Lodge unit elections begins on February 15, 2012 and will end on May 25, 2012.
No unit elections will be conducted at Summer Camp.
2012 Unit Election Letter (Coming Soon!)
The Order of the Arrow has been conducting OA Elections since
early February. This is a reminder to all Scoutmasters that this process needs
to be done before May 25th to allow for the candidate to be "called
out" during Summer Camp.
Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Deno G. to be scheduled. His email address is dgrosz1[at]suddenlink.net. You may also call the Scout Office at 806-358-6500 for information.
The Order of the Arrow membership requirements are:
- Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 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.
- Youth must be under the age of 21, hold the BSA First Class rank or higher, and following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity team Coach, be elected by the youth members of their troop or team.
- Adults (age 21 or older) who are registered in the BSA and meet the camping requirements may be selected following nomination to the lodge adult selection committee. 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, including current or prior positions. Selected adults must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities, and must provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge.