Section Induction Experience

All current Arrowmen were invited to participate in our Section Induction Experience (SIE),  hosted by Ta Tsu Hwa Lodge at Mabee Scout Reservation, located near Locust Grove, OK, the weekend of August 28-30, 2026.

Since the event has concluded, we left up the historical explanation items.

You’ve probably heard that the OA’s Ordeal Experience is being changed.  The best way to learn about the changes, and even reinvigorate yourself as an active Arrowman, is to come be part of a Section Induction Experience.  We have a goal of hosting 10% of our section’s membership, which is about the size of a Conclave. Each G4 lodge should include at least one full ceremony team (with Luminaries for each 8 expected local candidates; 48 expected candidates for your LIE means bringing 6 future Luminaries), and don’t forget the alternate members.  

Here’s the video about the history of the OA ceremonies, about 16 minutes: The Arrow’s Path – A History of OA Ceremonies

The most current National information is on their New Induction page, including other registered locations if someone could not make the G4 SIE. With that said, figure on what a typical Section Conclave is, for length and packing list. 

The SIE was a one-time offering, to then be repeated by each lodge then offering it to their membership, even closer to you, as part of training and certifying their own ceremony teams.  This is not a “come watch” event as you’ll have the same program as our future brothers will get, but maybe not as physical.  Nearly all the Arrowmen that have attended an NIE and SIE have very favorable feedback on the new Induction, and the impact to their Scouting participation.

Contact your lodge directly for more information about attending an upcoming Induction Experience hosted by your lodge.

Please email the section leadership at SIE@SectionG4.org with any questions.