Inductions
New Ceremonies "Exemplar" Program Planned for NOAC 2018
The 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will debut the ceremonies Exemplar Recognition program—the natural evolution of how...
Ask the Chairman - Brotherhood Never Awarded
Q: Mike, I feel I met the Brotherhood requirements as a youth, but was never "advanced" to Brotherhood. Is there some...
Ask the Chairman - Ordeal Guests/Parents
Q: Hello Mike, I was wondering if there is any specific policy regarding having non-member guests and parents attend an Ordeal...
Ask the Chairman - Ordeals at Other Locations Besides Scout Camps
Q: Hello Mike, I was wondering if Ordeals can only be held at Scout camps, or if they can be held...
Ask the Chairman - Vigil Selection Committee
Dear Mr. Chairman My name is Joseph. My lodge is currently deciding its next Vigil Honor selection chairman. However, an issue...
Ask the Chairman - Scouts with Special Needs and Elections
Q: Mike, There is a Scout with special needs in my troop that dearly wants to be in the Order of...
Ask the Chairman - Ordeal and Brotherhood Inductions
Q: Hello Mike, In our lodge, our Ordeals have only been lasting from Friday night to Saturday night for a long...
Ask the Chairman - Adult District Nomination
Q: Good morning Brother Mike, On the adult nomination form there is a section which denotes a nomination for a district/council...
Tipisa Lodge Winter Ordeals
As December quickly approaches, Arrowmen across the country begin to count down the days. For members of Tipisa Lodge of...
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 - Can a Vigil name be changed after the nomination petition is submitted?
Q. Dear Ray, I was debating whether or not I would be willing to be a Vigil guide for a friend...
Ask the Chairman - Role of the Elangomat
Q. Ray, During my Ordeal as an adult candidate, we were walking to one of our jobs. I was passing some...