The teleconference event to elect the 2020-21 SR-7A Section Officers, has
                              been rescheduled: to Tuesday, September 1st at 8:00 p.m. EDT.  To join this
                              call and cast a vote for section office, youth Arrowmen (under 21 on September
                              1st) must pre-register using this form by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31st.
                              On the day of the call, virtual meeting information will be sent to those who
                              have pre-registered.  Youth Arrowmen who wish to run for section office must
                              submit a letter of affirmation from their council's Scout Executive by 11:59 p.m.
                              on Sunday, August 30th.  These letters must be sent to Section Adviser John
​                              Donat at jdonat@sr7a.org.

                              During this Section Officer Election call, candidates will have an opportunity to
                              make a two-minute speech, and questions for the candidates may be submitted
                              via the pre-registration form as well as in the teleconference chat feature during
                              the meeting.  Following the speeches and the question forum, voting will take
                              place via a form sent out during the meeting based upon information indicated
                              ​in the pre-registration form.

                                                                           Important Dates
                              Sunday, August 30th: Candidate Letter of Affirmation from Council Due
                              Monday, August 31st: Election Event Pre-registration Deadline
                              Tuesday, September 1st: Election Event starts at 8 p.m. EDT

Updated 8/18/2020

It is time to submit your Vigil nominations!

Nominate today!
​Submit your nominations BEFORE August 15.
(postmark irrelevant)
See the form below for delivery options.

What is Vigil Honor? 
​"After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a Scout or Scouter may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp." (oa-bsa.org/about/membership)

The 2020 Silver Duck and Founders Award nomination deadlines are approaching fast!  Use the forms below to submit your nominee.  Submission directions are included on the form. 

Founders Award nomination deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2020
Silver Duck Award nomination deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2020

Criteria:

• Silver Duck:  The Silver Duck Award was created by the lodge to honor and recognize up to two youth Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge.
• Founder's Award:  The Founder’s Award honors and recognizes those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge. This national level award is reserved for Arrowmen who demonstrate that they memorialize, in their daily lives, the spirit of achievement exemplified by the founders E. Urner Goodman and Carrol A. Edson.

Updated 8/21/2020

From Dana Reid (wahunsenakah registrar):

​"Due to updated Covid restrictions, the August makeup service weekend has been cancelled.

At this point, September is still a go. Please let me know if you are planning on attending in September, using the registration form attached."

​Updated 8/7/2020

Are you excited about the August Ordeal, August 21-23 at Pipsico Scout Reservation? 

Registering Procedure and COVID-19 Rules of Operation UPDATE:

1. Register for upcoming events using registration_form_amended.pdf. 

• Indicate "transfer" in the payment amount to transfer your payment from winter service weekend.
• Registration will close the Saturday prior to the event (Paid AND received, not postmark date).

2. NO WALK-INs ALLOWED AT ANY EVENTS!

3. August service weekend:

• At Camp Kiwanis and you must provide your own tent. 
• Check-in at the Grayson Building (aka the Pipsico Museum).

4. Bring a copy of your updated health form using the NEW form. (Old forms will not be accepted.) abc_2020.pdf.

Spread the word to your chapters, troops, crews, and ships!

The following VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES are currently OPEN.
Thank you for stepping up to the plate and submitting your application via the electronic submission form!

(Committees with an open youth chair position are marked with Y and those with an open adult advisor position are marked with A.)

The submission form can be found at the bottom of the page linked by the button below.

Last update: 18 October, 2020

Event notes:

Momentum: Launch will be held online August  4 - 6, 2020

A registered delegate ($30) will receive the full package of:

• A mailed patch.
• Access to an archive of streamed program content to view anytime.
• A chance to participate in the event-wide game.
• Access to the event’s community platform to connect with Arrowmen from across the nation.
• Additional opportunities for engagement and interaction.

Anyone can view the live stream of Momentum: Launch at no cost via social media.
(NOTE: If you intend to use this method, there is no need to sign up)

Updated: 26 June, 2020

More information, including sign up links, will be made available soon.
This information will be found in the EVENT PORTAL under the EVENTS tab.

Last updated June 15, 2020

LLD has been postponed until it is safe for the Wahunsenakah brothers to meet again in person.

OA celebrates camping traditions.  Grab your rubber duck, pitch your tent in your own backyard and participate in The Great Garden Camp-out, THIS weekend, April 4-5, 2020.  Post photo evidence of your "campsite" to either our Lodge Instagram or Facebook group.

More information about the Great Garden Camp-out can be found in the video HERE.