On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

In honor of this, Northern Star Scouting has charged the Order of the Arrow Totanhan Nakaha Lodge with creating the Quarter Millennium Award. This is an opportunity for all scouts and scouters from our youngest Lions to our professional advisers to participate in and commemorate this historic celebration. Join the Order of the Arrow membership in providing service to our community and honoring America.

Each scout or scouter that completes the requirements will have the opportunity to purchase a limited edition enameled pin to commemorate the 250th anniversary.

NOTE: Individuals may earn the award a single time. All requirements to be completed between January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

How to receive Awards:

1. Complete the listed requirements for each individual earning the award. <\li>
2. Fill out the requirement form and sign. <\li>
3. Submit completed forms to the council office to be eligible to purchase the award pin.
1. Pins will be $1 each

As a unit, please encourage your members, both youth and adults, to earn this award. Any unit that has at least 50% of their members (Youth & Adult) earn this award earns an additional pin to go on the unit’s Roadmap to Units Success ribbon.