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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 - Journey to Excellence
Q. Hello Ray, In our Lodge Journey to Excellence, does lodge member attendance at national events (such as NOAC) mean just...
Ask the Chairman - Journey to Excellence Program
Q. Ray, There's been a lot of confusion this year regarding the new Journey to Excellence program. How do we know...
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 - 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 - Service Hours
Q. Ray, A Scout's parent would like to know if the required service time with the Order of the Arrow counts...
Ask the Chairman - Brotherhood Letters
Q. Ray, What should become of the letter that an Ordeal candidate writes to the lodge secretary? Thanks for your opinion on...
The Dallas Experience
An inside look at the National Planning Meeting Every year, Section Chiefs, members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee,...
Jumpstart Your Lodge Inductions
One of the most important, yet commonly neglected, parts of the induction sequence is orienting our new members to the...