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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 - 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...
Ask the Chairman - How was the new national chairman chosen?
Q: Ray, I have heard that there is a transition happening and that the OA will have a new chairman, soon....
Ask the Chairman - Can the OA sash be worn with the Sea Scout uniform?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...
Ask the Chairman - What is the role of the national chief within the BSA?
Q: Ray, Outside of the Order of the Arrow, does the national chief (or national vice chief for that matter) have...
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...