About the NER
The Northeast Region serves Arrowman throughout the great Northeast, and the world, and is composed of lodges which span across Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Transatlantic councils, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
The Northeast Region leadership includes the region key three (Region Chief, Region Chairman, and Region Staff Adviser), as well as operational committees.
The Region is responsible primary to assist the Section’s of the Northeast Region, serve all the Arrowmen in the Northeast Region, and provide training which focuses on the skills and attributes of leadership, and the Order of the Arrow. These training seminar’s are called National Leadership Seminar, and National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar. To see all programs, please visit the program page.
PURPOSE OF THE REGION
The Northeast Region exists for many purposes, including the promotion of the Order of the Arrow and its goals within the region. The Region also assists in promoting and coordinating National events such as the Philmont Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, and the National Order of the Arrow Conference. Beyond general administration, the Northeast Region, under the leadership of the Region Chief, runs three National Leadership Seminars (NLS), two National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar (NLATS), and one Section Officer Seminar (SOS) annually. The Northeast Region Order of the Arrow program is run under the direction of the Region Chief, who is advised by a volunteer, the Region Chairman, and a professional Scouter, the Region Staff Adviser, much like every level in the Order of the Arrow program including the lodge.
HISTORY OF THE NORTHEAST REGION
A somewhat consolidated history of how the Northeast Region, Order of the Arrow was formed and shaped, from the beginning in May 1972 to present day.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS OF THE NER
View a listing of all recipients of the Order’s highest achievement from the Northeast Region, including our founder, Dr. E. Urner Goodman. Since the time of the first Awards in 1940 till the present, less than 800 DSA’s have been presented. This alone is testament to its standard of excellence.
RED ARROW AWARD RECIPIENTS OF THE NER
This award is presented to non-Order of the Arrow members who have contributed to the success of the Order beyond the lodge. View those recipients who received their award while residing in the Northeast Region.
THE LEGACY OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS OF THE NER
This is award is presented to Scouters who have built an enduring legacy to Scouting and the Order of the Arrow through a lifetime of cheerful service to others. View those who received this award since first presented at the 2002 National Order of the Arrow Conference from the Northeast Region.