I. Mission of the Lodge

   A. It is the mission of our Lodge to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

II. Name and Affiliation

   A. The name of this Lodge of the Order of the Arrow shall be Bob White Lodge #87-WWW.

   B. The Lodge shall be affiliated with the Georgia-Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America, and shall be under the supervision of the Boy Scout Division of the Council Program Group and the administrative authority of the Scout Executive.

   C. The official guidelines shall be those set forth in the current printing of The Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Guide for Officers and Advisors.

III. Lodge Totem, Emblems, and Insignia

   A. The totem and call of this Lodge shall be that of the bob white quail.

   B. The sash shall be worn according to National Policy.

   C. The official Lodge flap design shall be the design known as the S14 and may only be altered by a majority vote of the Lodge membership present and voting at any General Lodge Meeting, provided that the design has been approved by the Lodge Executive Committee and mailed to the membership at least ten days prior to the meeting in which the change is considered.

   D. The design for a Lodge neckerchief, hat pin, or any other specialty item shall be based on the design of the lodge flap, making a set.

   E. The production of any specialty item in which the logo of the Bob White Lodge is used must first be approved by the Lodge Executive Committee.

   F. All Bob White Lodge insignia and specialty items will be sold only to Bob White Lodge # 87-WWW members in good standing.

IV. Membership

   A. A member in good standing is described as one who is active in the Lodge, whose current Lodge dues are paid, and who is currently registered as a member of the Boy Scouts of America within the Georgia-Carolina Council.

   B. Election of Ordeal membership shall take place under the standards prepared and published annually by the Vice-Chief of Inductions and approved by the Lodge Executive Committee . The standards shall be consistent with the current printings of The Order of the Arrow Handbook and The Guide for Officers and Advisors.

   C. Ordeal membership shall be in accordance with the current printing of The Order of the Arrow Handbook, Guide for Officers and Advisors, and The Manual for the Ordeal. New ordeal members shall receive the following items :

      1. Dues paid for the remainder of the current calendar year.

      2. An Order of the Arrow Ordeal sash.

      3. The most recent issue of the Whistling Arrow.

      4. The current year Lodge Plan Book.

      5. The current Order of the Arrow Handbook.

   D. Brotherhood membership shall be in accordance with the current printing of The Order of the Arrow Handbook, The Guide for Officers and Advisors, and The Brotherhood Ceremony.

   E. Vigil Honor membership shall be in accordance with the current printing of The Order of the Arrow Handbook, The Guide for Officers and Advisors, and The Vigil Honor Ceremony.

   F. An Arrowman in good standing with another lodge, who moves into the area and satisfies the requirements for membership , as stated above, shall be accepted into the Bob White Lodge after receipt of appropriate transfer documentation from his or her prior lodge.

   G. Inactive members may be restored by paying current dues, provided they meet all other requirements of active membership, as stated above.

V. Officers, Elections of Officers, and Terms of Office

   A. The officers of the Bob White Lodge # 87-WWW shall be Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration, Lodge Vice-Chief of Inductions, Lodge Vice-Chief of Program, and Lodge Chapter Chiefs.

   B. All Lodge Officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office.

   C. The elections for elected officers shall be held in the fall of each year during the General Lodge Meeting.

   D. The terms of office for all elected officers shall be from the Fall General Lodge Meeting to the following Fall General Lodge Meeting. The new Lodge officers shall take office before the close of the meeting in which they are elected.

   E. The Vice-Chief of Administration will assume all duties of the Lodge Chief in the Lodge Chief’s absence.

   F. The Vice-Chief of Administration shall become the Lodge Chief, and shall serve the remainder of the current term of office should, for any reason, the Lodge Chief not be able to fulfill his entire term of office or obligations.

VI. Duties of the Lodge Executive Board, Lodge Executive Committee, and Rules Governing a Lodge Meeting

   A. The Lodge Executive Board (LEB) shall consist of the Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration, Lodge Vice-Chief of Inductions, Lodge Vice-Chief of Program, Lodge Chapter Chiefs, and their appointed advisors.

   B. The Lodge Executive Committee will be the governing body of the Bob White Lodge #87-WWW.

   C. The Lodge Executive Committee shall consist of the Lodge Executive Board, all appointed Lodge Committee Chairmen and their appointed Committee Advisors, the immediate Past Lodge Chief, the Lodge Advisor, the Associate Lodge Advisor, and the Staff Advisor.

   D. The Lodge Executive Committee will maintain a Lodge Policy and Procedures Manual, changes to which can be made by a majority vote of the Lodge Executive Committee unless otherwise specified. The Lodge Policy and Procedures manual will be attached to the Lodge Governing Rules.

   E. Each Lodge Meeting will be opened with the Obligation and be closed with the official Order of the Arrow song.

   F. Parliamentary procedure for all meetings will be in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.

   G. Only members in good standing, under the age of 21, and physically present shall have a vote in any decision of the Lodge.

   H. The Lodge Executive Committee shall ensure that the Lodge plans and conducts the following activities, at a minimum:

      1. Two Ordeals annually.

      2. Service projects, including a One Day of Service.

      3. Lodge Leadership Development Event.

      4. Annual banquet .

      5. Display at the Linwood Jamboree.

      6. Six Lodge Executive Committee meetings.

   I. Special meetings of the LEB, the LEC, or the General Membership may be called by the Lodge Chief with the approval of either the Lodge Advisor or the Scout Executive.

   J. The Lodge shall send, when possible, representatives to the National Order of the Arrow Conference and any other Section or National event. Lodge funds may be used to help finance the trips of its representatives to any Section, Region, or National event, subject to the availability of funds and the approval of the Lodge Executive Committee.

VII. Lodge Finances

   A. Fees for Lodge events shall be set by the LEC after consultations with the proper committees.

   B. Dues shall be $10 per calendar year, payable to the Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration at any Lodge function or may be paid at Boardman Center for Scouting.

   C. The Lodge fiscal year shall be January 1 through September 31.

   D. The Lodge shall use the cash method of accounting. All funds should be handled through Boardman Center for Scouting.

   E. The Lodge Finance Committee and the Vice-Chief of Administration shall prepare an annual budget for modification and approval by the LEC.

   F. No expenditures, other than budgeted day-to-day expenses will be made without approval of a majority vote of the Lodge Executive Committee.

VIII. Lodge Property

   A. The use of any Lodge Property shall be governed by the LEC in the manner set forth in the Lodge Policy and Procedures Manual.

   B. Lodge property will be inventoried and accounted to the LEC at least semi-annually.

   C. Under no circumstances shall any Lodge property be given to any private person, persons, or concern.

   D. Should the Lodge cease to exist, all Lodge property shall be given to the Georgia-Carolina Council or the local Scout camp. In no instance shall any Lodge property be given to any private person, persons, or concerns.

   E. Should the Lodge or Council be involved in the merger with another Lodge(s) or Council(s), all Lodge property shall accompany the Lodge in the merger and become the property of the new Lodge. In the event that this results in a division, the Lodge property will be divided among the new Lodges by the Bob White LEC.

IX. Lodge Awards

   A. The Lodge will present, each year at the Annual Banquet, several awards. The recipients of these awards will be selected by an Ad Hoc Awards Committee appointed by the Lodge Chief with the approval of the Lodge Advisor and Staff Advisor.

      1. The J. Rucker Newbery Service Award shall be presented annually to one youth and one adult who have had a minimum of three years service to the Lodge, multiple years in Scouting, and service in a Lodge leadership position.

      2. The Arrowman of the Year award shall be presented to the youth who has rendered the most outstanding service to the Lodge in the past year.

      3. The Founder’s Award shall be presented annually to one youth and one adult who have served at least four years in the Lodge, served in a Lodge leadership position, and have been a Vigil Honor Member for one year.

      4. The creation of new awards is left to the discretion of the Lodge Chief with the approval of the Lodge and Staff Advisor.

X. Amendments

   A. These rules shall be subject to amendment at any regular or special meeting of the General Lodge provided the following requirements have been met.

      1. The amendment must have been submitted to the LEC and approved by them at least one month prior to the General Lodge Meeting at which the amendment is to be considered.

      2. Notice must have been sent to all active Lodge members at least ten days prior to the General Lodge Meeting in which the amendment is being considered.

      3. A two-thirds vote of all the voting members of the Lodge present at this meeting shall be required for any amendment to be adopted.

XI. Final Authority

   A. All matters not specifically covered by these rules shall be governed by the correct printing of The Order of the Arrow Handbook, The Guide of Officers and Advisors, and national directives.

   B. Should there be a discrepancy as to the interpretation of these rules, the discrepancy shall be resolved by a majority vote of the LEC, subject to the supervision and authority detailed in Section II B.

   C. Should any rules herein be in conflict with any written policy of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America or the National Order of the Arrow Committee, national policy controls.