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Centennial Update: NOAC 2015 Shows Experience in 3 Minutes

Want to relive the excitement of the 2015 NOAC shows? See below for a timelapse video of the inside of the...

Ask the Chairman - Can volunteer time be counted towards the camping requirement for membership?

Q. Dear Ray, We have a Scout that is three nights short in meeting the two year, 15-night camping requirements. He...

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...

Ask the Chairman - Can ceremonies be performed according to local Indian tribe custom?

Q. Hello Ray, I am from a lodge in Hawaii. There is a question in our lodge on whether we can...

Ask the Chairman - Is there an age requirement for an OA Troop/Team Representative Adviser?

Q. Dear Ray, Does an assistant Scoutmaster acting as the troop representative adviser need to be at least 21 years old...

Ask the Chairman - What training is available for chapter advisers?

Q. Ray, Recently in many councils there has been a big push the get direct contact leaders trained. They have laid...

Ask the Chairman - How do we handle elections for Scouts who may be dual registered?

The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...