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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 - 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...
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 - Why are the JTE gold-level requirements so difficult?
Q: Ray, Why are some of the gold-level requirements for the Journey to Excellence (JTE) program so unfair? I’m a member...
Ask the Chairman - What is Operation Arrow and how do I learn more information about it?
Q: Ray, I've heard a lot of talk about Operation Arrow, but am not sure what the right fit for me...
Ask the Chairman - Can members choose not to participate in the tests of the Ordeal?
Q: Dear Ray, Is it acceptable for members of a chapter or lodge to not participate in one or more of...