About our site

Purpose

The purpose of the Gyantwachia Lodge #255, Order of the Arrow Web site is:

  • To promote a single unified presence for Gyantwachia Lodge #255 on the Internet.
  • To promote online access to information regarding Gyantwachia Lodge # 255 programs, special events, and training activities.
  • To encourage communication between Gyantwachia Lodge #255 and its Arrowmen.

Internet Policy

It is the policy of Gyantwachia Lodge #255, and this Webmaster, that all Web site material and information associated with, linked from, or utilizing the Gyantwachia Lodge #255, Chief Cornplanter Council names or logos, be approved by Gyantwachia Lodge #255, and Chief Cornplanter Council, through the Lodge Key 3, Scout Executive or his designated representative and conform to the following guidelines:

  • The appropriate OA leadership must have direct control over the content of its web site.
  • The content of the OA site must be appropriate to the Scouting movement and the Order of the Arrow. Safeguarded information such as ceremony details must be properly protected.
  • The OA site shall not contain any advertisement or commercial endorsements, except those for the organization providing the site service if it is provided for free or at a discount.
  • The OA site shall not engage in the electronic sale of BSA Supply Division merchandise, merchandise commissioned by the National Order of the Arrow Committee, or competing products.
  • The OA site shall not contain any links directly to any sites that contain material that is not appropriate to the Scouting Movement.
  • The OA site shall not replicate any BSA publication currently on sale through the Supply Division.
  • The OA site must abide by all laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property.
  • The OA site must consider the safety and privacy of their participants by obtaining necessary permissions to release information about or identifying images of any specific individual.
  • The OA site should include an email contact address for reaching the person managing the site, so visitors can report any problems or concerns.

"This site and the information it contains is provided solely for the use of people interested in the Order of the Arrow and has NO official connection whatsoever with any Council or Lodge, nor the Boy Scouts of America. It is operated by a private individual providing a public service. No BSA or Lodge incomes were used in the creation of these pages. All information provided here is the sole responsibility of the site owner, Richard H. Wilson.  Additionally, all information is first obtained from the Lodge #255 Key 3 and Chief Cornplanter Council prior to being placed on any page of the Website.

All information contained herein, although believed to be accurate, is offered as a public service with no representation or guaranty as to its accuracy.

"All artwork, ideas, and designs are property of their respective authors & artists."

This site will always be under construction, and will continually update the information when it becomes available. It can be quickly posted to the Web site without waiting for the next issue of the Gyantwachia Lodge #255 "The HOWLER". The information can be updated daily, or even more frequently. So please check back often for the most current information.

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Webmaster - Dick Wilson