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Ask the Chairman - What is the role of the Scoutmaster and the OA Troop Rep during a unit election?

Q. Dear Ray, I am the parent of an OA troop representative. I found out that our Scoutmaster changed the results...

Ask the Chairman - Can the OA Legend be used as part of a public ceremony?

Q. Ray, My lodge is looking to develop a public recognition ceremony which will be used at summer camp. In the...

Ask the Chairman - How will those adults who gave up their spots at NOAC obtain the centennial sash?

Q. Ray, How will those Arrowmen who gave their spots at NOAC be able to obtain a centennial sash? A. The national...

Ask the Chairman - Can an OA Membership be given Posthumously?

Q. Ray, Has there ever been an OA membership given posthumously for an adult leader? We would like to recognize a member...

Ask the Chairman - What BSA membership is necessary for OA membership?

Q. Ray, As the membership record keeper of my lodge I have been asked what BSA registration is necessary to maintain...

Section Sentinel: A Look into the Aftereffect: 2015 Section Officers’ Seminars

An aftereffect is a change in the brain’s recognition of touch. For instance, if a person happens to be sitting...

Section Sentinel: Section Key 3 input sought for section commissioner position

We want to know what each Section Key 3 thinks about the possibility of adding a section commissioner position. Input...

Section Sentinel: 2015 Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship for...

Section Sentinel: Effective ways to share the ArrowTour experience

Dear section chiefs and advisers:The national events team needs your assistance in promoting ArrowTour, one of our centennial's national events....