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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 - Camping Requirement II
Q. Ray, We have recently moved to another city and someone told me that the the camping requirement must be fulfilled...
Ask the Chairman - Vigil Triangle Arrows
Q. Over the years the arrows in the Vigil triangle have been shown going clockwise and counterclockwise. Which way is...
Ask the Chairman - Elections: Withholding elections from units
Q. Mr. Capp, I have a question about the unit election process. What is the official policy on lodges withholding unit...
Ask the Chairman - Changes to the Unit Elections JTE Requirement
Q. Dear Ray: I noticed that the requirements for unit elections changed in this year’s Journey to Excellence (JTE) program. In...
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 - Can a Scout be elected to the OA if he is moving and leaving the unit?
Q. Ray, A Scout in my troop is eligible for election to the OA, and is moving within the next two...
Ask the Chairman - Can the camping requirement be waived for a unit level Scouter?
Q: Dear Ray, A unit in my chapter recently had an election, and one of the adults they want to nominate...
Ask the Chairman - How was the new national chairman chosen?
Q: Ray, I have heard that there is a transition happening and that the OA will have a new chairman, soon....
Ask the Chairman - Is there a recommended timeline for the selection of the Vigil Honor?
Q: Ray, Our lodge chief has inquired about the frequency of Vigil nominations within the lodge. The guide says once per...
Ask the Chairman - Can Cub Scout camping count for the camping requirement for adult membership?
Q. Ray, Does time spent camping as a Cub Scout leader meet the adult requirements for OA membership? Someone could have...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a proper way to wear the OA cufflinks?
Q. Mr. Chairman, I was gifted some OA cufflinks and want to be sure I am wearing them correctly! What is...
Ask the Chairman - When will female Venturers be allowed to join the OA?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...