Mitigwa Lodge Order of the Arrow

None

  • Home
  • Chapters
    • Prairie Winds
    • Twin Rivers
    • Woodland Trails
  • Events
    • Fall Fellowship / Fall Induction Weekend
    • Vigil Honor Weekend
    • LLDC
    • Winter Banquet
    • Snowflake Pow Wow
    • Section Conclave
    • Ring Blitz
    • Sash Bash
    • Spring Conclave
    • 2020 Trail Crew
    • NOAC
  • FAQ’s
  • About OA
    • Awards and Forms
    • Brotherhood Info
    • Bylaws
    • Ceremonies
    • History of OA in Central & Southern Iowa Book
    • Lodge Leadership
    • Mitigwa Lodge History
      • Mitigwa Lodge History since 1951
      • Founders Award Recipients
      • Arrowman of Achievement Recipients
      • James E West Recipients
      • Centurion Award Honorees
    • Mitigwa Dancers
    • New Ordeals
  • News
  • Newsletter
  • Trading Post
  • Connect
    • Contact us
    • Facebook
    • Get Involved

Ceremonies

The Order of the Arrow is known for its history of great ceremonies. below are some ceremony resources to help members learn more about what they represent and to help ceremonialists in their performance preparation.

Arrow of Light and Crossover Ceremonies

Ceremonies Performed By Troops

Cub Scout leaders are urged to contact their equivalent Boy Scout Troop to conduct Arrow of Light and Crossover ceremonies. Ceremonies performed by Troops must be performed without any Order of the Arrow indicia, including sashes.

Ceremonies Performed by OA Chapter/Lodge

For packs and dens without a dedicated Boy Scout Troop, Mitigwa Lodge joins the National Order of the Arrow Organization in changing the way its chapters perform Arrow of Light and Crossover ceremonies. Effective September 2018, the guidelines for LODGE AND CHAPTER CONDUCTED ceremonies are as follows:

  1. Ceremonies must not be performed in any Native American regalia
  2. Ceremonies must be presented in full Boy Scout uniform with OA Sash
  3. Ceremonies must not include face painting
  4. The only ceremonies that can be performed are the official ceremonies as provided by National. These are:
    1. Cub Scout Crossover Ceremony
    2. Arrow of Light Ceremony

Any leaders who observe a ceremony team from Mitigwa Lodge not following these guidelines are asked to please notify lodge leadership.

Ordeal Ceremonies

Ordeal (induction) ceremonies are offered during each week of summer camp for those candidates attending summer camp. Additional dates to complete the Ordeal are at Fall Fellowship and Spring Conclave. 

Brotherhood Ceremonies

Brotherhood Ceremonies are routinely available at Fall Fellowship and Spring Conclave. Additional Brotherhood ceremonies may be offered throughout the year based on need. Please see our Brotherhood Information page for guidelines regarding achieving your Brotherhood.

Vigil Honor Ceremonies

The official Vigil Honor ceremony and banquet are held yearly in the Fall. 

Welcome, Brothers!

Welcome to the official website for Mitigwa Lodge, Order of the Arrow. Our lodge is located in the Mid-Iowa Council and is a member of Section C-5B in the Central Region.

 

  • Important information about the Fall Induction Weekend
  • 2020 Vigil Honor Nominations
  • Spring Conclave Postponed until June 6, 2020
  • Register Today for Snowflake Pow-Wow!
  • NOAC Registration now available!
Mitigwa History Book
Buy Our History Book!

OA Links

  • National OA Website
  • Central Region Website
  • Section C5-B Website
  • Mid Iowa Council Website
paydues

Lodge Calendar

  • 01/09/2021 - Winter Banquet and LECM
  • 02/26/2021 - Snowflake Pow-Wow
  • 04/09/2021 - Section Conclave

  • View Full Calendar

    Copyright © 2021 · Outreach Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in