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Centennial Update: Arrowmen hit the road to spread centennial celebration across the country

This summer, ArrowTour traveled coast-to-coast to share the OA’s legacy. Check out these highlights from this summer’s rolling centennial celebration...

Ask the Chairman - How should special needs Scouts be considered for election to the OA?

Q. Ray, We have a young man who was elected to the Order of the Arrow this spring. He is a...

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 - 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 I maintain my OA membership in a Venturing crew after my induction?

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 - Is there an age requirement for an OA Troop/Team Representative Adviser?

Q. Dear Ray, Does an assistant Scoutmaster acting as the troop representative adviser need to be at least 21 years old...