Order of the Arrow Elections Tomorrow Night

If a scout has met the following requirements they will be eligible to stand for an election tomorrow night for the Order of the Arrow.

Eligibility Requirements:

• BSA Membership: Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scouts). 

• First Class Rank: Hold at least the First Class rank in Scouts BSA. 

• Camping Experience: Have experienced 15 nights of Boy Scout camping within the two-year period prior to the election. 

  • Long-Term Camp: This 15-night requirement must include one long-term camp of at least 5 consecutive nights. 

• Election by Troop: Be elected by the youth members of their unit (Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew, or Sea Scout ship). 

• Ordeal and Induction: Participate in the "Ordeal" and induction ceremony after election. 

Scouts will be required to show proof of the above requirements by displaying their Scoutbook for inspection.