Ask the Chairman
The national Order of the Arrow chairman answers your questions on a regular basis. You may contact the chairman, Mike Hoffman, at @email.
Ask the Chairman - Parents at NOAC 2015
Q. Mr. Capp Has a final decision been made about parent attendance at NOAC? Sincerely, Bob A. Bob, In this centennial year, NOAC 2015 will...
Ask the Chairman - How will those adults who gave up their spots at NOAC obtain the centennial sash?
Q. Ray, How will those Arrowmen who gave their spots at NOAC be able to obtain a centennial sash? A. The national...
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 - When should the OA troop representative wear his sash?
Q: Ray, I read the rules regarding when it is appropriate to wear the OA sash to troop meetings. My question is:...
Ask the Chairman - Can members choose not to participate in the tests of the Ordeal?
Q: Dear Ray, Is it acceptable for members of a chapter or lodge to not participate in one or more of...
Ask the Chairman - Troop/Team Representative
Q. Ray, What is the term of office for the OA Troop/Team Representative? Some unit leaders use a 6 month term,...
Ask the Chairman - Camping Requirement II
Q. Ray, We have recently moved to another city and someone told me that the the camping requirement must be fulfilled...
Ask the Chairman - Vigil Triangle Arrows
Q. Over the years the arrows in the Vigil triangle have been shown going clockwise and counterclockwise. Which way is...
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 - Changes to the Unit Elections JTE Requirement
Q. Dear Ray: I noticed that the requirements for unit elections changed in this year’s Journey to Excellence (JTE) program. In...
Ask the Chairman - Can the OA Legend be used as part of a public ceremony?
Q. Ray, My lodge is looking to develop a public recognition ceremony which will be used at summer camp. In the...
Ask the Chairman - Can a Scout be elected to the OA if he is moving and leaving the unit?
Q. Ray, A Scout in my troop is eligible for election to the OA, and is moving within the next two...