I knew that I seldom saw a "Boy" Scout wearing the Vigil Honor sash. It was usually older fellows and the leaders wearing the O.A. Vigil sash. Now I see why and why his head is so big....pop's head is swelling up a little too.
Only 1 out of every 7 scouts join the O.A. and only 1 out of every 50 of those O.A. members are selected for vigil each year.
Following copied from.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_ArrowMore than 180,000 youth and adults are members of the Order of the Arrow.
This number is approximately one-seventh of the total number of those registered in the Boy Scout division.Vigil Honor
The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition "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 of office to one or more of the following: lodge, Order of the Arrow, Scouting community, Scout Camp."[19] The Vigil Honor may be conferred upon Arrowmen who have completed a minimum of two years as a Brotherhood member and have performed exceptional service above and beyond their immediate responsibilities through leadership, exemplary efforts, and dedication.
However, under no circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor recommendation.[19] Selection is annual and is limited to one person for every 50 members of the lodge,[19] and members of the Order can be inducted into the Vigil Honor only with the written approval of the national Order of the Arrow Committee.[19]
As a part of the Vigil Honor induction, each new Vigil Honor member is given a Vigil Honor name in the language of an American Indian tribe, on whom the traditions and ceremonies of the Order are based. An English translation of the Vigil Honor name is also provided, and the name often represents a characteristic of the individual.[24]
