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The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is the BSA's national honor society for experienced campers, based on American Indian traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service. Awards are separate and distinct from the membership levels of Ordeal and Brotherhood.
In the BSA, the National Court of Honor is the body that approves certain awards [3] such as the Heroism Award, Honor Medal, and Honor Medal With Crossed Palms. [4] Other awards under the purview of the National Court of Honor are the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, and the Silver Buffalo. [5]
The recognition was presented by the National Court of Honor on behalf of the regions of the Boy Scouts of America until 2021. Beginning in 2022, as a result of the reorganization of the National Council, they are presented on behalf of the BSA's Council Service Territories (CST) (from 2022-2023 National Service Territories (NST)).
The awards are generally given at a Court of Honor. ... Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA division of the Boy Scouts of America. Since its ...
Silver Buffalo award and citation presented to the Unknown Scout. The Silver Buffalo Award was created in 1925 [4] based on the Silver Wolf Award of the Boy Scout Association. [5] The buffalo pendant was designed by A. Phimister Proctor. A red-white-red ribbon bar was introduced in 1934 for informal uniform wear.
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America.Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. [1]
Court records show membership has fallen further since then, to about 762,000. ... America’s most iconic youth organizations – the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA – have ...
Among the museum's artifacts are the Eagle Scout medal of Arthur Rose Eldred, the first Eagle Scout. The National Court of Honor certifies the BSA's highest awards: lifesaving and meritorious action awards, distinguished service awards, Eagle Scout and the Quartermaster Award.