What is OA admonition?

OA Admonition The Admonition of the Order of the Arrow is only spoken, never written. It was given to. you by Chief Allowat Sakima during your Ordeal ceremony, and its English translation is. “To love one another”.

What is the secret password of the Order of the Arrow?

The password is the Admonition of the Order ( in all lower case letters, no spaces, no quotes, no punctuation.) If you do not know the Admonition, ask another member, a member of the Ordeal Ceremony team, or lodge officer or adviser.

What happens at OA ordeal?

The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers.

What does Wimachtendienk Wingolauchsik Witahemui mean?

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“Wimachtendienk”, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui”, which means “The Brotherhood of Cheerful Service”.

What is the OA oath?

The Obligation was now stated: I, (your name), do hereby promise on my honor as a Scout, that I will always and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, WIMACHTENDIENK, WINGOLAUCHSIK, WITAHEMUI which I have now received.

How many OA lodges are there?

Presently, the Order of the Arrow consists of nearly 300 lodges, which form approximately 48 sections in four regions. Leadership positions and voting rights are restricted to members under the age of 21.

What does WWW mean in the Order of the Arrow?

The original name of the OA was not Order of the Arrow. That name would not be accepted as the public name for the Order until later. The Original name selected was Wimachtendienk Wingolauchsik Witahemui or WWW and was known as ‘The Wimachtendienk’.

How long is an OA ordeal?

You have one year from the date of your election to take your Ordeal. This affords every person at least three opportunities to complete their Ordeal. What if I fail to take my Ordeal within that one-year period? Then you would have to be re-elected.

What does Ahoalton mean?

Ahoalton—“To Love One Another” The admonition of the Order of the Arrow is Ahoalton. It. is pronounced Ah’-ho-al’-ton. The admonition is a word.

Do Eagle Scouts get rank in military?

Eagle Scouts who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced enlisted rank in recognition of their achievements. For commissioned officer programs, attainment of Eagle Scout is considered a positive factor in determining service academy appointments and award of college ROTC scholarships.

What does OA mean in Scouts?

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For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well.