There were 107 patches made. One hundred of them were numbered sequentially and given out to members who have earned them. The remaining 7 patches did not have a number. Five of those patches were given as plaque "gifts" and one is on the back of a "director's chair". The remaining patch is unaccounted for.

In April of 2016 the lodge ordered another set of Ceremony Team patches as the original stock was now almost depleted. The first run of 100 sent by the manufacturer did not come with a plastic backing. Remembering what happened in 1987 when a different manufacturer sold "mistakes" to a non-Aracoma member who subsequently sold them around the country, the lodge kept the incorrect patches and had a new run of 100 produced. This new run was make correctly. Both sets of patches have been stocked and will be randomly given out to those who complete the requirements for the Ceremony Team patch. Given that both flaps will be given out randomly the patch without the backing will be the S32-B (as it was created first) and the second run with the plastic backing will be the S32-C. S32-B.

Ceremony Team Participant Award Requirements

Principal Parts

  • Participate in at least 3 ceremonies including one of the following: Vigil, Brotherhood, Order, or Pre-Ordeal.
  • Participate in at least six scheduled practices in one calendar year. This cannot be a regular lodge function.
  • Compete at Conclave or the National Order of the Arrow Conference (excluding Vigil).

    Non-Speaking Parts (Guides, Fire Tenders, etc)

  • Serve as a backup by learning the principal role for at least one ceremony.
  • Participate in at least 3 ceremonies including one of the following: Vigil, Brotherhood, Ordeal, or Pre-Ordeal.
  • Participate in at least six scheduled practices in one calendar year. This can not be a regular lodge function.
  • Observe Lodge team competition at Conclave or the National Order of the Arrow Conference.

    Adult Participation

  • Assist the team with coaching, training, and evaluation during at least 6 practice sessions. This cannot be a regular lodge function.
  • Attend and provide assistance before and after a minimum of three (3) ceremonies including one of the following: Vigil, Brotherhood, Ordeal, or Pre-Ordeal.
  • Judge or observe the ceremony team competition at Conclave and / or the National Order of the Arrow Conference.
  • Assist with construction and / or maintenance of ceremonial regalia on at least 4 occasions.

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