Purpose and Principles
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).
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.
What event happens every two years in August?
What is the Dictionary definition of "Mission"?"
A sending or being sent out with authority to perform a special service.
Where was the OA founded?
Treasure Island, the Philadelphia Council Camp (pg 17).
What was the OA founded upon?
The principles of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service (pg 8).
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).
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)
What is a mission statement?
A brief sentence that defines an organization's core objectives (pg 87)
The OA was founded in the summer of...
1915 (pg 16).
What is at the heart of the Order?
The induction sequence (pg 12).
What is the purpose of the "Spirit of the Arrow" pamphlets?
A method of preparing the candidates for membership (pg 25).
Name 2 special OA programs.
Lodge Journey to Excellence Program, National Service Grant Program, and The Maury Clancy Indian Campership fund (pg 83-84).
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).
When was the Order recognized as BSA's national honor society?
1998 (pg 21).
What does "Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui" mean?
"Brotherhood, cheerfulness, service" (pg 10).
What is the purpose of Brotherhood membership?
For Arrowmen to reaffirm their belief in the Order (pg 47).
What is the purpose of the Section Organization?
Provides an interlodge forum for lodge and chapter leaders, bringing them together for fellowship and improvement.
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.
Explain Chapter responsibilities
Supervise elections, hold meetings, support parts of the Lodge programs, conduct Ordeals, provide support, and perform call-outs (pg 39).
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).