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| ON THE TRAIL TO BROTHERHOOD | ||||||||||
| Your completion of the Ordeal sets you on the next part of your long and toilsome journey at least 10 months of active preparation for sealing your membership in the Brotherhood ceremony. | ||||||||||
| The Ordeal introduced you to the mysteries of the Arrow. During your service as an Ordeal member, you had ample opportunity to increase your knowledge of the Arrow and to make it work for you. | ||||||||||
| The Order of the Arrow handbook provides all the basic information you will need during this important time. Your Brothers in the Order stand ready to help also. And you should take advantage of their support whenever possible. | ||||||||||
| The Challenges of Brotherhood Membership | ||||||||||
| You must meet a set of challenges before you can enter the Circle of Brotherhood. The first of these you should meet now. The next few require steady effort over a period of time. | ||||||||||
| Memorize the signs of Ordeal membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow, which you received from Allowat Sakima. Also memorize the Order of the Arrow song, the Admonition, the sign of the Ordeal membership, and the Arrow handclasp. | ||||||||||
| Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you have passed. | ||||||||||
| Serve your unit. Retain your registration in Scouting. 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. | ||||||||||
| Plan for service in your lodge. Retain your registration in your Lodge and keep your dues paid. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood membership involves a pledge of service to the Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. | ||||||||||
| Review your progress. When you earnestly feel you have met the four above challenges, write a letter to the Lodge secretary, in this letter explain what you think the Obligation means. Also describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation in your unit and in your daily life and how you have used your understanding of the Ordeal to aid in this service. Also include your specific plans for giving service to the Lodge program | ||||||||||
| More information on the Brotherhood membership can be found in the Order of the Arrow handbook. | ||||||||||
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