Inductions
Making a great ceremonial team
Ceremonialists are a unique group of Arrowmen. If you walk through every council camp, you will likely not find a...
Ask the Chairman - How do we handle elections for Scouts who may be dual registered?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...
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 - Can ceremonies be performed according to local Indian tribe custom?
Q. Hello Ray, I am from a lodge in Hawaii. There is a question in our lodge on whether we can...
Ask the Chairman - Can someone be considered a Vigil Honor member if they die before induction?
Q: Ray, If a person is selected for the Vigil Honor by the Vigil nominating committee but passes away before they...
Centennial Update: New Vigil Honor cards released to commemorate centennial
The Order of the Arrow is releasing new Vigil Honor cards to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The Vigil Honor is...
Ask the Chairman - Can volunteer time be counted towards the camping requirement for membership?
Q. Dear Ray, We have a Scout that is three nights short in meeting the two year, 15-night camping requirements. He...
Woapalanne Lodge reignites ceremonies tradition
Ceremonies have been known as the foundation for the Order of the Arrow since its beginning. With the loud drum...
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 - Should ceremonies be conducted shirtless?
Q. Ray, What are your thoughts on OA ceremonies being conducted shirtless? I personally find it distasteful and disrespectful - at...
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 - Using Historic Elements of Ceremonies
Q. Hello, Mr. Capp! My name is Robbie and I am the chairman for my lodge’s shows committee. I have been...