Eligibility Requirements for Election to the Order
of the Arrow
from the official OA Website and the "Guide for Officers and Advisers" 1999 revision
"Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow unit members, following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity team Coach. To become a member, a youth must be a registered member of a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team and hold First Class rank. The youth must have experienced fifteen days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The fifteen days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps.
"Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition of service...The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order. The camping requirements set forth for youth must be met. The adult leader's membership will provide a positive role model for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge."
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Summer Camp Pack Party Saturday
Be at the church at 6:00pm Saturday with your gear to pack the trailer
Depart for Camp 7:30am Sunday
Meet at the church 7:30am Sunday to head for Camp Powhatan