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Q. Ray, ...
Q. Hello, Mr. Capp! My name is Robbie and I am the chairman for my lodge’s shows committee. I have been...
Q. Ray, My son, Brayden, just completed his Eagle Scout board of review. I understand that it is customary to ask...
Q. Ray, What should happen if a Scoutmaster (either knowingly or unwittingly) certifies a Scout as eligible for election when he...
Q. Greetings Ray, Our troop recently lost a Scout due to a climbing accident. Trevor had completed his Eagle Scout this...
Q. Over the years the arrows in the Vigil triangle have been shown going clockwise and counterclockwise. Which way is...
Q. Mr. Chairman, I have a question regarding unit elections. We all know that Scouts are elected into the Order of...
Q. Ray, I’ve noticed that the word adviser has different spellings in different Scouting programs. Which one is correct? A. While both...
Q. Dear Ray, So my council has recently rebuilt their Venturing Officers' Association (VOA). There are many who want the president...
Q. Hi Ray, I would like to know if parents / non-scouters are allowed at the Ordeal Ceremony? Bruce A. Bruce: Thanks for your...
Q. Ray, There is some confusion about the OA adviser patch for the assistant Scoutmaster in my area. Some people are...
Q: Ray, is our lodge required use the OA centennial totem on our lodge flaps and memorabilia items for NOAC...