The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:
To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives
To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit
To promote Scout camping
To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others
Shenandoah Lodge is a member of Section SR-7A of the Order of the Arrow, and serves the Virginia Headwaters Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Lodge is divided into four chapters, each of which correspond with a VAHC district:
Achewon Allahak (Southern),
Monocan (Massanutten),
Nagatamen (Valley), and
Saponi (Monticello).
Meetings:
OA Saponi Chapter Meetings are every second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2474