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Region Profile
The Western Region consists of 13 sections throughout the Western United States,
Hawaii Alaska, and Japan. Each section typically consists of between 2 and 8
lodges and is led by a Section Chief, who is advised by a Section Adviser and
Section Staff Adviser. The Key 3 leadership for the region consists of the youth
leader, the Region Chief, who is advised by the Region Chairman and the Region
Staff Adviser. The Region Chief is a national officer in the Order of the Arrow,
Boy Scouts of America and is elected by the Section Chiefs of the region at
the National OA Planning Meeting every December.
The Region is responsible for several things, and its most notable events are
the National Leadership Seminars and National Lodge Adviser Training Seminars.
For more information on events in the Western Region, check out the Region Calendar.
Purpose of the Order of the Arrow
To recognize those campers--Scouts and Scouters--who best exemplify the Scout
Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers
to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition.
To develop and maintain camping tradition and spirit.
To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part
of the units camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed
by the camping committee of the council.
To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership
in cheerful service to others.
Mission of the OA Lodge
To achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the
Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under
the guidance of selected capable adults.
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