2011 OA High Adventure Applications are now available!

The Order of the Arrow runs four incredible high adventure programs:  OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, OA Canadian Odyssey, and OA Ocean Adventure.  Participants consistently report these experiences are the most rewarding experiences in Scouting--and in life.  Applications for the 2011 season are now available.  Click here!

New News!

Section 6 newsletter The Elogamgussit, and Southern Region newsletter The Voice, have both recently been issued.  Check them out here:  [The Elogamgussit]  [The Voice]

BSA's 100th:  A Shining Light Across America

Local units, districts, and councils have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting all year. But on July 31, it'll be time for everyone in America to come together for one "Shining" moment.  For more information, click here.

Updated National Publications Available!

If you're using an old version of the Guide for Officers and Advisors (GOA) or the Field Operations Guide (FOG), download a new, recently updated one!  The Guide for Officers and Advisors is the most important publication for any lodge officer or advisor.  It outlines the role that each person plays and also explains all of the rules the lodge must follow.  The Field Operations Guide is the authoritative guide about the section and national levels.

These publications have changed to reflect recent BSA organizational and title changes, as well as the closure of the region service centers.  The GOA added an inductions committee to the list of basic lodge operating committees.  The mission statement has been updated in the standard lodge rules.  A number of updates have been made to the paragraphs on ceremony teams, approved ceremonies, and call-outs.  The FOG has a new Appendix 3--Ceremony Team Evaluation and Competition and includes a new score sheet.

Grab the documents here!

SummitCorps:  The New River Experience

The summer of 2011 offers you the opportunity to participate in SummitCorps.  You can travel to The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and have a hand in developing this pristine wilderness for generations of Scouts to come.  For more information, click here.

Welcome New Members!

Welcome to Talidandaganu'! Your unit selected you for the values you embody and we're glad you've joined us. Now's the time to "jump start" your membership - visit OA JumpStart!

Chattanooga Scouting History

The Cherokee Area Council is proud to announce the authoritative guide to Scouting's history in Chattanooga.  For information, click here.