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Ask the Chairman - Are there scripts available for the installation of youth officers?
Q. Hi Ray, I was wondering if you would be willing to share the officer installation script that you use at...
Ask the Chairman - How should a Scout be inducted if he is moving before his induction?
Q. Dear Ray, The OA had elections at our last troop meeting of 2015 and they voted my son as their...
Ask the Chairman - What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA membership?
Q. Mr. Capp, What is the ratio of adults to Scouts that a troop can select for OA? If it's on...
Ask the Chairman - Should an OA troop rep adviser wear the OA assistant Scoutmaster patch?
Q. Dear Ray, I am a troop committee member as well as a OA Vigil Honor member. I recently was designated...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a minimum age for election to 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 a first year Scout meet the camping requirement for OA membership?
Q. Ray, I am seeking clarification on the wording of the camping requirement for OA membership. The "two-year period prior to...
Ask the Chairman - Can an OA sash be embroidered with an Arrowman’s name?
Q. Mr. Capp, Is it permissible to embroider a sash with the Scout’s name near the bottom where the snap is...
Ask the Chairman - Can a unit election be conducted in American Indian regalia?
Q. Dear Ray, A unit has requested that our election team conduct their election in American Indian regalia. I have never...
Ask the Chairman - Are there national guidelines for conducting lodge officer elections online?
Q. Dear Mr. Capp, I had a question on how lodge leadership elections should be held. My lodge is going to...