The Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is Scouting's National Honor Society. For over a century, the OA has a tradition of recognizing youth Scouts and adult Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others in Scouting to adhere to these ideals as well. OA members are known as Arrowmen, and are responsible for maintaining camp traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term Summer resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA fellowship activities, outdoor adventures, camp service, and leadership training are models of quality development and programming with adult guidance that enrich and extend the promise of Scouting to America's youth. For more information, click on the logo at the right to go to the BSA's National Order of the Arrow website.
Talako Lodge
OA Talako Lodge #533 has been a significant program and special part of Marin Scouting since 1958. Through many leadership opportunities and engaging activities, the brotherhood of Talako Arrowmen have promoted Scout camping programs, held OA fellowship events, facilitated Webelos bridging from Cub Scout packs to Scouts BSA troops, and responded with cheerful service to project needs in the Marin community and at both Camps Tamarancho and Marin Sierra. Lodge meetings for all members, both youth and adult, are held traditionally on the second Tuesday of every month at the San Rafael Elks Lodge. You can request more information about Talako Lodge or a ZOOM link to the monthly meeting from our 2023 Lodge Chief Finn Diringer by email here, or click on the Eagle's beak at the left to go to the local OA Talako Lodge website! And don't forget to follow us on Facebook!
Talako General Announcements
2023 OA Membership Dues --- pay your dues for 2023 and be a member in good standing in our Order of the Arrow Lodge! (PAY HERE)
OA Talako Lodge Trading Post is OPEN! Click here for great patches and swag to proudly represent your lodge and OA brotherhood!
"The High Eagle" --- get your digital copy of the 2022, 2021 or 2020 year-end editions of the annual Talako Lodge newsletter HERE!
Webelos Bridging Ceremony: Click here to email our Vice Chief of Membership Mason Chiu to request an in-person Bridging Ceremony at your Pack assembly.
Talako Lodge Events Calendar
January Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 01/10 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave. Come down and support the brotherhood of our lodge.
Code RED First-Aid Meet --- 9am-3:30pm Saturday 01/28 @ San Rafael LDS Chapel, 220 N. San Pedro Rd. Support Novato Troop 73 with this great event!
Pinewood Derby Workshop --- 8am-4pm Saturday 02/11 @ Camp Tamarancho Woodshop. Let's show these Cubbies a good time!
February Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 02/14 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave. Come down and support the brotherhood of our lodge.
Klondike Derby Weekend --- Friday 03/10 to Sunday 03/12 @ Camp Marin-Sierra, 40990 State Hwy 20, Emigrant Gap, CA
Volunteer Recognition Dinner --- 6pm Monday 03/13 @ San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street. Let's recognize our fellow Scouts and Scouters!
March Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 03/14 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave. Come down and support the brotherhood of our lodge.
April Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 04/03 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave. Come down and support the brotherhood of our lodge.
Spring Induction Weekend --- Friday 04/21 to Sunday 04/23 @ Camp Tamarancho, 1000 Iron Springs Rd, Fairfax.
May Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 02/14 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave. Come down and support the brotherhood of our lodge.
Family Fiesta Weekend Camporee --- Friday 05/19 to Sunday 05/21 @ Camp Tamarancho, 1000 Iron Springs Road, Fairfax. Support this big kick-off event for the annual Cub Scout camping season!
Marin-Sierra Work Party Weekend --- Saturday 05/27 to Monday 05/29 @ Camp Marin-Sierra, 40990 State Hwy 20, Emigrant Gap, CA
June Lodge BBQ & Pool Party --- 5pm Tuesday 06/14 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave. Come down for this evening of food & fun in support the brotherhood of our lodge.
9/13/22 - September Lodge Meeting
9/16/22 - 9/18/22 - G17N Conclave
10/11/22 - October Lodge Meeting
10/14/22 - 10/16/22 - Fall Ordeal
11/8/22 - November Lodge Meeting
11/12/22 - Scouting For Food at the SF-Marin Food Bank
11/27/22 - Elks Lodge Holiday Decorating
12/3/22 - Annual Lodge Banquet
