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The national Order of the Arrow chairman answers your questions on a regular basis. You may contact the chairman, Chris Grove, at @email.
Ask the Chairman - Where do you place the anniversary award sash patches?
Q. Ray, As a youth I earned the 60th Anniversary Award and now as an adult I am progressing towards earning...
Ask the Chairman - Can members who are not dues paid wear a lodge flap?
Q. Mr. Capp, In my lodge there is a question that is always asked. Can a Scout or Scouter who completed...
Ask the Chairman - Can ceremonies be performed according to local Indian tribe custom?
Q. Hello Ray, I am from a lodge in Hawaii. There is a question in our lodge on whether we can...
Ask the Chairman - Should an OA troop rep adviser wear the OA assistant Scoutmaster patch?
Q. Dear Ray, I am a troop committee member as well as a OA Vigil Honor member. I recently was designated...
Ask the Chairman - Can you transfer to another chapter within a lodge?
Q: Ray, After being inducted as an Ordeal member or sealing your membership in the Brotherhood, must you stay registered in...
Ask the Chairman - April Fools
Q. I was talking with an Arrowman who had seen some seemingly real policy announcements posted on the Internet from...
Ask the Chairman - Camping
Q. Hello Ray, My son & I attended the National Jamboree and had a great time. We camped ten days &...
Ask the Chairman - Concerns with Legacy Project Wood
Ray, I have heard some people who have not seen the crate, nor read the instructions, are concerned about the transportation...
Ask the Chairman - Electing a deceased Scout
Q. Greetings Ray, Our troop recently lost a Scout due to a climbing accident. Trevor had completed his Eagle Scout this...
Ask the Chairman - Meeting the Camping Requirement with Dual Membership
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...
Ask the Chairman - Will unselected NOAC staff applicants be able to purchase the Centennial Sash?
Q. Dear Ray, I applied for staff and have since been advised that they do not need me now. Am I...
Ask the Chairman - Can I maintain my OA membership in a Venturing crew after my induction?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...