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Section E7, a geographic grouping of lodges within the Eastern Region of the Order of the Arrow.
Section E7:
Supports lodge operations through training, guidance, and collaboration
Hosts the annual Section Cornerstone Conclave
Works with region leadership to deliver national OA programs locally
2025 Section E7 Officers
Section Chief: Preston Kunkle
Muscogee Lodge #116 – Vigil Honor
Section Vice Chief: Abigail Watson
Itibapishe Iti Hollo Lodge #188 – Vigil Honor
Section Secretary: Madelyn Wilson
Bob White Lodge #87 – Vigil Honor
Above the section level, Itibapishe Iti Hollo Lodge is part of the Eastern Region, one of the two regions within the national OA structure.
The Eastern Region:
Provides leadership development programs (NLS and DYLC)
Supports section leadership teams
Helps communicate national initiatives to local lodges
Ensures consistent program delivery across the region
Region chief : Max Mihalov
Paugassett lodge #553– Vigil Honor
The Gateway Region is a regional grouping within the national structure that helps facilitate collaboration and leadership development across multiple lodges.
The Gateway Region:
Provides leadership development programs (NLS and DYLC)
Supports section leadership teams
Helps communicate national initiatives to local lodges
Region chief : Kelson Dugdale
Achpateuny Lodge #803- Vigil Honor
The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America, dedicated to service, leadership development, and promoting Scout camping through cheerful service.
National OA Committee
The National OA Committee leads the organization at the national level. Its responsibilities include:
• Establishing OA program policy
• Overseeing national events such as the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), OA High Adventure programs, and national service projects
• Providing resources, training, and guidance to regions, sections, and lodges
• Electing national youth officers each year
2026 National OA Officers
2026 National OA Officers
National chief : Joshua Nero
Tantamous Lodge #223– Vigil Honor
National Vice Chief chief :Emma Wright
Coosa Lodge #50– Vigil Honor
Eastern Region chief : Max Mihalov
Achpateuny Lodge #803– Vigil Honor
Gateway Region chief :Kelson Dugdale
Paugassett lodge #553– Vigil Honor
The purpose of Scouting in America is to help young people grow into responsible, capable, and caring adults. It does this by:
Teaching life skills, leadership, and citizenship
Promoting strong values and ethical decision-making
Encouraging outdoor adventure, physical fitness, and teamwork
Inspiring service to others and community involvement
In short, Scouting combines fun, learning, and character development to prepare youth for success in life and to make a positive impact on their communities.
High Adventure and National Programs
All national Scouting programs operate across the country to provide high-adventure experiences, specialized camps, and unique outdoor challenges. These programs, such as Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, and Florida Sea Base, allow Scouts to explore new environments, test their skills, and grow in leadership and independence.
Based in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, Sea Base provides sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and ocean-based camping adventures.
Situated in northern Minnesota and Canada, Northern Tier specializes in extended wilderness canoe expeditions, camping, and winter outdoor experiences.
Located in New Mexico, Philmont offers Scouts and Venturers multi-day backpacking treks, horseback riding, climbing, and immersive outdoor skill programs.
In West Virginia, the Summit features whitewater rafting, climbing, mountain biking, while also hosting the National Scout Jamboree.
National Jamboree
The 2026 National Jamboree is a big Scouting event at Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia from July 22–31, 2026. Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and adult leaders from across the country will come together for high-adventure activities, merit badges, and fun outdoor programs.
It’s a chance to make friends, learn new skills, grow as a leader, and experience the full spirit of Scouting.
For Arrowmen, Operation Arrow is the OA’s staff program at the National Jamboree. Arrowmen age 16 and older can serve in many roles, such as helping set up camps, supporting program areas, assisting with logistics, or running special activities. While serving, Arrowmen still get time to enjoy high-adventure activities, earn merit badges, and experience the Jamboree like other Scouts.
Operation Arrow gives Arrowmen a chance to serve, lead, and connect with Scouts from across the country, while putting OA values of cheerful service and fellowship into action
National Order of the Arrow Conference
The 2027 NOAC is the big national gathering for Order of the Arrow (OA). It brings together Arrowmen from lodges all over the country for training, fellowship, fun, and service. It will be held July 26–31, 2027, at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign. Arrowmen at NOAC 2027 will get to attend training sessions and leadership workshops, meet Arrowmen from across the U.S., take part in activities, ceremonies, shows, lodge competitions, and social events, and experience college-campus living with dorms and cafeteria meals. NOAC is a chance to step up as an Arrowman, learn new skills, share ideas with Scouts nationwide, and bring what you learn back to your lodge. It’s also a unique week full of fellowship, memories, and a deeper connection to OA’s mission of service, leadership, and brotherhood.
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