Because the Order of the Arrow is principally a young man's
Organization, unit, district, and council Scouters are not nominated
for selection to membership as a recognition. Nomination for selection
into the Order should take place only when the adult's job in Scouting
will make the Order of the Arrow membership more meaningful in the
lives of the youth membership.
Unit Selection - A unit holding its annual election for
youth members may nominate only one leader, 21 years of age or older,
to be considered for membership in the Order. This person must fulfill
the following conditions to be considered:
- Adult selection is based upon the ability to perform the
requisite functions, and not for recognition of service, including
current or prior achievement and position.
- The individual will be an asset to the Lodge due to
demonstrated skills and abilities which fulfill the purpose of the
Order of the Arrow.
- The camping requirements set forth for the youth membership are fulfilled.
- The adult leader's membership will provide a positive
role model for the growth and development of the youth members of the
lodge.
Selection of those candidates nominated by their unit
committee rests with the Lodge Selection Committee: Lodge Adviser,
Council Camping Chairman, and Scout Executive.
The Unit Committee person submitting the nomination will be
notified by mail of their candidate's status. Candidates approved for
participation in the induction process will also be notified by mail of
their selection.
Adults can be nominated by the Unit Committee District
Chairman, Council President, or the Scout Executive. All requirements
set forth for adult leaders in units must be fulfilled. The camping
requirement may be waived for District and Council Scouters at the
discretion of the Lodge Selection Committee.
The Adult Nomination Form must be filled out in its
entirety, and a letter of recommendation must accompany the form. The
letter of recommendation must answer the following questions:
- This adult will be an asset to the Lodge due to
demonstrated skills and abilities, which fulfill the purpose of the
Order because:
- This adult leader's membership will provide a positive
roll model for the growth and development of the youth members of the
Lodge because:
- Selection of the adult is based upon ability to perform
the requisite functions (and NOT as a honor or recognition of service)
including current or prior achievement and position. The individual's
abilities include:
- List all Camping dates and places within the past 2 years.
Please list all Scouting positions held and their current
BSA registration number on the Nomination Form. Once completed, mail
the Nomination Form and the Letter of Recommendation to:
(Note: Adult Nomination Deadline is April 1)
