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 - Defining an Active Arrowman
Q. Ray, There are numerous references in our various books and guides that refer to an "active" Arrowman, but no definition...
Ask the Chairman - Are Arrowmen allowed to wear OA Legend patches on their sashes?
Q. Hi Ray, With the NOAC 2015 fast approaching, Scouts from our troop that are participating are getting anxious and excited...
Ask the Chairman - Why was the Lenni Lenape dictionary removed from the latest OA Handbook?
Q. Dear Ray, Why was the Lenni Lenape word list left out of the new edition of the OA Handbook distributed...
Ask the Chairman - Can someone be considered a Vigil Honor member if they die before induction?
Q: Ray, If a person is selected for the Vigil Honor by the Vigil nominating committee but passes away before they...
Ask the Chairman - What is the role of the national chief within the BSA?
Q: Ray, Outside of the Order of the Arrow, does the national chief (or national vice chief for that matter) have...
Ask the Chairman - Old Sash
Q. Is the old sash my son was given by his godfather acceptable for his wear? A. I am so glad...
Ask the Chairman - Courtesy Letter
Q. Hello Ray, Last night, during our OA election, our OA Lodge Adviser told me that I would not be able...
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...
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 - NOAC 2015 Questions
Q. Ray, I have several questions regarding NOAC 2015: Centennial sash – it is my understanding that an adult who gave up...
Ask the Chairman - What sign does a Cub Scout leader use when reciting the Obligation?
Q. Ray, I joined the OA as a youth in Boy Scouts. After a hiatus, now that my son is old...
Ask the Chairman - Should I accept the Vigil Honor if I am having doubts about it?
Q. Mr Capp, I am an adult volunteer who has recently been nominated to the Vigil Honor. Initially I was surprised...