Questions about the election process for new members.
OA national rules require candidates to complete their Ordeal within eighteen months (18) of their election. If they are not able to do so, they must again meet the eligibility requirements and be re-elected the next year. See Membership Requirements on the National OA Web Site.
The Unit leader has the right to seal the election results for release at some later date, such as a unit ceremony or call-out ceremony. The year of eligibility starts, though, at the date of the election, regardless of when the Unit leader announces the results.
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The adult nomination process is left to the unit. Since the OA exists by and large for the youth, with youth exclusively holding leadership positions, adult nominations should be carefully screened. The unit should create a committee to review adult nominations. The committee should consider the adult’s ability to perform the necessary functions to help
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Prior to August 2020, each unit who has a youth election could nominate one adult for every 3 youth elected. (1-3 youth elected, 1 adult; 4-6 youth elected, 2 adults, 7-9 youth elected, 3 adults etc.). On August 5, 2020 it was announced that the National Council of Chiefs met during the during Momentum Launch
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Totanhan Nakaha Lodge now receives adult nominations through the OA LodgeMaster system. Links to access the nomination forms are automatically forwarded to the Unit Leader after they submit a completed unit election form. If you have not received a link to the nomination form or have additional questions, please contact membership.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org. All adult nominations are
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No. All elections must be conducted with at least one member of the Chapter or Lodge election team present, and preferably a member from outside the unit.
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How do I arrange for an election? Beginning in the fall or early winter each year, the Chapter election teams starts contacting each unit leader. If your unit has not been contacted by February 1st, you are encouraged to contact your Chapter Adviser.
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Each unit is entitled to only one election per year, which must be completed between January 1st and April 15th.
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No. No one over the age of 21 may cast a vote in the election.
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No. The Unit leader must sign the election form certifying that all those on the ballot are eligible for election. If the Unit leader feels that a certain member or members of the unit do not exemplify the high ideals of the OA, they do not have to list them as eligible for election even
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