Section G4 (Section 4 of the Gateway Region) was established 12/28/2021 with the implementation of the Project Magellan restructuring. It includes the same eight lodges in Arkansas and Oklahoma that made up the prior Section 8 of the Southern Region.
Quapaw Area and Westark Area Councils became the Natural State Council on 12/1/2023. On June 1st, 2024, the De Soto Area Council merged into the Natural State Council to better support the statewide scouting movement. Wachtschu Mawachpo and Quapaw Lodges became Mixti Wanaxe Lodge in 2024, with A-Booik-Paa-Gun Lodge joining their brothers.
Cimarron Council merged into the Last Frontier Council on 2/1/2025. This merger created the largest area council in Oklahoma, encompassing both councils’ resources and areas of operation
The Section meets on an as needed basis and works to support the lodges and their membership. If you are interested in learning more about the Section, use the links below or reach out to info@SectionG4.org.