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 youth development program and special "honor Scout" 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 OA Talako Lodge from our 2025 Lodge Chief Mason Chiu by email here, or from Lodge Advisor Nestor Schnasse by email here, or click on the Eagle's beak at the left to go to our local OA Talako Lodge website!  And don't forget to follow us on Facebook!

OA Talako General Announcements

2025 OA Membership Dues --- pay your $20 Lodge dues for 2025 and be a member in good standing in the Order of the Arrow!  (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 2024, 2023, 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 Jack Wien to request an in-person Bridging Ceremony at your Pack assembly.

2025 Talako Lodge Events Calendar

Annual LEC/LLD Retreat --- 6pm Friday 01/10 to 4pm Saturday 01/11 @ Bodie Lodge, Camp Tamarancho, 1000 Iron Springs Road, Fairfax.  Training and calendar review for all Lodge leadership.

January Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 01/14 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the brotherhood and fellowship of our lodge members.

"Code RED" First-Aid Competition --- 8:30am-2:30pm Saturday 01/18 @ San Rafael LDS Church, 220 North San Pedro Road.  Presenting a fun scenario for this annual troop competition.

February LEC Meeting --- 5pm Sunday 02/02 @ Massen Room, Marin Council Scout Service Center, 225 West End Ave.  Monthly leadership and planning meeting.

"Champ Camp" Pinewood Derby Workshop Day --- 8:30am-2:30pm Saturday 02/08 @ Camp Tamarancho or San Rafael Elks; to be announced.  Support this fun event for our Cub Scouts.

February Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 02/11 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the brotherhood and fellowship of our lodge members.

March LEC Meeting --- 5pm Sunday 03/02 @ Massen Room, Marin Council Scout Service Center, 225 West End Ave.  Monthly leadership and planning meeting.

"Klondike Derby" Winter Camporee --- Friday 03/07 to Sunday 03/09 @ Camp Marin-Sierra, 40990 State Hwy 20, Emigrant Gap.  Operating this fun annual event for Council troops.

March Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 03/11 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the brotherhood and fellowship of our lodge members.

April LEC Meeting --- 5pm Sunday 04/06 @ Massen Room, Marin Council Scout Service Center, 225 West End Ave.  Monthly leadership and planning meeting.

April Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 04/15 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the brotherhood and fellowship of our lodge members.

Spring Induction Weekend --- 6pm Friday 04/18 to Saturday 04/19 @ Camp Tamarancho, 1000 Iron Springs Road, Fairfax.  Semi-annual "Ordeal" event for newly-inducted members.

May LEC Meeting --- 5pm Sunday 05/04 @ Massen Room, Marin Council Scout Service Center, 225 West End Ave.  Monthly leadership and planning meeting with annual calendar review.

May Lodge Meeting --- 7-8:30pm Tuesday 05/13 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the brotherhood and fellowship of our lodge members.

Marin-Sierra Work Party Weekend --- Friday 05/23 to Monday 05/06 @ Camp Marin-Sierra, 40990 State Hwy 20, Emigrant Gap.  Help prepare CMS for the 75th-anniversary season!

June LEC Meeting --- 5pm Sunday 06/01 @ Massen Room, Marin Council Scout Service Center, 225 West End Ave.  Monthly leadership and planning meeting.

Annual BBQ & Pool Party --- 5-8pm Tuesday 06/03 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the brotherhood and fellowship of our lodge members.

Flag Day Ceremony --- 6pm Saturday 06/14 @ San Rafael Elks, 1312 Mission Ave.  Come down and support the Elks Lodge membership in this annual citizenship celebration.

July LEC Meeting --- 5pm Sunday 07/06 via SLACK.  Monthly leadership and planning meeting.

--- SEE YOU ALL AT SUMMER CAMP! ---