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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 - Can region chiefs be elected national chief or national vice chief?
Q: Ray, Can the region chiefs be considered as candidates for national chief or national vice chief after their term as...
Ask the Chairman - What is the proper way to wear the OA sash?
Q: Hi Mr. Capp, I have read several articles concerning this and I can't find anything definitive on the difference between...
Ask the Chairman - Will NOACs return to being held every two years?
Q: Ray, Now that the 100th anniversaries of the BSA and OA have passed, will the Order of the Arrow return...
Ask the Chairman - How do I get the OA program restarted in a troop?
Q: Mr. Capp, We are relatively new to a troop with no current OA program. My OA membership dates back to...
Ask the Chairman - What training resources are available to help my lodge?
Q: Ray, I am the training chairman for my lodge. I am looking for resources that might help me to develop...
Ask the Chairman - How do we implement the new OA brand guidelines?
Q: Ray, My lodge's flap was recently denied because of the new brand guidelines. What advice do you have for our...
Ask the Chairman - Does my lodge have to merge if my council merges?
Q: Dear Ray, My council is considering a merger with a neighboring council. I have heard that the BSA has a...
Ask the Chairman - How do the national officers fit all of their travels into their school schedules
Q: Ray, In your role, you work closely with the national officers. How do you work with them to ensure they...
Ask the Chairman - How can I sign up for OA High Adventure opportunities?
Q: Ray, How can youth members of my lodge get more information and sign-up for the OA High Adventure programs? A: The...
Ask the Chairman - Can you transfer to another chapter within a lodge?
Q: Ray, After being inducted as an Ordeal member or sealing your membership in the Brotherhood, must you stay registered in...
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 - Does the OA trading post take suggestions for new items?
Q: Ray, Our lodge has a lot of fun and exciting products that we do a great job of selling. I...