Welcome to Shenandoah Lodge
Shenandoah Lodge is a member of Section E9 (Eastern Region) of the Order of the Arrow , and serves the Virginia Headwaters Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Welcome to Shenandoah Lodge 258! We are excited for you to take your next step in Scouting, the induction into the Order of the Arrow. The Ordeal is a series of tasks designed to test your dedication to the ways of Scouting. Make sure to bring your normal camping supplies as well as a groundcloth. We look forward to seeing you at the next Fellowship!
If you or your parents have any questions about the Ordeal, contact our Lodge Chief or Lodge Advisor.
The Lodge’s Mission
To achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of Scouting America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
The OA is…
An organization of honor-campers. A member is elected by their unit, and is chosen not so much for what they have done, but rather, what they are expected to do. The Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, as the OA is otherwise known, is chartered by Scouting America.
An Arrowman’s first obligation is “your duty to your unit,” utilizing their skills and talents in the development of their fellow Scouts. Activities in the OA focus on service to Scouting, and particularly the Scout Camp. We, like all OA lodges, utilize the aspect of Indian Lore and mystery to enhance the program’s appeal.
Shenandoah Lodge 258 is your local OA lodge serving the Virginia Headwaters Council. The lodge exists to support and enrich the Scouting program in this area, and works to benefit the local program through leadership, camping, and an abundance of cheerful service.
Every Arrowman is reminded of their primary obligation to their unit, as they seek to “catch the higher vision of a life of cheerful service.”
Mission of the BSA
“…to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.”
Purpose of the Order:
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, we forge lifelong bonds among the leaders in Scouting and:
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Recognize those who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, through that recognition, cause others to act in the same way
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Reinforce a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others
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Create and deliver peer-led, adult-guided, advanced leadership experiences for Scouts and Scouters that positively impact their unit, community, and ultimately our nation
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Be an integral part of Scouting America and encourage participation in all it offers through units, outdoor adventures, and national events to further the Scouting experience
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Shenandoah Lodge 258
c/o Virginia Headwaters Council
617 Greenville Avenue
Staunton, Virginia