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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 - What sign does a Cub Scout leader use when reciting the Obligation?
Q. Ray, I joined the OA as a youth in Boy Scouts. After a hiatus, now that my son is old...
Ask the Chairman - Is the “Broken Arrow” ceremony an official ceremony?
Q. Ray, I have heard of a ceremony for deceased Arrowmen called the “Broken Arrow” ceremony. Is this ceremony legitimate or...
Ask the Chairman - Can members who are not dues paid wear a lodge flap?
Q. Mr. Capp, In my lodge there is a question that is always asked. Can a Scout or Scouter who completed...
Ask the Chairman - Will unselected NOAC staff applicants be able to purchase the Centennial Sash?
Q. Dear Ray, I applied for staff and have since been advised that they do not need me now. Am I...
Ask the Chairman - When will the Centurion Award recognition take place at NOAC?
Q. Ray, When will the Centurion Award recipients be honored at NOAC? There are some award recipients within the lodge that...
Ask the Chairman - How does a lodge handle finances for scholarships?
Q. Dear Ray, Our chapter has recently received donations for utilization as scholarships to offset the expenses of OA Trail Crew,...
Ask the Chairman - Which sash do Arrowmen wear at NOAC?
Q. Ray, At NOAC, are we to wear the white sash with our Arrowman Service Award or the Centennial Sash? A. The...
Ask the Chairman - Can Scouts who are 18-20 be elected to the Order?
Q. Ray, Why can't young Scouters 18-20 be elected/nominated into the OA? How does the OA youth age range effect election...
Ask the Chairman - To whom are the NOAC promotional patches intended to be distributed?
Q. Dear Ray: I would like to know if the NOAC promotional patches are exclusively reserved for NOAC contingent participants or...
Ask the Chairman - Concerns about Legacy Project wood for the Centennial Fire
Q. Ray, I just read the article in the May/June issue of Scouting Magazine, titled, "The Order of the Arrow at...
Ask the Chairman - Brotherhood Service Requirements
Q. I recently had a conversation with an OA chapter adviser about an Ordeal member who was denied taking part...
Ask the Chairman - Parents at NOAC 2015
Q. Mr. Capp Has a final decision been made about parent attendance at NOAC? Sincerely, Bob A. Bob, In this centennial year, NOAC 2015 will...