Purpose and Principles
Ties of Brotherhood
Structure, Program, and Awards
The Mission of the OA
Random Trivia
100

What is one of the purposes of the OA?

Recognize those who exemplify the Scout Oath/Law.  Promote outdoor adventure and stewardship.  Develop leaders.  Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness (pg 8).

100

Why are the candidates elected by their peers?

Because the peers will set the candidates they vote for apart and expect them to give leadership in camping and service (pg 23). However, this question can have many answers.

100

What event happens every two years in August?

The National Order of the Arrow Conference or NOAC (pg 73).
100

What is the Dictionary definition of "Mission"?"

A sending or being sent out with authority to perform a special service.

100

Where was the OA founded?

Treasure Island, the Philadelphia Council Camp (pg 17).

200

What was the OA founded upon?

The principles of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service (pg 8).

200

What is the purpose of the Ordeal?

To have the candidates reflect on their Scout life/character and to understand the principles of the Ordeal (pg 23). 

200

Name 3 special OA awards

E. Umar Goodman Camping Award, National Service Award, Founder's Award, Red Arrow Award, Innovation Award, etc. (pg 82 - 86)

200

What is a mission statement?

A brief sentence that defines an organization's core objectives (pg 87)

200

The OA was founded in the summer of...

1915 (pg 16).

300

What is at the heart of the Order?

The induction sequence (pg 12).

300

What is the purpose of the "Spirit of the Arrow" pamphlets? 

A method of preparing the candidates for membership (pg 25).

300

Name 2 special OA programs.

Lodge Journey to Excellence Program, National Service Grant Program, and The Maury Clancy Indian Campership fund (pg 83-84).

300

What is the OA's mission statment?

The mission of the OA is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the BSA through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults (pg 87). 

300

When was the Order recognized as BSA's national honor society? 

1998 (pg 21).

400

What does "Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui" mean?

"Brotherhood, cheerfulness, service" (pg 10).

400

What is the purpose of Brotherhood membership?

For Arrowmen to reaffirm their belief in the Order (pg 47).

400

What is the purpose of the Section Organization? 

Provides an interlodge forum for lodge and chapter leaders, bringing them together for fellowship and improvement.

400

Do your best to interpret the mission statement of the OA (look at page 87 for the statement).

This is all on you, there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer.

400

Explain Chapter responsibilities

Supervise elections, hold meetings, support parts of the Lodge programs, conduct Ordeals, provide support, and perform call-outs (pg 39).

500

Name at least 6 of the 10 induction principles?

Purpose, Eligibility, Candidate's Compliance, Members' Compliance, Discretion, Importance of the Individual, Generosity, Focus, Symbolic Progression, Active Membership (pg 14-15).

500

Who are the four characters in the ceremonies, their roles, and what do they symbolize?

Kichkinet - Guide - Leadership.  Nutiket - Guard - Cheerfulness.  Meteu - Medicine Man - Brotherhood.  Allowat Sakima - Chief - Service (pg 52).

500

To implement/manage the OA program, how is the national OA committee organized?

Communication, Technology, Development, Financial Operations, Strategic Planning, National Events, Outdoor Adventures, Recondition, Preservation, Region/Section Operations, Training, Chapter/Lodge Support (pg 72).

500

Do your best to interpret one of the points of the purpose of the OA (Look at page 8 for the points)

This is all on you, there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer.

500

What are the three symbolic preparations for the Obligations?

Before entering the circle, place your hand on the shoulder of the scout in front of you, bound together with rope, and approach the fire of cheerfulness (pg 53).

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