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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 - 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...
Ask the Chairman - What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA membership?
Q. Mr. Capp, What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA? If it's on...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a time limit for induction as a Vigil Honor member?
Q: Mr. Capp, When someone is selected to receive the Vigil Honor from the selection committee, do they have a certain...
Ask the Chairman - Key Volunteer
Q. What is a Key Volunteer in the Order of the Arrow national structure? A. A Key Volunteer is an adult...