Sealing the Bond of Brotherhood

Welcome to the Brotherhood Review section of the Unami Lodge website. Thank you for taking interest in sealing your membership in the Order of the Arrow. We strongly encourage you to review the requirements and plan to take part in The Brotherhood Trail at a Lodge Weekend or at Summer Camp.

While being an Ordeal member in the Order of the Arrow entitles you to all the rights and privileges that the Order has to offer, participating in The Brotherhood Trail and becoming a Brotherhood member publicly shows that you are committed to the Order and its ideals.

The requirements for Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow are listed below. Click on the links of each requirement to review the material. While participating in The Brotherhood Trail these requirements will be reviewed and no advance preparation is necessary.

• Know the signs of membership in the Order of the Arrow.
(The above link is password protected and is only accessable after
obtaining the password from the Brotherhood Adviser or Chairman)

• Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal by reviewing its customs and traditions.

• Serve your unit & retain your registration in Scouting for ten months since your induction.

• Make a plan for service to the Lodge.

• Review your progress by writing a letter to the Lodge Secretary about your plan for continued service. (You will write this letter during your participation in the Brotherhood Trail)

Click here for a Self Study Guide that reviews the above material.
(The above link is password protected and is only accessable after obtaining
the password from the Brotherhood Adviser or Chairman)

In addition, the ceremonies and Ordeal process will be explained in depth, and you will hear a presentation on positions and service opportunities in both the Lodge and your Chapter.

Now you are probably asking yourself, “When can I participate in The Brotherhood Trail?” We have great news for you! We have greatly expanded the number of opportunities for you to “Seal the Bond” and become a Brotherhood member.

First, you can attend either Lodge weekend this Spring. We have one in April and one in May. In addition, there will be a weekend this fall in October. To attend one of these weekends simply print out the registration form off of the Forms Page and register as a Brotherhood candidate.

Click Here for Spring Weekend Forms

If you are unable to attend one of these weekends, there are several opportunities over the summer months. If your unit is attending either Resica Falls or Treasure Island this summer you can participate while at summer camp. You need not do anything in advance but once you get to camp, ask to sign up for becoming a Brotherhood member. If your unit is not attending one of these camps or you do not want to do it while your unit is at camp, you can come to Treasure Island and become a Brotherhood member on one of the provisional opportunities. If you are interested in this option please fill out the Brotherhood Provisional Reservation and send it back to the address on the form.

I sincerely hope to see you at one of our upcoming opportunities to Seal your membership. In Brotherhood,

Last Updated 3-17-2009