For assistance with Setting up and accessing your Member Portal for the first time, please follow the steps below:
Step 1:
Find the Email Invitation from no-reply-456(at)lodgemaster.oa-bsa.org with the Subject “Takhone Lodge Portal Invitation”
● Remember to check your spam folder
Once opened you can click Claim Account and move to step 2.
● Important: Your invitation expires in 14 days. If it expires, email membership(at)oa7.org for a new code.
Didn’t get the email or your code has expired?
- Candidates:
- It may take up to a week for information to be entered into our database from your unit election
- If you need the Invitation re-sent or did not get one please email us at membership(at)oa7.org
- Members:
- If you did not receive one this means your contact information is not up to date and we need you to update your information by emailing us at membership(at)oa7.org
DO NOT DELETE THE EMAIL until the setup is complete.
Step 2:
After Clicking Claim Account you will be asked to log in or create an Arrow ID.
Most members will have to Create an Arrow ID.
- Click “Don’t have an account yet?”
- Move to Step 2.1 below
If you already have an Arrow ID, skip to Step 4.
Step 2.1:
After Clicking Claim Account you will be asked to log in or create an Arrow ID.
Enter the following details:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email (Please use the email address the Invitation email was sent)
- Password
- Passwords must have at least one uppercase (‘A’-‘Z’).
- For a Stronger and more Secure Password, our Technical Team recommends using at least 8 or more characters with a mix of letters (Upper and Lower Case), numbers & symbols.
Confirm Your Email:
After clicking Register, check your email for a message from no-reply-id@oa-bsa.org.
Click Claim Account in that email, then follow the link to log in.
Step 3:
For New ArrowID Members:
Once signed in, if you see a “No Application Access” screen, click the “Have An Invite?” button.
Add Application Details:
- Application:
- Member Portal
- Council:
- 456 – Pathway to Adventure Council – Takhone Lodge
- Type 456 in the box and it should pop up below the box for you click or tap on it.
- 456 – Pathway to Adventure Council – Takhone Lodge
- Code:
- Enter Code from Lodge Portal Invitation Email
After the above has been filled in click ADD.
Congrats your New Member Portal Account has been set up.
We recommend adding https://portal.oa-scouting.org/ and/or https://members.oa-bsa.org to your bookmarks for easier access.
Step 4:
For Current ArrowID Members:
Log with Your ArrowID Account.
After Logging in you will see a screen called Claiming Account Click Lodge Member Portal to be Taken to your Member Portal Account
Congrats your New Member Portal Account has been set up.
To access your account just click on your name or the Arrow
We recommend adding https://portal.oa-scouting.org/ and/or https://members.oa-bsa.org to your bookmarks for easier access.
OA Mobile App
Stay connected and engaged with the Order of the Arrow through the official mobile app, designed exclusively for OA members! The Order of the Arrow Members App is your one-stop platform for managing your membership and accessing essential resources from your lodge, section, region, and national levels.
Whether you’re a new Arrowman or a seasoned member, the Order of the Arrow Members App keeps you informed, organized, and ready to uphold the values of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. Download now and take your OA experience to the next level!
Download the OA Members app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
If you need further assistance, please contact membership(at)oa7.org





