Publications

Local Publications

Arrowman 101
A slideshow introducing all new Arrowmen to the OA and Taleka Lodge. Available for download and for online viewing.
Officer Job Descriptions
A handbook detailing all responsibilities for Youth officers and committee chairmen as leaders of Taleka Lodge.
Advisor Job Descriptions
A handbook detailing all responsibilities for Adult Advisors as they guide the officers and direction of the Lodge.
The Insight
The Insight is the Lodge Plan Book that sets forth the Goals and Direction of the Lodge. It is published in the Fall every year.

National Publications (National OA Site)

Guide for Officers and Advisers
This book provides support for lodge and chapter leaders. It reflects the current policies concerning the organization and administration of the Order of the Arrow Lodge. Topics covered include Lodge Organization and Program, Communications, Camping Promotion, Service, Membership Requirements, Unit Elections, OA Structure, Awards, and more. All lodge and chapter officers and advisers should have a copy.
Guide to Inductions
This guide brings together all aspects of the induction process and provides a suggested structure for the inductions committee to follow. It provides the current policies and is filled with information about the inductions process from the Unit Election, to Call-Out, through the Ordeal, and on to Brotherhood. The 2005 revision added a number of new items, and made numerous revisions and updates throughout the document.
Field Operations Guide (FOG)
This guide provides details on OA National and Regional Organization, Section Rules, Lodge Assistance Program, and Section Conclave Guidelines.
Lodge Leadership Development Planning Guide
This book provides information on planning and carrying out a good Lodge Leadership Development program, including the implementation of the Lodge Leadership Development committee.
Lodge Community Service Guide
This guide provides information on how your lodge can plan, moblize, and deliver a quality community service project.
Manual for Producing a "Where to Go Camping Guide"
This guide provides information on how your lodge can prepare your own "Where to Go Camping Guide". This manual provides details on the purpose of a guide, typical contents, planning the guide, gathering information, organizing the guide, and much more.
2005 Lodge Program Resource Book
This book provides program material for lodges. Information is included on region training events, available resource materials, Lodge Leadership Development, Lodge Community Service, Leadership in Service Award, OA Troop/Team Representative, and more. [Revised version includes corrected Leadership in Service requirements on page 16.]
Order of the Arrow 2005 Annual Report
This report provides a summary of the OA's activities and programs at the National level for the year 2005.