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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 - Elected Candidates
Q. Ray, Can a Scout who is elected in the spring attend a spring Ordeal? Thank you, Randall A. Randall, Thanks for the question. As soon...
Ask the Chairman - Elected to OA
Q. Ray, A scout, new to our troop, was elected to OA in his old troop and then transferred to our...
Ask the Chairman - Council Executive Board
Q. Dear Ray, So my council has recently rebuilt their Venturing Officers' Association (VOA). There are many who want the president...
Ask the Chairman - Nominating a Lodge Adviser for the DSA
Q. Ray, What do you recommend to do when a lodge adviser is being nominated for the DSA? Who should sign...
Ask the Chairman - Parents at NOAC 2015
Q. Mr. Capp Has a final decision been made about parent attendance at NOAC? Sincerely, Bob A. Bob, In this centennial year, NOAC 2015 will...
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 - Troop/Team Representative
Q. Ray, What is the term of office for the OA Troop/Team Representative? Some unit leaders use a 6 month term,...
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...