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 - Is the term lodge executive committee an official term?
Q: Dear Ray, My question involves the naming of the LEC. Deciding the name "lodge executive committee" was too threatening, my...
Ask the Chairman - What is Operation Arrow and how do I learn more information about it?
Q: Ray, I've heard a lot of talk about Operation Arrow, but am not sure what the right fit for me...
Ask the Chairman - Elected Candidates
Q. Ray, Can a Scout who is elected in the spring attend a spring Ordeal? Thank you, Randall A. Randall, Thanks for the question. As soon...
Ask the Chairman - Elected to OA
Q. Ray, A scout, new to our troop, was elected to OA in his old troop and then transferred to our...
Ask the Chairman - Council Executive Board
Q. Dear Ray, So my council has recently rebuilt their Venturing Officers' Association (VOA). There are many who want the president...
Ask the Chairman - Nominating a Lodge Adviser for the DSA
Q. Ray, What do you recommend to do when a lodge adviser is being nominated for the DSA? Who should sign...
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,...