Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
Introduction
The Order of
the Arrow Troop Representative agrees to provide service and
leadership in Troop 9 and Occoneechee Lodge. This responsibility
should be fun and rewarding. This guide provides some of the things you
are expected to do while serving in this position.
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison
serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his Troop. In this
Troop, you will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and
from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of
the Order. You will do this in a fashion that strengthens the mission
of the lodge, purpose of the Order and the mission of the Boy Scouts of
America. By setting a good example, you will enhance the image of the
Order as a service arm to this Troop. The OA Troop Representative is
appointed by the Scoutmaster with Senior Patrol Leader approval, and
will be a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and attend lodge
and chapter meetings.
The OA Representative should have an adult as his Adviser. This
adult needs to be 21 years of age or older, a dues-paid member of the
Order of the Arrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster.
Qualifications
- Under 18 years old
- Appointed by SM with SPL approval
- OA Member in good standing
Responsible To
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and adult Troop OA Adviser
Specific Duties
- Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and
the Troop.
- Encourages year round and resident camping in the Troop
- Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
- Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service
projects.
- Assists with leadership skills training in the Troop.
- Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the Troop.
- Encourages Arrowmen in the Troop to be active participants in
the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in
the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
- Attends the monthly Chapter meetings to learn of Chapter, Lodge
and other OA activities.
- Attends the monthly PLC meetings to apprise the Troop leadership
of the above activities and to make sure they are included on
monthly and yearly calendars.
- If holding this position during the period Troop 9 attends
summer camp:
- Participate in, and represent the Troop at, all OA meetings
during the week.
- Participate in, and represent the Troop at, the OA Call-out
Ceremony.
- Set a positive example for all other Scouts and show Scout
Spirit by following the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and OA Obligation,
and proudly wearing the correct uniform to all meetings and
activities.
BSA Program Resources
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Scout Fieldbook
- Junior Leader Handbook
- Junior Leader Training Conference Staff Guide
- Scoutmaster Fundamentals, for training advisers
- Boys’ Life
- Scouting Magazine
- Troop Program Features
- World Wide Web
- Merit Badge Books
- Passport to High Adventure
OA Program Resources
- Order of the Arrow Handbook
- Guide for Officers and Advisers
- Field Operations Guide
- Newsletters (National Bulletin; Region, Lodge, Section, and
Chapter newsletters)
- Lodge Planbooks
- Lodge Leadership Development syllabus
- People
- Membership rosters with name, address, phone, and e-mail
- National OA Web Site www.oa-bsa.org
