Centurion Awards

For nearly 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has purposefully recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Therefore, our organization’s centennial provides a unique opportunity to commemorate those among us who are exemplars of the “high ideals and purpose of the Order of the Arrow.” The Centurion Award aims to highlight “Hometown Heroes,” or Arrowmen who have meaningfully contributed to the forming, maturing and ongoing operational excellence of their local council’s lodge, and who, in doing so, inspired others to follow in their footsteps.

This award is a one-time recognition associated with the centennial anniversary of the OA that is bestowed by the national Order of the Arrow committee. It is modeled after a similar program in the BSA’s 100th anniversary celebration, the 2010 National Hall of Leadership. Accordingly, this recognition is an opportunity to highlight lodge development over the last century and the many individuals, both youth and adult, who were instrumental to this success. These honorees will serve as exemplars of leadership, modeling to others a commitment to cheerful service as the Order of the Arrow enters its second century.

This once in a lifetime recognition is to honor members of the Lodge (current and former) who have helped shape the legacy of the Lodge.  Our Lodge decided to petition the National OA Committee to honor 8 individuals, covering the history and geography of Orca Lodge.  Nominations had to be separated for Youth and Adult service, with no more than half being given for Adult service.  All of our nominees for Youth service continued to give great service to the Lodge and the OA well into their Adult Scouting career.  Since Orca Lodge has a great history stretching into our Legacy Lodges (Cabrosha and Mow-A-Toc), some of our nominations were for service to those Legacy Lodges.

The 8 honorees are:

• David Dukeman---------------- (for adult service to Orca Lodge)
• Matt Dukeman------------------ (for youth service to Orca Lodge)
• Steve Fini ------------------------ (for youth service to Mow-A-Toc Lodge)
• Viola “Kitty” Harriman--------- (for adult service to Mow-A-Toc Lodge)
• Jason Kracht-------------------- (for adult service to Orca Lodge)
• Ray Leonard-------------------- (for youth service to Cabrosha Lodge)
• Bruce Mayfield----------------- (for adult service to Orca Lodge)
• Marty Webb--------------------- (for youth service to Cabrosha Lodge)