Centennial
Totanhan Nakaha Lodge Begins Centennial Year
A Century of Service and Brotherhood
Join us this year in celebrating 100 years of Service and Brotherhood in Totanhan Nakaha Lodge.
- Totanhan Nakaha Lodge is celebrating 100 years of Order of the Arrow in our council throughout 2024.
- We were the first OA Lodge formed west of Chicago.
- Over the years we have merged lodges and changed names, but always kept the Spirit of the Order alive Will have a special Centennial lodge flap, Anniversary Award, History Book, Celebration Event, and more.
Quick Links:
| New Centennial Lodge Flap | Centennial Award |
| Merchandise | Lodge Centennial History Book |
| Lodge Centennial Display at the North Star Museum | |
| Centennial Award Frequently Asked Questions | Other Resources |
Centennial Lodge Flap
As part of the celebration, a special 100 year lodge flap is available.
All new Ordeal members will receive this flap. Other lodge members may purchase a flap from the trading post for $5.
Centennial Award
Every member who completes the award is entitled to acquire two special gold-bordered versions of the Centennial Lodge Flap. These are only available to arrowmen who have completed the award.
Time Capsule
We are collecting items and memories for a lodge centennial time capsule. The time capsule will be a collection of our shared experiences and serve as a legacy for future generations of Order of the Arrow members.We invite all lodge members to participate in this project by submitting an item, memory, message, or a hope for the future. Contributions for the Lodge Centennial time capsule are in progress now through the end of the year.
Here are some ideas for possible submissions:
- A small item or artifact connected to the lodge, along with a comment on it’s meaning to you
- Your brief description of a cherished memory of a lodge event or activity
- A brief message to future members of Totanhan Nakaha Lodge
- Your prediction of what the lodge will be like in 25 years
- A short note sharing your hopes or dreams for your future role in the lodge
- A small piece of artwork, poetry, or written music that reflects your lodge experience
- A photograph that captures the essence of Totanhan Nakaha Lodge
You can make your contribution to the Centennial time capsule in the lobby of the Council Leadership Center at Base Camp, or at the Centennial Event, the Fall Fellowship, the Fall Conclaves, or the Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) Conference. Just fill out a card and submit it (and your item, if submitting an item).
Submissions will be collected and preserved in a time capsule that will be stored in a secure location. The time capsule will be opened in 25 years, allowing future members of Totanhan Nakaha Lodge to experience the memories, hopes, and aspirations of our lodge members during our Centennial year. This time capsule project is a meaningful way to honor our lodge’s history and to connect with future members. We hope that all lodge members will participate and share their unique contributions!
Merch!
We have special 100 year Centennial Celebration merchandise available. 100 year lodge flaps are available at conclaves and the council service center.
In addition to the Centennial Lodge flap we are offering special centennial merchandise, including shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, hat pins, and much more!
Lodge Centennial History Book
The lodge is created a special history book covering our current and all predecessor lodges. The book includes information on significant lodge events, past lodge leaders, and the many memorabilia items issued over the decades.
The book is available online. Click the button below to access the history book.
Lodge Centennial Display at the North Star Museum
In conjunction with the North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, the lodge has created a special centennial display highlighting 100 years of Order of the Arrow in our council. This special exhibit is open now through the end of the 2024.
The exhibit include giant lodge flaps, artifacts from our current and predecessor lodges, vintage lodge patches and neckerchiefs, newspaper stories of our first inductions, special awards, photos of early ceremonies, lists of lodge chiefs, and much more. Special thanks to Steve Young for leading this project.
The North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting is located at 2640 E. Seventh Avenue, North St. Paul, MN 55109. The museum is open Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm year around, and Fridays 6:00pm-8:00pm through Sept. 20, 2024. Other hours are available by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact the museum at info@nssm.org or leave a voicemail at 651-748-2880. More details on the museum are available at www.nssm.org .
Make plans now to visit the museum and view this unique exhibit!
Centennial Award Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial Award
The award covers involvement in Lodge and Chapter, service to your community and unit, personal growth and lodge history.
No. All requirements must be completed in the 2024 calendar year.
No. If you completed a requirement between January 1 and December 31, 2024, and became a dues paid member in good standing later in the year, that’s OK. For instance, if you attended the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Service Project in February, and became a member of the Lodge in May, you may count your service there as one of the two requirements for Service to your Community and Unit.
Totanhan Nakaha Lodge supports council activities by providing workers to assist at events.
To claim your special gold bordered flap, complete the on line submission form. You will then receive a token you can use to order your flap online. The cost is $6 for a flap. You can order 1 or 2 flaps with your token.
For a youth submission, go to tnl-oa.org/centennial/centennial-award-youth
For an adult submission, go to tnl-oa.org/centennial/centennial-award-adult
Other Resources
Centennial Logos:
- Centennial Logo png format
- Centennial Logo jpg format – grayscale for print
- Centennial Lodge Flap png format