Nayawin Rar Lodge #296
About Nayawin RaR Lodge:
Nayawin RaR Lodge is the Order of the Arrow Lodge for Tuscarora Council. The Lodge is divided into two chapters -Allogogan (Wayne and Duplin Counties, Torhunta District),Shaw Rar Ren (Johnston and Sampson Counties, Neusiok District)
What is the Order of the Arrow?
The Order of the Arrow is an organization within Scouting America that provides service and leadership opportunities for older Scouts. It is Scouting America’s honored camper society and is dedicated to cheerful service.
The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is four-fold:
- Recognize those who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, through that recognition, cause others to act in the same way.
- Reinforce a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
- Create and deliver peer-led, adult-guided, advanced leadership experiences for Scouts and Scouters that positively impact their unit, community, and ultimately our nation.
- Be an integral part of Scouting America and encourage participation in all it offers through units, outdoor adventures, and national events to further the Scouting experience.
Who can be in the Order of the Arrow?
The Order of the Arrow is often referred to as “Scouting’s Honor Society”. Membership in the OA is granted only to those who are elected by their own unit. Thus, members are selected primarily by non-members.
Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition. Selected adult Scouters must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities, and provide a positive role model for the youth members of the lodge.
Event Contacts
Greg Bizzell
Adviser Communications
Zac Ezzell
Lodge Adviser
Matthew Ghirarda – (919) 734-1714
Neusiok Senior District Executive
Amy Troyna – (919) 734-1714
Registrar/Scout Shop Manager
Chad Talton – (919) 920-1529
Course Scoutmaster
2026 letter for Brotherhood Candidates
If you are attending an OA event where you will be participating in the ceremony to move from Ordeal to Brotherhood, then you need to read this.
2026 letter for Ordeal Candidates
If your troop has elected you to be a member of the Order of the Arrow, then you need to red this. Th letter is for both youth & adults.
2025-26 Nayawin Rar Lodge Org Chart
Nayawin Rar Lodge Organizational Chart explaining workflow of the committeess
Bylaws of Nayawin Rar Lodge/OA
Local bylaws of the OA Lodge Nayawin Rar as of 03.15.2026. Please check regularly for updates.
Renew Your Annual Nayawin RaR Lodge Membership Today!
Dues is just $20.00 per person !!
By staying up to date with your dues, you’ll be helping our Lodge grow and continue offering impactful events, resources, and service opportunities for all of our members. Dues does not include any fees for lodege events.
You will be able to renew your membership for the Lodge at the following events:
- Winter Fellowship
- Spring Fellowship
- Fall Fellowship
- Lodge Banquet
If you plan to attend all of our events for the next calendar year, you may want to look into our Nayawin RaR Lodge Gold Card membership to pay for all of the events, but save a little bit of money while you’re at it!
Simply click the link below to renew – your support makes a difference!
2026 GOLD CARD MEMBERSHIP
Gold Card registration will only be accepted until December 31, 2025
What is a Gold Card?
It is a one-time, all-inclusive registration and dues package. The package includes your 2026 membership renewal fee (Lodge dues), Lodge Flap, and discounted registration prices for the following standard 2026 Lodge events: Winter Fellowship, Spring Fellowship, Fall Fellowship, and Winter Banquet. 2026 is going to be full of awesome events!
(Price does not include any events not listed below or add-on Lodge events. Also, for Ordeal and Brotherhood candidates, there will be an additional fee for the event.)
To attend any Lodge events, you must have a current membership in the OA.
Please consider purchasing a Gold Card. The Gold Card does NOT cover the cost of the E8 Conclave. (Conclave is a section event, not a Lodge event.)
Purchasing a Gold Card saves you the time of paying for each event individually (However, you MUST still REGISTER TIMELY for each event that you will be attending. This is for an accurate count for food and other materials. All Gold Card members will receive the event specific patches regardless of registering for the event or not.
Contact the Council Office or online through the Tentaroo system. The Gold Card saves money too!
Why should I pay right now?
If you total up all the events covered, you are getting a discount for paying in advance, and you avoid costly late fees (unless you forget to register for events).
When you total all events, annual dues and the price of a flap the total comes to $150:
- Annual Dues: $20.00
- Winter Fellowship: $35.00
- Spring Fellowship: $35.00
- Fall Fellowship: $35.00
- Lodge Banquet: $ (separate event from Fellowship)
- Gold Bordered Lodge Flap: $5.00
The cost of the Gold Card is just $125, a $25.00 discount!
The fee covers the individual’s fees for all four standard 2026 Lodge Events (although TIMELY registrations for the events are still required). It covers the 2026 dues, and an annual gold bordered Nayawin RaR Lodge Flap.
Gold Card Registrations will only be accepted until December 31, 2025.
There are No Exceptions. Gold bordered lodge flaps will be distributed at the 2026 Winter Fellowship.
Please register by going to the council website OR by calling the Scout Office at (919) 734-1714
