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Ask the Chairman - Are elections in a Venturing Crew possible?

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

Ask the Chairman - Electing a deceased Scout

Q. Greetings Ray, Our troop recently lost a Scout due to a climbing accident. Trevor had completed his Eagle Scout this...

Ask the Chairman - Election of an ineligible Scout

Q. Ray, What should happen if a Scoutmaster (either knowingly or unwittingly) certifies a Scout as eligible for election when he...

Ask the Chairman - Eagle Scout Congratulations Letter

Q. Ray, My son, Brayden, just completed his Eagle Scout board of review. I understand that it is customary to ask...

Ask the Chairman - Using Historic Elements of Ceremonies

Q. Hello, Mr. Capp! My name is Robbie and I am the chairman for my lodge’s shows committee. I have been...

Ask the Chairman - Life Membership

Q. Ray, Is it possible to purchase a life membership in the Order of the Arrow? Thanks, George   A. George, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately,...

Ask the Chairman - Wearing Multiple Sash Award Patches

Q. Ray, If I earned the 50th and/or 60th Anniversary Award(s), can I also wear the ASA patch on the same...

Ask the Chairman - Does the lodge chief have a vote on the council executive board

Q. Ray, I have a question. Does the lodge chief (youth member) get to vote on issues on the council executive...