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The national Order of the Arrow chairman answers your questions on a regular basis. You may contact the chairman, Chris Grove, at @email.
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 - Region Patch
Q: Hello Mike, I have acquired an OA region patch and I was wondering if it could be worn on my...
Ask the Chairman - OA Handbook
Q: Hi Mike,...
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 - OA Merchandise Rules
Q: Mike, Our lodge is wondering if there are any rules regarding OA merchandise being sold to non-members. Are we allowed...
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...
Ask the Chairman - Youth Officers
Q: Mike, My purpose in writing is with regards to one of your most recent topics (found here) concerning the question...
Ask the Chairman - Nomination Process
Q: Mike, Since the OA is a national honor society, why aren't all Eagle Scouts OA members? Although I understand the...
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...