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 - Crossover Ceremonies Performed by OA Members
Q. Dear Ray, We are trying to pull together enough OA members from our troop and the local lodge to conduct...
Ask the Chairman - Can a first year Scout meet the camping requirement for OA membership?
Q. Ray, I am seeking clarification on the wording of the camping requirement for OA membership. The "two-year period prior to...
Ask the Chairman - Meeting the Camping Requirement with Dual Membership
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...