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The national Order of the Arrow chair answers your questions on a regular basis. You may contact the chair, Chris Grove, at @email.
Ask the Chairman - Eagle Scout Congratulations Letter
Q. Ray, My son, Brayden, just completed his Eagle Scout board of review. I understand that it is customary to ask...
Ask the Chairman - Election of an ineligible Scout
Q. Ray, What should happen if a Scoutmaster (either knowingly or unwittingly) certifies a Scout as eligible for election when he...
Ask the Chairman - Electing a deceased Scout
Q. Greetings Ray, Our troop recently lost a Scout due to a climbing accident. Trevor had completed his Eagle Scout this...
Ask the Chairman - Are elections in a Venturing Crew possible?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...
Ask the Chairman - Adult Candidate Nomination
Q. Ray, Two questions regarding adult nominations for membership: Group #1 says only the Scoutmaster and the unit committee chairman sign the...
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 - Scoutmaster's Role in Unit Elections
Q. Mr. Chairman, I have a question regarding unit elections. We all know that Scouts are elected into the Order of...
Ask the Chairman - What is the Correct Spelling of Adviser?
Q. Ray, I’ve noticed that the word adviser has different spellings in different Scouting programs. Which one is correct? A. While both...
Ask the Chairman - Council Executive Board
Q. Dear Ray, So my council has recently rebuilt their Venturing Officers' Association (VOA). There are many who want the president...
Ask the Chairman - OA Assistant Scoutmaster Patch
Q. Ray, There is some confusion about the OA adviser patch for the assistant Scoutmaster in my area. Some people are...
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 A. Bruce: Thanks for your...
Ask the Chairman - Centennial Totem
Q: Ray, is our lodge required use the OA centennial totem on our lodge flaps and memorabilia items for NOAC...