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Announcements
Induction Weekends (Was Conclaves)
First Posted: February 18, 2026 (Updated February 22, 2026)
Each spring and fall the lodge hosts induction weekends to welcome new members to the Order of the Arrow. These weekends are focused on welcoming OA members elected from last fall to the spring of this year. Newly elected candidates whose units have announced the election results will receive an invitation to attend a weekend in the US Mail. If the unit has not announced the election results by April 1st, the candidates will not receive an invitation till after Summer Camp.
We also encourage all current OA members to attend an induction weekend every year as well. You may attend any weekend that works for your schedule.
In addition, all spring induction weekends are also hosting Brotherhood ceremonies for current Ordeal members. See below for more information.
To register for the a spring induction weekend , click on the button below.
To register, you will need your current Scouting America Member number. If you do know know you number, you may be able to find it by using this lookup utility.
For more information on induction weekends in general, click here
Induction weekend dates for 2026 are:
| Month | Dates | Camp |
|---|---|---|
| April | 24-26 | Andersen |
| May | 1-3 | Northern Tier |
| May | 8-10 | Phillippo |
| Sept | 25-27 | Rum River |
| Oct | 2-4 | Kiwanis |
Brotherhood Ceremonies
Now is your opportunity to become an Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Member. If you have been an Ordeal member for at least 6 months it is time to seal your membership in the Order of the Arrow by becoming a Brotherhood Member.
What is Brotherhood?
Brotherhood membership completes the induction process. Before becoming Brotherhood, each Arrowman makes a special effort to serve his unit and commits to even more service through the Order. Brotherhood is when you are ready for more. When you have learned about the high ideals of the Order and made them part of your life, you may become a Brotherhood member.
Why should I become a Brotherhood member?
Your fellow Scouts elected you to the Order of the Arrow for your camping ability and Scouting spirit. Your Ordeal membership is a time when you can reflect on the experience of the Ordeal, get to know what the OA is about, and decide to accept additional obligations. Brotherhood members are those who seal their membership in the Order by pledging their service.
Induction Weekend Staff Needed
First Posted: February 23, 2026
Youth Members of Totanhan Nakaha Lodge,
As we prepare for our upcoming Spring Induction Weekends, we are still missing one key element, and that is YOU! Youth staff are what make our Inductions possible and we are looking for any and all interested arrowmen to help make our Spring Inductions a success. We have a number of different positions that need to be filled, and have listed the most involved and needed positions below. For those interested in helping out at these crucial events in any way, we ask that you fill out the interest survey linked below.
Please note that:
- This survey is not a sign-up and saying yes does not guarantee you will be serving in that position.
- You can select multiple positions of interest, but you may not be able to do them all.
- Communication will be sent to the email you submit, so please check it.
- You don’t necessarily have to be available for any Spring Induction Weekends as we can still train staff for the fall.
Here is a link to the survey https://forms.gle/ETA3yXHTqhAchvNB6
I look forward to all the amazing work we will accomplish this Spring!
Keane Pfeifer, Lodge Chief
Position Descriptions
Luminary
The Luminary is the candidate guide throughout the induction weekend and is responsible for leading the crew through ceremonies, service, and guided reflection. This role will be replacing the former Elangomat role, but will be more intense than its predecessor. Luminaries should be outgoing people, willing to step outside of their comfort zone and able to keep a group of scouts cheerful and engaged. Luminaries will also need to be able to control groups of rowdy scouts and be able to take a serious tone during reflection times. Luminaries will attend several training sessions to learn how to execute their role prior to the event.
Ceremonies
The ceremonies team delivers all of the OA ceremonies throughout the weekend including the Ordeal ceremonies, Brotherhood ceremony, and Vigil ceremony. Ceremonialists should be comfortable in public speaking and able to project their voice so that all candidates can hear what is happening. They will also be expected to memorize their lines for whichever ceremony they are in.
For Brotherhood and Vigil Members Only
Brotherhood Staff (Nimat)
The Brotherhood team is responsible for delivering all aspects of the Brotherhood program except the ceremony. Those interested in assisting with the brotherhood program should be confident public speakers and presenters. They should also be able to take a serious tone with a group when leading a reflection. Brotherhood staff will be assisting candidates in learning the processes and traditions of the OA and will need to be familiar with them. This includes helping them memorize the obligation, admonition, handshake, and song . Arrowmen with a lot of OA and scouting experience make exceptional brotherhood staff, but any brotherhood member can be an effective staff.
OA High Adventure Scholarships
First Posted: February 23, 2026
Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a myriad of different high adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs. Along with your one week trek completely designed by you, each Arrowman will be afforded the opportunity to leave their mark in history by helping to shore up portage trails, backpacking trails, or coral reefs. Aside from providing a good deed to each of these high adventure bases, every participant will have the opportunity to work closely with other Arrowmen from across the country, who have a similar interest in the future of both the program and the adventure base.
Totanhan Nakaha Lodge offers a limited number of scholarships for youth members interested in these treks! Download and fill out a scholarship application or contact us at totanhannakahalodge@oa.nsbsa.org for application instructions.
For more information, check out the OA High Adventure web site.
Northern Tier Meet and Greet Volunteers Needed
First Posted: February 23, 2026
26 years and counting of helping OA members get to Northern Tier High Adventure Base
Last year, adult and youth volunteers from our lodge completed our 26th year of helping OA service crews get to the Northern Tier High Adventure Base, near Ely Minnesota. For nine Wednesdays, last summer, volunteers from TNL lodge met OA high adventure service crews at the airport and ensured that they got on the shuttle to Northern Tier.
Each summer, OA members from across the nation attend Minnesota’s Northern Tier high adventure base. As a member of the OA service crews, they provide a week of service to the US Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or the Canadian Quetico Provincial Park and then experience a weeklong adventure. For many, this is a life-changing experience. These high adventure service crews are open to all youth members of the Order of the Arrow.
The Northern Tier “Meet and Greet” service is unique among Scouting’s high adventure bases. Our OA Members arrive at the MSP airport around 8-9 AM, each Wednesday to gather the arriving scouts together. They meet incoming Scouts at baggage claim and escort them to the gathering spot. When Scouts are arriving at terminal 2, volunteers escort them to terminal 1.
For the volunteers, it is interesting and fun to meet and talk with the Scouts who are flying in from all over the USA. Each week a lead volunteer communicates with the arriving Scouts several days before their scheduled arrival. The lead provides key information about what to expect when arriving at the airport. They also give their contact information to the Scout and their parents, so that if there is a problem, there is someone at the MSP airport they can coordinate a solution to their travel problems. Over the years we have delt with Scouts having their flights canceled, missing flights, lost baggage, last-minute injuries, or sickness.
The Scouts and their parents are extremely grateful for this Meet and Greet service. For many of the arriving scouts this is their first time flying and traveling alone. We help provide some piece of mind for the parents and often get very positive feedback parents. Given the large distance between the airport and Northern Tier, we are there to provide an immediate and local safety net if there are travel hiccups.
If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer service or to get on the list to help staff a week or two in 2026, please contact Craig Turner at cturner@oa.nsbsa.org. Volunteers can be youth or adults.
We are looking forward to this summer meeting and greeting the Northern Tier OA High Adventure crews at the airport.
Download the OA App
First Posted: February 18, 2026
Download the NEW - Order of the Arrow App Today and follow what's coming up in Lodge, Section and National as many other cool features.
The Order of the Arrow now has an official "OA Members" App for Apple and Android!
The member app links to the member portal and allows you to see the chapter, lodge, region, and national calendar and news, as well as update your personal contact information! You can also pay your dues in the app.
When you sign in for the "OA Members" App be sure to have your Scouting America Member ID number available.
You can find the OA App on the Google Play Store or the Apple Store.
Click here for the OA App for Android.
Click here for the OA App for Apple
You must have activated your Member Portal before logging into the app. If you have not activated your member portal or have any questions please contact hmarik@oa.nsbsa.org or membership.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org for help or more information.
Check out our current MooseTracks newsletter
First Posted: June 25, 2024 (Updated November 2, 2025)
The November 2025 version of the Lodge Newsletter, MooseTracks, is now available.
Check out what is new, what is currently happening in the lodge and some of the fun events that we have had in the past and plan for the future.
Click the button below to read the May November 2025 issue.
OA Membershp Cards
First Posted: September 24, 2024
Use the "Print Membership Card" button below and enter your BSA ID and Unit number. A membership card is generated with your personal OA information. On the back side of the card is your BSA ID and dates your received your Ordeal, Brotherhood and Vigil Honors. Click on the membership card to print or download the image.
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First Posted: September 24, 2024 (Updated March 28, 2025)
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Lodge Vice-Chief
Oliver J.
Lodge Sec. of Communications
Nick Z.
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Joe Y.
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