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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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...