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Unit Elections   Print This Adult Membership Requirements Adult membership in the Order of the Arrow is based on the following guidelines... Adult Membership Qualifications All members of, or candidates for membership in, the Order of the Arrow who are 21 years of age or older and who are registered members of the Boy Scouts of America shall be considered adult members or candidates for adult membership. Individuals shall be selected as candidates based on the following: Adult Leaders In Units Each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth candidates that results in at least one youth candidate being elected, the Unit Committee may recommend one adult to the lodge adult selection committee. Troops or teams having more than 50 registered active youth members by nominate an additional adult for every 50 registered, active youth, or fraction thereof. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, with the approval of the Scout Executive, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are fulfilled. Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and positions. The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order. The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fullfilled. The adult leader's membership will provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge. Adult Leaders In Council And District Positions The Lodge Adviser, District Chair, Council President, or members of the professional staff may recommend adults to the lodge adult selection committee. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, with the approval of the Scout Executive, will be candidates for induction. All requirements set forth for adult leaders in units must be fulfilled, with the exception of the camping requirements which may be waived at the discretion of the Lodge Adviser and the Scout Executive. Adults may be rcommended for membership only one time per year as either unit Scouters or district/council Scouters, but not both. How they are recommended depends on where they maintain their primary registration. Adult members shall be elected to membership at the discretion of the lodge adult selection committee. All members of the Order of the Arrow, both youth and adult, must successfully complete the Ordeal experience and participate in the induction ceremony.