philmont Scout Ranch with trail crews. This program allows arrowmen the opportunity to work the trails and receive exclusive adventures. In 2008 ArrowCorps5 captured this high adventure spirit by giving service to the US Forestry Service. Today the high adventure spirit continues at all of the major Scouting bases throughout the United States.

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All too often these days Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Advisors, and Skippers go completely unrecognized. The Unit Leader Award of Merit seeks to right this wrong. Most unit leaders have fulfilled all seven of the requirements and never get the paperwork submitted. This video points out how to complete the requirements and get the paperwork submitted correctly. Follow ScouterStan as we explore all of the mysteries of the Unit Leader Award of Merit. It also has a really cool knot that uses devices.

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One of the craziest things about Wood Badge is the fixation of critters. Each patrol in Wood Badge is personified by an animal. Be forewarned if you're going to Wood Badge you are going to become a diehard fan of your critter. You might even find yourself dancing around celebrating it. All this madness has a reason. You will discover the patrol method that Baden-Powell perfected and installed into the Scouting movement. After all, why should only the youth have fun in Scouting? Patrol critters are amazing, they teach us a lot of stuff and they're fun.

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Today's National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) was originally formed in 1925 as the Knights of Dunamis. in 1972 it became officially the NESA we all know. Discover the wonderful programs that the association has for Eagle Scouts in America. There are two different levels of membership Eagle Scouts can choose from. There are also many activities, seminars, and exclusives that NESA members have. NESA also pools resources together for college scholarships.

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