Inductions
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 - Must all ceremony sites be ADA compliant?
Q. Greetings Ray, There seems to be the impression among members of our lodge that, due to the Americans with Disabilities...
Ask the Chairman - Can a Vigil name be changed after the nomination petition is submitted?
Q. Dear Ray, I was debating whether or not I would be willing to be a Vigil guide for a friend...
Ask the Chairman - Is there a recommended timeline for the selection of the Vigil Honor?
Q: Ray, Our lodge chief has inquired about the frequency of Vigil nominations within the lodge. The guide says once per...
Top ten tips for unit elections season
The information on this page may not reflect the changes to the Order of the Arrow membership requirements effective February...
Centennial Update: Watch the OA’s first Vigil reenacted in NOAC museum film
This summer, at the National Order of the Arrow Conference, guests were treated to a museum experience like never before....
Ask the Chairman - Should ceremonies be conducted shirtless?
Q. Ray, What are your thoughts on OA ceremonies being conducted shirtless? I personally find it distasteful and disrespectful - at...
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...
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 - 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 an OA Membership be given Posthumously?
Q. Ray, Has there ever been an OA membership given posthumously for an adult leader? We would like to recognize a member...