Tamegonit Lodge Coup Descriptions:

1. Year Beads 

For years in OA. Any color, ½” 

Round, ½” Square denotes five years. 

2. 100th ANNIVERSARY OA COUP The 100th Anniversary Coup (Of the OA) is a clear cylinder with 3 red bevels and a  platinum center. All Arrowmen active or  inducted in 2015 may wear the coup.

3. 75th ANNIVERSARY TAMEGONIT COUP The 75th Anniversary Coup (of  Tamegonit Lodge) is a clear multi-faceted  round bead with a read center. All Arrowmen active or inducted in 2014 may  wear the coup.

4. 100th ANNIVERSARY BSA COUP The Fog Bead is a round bead with a  crackled matte finish painted gold inside,  simulating the glow of an old fashioned  street lamp seen through a thick fog. All  Arrowmen who are active or inducted in  2010 may wear the coup.

5. 50th ANNIVERSARY TAMEGONIT COUP The 50th Anniversary Coup (of Tamegonit Lodge) is a small gold bead.  All Arrowmen active or inducted in  1989 may wear the coup.

6. OFFICER BEADS

Cylindrical bead. 

GOLD for National,

BLUE for Regional,  

RED for Section, 

VIOLET for Lodge,  

GREEN for Lodge Committee,  

YELLOW for Chapter.

7. SERVICE COUP

CLEAR Multifaceted Round bead. Awarded to Arrowmen for 50 hours of  service to the lodge or chapter perorming  duties not recognized in other coups.  

8. WHITE BUFFALO COUP

CLEAR cylinder with WHITE center. 

9. BROWN HAWK SOCIETY COUP

CLEAR cylinder with BROWN center.

(Not Pictured) GRAY FOX SOCIETY COUP

CLEAR cylinder with GRAY center

10. MILITARY SERVICE COUP 

CLEAR cylinder with RED center.

11. FIRST RESPONDER COUP 

CLEAR cylinder with BLUE center. 

12. RELIGIOUS COUP 

CLEAR cylinder with PURPLE center. Awarded to Arrowmen who earn the Boy Scout Religious Award (purple knot). 

13. DEN CHIEF COUP 

Blue-Yellow-Blue. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who complete the requirements. 

14. NIMAT COUP

Decorative TAN bead. Awarded to Arrowmen who attended Nimat training and serve as a Nimat  four (4) times. 

15. ELANGOMAT COUP

Yellow-Black-Yellow. Or wood bead with 3 brown rings. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who attended Elangomat training and serve as an  Elangomat three (3) times. 

16. DANCE TEAM COUP

Blue Oval Chevron. Awarded for active dance team participation.

17. COUP OF THE FAR TRAVELER

White-Red-White. Awarded to Arrowmen who complete the requirements.

18. ELECTION TEAM COUP

Decorative TEAL bead. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who attend Election Team Training and participate in ten (10) unit elections. 

19. EAGLE COUP

Red-White-Blue. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award.

20. SUMMIT COUP

Teal-White-Teal. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who have received the Summit Award. 

21. CEREMONIAL TEAM COUPS

Small Oval Wooden Beads. 

BLUE for VIGIL,  

WHITE for BROTHERHOOD, 

RED for ORDEAL,  

ORANGE for PRE-ORDEAL, 

YELLOW for CHAPTER. 

Awarded for active participation as a Ceremonialist  

22. OAUR COUP

Small SILVER bead. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who complete the requirements which include; attending and participating in eight chapter meetings in a one-year period. 

23. RUNNER COUP

RED glass with WHITE center. 

Awarded to Arrowmen who serve as a runner for five (5) Call-Out and/or Indction ceremonies. 

24. WOODEN or PLASTIC ARROWHEAD Indicates Ordeal, Brotherhood or Vigil member status. (See History of Arrowhead)

25. SPACERS 

Used to separate arrowhead from beads.

26. SUMMER CAMP SERVICE BEADS

WHITE for Arrowhead Carvers; (Not Shown)

YELLOW for Camp Staff; 

RED for Campmaster Corps; 

GREEN for Camp Scoutmaster; 

DARK BLUE SPECKLED for Camp Senior Patrol Leader; 

TURQUOISE or LIGHT BLUE for Camp Commissioner; 

27. SUMMER CAMP YEAR BEADS

For years at a Long Term Camp. 

Any color, 3/8” round , 3/8” Square  denotes five (5) years. Years at camp prior to OA membership may be included. 

All beads are to be worn in the order as shown by the diagram.