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The national Order of the Arrow chair answers your questions on a regular basis. You may contact the chair, Chris Grove, at @email.
Ask the Chairman - Elections: Withholding elections from units
Q. Mr. Capp, I have a question about the unit election process. What is the official policy on lodges withholding unit...
Ask the Chairman - Role of the Elangomat
Q. Ray, During my Ordeal as an adult candidate, we were walking to one of our jobs. I was passing some...
Ask the Chairman - Beaded Sashes
Q. Ray, I am curious why the Order of the Arrow discourages beaded sashes? Since our organization is based on a...
Ask the Chairman - Lodge JTE Plus 1 Membership Requirement
Q. Hello, One of the main questions coming out of the adviser sessions at conclave a few weeks back was why...
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 - 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 - Vigil Honor Selection
Q. Ray, ...
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Are elections in a Venturing Crew possible?
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