Order of the Arrow

SIPP-O LODGE 377
Scouting's National Honor Society

Sipp-O Lodge Policy: No Walk-ins are accepted for any event. All registration ends on Tuesday prior to the event.

Any person who attends an Order of the Arrow event must have current dues paid and be a registered member of the BSA with Youth Protection Training completed.

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Lodge Officers 2025

Lodge Chief -- Nick Grover
Lodge Vice Chief (Administration) -- Kyle Snedeker
Lodge Vice Chief (Activities) -- Davis Young
Lodge Vice Chief (Chapters) -- Owen English
Lodge Membership Secretary -- Aubrey Knopp
Lodge Recording Secretary -- James Friedrichsen
Lodge Treasurer -- Mark Tropf
Immediate Past Lodge Chief -- Larry Curtis
Lodge Advisor -- Bob Schluneker
Staff Advisor -- Nathan Hopper

Changes to Ordeal Candidate Notification Process

Effective January 1, 2024, the Sipp-O Lodge Executive Committee has made changes to the timing of notification of results to newly elected Ordeal Candidates. Units will conduct elections as in the past to identify new Ordeal candidates. The Sipp-O LEC recommends that all newly elected candidates be notified of their eligibility immediately following the election by their troop in accordance with the recommendations set forth by the National Order of the Arrow Committee. Units who wish to have youth learn of their eligibility through a call-out may do so at each of the Good Turn Weekend Call Out Ceremonies at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation in the Spring. Sipp-O Lodge leadership will notify all Ordeal candidates of their eligibility by 5/18/25 with an invitation to the Spring Ordeal. Candidates may choose to also have public recognition at the call-out ceremony during their week of Summer Camp even if they have already completed the Ordeal.

Why is this change being made?

Earlier notification of eligibility allows for more opportunities to complete the Ordeal and begin participation in the Order of the Arrow. Additionally, this change aligns with key recommendations and guidance from the National Order of the Arrow Committee.

Can our scouts wait to have their public recognition at Summer Camp?

Sipp-O Lodge encourages newly elected candidates be notified of their eligibility by their troop immediately following the election. Any newly elected candidate may receive public recognition at a call-out at either a Good Turn Weekend or at Summer Camp. All candidates will receive notification and an invitation to the Spring Ordeal by 5/18 directly from the Lodge. Any youth who complete the Ordeal that would also like public recognition at the Summer Camp call-out may do so.

Good Turn Weekend Call-outs

Saturday, March 14 at 5:00pm at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation
Saturday, April 18 at 5:00pm at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation
Saturday, May 16 at 5:00pm at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation

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Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Order of the Arrow - New Member Resources

The Order of the Arrow has a great resource for all of the new members of the Lodge! Take a look at this resource (have your OA handbook handy as you need some info) and learn what you need to know to be an active member and support the Lodge! Click below to get started!

oa jumpstart

OA Representatives Needed from Troops

Each unit is asked to be sure your unit rep is up to date for the OA Lodge. Please download the form below to let the Lodge know who is your adult and youth representative.

unit rep form