The national Order of the Arrow chairman answers your questions on a regular basis. You may contact the chairman, Mike Hoffman, at @email.
Ask the Chairman - Defining an Active Arrowman
Q. Ray,
There are numerous references in our various books and guides that refer to an "active" Arrowman, but no definition of what constitutes "active." Can you give me a definitive answer as to what being “active” entails?
Thank you,
Everette
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 the web I apologize for missing it.
Thank you,
William
A. William,
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 the same chapter, or are you allowed to transfer into another chapter within the same lodge?
Yours in cheerful service,
Ask the Chairman - Members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee
Q. It seems like the members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee are a bunch of old men who are ceremonial, only. You know…holding honorary positions.
Ask the Chairman - Old Sash
Q. Is the old sash my son was given by his godfather acceptable for his wear?
Ask the Chairman - Non-Members at Ceremonies
Q. Hi Ray,
I would like to know if parents / non-scouters are allowed at the Ordeal Ceremony?
Bruce
Ask the Chairman - Are elections in a Venturing Crew possible?
Ask the Chairman - How should a Scout be inducted if he is moving before his induction?
Q. Dear Ray,