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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 - Founder's Award Selection Committee
Q. I'm serving as adviser to a youth-led committee charged with selecting Vigil Honor and Founder's Award candidates. We have...
Ask the Chairman - Is the Commemorative Red Sash Available for Youth Attending World Scout Jamboree
Q. Ray, As a parent of a Scout going to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree, it would be a nice gesture...
Ask the Chairman - Guidance on the Vigil Selection Process
Q. Mr. Capp, I have a few questions about the Vigil selection process that you could help me better understand. We currently...
Ask the Chairman - Crossover Ceremonies Performed by OA Members
Q. Dear Ray, We are trying to pull together enough OA members from our troop and the local lodge to conduct...
Ask the Chairman - Single Commemorative Sash
Q. What would you say to Arrowmen who are disappointed from the recent announcement that there will be a single...
Ask the Chairman - Long Term Camping Requirement
Q. Ray, I have been asked if a unit run summer camp that runs for the six days and five nights...
Ask the Chairman - Holding Chapter Officer Elections
Q. Ray, Is there a rule regarding holding chapter elections for positions such as chapter chief, chapter vice chief, etc? Do...
Ask the Chairman - Changes to the Vigil Sash
Q. Dear Mr. Capp, I am a new Ordeal member and I have been wondering why did Order of the Arrow...
Ask the Chairman - Role of the Supreme Chief of the Fire
Q. Mr. Capp, I had a question concerning the supreme chief of the fire. I was told by an adviser that...
Ask the Chairman - Ordering OA items – National Office, Online or Scout Shop?
Q. Hi Ray, I am looking to purchase the Founders Award pocket ribbon. Can I order it online or is there...
Ask the Chairman - Use of Lodge Numbers
Q. Ray, Please provide guidance on the use of lodge numbers on patches, lodge logos, apparel, etc. As a newly formed...
Ask the Chairman - Nominating a Lodge Adviser for the DSA
Q. Ray, What do you recommend to do when a lodge adviser is being nominated for the DSA? Who should sign...