Order of the Arrow

Jeremy was nominated by his fellow Scouts to be a member of the Order of the Arrow.  The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America.  It uses American Indian -styled traditions and ceremonies to bestow recognition on scouts selected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting.  The society was created in 1915 as a means of reinforcing the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.  The goal was to establish these as lifelong guidelines, and to encourage continued participation in Scouting and camping. 

Members are known as Arrowmen or Brothers.  Over the decades since the Order of the Arrow's founding, more than one million Scouts and Scouters have worn the OA sash on their uniforms.  Currently there are more than 180,000 youth and adult members nationwide.  They are organized into youth-led lodges that harbor fellowship, promote camping, and render service to a Boy Scout council, its units and their communities.  

Jeremy went this weekend to his ordeal and completed what he needed to so that he is now an official member of the Order of the Arrow.  We are so proud of you Jeremy! 

Now on to his Eagle Scout project!!