In many Councils, these elections are held at summer camp, in line with the traditions of the OA's founding. This is not mandatory, however. All registered active youth troop members have a vote, both current Arrowmen and non-Arrowmen. Membership selection is thus predominantly by non-members. Adult Scouters may be proposed for membership in the Order of the Arrow by unit or district committees or the Lodge. Once selected, they, too, undergo the Ordeal and participate in the induction ceremonies.
To alleviate lingering concerns in some quarters regarding the ceremonial aspects of the Order of the Arrow, the BSA has officially stated: " The induction is not a hazing or an initiation ceremony. The Order is not a secret Scout organization, and its ceremonies are open to any parent, Scout leader, or religious leader.
There is an element of mystery in the ceremonies for the sake of its effect on the candidates. For this reason, ceremonies are not put on in public.
The ceremonies Following 10 months as an Ordeal member, the Arrowman may participate in the Brotherhood ceremony, which signifies the sealing of his membership and an additional emphasis on OA ideals and purposes.
After an additional 2 years have elapsed, exceptional OA leaders may be recognized by conferring of the Vigil Honor. Generally speaking, only two percent of the Lodge membership may be selected each year for this highest of Lodge honors. A special ceremony, devised by Dr. Goodman in and closely based on ancient Indian traditions, culminates this experience.
All Order of the Arrow members are reminded that their primary duty always remains to their own troop, which elected them in the first place as a result of their cheerful service to their fellow unit members.
Probably the single most often-heard complaint directed towards the OA program is that of Arrowmen who have forgotten this cardinal principle. OA Lodges meet with other lodges in their sections each year and attend a nationwide gathering NOAC - National Order of the Arrow Conference held on the campus of a major university every 2 years.
These National Order of the Arrow Conferences NOAC , as they are called, feature individual and Lodge competitions in ceremonies, Indian dancing and costumes, and sports, along with seminars and gala arena shows.
More than 6, Arrowmen attend, which for many is an exciting highlight of the scouting experience on a par with a National Jamboree.
The Order of the Arrow membership requirements are as follows:. The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The entire experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal. After 6 months of service as an Ordeal member and fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order.
Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order. Although the Order of the Arrow is a thing of the spirit , there are several layers of organization, each with its own role. Learn about the requirements to become an Arrowman, the induction process, and the levels of memberships within the Order. The Order of the Arrow is led by youth leadership national chief, national vice chief , the national Order of the Arrow chairman, the OA director and the OA specialist.
In addition the national Order of the Arrow committee provides direction for the yearly program. We've detected that you're using an unsupported browser. You may experience issues using the OA website. Please visit our supported browsers page for more information.
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