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Otahnagon Lodge
Baden-Powell Council
Boy Scouts of America
P.O. Box 66
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 648-7888
(877)
674-8876
Publications
Lodge Publications - National Publications
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We have provided our publications in Adobe Acrobat's portable document format (.pdf). In order to read them, you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer first. |
Please see our note on safeguarded information.
Lodge Publications
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Pine Whispers | The Pine Whispers is the Lodge's official newsletter. Recent issues are available for download by following this link. |
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2006 Lodge Planbook | The Lodge Planbook contains information on the
specifics of this year's events, special opportunities available to Arrowmen, an
OA weekend registration form and profiles of the lodge's current leadership. Note: For privacy reasons, several pages have been removed. |
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Where to Go Camping 2001 |
One of the main purposes of the lodge is to promote Scout camping within the council. It is our hope that you will use this booklet to help find new and exciting places for your camping enjoyment. See also the Northeast Region Directory of Council Camps & Outdoor Facilities (107 pages/10.96MB). |
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Guide for Members | The Guide for Members contains the information every lodge member should know about how Otahnagon Lodge carries out the mission and purpose of the Order in Baden-Powell Council. It includes a description of events, operating committees and the Troop Representative program. |
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Song Book | The campfire Song Book, a great resource for leading songs at your next event. |
| The Elangomat Manual | The Elangomat Manual, by David
Bennett, is a collection of thoughts on one of the toughest jobs in the OA -
being an Elangomat. It provides a complete look at the job and what is
possible when the job is done well. A must-read for Elangomats,
potential Elangomats, and lodge/chapter leadership. The password to access this file is the admonition in lowercase. |
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Guide for Lodge Leaders | The Guide for Lodge Leaders
contains detailed information for lodge leaders on how to effectively
administer the lodge programs. The password to access this file is the admonition in lowercase. |
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Awards and Recognitions Guidebook | The Awards and Recognitions Guidebook is used by our lodge to administer the award programs offered by the lodge and the National organization. |
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Awards and Recognitions Guidebook with Safeguarded Appendix | The Awards and Recognitions
Guidebook is used by our lodge to administer the award programs offered by the
lodge and the National organization. It includes information about our
lodge's vigil operating procedures. The password to access this file is the watchwords of the vigil in lowercase with no spaces. |
National Publications
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The National Bulletin | The National Bulletin is the official publication of the National Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America. It is published quarterly. Issues of the National Bulletin are available in PDF format online through this web site. |
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OA History Book | The Brotherhood of Cheerful Service: A History of the Order of the Arrow is now available in its Third Edition. This book is an enlightening history of the Order of the Arrow. Since its initial printing, it has been nationally recognized as the authoritative source for Order of the Arrow historical facts. |
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Goodman Biography | E. Urner Goodman, the founder of the Order of the Arrow; was a trend setting Scouter in the the early days of the movement. However, there is a lot that many of us do not know about the man who founded the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. A Thing of the Spirit, The Life of E. Urner Goodman is the biography of the founder, written by Nelson R. Block. |
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Guide for Officers and Advisers | This book provides support for lodge and chapter leaders. It reflects the current policies concerning the organization and administration of the Order of the Arrow Lodge. Topics covered include Lodge Organization and Program, Communications, Camping Promotion, Service, Membership Requirements, Unit Elections, OA Structure, Awards, and more. |
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Guide to Inductions | The guide brings together every aspect of the induction process and provides a suggested structure for the inductions committee to follow. It provides the current policies and is filled with information about the inductions process from the Unit Election, through the Ordeal, and on to Brotherhood. |
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Lodge Orientation Guide | The Jumpstart Resource Lodge Orientation Guide provides information on how a lodge can implement a new member orientation program as part of their induction sequence. The guide provides a blueprint for an orientation led by the lodge youth leadership. |
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Field Operations Guide |
This guide provides details on OA National and Regional Organization, Section Rules, Lodge Assistance Program, and Section Conclave Guidelines. |
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Lodge Leadership Development Planning Guide | This book provides information on planning and carrying out a good Lodge Leadership Development program, including the implementation of the Lodge Leadership Development committee. |
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Lodge Community Service Guide | This guide provides information on how your lodge can plan, mobilize, and deliver a quality community service project. |
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2005 Lodge Program Resource Book |
This book provides program material for lodges. Information is included on region training events, available resource materials, Jumpstart, Council Financial Support, Camping Promotion Strategies, OA Scoutreach Mentoring, and more. |
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Awake My Friends! | A comprehensive resource for ceremony
teams from the 1994 National Order of the Arrow Conference. The password to access this file is the admonition in lowercase. |
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2005 Order of the Arrow Annual Report | This report provides a summary of the OA's activities and programs at the National level for the year 2005. |
Last Updated: 01/25/2007