Centuries of Service:
T h e 1 0 0 th A n n i v e r s a r y
of the Order of the
Arrow
Introduction
• Session Objectives
– Engage on the purposes behind the 100th
anniversary. What does the Order seek to accomplish
in this celebration?
– Highlight opportunities to participate in 100th
anniversary programs. What should you and your
lodge be preparing for between now and 2015?
– Discover methods to implement the centennial
celebration in your unit, chapter, and lodge program in
the coming months.
100 th Anniversary Theme
• “Centuries of Service”
– Captures service orientation of the Order
– Timeless value
– How can we can rekindle the flame?
Positioning the Centennial
• Reflection and Forward-Looking Contemplation
• Recognition of Arrowmen who are exemplars of the
ideals of the Order
• Re-Double Service and Programmatic Offerings
• Increase the Visibility of the Order
• Promote Engagement of our Alumni
The Legacy Project
• Several key facets:
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Lodge Rock
Lodge Lid
Lodge History Book
Centennial Firewood
Lodge Rocks
Lodge Legacy Lids
Lodge History Book
• 2014 Project Deliverable
– “Observe and preserve the traditions of the Order
of the Arrow”
– Select a chairman and adviser, build a committee
– What format do you want it to take?
• Chronological
• Topical
– Utilize research already conducted
Centennial Firewood
• Follow applicable state and local laws about
transporting wood across state lines
• Do not transport ash or pine
• Each lodge will receive a vial from the fire at the
2015 NOAC
100 th Anniversary Branding
• Consists of three items:
– Logo, totem, theme
• Lodges encouraged to
incorporate totem on all
100th anniversary and
the NOAC memorabilia
• Then, each lodge should
submit a copy of its 100th
memorabilia to OA
archives
100 th Anniversary Totem
• Wheel representing:
– Circle of unity
– Forward motion into next century of service
• Spokes form WWW
– Remind us of the three principles of the OA
• The NOAC brand will be released at a later date
100 th Anniversary Branding
Guide
• Special guidelines have been established for
embroidered designs to ensure the uniformity and the
quality of the totem’s appearance
• Reach out to [email protected] with any questions
regarding the use of the centennial anniversary branding
guidelines
ArrowTour
• In the summer of 2015, a caravan of OA representatives
will visit local councils throughout their respective
regions
• Caravans will stop at 1-2 councils per week and conduct
an afternoon and evening program that will engage
participants in our centennial celebration
• The four tour vans will convene at Michigan State
University for the 2015 NOAC
Recognition Programs
• Arrowman Service Award
– Launching July 16th, 2014 (OA’s 99th birthday)
– Self-paced achievement designed to engage Arrowmen of
all ages in the exploration of the Order’s 100th anniversary
– Allows Arrowmen to re-commit themselves to the ideals of
the Order and increase their level of service to unit and
council
– Awardees will receive a patch that can be placed on sash
Recognition Programs
• Centurion Award
– Launching October 1st, 2014
– Purpose is to provide lodges with an opportunity to
highlight Arrowmen who are examples of servant
leadership in local lodges, and in doing so, inspire others
to follow in their footsteps
– Lodges will be able to nominate Centurions based off of
lodge population, using quota mechanism similar to Vigil
selection
– One-time recognition of honorees at the National
Conference with a special item to commemorate their
service and a highlight on the National OA website
The Centennial Challenge
• Goal is 10,000 Arrowmen for the 2015 NOAC
• Lodges can select between two different attendance
goals:
– Chiefs’ Circle
• EITHER double your attendance from NOAC 2012
• OR bring 15% of your lodge’s re-charted membership
– 100 Plus Club
• Bring 100 or more contingent members
• Resources:
– Centennial Guide
– Centennial Cache
Year of Service
• Joint partnership between the OA and the BSA to
deliver one of the largest community service
programs in US history
• Culminating activity of 2015 in over 300 venues
across the country
Breakout: Your Role in the
Centennial
• Breakout into small groups
• Take 5 minutes to discuss the following questions:
– How can my lodge incorporate the 100th anniversary into
our program?
– What promotional materials can my lodge use to increase
participation in centennial events such as the 2015
NOAC?
– How can we make all of Scouting, not just the lodge,
aware of our celebration?
Looking Onward
• The 100th anniversary of the Order will reaffirm our
purpose and mission as we strive to serve Scouting in
the next century
• “We will let the spirit fill us with the gladness of a
dawning, of a springtime, of a beginning.” – Kichkinet
Questions?
• Thank you for your time!
• Want to learn more?
– Follow the Order of the
Arrow’s social media
channels
– Subscribe to the Order’s
print and electronic
newsletters
– Email [email protected]
with questions