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John Ross District

Cherokee Area Council BSA

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OA

Order of the Arrow
Order of the Arrow 

Importance of the Chapter

March 7, 2019August 7, 2019 Niko McAlister district resources, OA, order of the arrow

The Chapter is the most important component in the Order of the Arrow because of its proximity to Arrowman and

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Order of the Arrow - John Ross Chapter
Order of the Arrow 

OA Spring Fellowship 2019

March 3, 2019March 12, 2019 Niko McAlister OA, spring fellowship

Spring Fellowship is our annual weekend event held each March. It marks the final Lodge event before our Section Conclave

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Unit Election Scheduling
Order of the Arrow 

Unit Election Request

February 13, 2019August 7, 2019 Niko McAlister OA, order of the arrow

Please provide the information about when you would like to have a unit election conducted at your unit meeting.

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OA Callout Ceremony
Order of the Arrow 

After the Callout

February 2, 2019August 8, 2019 Niko McAlister callout, OA, ordeal, order of the arrow

Congratulations! Your fellow scouts have recognized you as being a scout with exemplary leadership skills.

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OA Ordeal Weekends
Order of the Arrow 

What is the Ordeal

February 2, 2019August 8, 2019 Niko McAlister OA, ordeal, order of the arrow

The Talidandaganu’ Lodge holds two Ordeals a year – Spring Ordeal and Fall Ordeal.

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Order of the Arrow - John Ross Chapter
Order of the Arrow 

Order of the Arrow

January 1, 2019August 8, 2019 Niko McAlister brotherhood, cheerful service, lodge, OA, ordeal, order of the arrow

The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts.  Youth are elected by fellow Scouts

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Skymont Scout Reservation
Service 

Service Day at Skymont

October 12, 2018August 8, 2019 Niko McAlister cheerful service, OA, order of the arrow

Are you needing some service hours? Do I have something for you!

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BSA John Ross District Canoe Trek
Activities 

Chief John Ross Canoe Trek

August 20, 2018February 4, 2020 Program Committee camping, canoe, fall camporee, indian lore, OA, order of the arrow, water activities

The Chief John Ross Canoe Trek is a rugged adventure for real Scouts. The Trek covers 12 miles of scenic wilderness

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OA Elections Process
Order of the Arrow 

OA Unit Elections

February 1, 2018August 8, 2019 Niko McAlister elections, OA, ordeal, order of the arrow

Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow unit members, following approval by the Scoutmaster or Crew Adviser.

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Upcoming Events

Oct
13
Tue
6:30 pm VIRTUAL District Rountable @ ZOOM Meeting
VIRTUAL District Rountable @ ZOOM Meeting
Oct 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The John Ross District Roundtable is a form of commissioner service and supplemental training for volunteers at the unit
Oct
15
Thu
6:30 pm VIRTUAL LECM @ ZOOM Meeting
VIRTUAL LECM @ ZOOM Meeting
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) meetings are the monthly planning meetings of all elected youth officers, appointed youth committee chairman,
Nov
10
Tue
6:30 pm VIRTUAL District Rountable @ ZOOM Meeting
VIRTUAL District Rountable @ ZOOM Meeting
Nov 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The John Ross District Roundtable is a form of commissioner service and supplemental training for volunteers at the unit
Nov
19
Thu
6:30 pm VIRTUAL LECM @ ZOOM Meeting
VIRTUAL LECM @ ZOOM Meeting
Nov 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) meetings are the monthly planning meetings of all elected youth officers, appointed youth committee chairman,
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NEWS

News & Updates
News Unit Service 

April 2020 Roundtable News

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 District Executive

Merit Badge College – Currently, there is very little chance of conducting this event this year due to college and

Important Information
FEATURED News 

BSA COVID-19 Information

April 1, 2020April 8, 2020 Lori Forster

About Us

John Ross District
The John Ross District includes Catoosa, Walker and Dade counties in Georgia, as well as Marion and Grundy counties in Tennessesee.

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