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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 - 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...
Ask the Chairman - Are lodges required to use LodgeMaster to contact members?
Q: Ray, I am wondering if there is an actual requirement to use LodgeMaster to communicate with the lodge members? Including...
Ask the Chairman - How can an adult meet the longterm camping requirement for membership?
Q: Ray, I'd like to ask about the adult membership requirements. Our troop has an adult who has been pivotal in...
Ask the Chairman - Is the term lodge executive committee an official term?
Q: Dear Ray, My question involves the naming of the LEC. Deciding the name "lodge executive committee" was too threatening, my...
Ask the Chairman - When should the OA troop representative wear his sash?
Q: Ray, I read the rules regarding when it is appropriate to wear the OA sash to troop meetings. My question is:...
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 - How are chapter boundaries determined?
Q: Ray, Can a chapter only be defined by its sponsored district, or can a lodge choose to modify the chapter’s...
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...
Ask the Chairman - Must all ceremony sites be ADA compliant?
Q. Greetings Ray, There seems to be the impression among members of our lodge that, due to the Americans with Disabilities...
Ask the Chairman - Can a Vigil name be changed after the nomination petition is submitted?
Q. Dear Ray, I was debating whether or not I would be willing to be a Vigil guide for a friend...
Ask the Chairman - Can a Scout be elected to the OA if he is moving and leaving the unit?
Q. Ray, A Scout in my troop is eligible for election to the OA, and is moving within the next two...