Hi! My Name is Jonathan O'Neill ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and I am the Rockland Chapter Chief. I am a Star Scout in Troop 78 in Nanuet, NY. This is my first year as chapter chief and I am eager to get the things required of me done. Ever since joining the OA a year ago I've been looking for something to get me more involved in the Order. One thing I like about the OA is the opportunities it gives to boys like OA High Adventure trips and NOAC.  Our chapter has lots of active members and we're growing.  Some of our members have participated in National and World Jamborees, ArrowCorps5, and they've gone to Philmont and Northern Tier High Adventure Bases.  Our Chapter Advisor is Shaun Ruocco ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )  I am looking forward to serving with you.  

Upcoming Events

Rockland Chapter Meetings are held at the St. Augustine's Church Rectory in New City from 6:30 to 8:00pm.  We start with pizza and Fellowship at 6:30 and the Chapter Meeting starts at 7:00.  Our next meeting is on May 17th.  Here are the directions to get to the Church from wherever you live.  http://www.staugnewcity.org/page.cfm?Web_ID=8   

Nooteeming Ordeal Weekend June 5 - 7.  There are some important projects lined up at Camp Nooteeming that need your help.  Whether you are completing your Ordeal or sealing your membership in Brotherhood, we are looking forward to seeing you there.  Ordeal Candidates will receive information by mail.  Please let Jonathan O'Neill know if you have not received your letter.  Brotherhood Candidates should fill out a weekend registration form which is found at this link.  http://www.nachanimat.org/remository?func=fileinfo&id=59

Chapter News

Unit Elections - Unit elections are complete.  This year we held elections at 13 Troops and elected 66 people (9 Adults and 57 youth).  Our Call-out ceremony was held at the Rockland District's Klondike on February 7th.  The Dance team led the ceremony on a snow covered field at Camp Bullowa.

Bullowa Ordeal Weekend was great success.  We completed a number of important projects which helped the camp prepare for this summer. These projects include a new bridge, a new trail to the Munsi lean-to's, clean canoes and some general litter removal.  Approximately 40 candidates became new Ordeal members and there were also 8 new Brotherhood members.