Brotherhood Membership
After serving as an Ordeal member for a period of six months, and fulfilling certain other requirements, an Arrowman is eligible to go through a Brotherhood conversion ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the participant will be awarded a Brotherhood sash to wear and can participate on the Ceremonies Team for Ordeal and Brotherhood ceremonies.
Requirements for Brotherhood
Be an Ordeal member for at least six months.
Be an active member of your Scout unit.
Be an active, paid member of the Lodge.
Participate in a Brotherhood Ceremony.
Before becoming Brotherhood, an Arrowman should know:
The Obligation
The Admonition
The OA Song
The OA Handclasp
The Sign of Ordeal Membership
The Purpose of Each Portion of the Ordeal
All of this is able to be found within the Order of the Arrow Handbook. The National OA website also offers the JumpStart program online to help familiarize new (or returning) Arrowmen with these elements. You will need your handbook to gain access to JumpStart. Please contact the Lodge Adviser if you no longer have your handbook.
