The Order of the Arrow is the Honor Camping Society and Service branch of Boy Scouting. When preparing your list of eligible candidates, please use the following criteria as set by the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook:

• All youth candidates must be under age 21 at the time of the election.
• Candidates must be registered, and active, members of their units.
• The youth candidate must have his unit leader’s approval before having his name placed on the ballot.
• The youth candidate must have completed at least 15 days and nights of camping under the auspices of the Boy Scouts of America during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one long-term camp (of at least 6 consecutive days and nights).
• The youth candidate must have achieved First Class rank or higher.

The youth candidate is elected by his peers. On the night of the Order of the Arrow election, at least 50% of the active registered membership of the unit must be present. Voting members may vote for any or all names approved by the unit leader. Any name which appears on 50% or more of the cast ballots becomes an Order of the Arrow candidate.

Any unit which elects youth members to the Order of the Arrow may submit an adult name for consideration. The adult must be a registered, active member of the unit. He or she must meet the same camping requirements as the youth candidates. The adult candidate must show a willingness to give unselfish and wholehearted service to others at all times, and demonstrate to be a tangible asset to the Order of the Arrow. Selection of adult members will be conducted by the unit committee.