Unit Elections Information and Procedure 

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The Order of the Arrow Unit Elections are performed in your troop meeting are meant to generate the membership of the Order of the Arrow. The Order of the Arrow is unique in that any scout in your troop under the age of 21 can participate in the election--even the none members. To attain a Unit Election please contact your chapter chief or advisor.

Unit Elections Report Forms

Spirit of the Arrow Booklet (to be given at callout)

Eswau Huppeday Lodge Medical Form .doc

Ordeal Information .doc

Youth Eligibility Requirements:

  • First Class Scout

  • In the past 2 years have 15 nights camping. 6 nights must come from a long term camp such as summer camp, but no more than 6 consecutive nights can count.

  • Under the age of 21

  • Scoutmaster Approval

Adult Eligibility Requirements:

  • In the past 2 years have 15 nights camping. 6 Nights must come from a long term camp such as summer camp, but no more than 6 consecutive nights can cout.

Basic Youth Election Process:

  • 50% of your active youth must be at the meeting where elections are being held.

  • Scouts under the age of 21 may vote for all or none of the scouts eligible (or any combination in between).

  • Scouts may not turn in a ballot if they feel inclined.

  • The scouts are elected if they receive 50% of the ballots turned in.

  • If no scout receives 50% after the first election then a second may be held. Voting ends at least one scout receives 50% of the ballots or two elections have failed.

  • A Troop may only hold an election once a year.

Basic Adult Election Process: