Ask the Chairman
This Ask the Chairman page is not currently active. For up to date FAQs, please use the FAQ section of the website that can be found here.
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 - What’s a new Order of the Arrow dad to do when his son isn’t yet elected?
Q. Ray, I am an assistant Scoutmaster and was called out to the Order of the Arrow during our most recent...
Ask the Chairman - Are there regulations on how many lodge flaps a lodge may issue for wear?
Q. Dear Ray, I was wondering about something our lodge adviser had said recently about the lodge flap guidelines. He stated...
Ask the Chairman - Can a Scout executive remove an elected lodge officer from office?
Q. Dear Ray, I was recently elected to be the 2016 lodge chief. The vote was passed and had the approval...
Ask the Chairman - How can I submit my updated lodge history book?
Q. Hello Ray, I am the historian for my lodge and I have updated our lodge history book to include the...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a recommended timeline for the selection of the Vigil Honor?
Q: Ray, Our lodge chief has inquired about the frequency of Vigil nominations within the lodge. The guide says once per...
Ask the Chairman - Can Cub Scout camping count for the camping requirement for adult membership?
Q. Ray, Does time spent camping as a Cub Scout leader meet the adult requirements for OA membership? Someone could have...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a proper way to wear the OA cufflinks?
Q. Mr. Chairman, I was gifted some OA cufflinks and want to be sure I am wearing them correctly! What is...
Ask the Chairman - When will female Venturers be allowed to join the OA?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...
Ask the Chairman - Can the OA sash be worn with the BSA activity uniform?
Q. Hello Ray, The OA handbook indicates a member can wear the OA sash at OA functions or serving in an...
Ask the Chairman: New Ordeal members and the Arrowman Service Award
Q. Mr. Capp, I am trying to find out if new ordeal members that have been inducted in the summer of...
Ask the Chairman - Should ceremonies be conducted shirtless?
Q. Ray, What are your thoughts on OA ceremonies being conducted shirtless? I personally find it distasteful and disrespectful - at...
Ask the Chairman - Can I maintain my OA membership in a Venturing crew after my induction?
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...