|
The Vigil Honor
is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon
its members for service to their lodge, council and Scouting.
The Vigil Honor was established in 1915 when OA Founder, E.
Urner Goodman received the first Vigil Honor.
The Vigil Honor is a high mark
of distinction and recognition. It is reserved for those
Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort,
and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions
beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position or
office. The Vigil Honor cannot be won by a person’s conscious
endeavor. It comes as recognition of unselfish leadership
in service.
Vigil Eligibility:
To
be considered for the Vigil Honor an Arrowman must:
-
Be registered in Scouting.
-
Be a registered member of
the Lodge.
-
Have been a Brotherhood
member of the lodge for a minimum of two years at the date
of selection.
Vigil Names:
As a part of the Vigil Honor
induction, each new Vigil Honor member is given a Vigil name in
the language of the Delaware Indians, the Lenni Lenape,
on whom the traditions and ceremonies of the Order are based.
An English translation of the Vigil name is also provided.
The name often represents a characteristic of the individual.
Sign of the Vigil
Honor:
The sign of the
Vigil Honor is a white sash with a red embroidered arrow
enclosed by two red bars, bearing a red triangle superimposed on
the arrow shaft. Within the red triangle are three white
arrows.
Cowikee Vigil Honor Inductees:
Since Cowikee
Lodge was founded in 1942, there have been over three thousand
members inducted as Ordeal members in the Lodge. But, as
of 2007, there have been only 191 Arrowmen in Cowikee Lodge
who, because of their
exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest,
have been selected to receive the Vigil Honor.
Arrowmen who have
received their Vigil Honor in Cowikee Lodge are:
|
