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Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil Honors
OA membership begins with
the Ordeal, and is completed with Brotherhood. At least ten months of
service must pass before Brotherhood can be attained. If after two
years of Brotherhood participation, a
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member has shown
outstanding service, he or she can be nominated for the Vigil Honor, a
National Council recognition.
Ordeal Honor
The Ordeal is only the
first step in an Arrowman’s induction into the Order of the Arrow, an
introduction to its high purpose and traditions. Although an Ordeal
member’s brother Arrowmen have aided him in seeking the Arrow, the
next step in the journey is his alone to make. He is expected to
strengthen his involvement in his Troop and to encourage the camping
spirit. When the Ordeal member has made the principles of the Order
part of his life, he is ready to complete his induction by sealing his
membership.
Brotherhood Honor
When an Ordeal member has developed a thorough understanding of
the Ordeal, it is only right for him to seal his membership in the
Order. He does this by undergoing a second ordeal, but one
administered and evaluated solely by himself. Having seen the Arrow,
he judges his past service and reaffirms his belief in the high
purpose of the Order. The ability to suffer cheerfully in brotherhood
while taking up the heavy burden of additional responsibility is the
hallmark of the Brotherhood member. His induction to the Order of the
Arrow now complete, he commits himself to make a special effort to
render even more service to Scouting and his fellow man. Although a
Brotherhood member’s primary obligation remains with his Troop, he
pledges service to the Lodge as the price of additional insight. The
Brotherhood trail requires a minimum of 10 months to complete.
For more
information about the
Brotherhood Honor Requirements, click here.
For information about the
Beyond Brotherhood Programs, click here.
Vigil Honor
The Vigil Honor is a
high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen
who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish
interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate
responsibilities of their position of office to one or more of the
following: their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their
Scout Camp. Under no circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the
Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor
recommendation. The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of
the Arrow can bestow upon its members
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