Welcome Cub Scout Leaders!

New Way to sign up for Ceremonies

The Tisquantum Lodge is please to be able to offer a new resource for scheduling Arrow of Light, and Cross Over Ceremonies! 

Our revised “Ceremony Detail Form’ is an Adobe PDF form that is emailed directly to us by you.

Directions for the form are as follows:

1. You need Adobe Reader installed on the computer you are using
2. You need an email address
3. Please have the details of your ceremony close at hand such as:
   1. Street Address and Building Name of event Location
   2. Date and Time of Event
   3. Start time of ceremony during your event
   4. Cross Over or Arrow of Light or Both? (add to request section)
   5. Names of Webelos Scouts
   6. Name / Phone # / Email for who in the pack we can contact
   7. Special requests / Pack traditions
4. Complete form as thoroughly as you can, and return it via email
   1. Follow the prompts for desk top email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird)
   2. Follow the prompts for web mail clients (Yahoo, Gmail)
   3. If you are using a mobile device, you might need to do it at home J

Link to Arrow of Light/Crossover Detail Form

Once you send in your completed form, you will be contacted by one of the Youth Chapter Chairs to confirm your event.  Please remember that the OA, like a scout troop is run by the youth members.  Not all scouts have constant access to computers.  Be patient, as it may take a day or two to get back to you.  If you feel that there is a delay in getting a response, email the Adult Advisor at ceremonies@tisquantum.org before it becomes an issue.

Ceremony Teams

The Lodge has a Chapter that serves each district, but due to demand, we may have scouts from another district help out with your event.  If you know there are members of the OA in the troop your scouts are crossing over into, ask their Scoutmaster to get them involved with the ceremony.  Having scouts from your troop participating in the ceremony makes it more meaningful for the Webelos, and is a great way for the older boys to begin their leadership journey!

The local Chapter Ceremony Teams have put forth a terrific effort to prepare, train, and create regalia for the Arrow of Light and Crossover Ceremonies.  Congratulate them after the ceremony, and let them know how much it helps your program.  

Yours in Cheerful Service,

John Houlihan
Tisquantum Lodge
Ceremonies Adviser

Contact Us

To ask a question about or check the schedule for your Cub Scout Ceremony, please find your district below, and click the email link for the appropriate Ceremony Chairman.

Please remember that like a boy led Boy Scout Troop, the Order of the Arrow is a scout led organization. Please work with the local scouts for the organization of your event.

Please do not give a ceremony team less than thirty days notice for a ceremony request.

A ceremony request of less than thirty days notice should go directly to Mr. Houlihan the ceremonies advisor: mailto:johnny164@gmail.com?subject=Emrg.%20AOL-CO%20Request

Tisquantum Lodge Ceremonies Chair:  Ryland         Old Colony Council

Japeechan Ceremonies Chair:  Peter                        Great Ponds District

Ktemaque Ceremonies Chair:  Sean                         Seven Rivers District

Manomet Ceremonies Chair:  Jacob                        Cranberry Harbors District

Moswetuset Ceremonies Chair:  Colby                     Squanto District

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Does the OA bring the Bridge?

A. No. The pack is expected to supply the bridge and any other prop.

Q. Does the OA Bring the Candles?

A. No.  Candles are not always allowed, so it is up to the pack to take care of candles if they are to be used.

Q. How long is the ceremony?

A. About 20-30 Min.  It depends on how many scouts there are

Q. Not all my scouts earned arrow of light, can they still come?

A. Typically we recommend yes.  If they will not be part of the arrow of light ceremony, but will cross over just let us know in the special instructions area, but it is up to the pack leadership and family.

Q. Some of the Webelos are not going to Boy Scouts, What should we do?

A. Typically we recommend that they cross the bridge and stand to a side next to the troops.  It is up to the pack leadership and family.

Q. Our pack has the ceremony out side with a fire.  Can you still do a ceremony for that?

A. Yes.  Several packs in the council have outdoor ceremonies.  The pack is responsible for all arrangements for the fire.  Please keep in mind the Ceremony Team wears regalia that have feathers, and other items with a low melting point – Please have plenty of water on hand, and keep the fire to an appropriate safe size for team.

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