Since 1999, the National OA Committee has annually selected lodges from each Region to receive matching service grants. For 2012, 15 lodges in Councils across the Nation were chosen to receive a combined total of $40,000 dollars in matching grants via the 2012 OA Service Grant program.

Otahnagon Lodge will receive $2,600 to renovate the shower house at Camp Tuscarora.

Safety of our Scout and Leaders is always our number one concern.  In preparing for the upcoming Order of the Arrow work weekend in the Apalachin area, we have been working with the Apalachin Fire Department to determine safe projects our Scouts and leaders will be able to perform.  These projects will not involve going into basements and hauling out carpet, furniture or appliances.  » Read more: A Note from the SE About the Fall Service Weekend

The Southern Tier has suffered a community tragedy with the recent floods caused by Tropical Storm Lee. Here is a way that you can help.

The Order of the Arrow will be moving its service weekend from Camp Tuscarora to Apalachin, one of the communities worst hit. The OA will organize service projects for Troops wanting to help this coming weekend, September 17. There are things that you must do prior to arriving, so please read this fact sheet completely.