meltona2

If I were in your shoes, I would ask my COR and maybe even my DE.

I am an Eagle and an OA member with the Vigil Honor. Admitting females to the OA would be disastrous. Just think about the ceremonies.

Just a note, there are NO 'secret induction ceremonies' in the OA. The OA is NOT a secret organization! According to the Scout Executive of my council, the OA sash is to be worn at all formal Scouting functions referred to in BSA literature as 'special scouting functions'. We do represent the OA at all times, but that is represented by our Lodge flap and the universal arrow ribbon. Also note that the OA sash, universal arrow ribbon, and lodge flap may only be worn by members in good standing of the local OA lodge, this means you must have paid you dues!! In Scouting, Lilchpin

I am an experienced Scouter, an Eagle and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. You may NOT wear the Eagle medal whenever you want. The badge is for everyday wear for youth, as is the square knot for adults. The medal is exclusively for special events, for both youth and adults. Special events include troop Court of Honor, Eagle Court of Honor, Blue and Gold Banquet, District award dinners, and other similar events at the troop, district, council, regional, and national level. It is inappropriate to wear your medal to troop meetings, campouts, ect. This is similar to the policy on the OA sash. The OA sash is only to be worn at OA events and formal events. Hope this helps. In the Sprit of Scouting, Lilchpin Vice Chief of Nacha Tindey Lodge, Order of the Arrow