To become a full member in the OA, an Ordeal member must participate in the Brotherhood Ceremony. To be eligible for Brotherhood, an Ordeal member must be active for at least 10 months following the Ordeal, and must be registered with the BSA. Shortly before a Brotherhood Ceremony is to take place, the Ordeal member receives a Brotherhood letter of information, and a registration form. If successful, the Ordeal sash is replaced by a Brother sash with a red arrow and two red bars.
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1. Memorize signs of Arrow membership a. Memorize the Obligation (On membership card and in handbook) b. Memorize Song of the Order of the Arrow c. Memorize the Admonition of the Order of the Arrow d. Memorize the sign of Ordeal membership e. Memorize the Arrow Handclasp 2. Advance your understanding of the Ordeal a. Gain a thorough understand of the Ordeal you have gone through (reading your OA book will help) 3. Serve your unit. Retain your registration in Scouting a. During a period of at least 10 months, strive to fulfill your Obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your own troop or team. 4. Plan for service in your lodge a. Retain your registration in your Order of the Arrow lodge and keep your dues paid. b. Attend 51% of all lodge meetings since joining the OA (see calendar for dates) c. Attend 51% of all of your chapter’s meetings since joining the OA d. Be active in your specific committee you choose e. Attend at least one lodge weekend (other than your Ordeal) f. Attend one Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) 5. Review your Progress a. When you earnestly feel that you have met the 4 challenges above, write a letter to your lodge secretary. In the letter explain what you think the Obligation means, describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation in your troop or team and in your daily life, and how you have used your understanding of the Ordeal to aid in this service, describe your specific plans for giving service to the lodge program. b. Include this letter with your advance registration form for the Brotherhood weekend.
