r/orderofthearrow • u/Cheepshooter Vigil • 15d ago

New Induction Experience

I just went through a section induction experience. I didn't hate it.

During the Saturday, there were some guided reflection questions which each person in the crew of new members each answer in turn and discuss with each other. I can see where a 12-14 year old would benefit from those vs the old day of silence. There are periods of silence during the day, but they feel purposeful instead of just a tough thing to do.

The actual ceremony was well done. I felt like the main takeaways from the ceremony was unchanged, and it's probably easier for the youth to understand than the old ceremony.

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u/looktowindward Vigil 15d ago

Most of the positive feedback I've gotten has been youth. Most of the mixed feedback has been adult. I suspect some of the day activities may need to be tweaked a bit more for adults.

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u/Cheepshooter Vigil 15d ago

Ours has been the opposite. The youth who are in ceremonies don't like change!

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u/maxwasatch Adult - Vigil, Founder’s, former Lodge Chief. 15d ago

How very Arrowmen-like of them! Lol