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Candidates
Congratulations!
on being elected as a candidate for membership into the Order of the Arrow.
In most organizations, those who are already a part of the group select
new members. However, with the OA, your peers, many of whom may not be
OA members, selected you. They saw a quality inside of you that you might
not be aware of, and they have faith in you and how you live the Scout
Oath and Law. Do not fail them
Having
been elected (youth) or selected (adult) and properly called out you are
now ready to continue with the inductions process to become a member in
the Lodge and the Order of the Arrow.
There
is only one step left:
Attend
an Ordeal within one year of the unit election date.
Notice
to ALL candidates:
According
to the Order of the Arrow Guide to Inductions, events and tests during
the Ordeal are given in a stated sequence. Disrupting the sequence for
any reason gravely takes away from the entire Ordeal experience; therefore,
any candidate who leaves the Ordeal for any reason before the Ordeal
ceremony withdraws himself from candidacy in the Order of the Arrow.
No
walk-ins will be accepted and everyone must pre-register. An acknowledgement
of your payment will not be sent.
 No
matter what you've been told by any other adult leader you must arrive
at camp on Friday night before 9:00 pm. You must stay until you are
dismissed Sunday morning by approximately 10:00 am. The activities Saturday
night and Sunday morning are designed to enrich your Ordeal experience.
You are not free to leave Saturday night.
You
must bring to camp a copy of parts A & B of your BSA Annual Health
and Medical Record to be turned in at check-in.
The
Ordeal:
What is the
Ordeal?
The Ordeal is a
weekend experience in which those elected or selected learn about the
customs and traditions of the Order of the Arrow and undertake a spiritual
journey to discover the true meanings of leadersp, service and the Brotherhood
of Scouting. You might think that this sounds like a lot to do. It is,
but we have faith that you can do it. This weekend will test not only
your physical strength, but your inner strength as well.
What weekends
can I go through my Ordeal?
The Lodge conducts
weekends in the Spring and Fall during which you can go through your
Ordeal. These are held at the Council's camps.
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May
2 - 4, 2014, Woodruff Scout Reservation
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May
16 - 18, 2014, Bert Adams Scout Reservation
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November
7 - 9,
2014, Woodruff Scout Reservation - REGISTRATION
DEADLINE - Wednesday, October 29, 2014
What do I
need to do?
After being called
out read the Welcome Letter
from the Lodge, review the What
to Bring list, then register for the weekend you would like to attend.
Please register by the deadline in order to attend the Ordeal weekend.
A lot of work is done in preparation for the event and there is no such
thing as a late registration for Ordeal candidates, walkins are not
accepted. You must bring a current BSA Medical form to be turned in
at check in
Before you arrive
on Friday night review the Ordeal schedule for the Ordeal you've elected
to attend.
Then come prepared
to embark on a journey that will last a lifetime.
Please
check back often as more detailed information becomes available it will
be posted here.
What
if I still have questions?
If the information
above does not answer your questions please don't hesitate to contact
the Ordeal Chairman, Sam
Porter. He is here to serve and see that you have a memorable experience
as you begin your journey.
Parents
Congratulations!
Your son has been elected to be a candidate for membership in the Order
of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society. Take a moment and review
this Welcome Letter
from the Lodge. It will answer most of your questions.
We appreciate
your support. While many organizations have specific committments for
every member, the Order of the Arrow is unique because it offers each
Scout a multitude of opportunities to serve, and your son can tailor his
involvement accordingly.
An active
member is a registered member that is committed to serving his home unit.
Information
for parents and guardians about Order of the Arrow ceremonies
1.
Parents, guardians, and Scout leaders shall not be excluded from any
Boy Scout activity or function including any Order of the Arrow (OA)
ceremonies.
2.
Any concerned parent, guardian, or religious leader may view any OA
ceremonies, attend meetings, or read scripts upon request to a council,
district, lodge, or chapter official to assure themselves that there
is nothing objectionable. Such persons are asked to safeguard the details
relating to ceremonies for the sake of the participants. Hazing or demeaning
initiation pranks are also prohibited by the OA and the BSA.
3.
Induction into the OA is not a hazing or an initiation ceremony. The
OA is not a secret Scout organization, and its ceremonies are
open to any parent, guardian, 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 held in
public. The ceremonies are not objectionable to any religious group.
The following
links should help with any questions you may have:
Order
of the Arrow Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Order
of the Arrow Information
If the
information above does not answer your questions please don't hesitate
to contact the Ordeal Chairman, Sam
Porter. He is here to serve and see that your son has a memorable
experience.
How
do I register for an Ordeal?
Select
the date of the ordeal you would like to attend then select the registration
link. Registration online is preferred. If you are unable to complete
your registration online you may complete and mail this paper
registration form.
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May
2 - 4, 2014, Woodruff Scout Reservation
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May
16 - 18, 2014, Bert Adams Scout Reservation
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November
7 - 9,
2014, Woodruff Scout Reservation - Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Wednesday, October
29, 2014
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