Inductions
New Ceremonies "Exemplar" Program Planned for NOAC 2018
The 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will debut the ceremonies Exemplar Recognition program—the natural evolution of how...
Ask the Chairman - Brotherhood Never Awarded
Q: Mike, I feel I met the Brotherhood requirements as a youth, but was never "advanced" to Brotherhood. Is there some...
Ask the Chairman - Ordeal Guests/Parents
Q: Hello Mike, I was wondering if there is any specific policy regarding having non-member guests and parents attend an Ordeal...
Ask the Chairman - Ordeals at Other Locations Besides Scout Camps
Q: Hello Mike, I was wondering if Ordeals can only be held at Scout camps, or if they can be held...
Ask the Chairman - Vigil Selection Committee
Dear Mr. Chairman My name is Joseph. My lodge is currently deciding its next Vigil Honor selection chairman. However, an issue...
Ask the Chairman - Scouts with Special Needs and Elections
Q: Mike, There is a Scout with special needs in my troop that dearly wants to be in the Order of...
Ask the Chairman - Ordeal and Brotherhood Inductions
Q: Hello Mike, In our lodge, our Ordeals have only been lasting from Friday night to Saturday night for a long...
Ask the Chairman - Adult District Nomination
Q: Good morning Brother Mike, On the adult nomination form there is a section which denotes a nomination for a district/council...
Tipisa Lodge Winter Ordeals
As December quickly approaches, Arrowmen across the country begin to count down the days. For members of Tipisa Lodge of...
Centennial Update: New Vigil Honor cards released to commemorate centennial
The Order of the Arrow is releasing new Vigil Honor cards to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The Vigil Honor is...
Ask the Chairman - Can volunteer time be counted towards the camping requirement for membership?
Q. Dear Ray, We have a Scout that is three nights short in meeting the two year, 15-night camping requirements. He...
Woapalanne Lodge reignites ceremonies tradition
Ceremonies have been known as the foundation for the Order of the Arrow since its beginning. With the loud drum...