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Officer Questions
100

Who are the Founders of the Order of the Arrow

E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson

100

Name Every Lodge Weekend Throughout the year

Spring 1 - Spring 2 - SI - FF

100

What are the names of the current OA Regions?

Eastern, Gateway

100

What Does W.W.W Mean? (Both Versions).

Wimachtendienk, Wingolauschik, Witahemui (Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, Service)

100

Which Officer plays 3 instruments?

Matt

200

What Lodge Merged with Unami Lodge in 1996

Delmont Lodge 43

200

How many Lodges are there in the OA (rough estimate)

250
200
How many estimated members of the Order of the Arrow are there in 2025?

150,000-176,000

200

What is the name of the first ceremony of the induction process?

The Pre-Ordeal

200

Which Officer's Favorite Movie is Lord of the Rings?

Ben!

300

Where was the Order of the Arrow Founded? When? 

Treasure Island Scout Camp - July 16, 1915

300

What was the last conclave that Unami Lodge Hosted, and what was the name of the theme?

2018 - THE FIRE INSIDE

300

Who is the current Eastern Region Chief of the Order of the Arrow?

Elijah Aiken

300

What are the names of all 4 Ceremonial principles AND what are their roles / English translations?

Kichkinet - Guide / Meteu - Medicine Man / Allowat Sakima - Mighty Chief / Nutiket - Guard

300

Which Officer has met the Dougherty Dozen?

Amelia

400

Who was the SECOND Vigil Honor member inducted into Unami Lodge, and what was his Vigil Name?

Carroll A. Edison - The Strong

400

Where will the 2027 National Order of the Arrow Conference be held?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

400

How many members of Unami Lodge are currently dues paying members? 

1003

400

What were the original sashes used in the first ceremonies?

Black sashes with a white bar

400

Which Officer has a brother in the NFL?

Sophia

500

Who was the First Chief of Unami Lodge?

George W. Chapman

500

What is the current MPV statement of the Order of the Arrow?

"To be the reason why Scouts want to stay in Scouting"

500

What year did The Boy Scouts of America OFFICIALLY recognize the Order of the Arrow as Scouting's National Honor Society?

1948

500

Who is largely accredited to the writing of the modern iteration of the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal Ceremonies?

Jay Dunbar

500

Which officer is TERRIFIED of skiing?

Ian

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