Guide for Officers and Advisers #34997A, Revised 1999

This book provides support for lodge leaders. It reflects the current policies concerning the organization and administration of the Order of the Arrow Lodge.  

Some important issues:

• In order for elections to take place, at least 50% of the registered members of the troop must be present.
• To be elected, at least 50% of those attending the elections must vote for that Scout.  
  There is no limit to the number that can be elected.
• Eligibility is determined by the Advancement Chairperson and is approved by the Troop committee, 
  based on the criteria in the Guide above.
• Adult Scouts are elected by the troop committee, per the above Guide, 
  and usually follows one adult per fifty registered Scouts .
• A scout must be 13 years old or older.
• A scout must be 1st Class or higher.
• A scout must have participated in at least 15 days of camping in the last two years.