Inductions
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...
Ask the Chairman - Can members choose not to participate in the tests of the Ordeal?
Q: Dear Ray, Is it acceptable for members of a chapter or lodge to not participate in one or more of...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a recommended timeline for the selection of the Vigil Honor?
Q: Ray, Our lodge chief has inquired about the frequency of Vigil nominations within the lodge. The guide says once per...
Ask the Chairman - Changes to the Vigil Sash
Q. Dear Mr. Capp, I am a new Ordeal member and I have been wondering why did Order of the Arrow...
News You Can Use: New Brotherhood Ceremony inspires Arrowmen
On the evening of Sunday, June 29th more than 50 Arrowmen from central Florida gathered at Camp La-No-Che for a...