Brotherhood Letter - Scariest Part of the Order of the Arrow?

One of the biggest concerns about going through the Order of the Arrow (OA) Brotherhood is writing the Brotherhood letter. Many Ordeal members do not complete their Brotherhood part of the membership because of this fear. Some Ordeal members are convinced that the Brotherhood weekend is just a repeat of the ordeal. We adult leaders need to assure Scouts that this is not the case. The Brotherhood weekend does talk a great deal about what went on and the reason for the ordeal. This video is to help all Ordeal Scouts work through their fears and trepidations about Brotherhood. The Brotherhood letter is the culmination of all the Order of the Arrows traditions, Ordeal, and binding all of its members into its Brotherhood.
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🔑 Show Notes: Brotherhood is the completion of the membership process in the Order of the Arrow. This helps the Scouts have a greater understanding of their Ordeal. Once you have gone through your Ordeal you will never do Ordeal again. Elangomat service is not required. But understanding the Ordeal is critical to many of the principles within the order. Service to your unit and the lodge and others is important. It also helps develop a concrete idea of how to plan and fulfill your pledge. Every lodge will have Brotherhood weekends where all five of the requirements are fulfilled for Brotherhood membership. One of the requirements is to review and write a Brotherhood letter.
✔ Explain what you think the obligation means to you.
✔ Describe how to fulfill your obligation in Scouting, your daily life, and your community.
✔ Make a specific plan to give service to others and the lodge.
📊 Poll (7/27/22): Do you know what's perceived as the hardest part of the Order of the Arrow Brotherhood process? (Votes 85)
21% Attending the weekend.
21% Writing a letter.
16% Working silently.
12% Fasting.
29% I don’t know.
⏱ Time Stamp & Video Jump List:
0:00 Brotherhood Letter
1:51 Your Ordeal Is Yours
3:00 Understanding Your Ordeal
4:00 Brotherhood Letter
4:17 Explain
4:29 Description
4:53 Plan
5:43 Working On The Letter
7:19 Be The Example
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[@Hametchez]

Thank you explaining this! I will be going to ordeal in July, and I am super nervous and exited at the same time!

[@ScouterStan]

Have fun! YIB🔺

[@Hametchez]

@@ScouterStan thank you!

[@Bitwise123]

may or may not be doing alangomat whilst brotherhood was told maybe as long as I have everything done before

[@nicholasdesnoyer8505]

I will go through Ordeal in September. As a Scout I was called out but was never given any information about Ordeal so I missed my chance. As an Adult Leader, I have always wished to be a part of such a great brotherhood. I love these OA videos because I want to be the best Advisor I can be.

[@fenn5327]

Looking into a bunch of OA stuff now that it’s been about 9 months since I’ve gotten my brotherhood. I have been out of the loop on the OA for about 6 months now and was recently called upon to help at the upcoming ordeal. Thanks for all the info!

[@ScouterStan]

Helping out at the ordeal is a big help to your chapter and lodge. Keep up the good work. YIB⚜

[@deanr63]

Great information as always. I enjoy the videos and the jokes. YIB - Wowoatam Witatschimolsin (Skilled Counselor)

[@ScouterStan]

Much appreciated! YIB🔺 - Hayetes Akopinkeh Sohsee Etotketeh (Makes Work Fun)

[@bricethompson1922]

Hey Stan great video is always, writing this message life at camp sinoquipe scout reservations in Southern PA, having a blast this week and so are the kids

[@ScouterStan]

That sounds wonderful. If you need it there's a homesick video out there. Take lots of pictures and have fun. YIS⚜

[@roberttrevino2280]

Just got back from working at a summer camp was mateu in the callout ceremonies was awesome lol

[@colingibbons6404]

Do you have any videos about OA High Adventure? I recently did the OA Summit Experience and I think that it’s an opportunity that should be shared with as many people as possible to help build the program

[@ScouterStan]

I agree with your suggestion. Last year we did a video on Order the Arrow High Adventure kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5SZipesgsl9e80 It's an overview of all the high adventure offerings. YIS⚜

[@matthewchristopher942]

Scouter Stan I'm going for my brotherhood tonight and I'm very nervous I was given several pages what to study and I'm trying to find videos online to help me learn it better because I learn better by listening and watching than reading it in a book. Unfortunately the person that promised to help backed out. Why is some information that will help scouters & scouts in their journey in OA?

[@ScouterStan]

I have done many videos about the OA journey. Here is the link to the playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLlP1tCTA5P8wgb4ueQ6Nm4A7KZHF9_sR6 Always keep in mind that this is a public forum so we do not go into great detail “to observe and preserve the traditions” of the order. If you have general questions that can be answered in a video please suggest it here. Thanks YIB🔺

[@brianmarks4121]

Having been among the earliest "Nimats" or Brotherhood Warriors some fifty years ago; we were responsible for conveying this info to the Brotherhood Candidate required in what we called then "the Statement of Rededication". The specifics were delineated in the OAHB. As with everything in Scouting the candidate was expected to do "no more; no less" than what was delineated. Is that still National OA Policy? The Brotherhood Warrior also provided instruction in the Brotherhood Questionnaire, OA Official Song , and Admonition. Is that still a part of the induction sequence?

[@ScouterStan]

I think a lot of the terms used have changed. Keep in mind that the Inductions Team is in charge of the Brotherhood process even though the Ordeal members are already a part of the Lodge. I do not believe that anything has changed with National Policies. I believe that all parts of the induction process are the same now as in the past. I know that the brotherhood ceremony changed a few years back however, the core principles remain. Thank you so much for your questions. YIB🔺

[@imyourdad7888]

I go to ordeal on the 9th,10th,11th in september

[@ScouterStan]

Congratulations on your election into the Order of the Arrow. The Ordeal is the first part of membership. Think of Brotherhood as the completion of the membership process. YIS⚜

[@freddy_the_fish]

Hi! I’m an Ordeal member but due to a number of reasons (including COVID) I became inactive in my lodge. I’m now 20 and I want to get reinvolved, do you think I would be able to become active again and try for my Brotherhood?

[@ScouterStan]

Absolutely! It's never too late to get reinvolved and pursue your Brotherhood. Reach out to your lodge and express your interest, they'll be happy to have you back! YIB🔺

[@freddy_the_fish]

@@ScouterStan Thank you!

[@cordeiro.justin]

Hello Scouter Stan I have a very nervous question to ask you do I have to actually speak all the requirements for brotherhood in font of a group of people because speaking and singing in front of people gets me nervous a lot.Thats why I did public speaking merit badge virtually.

[@ScouterStan]

The obligation that we learn in the Order of the Arrow is lengthy and written by many committees over many years. This makes it awkward, clunky, and difficult to remember. Everyone knows that the obligation is better spoken in a group because not everyone can have it committed to memory. In my opinion, it's more important to know what it means than to have it memorized. I'm sure that if you talked with some of the counselors about your apprehension to public speaking, they can make sure that you can fulfill the requirement without embarrassment or being singled out in any way. Everything in Scouting is a safe place. This creates an environment where scouts can flourish to their highest potential. I hope this helps ease your fear of taking on the Brotherhood. YIS⚜

[@cordeiro.justin]

thank you