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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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...
Centennial Update: Ordeal projects that leave a legacy
By Michael ToddThroughout the BSA, when a Scout or Scouter is sporting a lodge flap, it is certain that they've...
Centennial Update: Understanding the ASA social media requirement
On July 16th, 2014, the Arrowman Service Award was released as an opportunity for Arrowmen to commemorate the Order’s centennial...
Lodge Ledger: Best practices for the Centurion Award
Every year, lodges recognize their members with distinctions such as the Founder’s Award and the Vigil Honor. However, in 2015,...