Order of the Arrow Troop Representative

The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative enhances the image of the Order by serving as a youth liaison between the troop and the local OA lodge or chapter.  He is elected for a six-month term beginning in February or August and should be at least First Class rank, and have been an active member of OA for one year or more and a member of the troop for two years or more.

 More specifically duties include:

1)    Serving as a communication link between OA and the troop, and within the troop, encouraging camping, participation in high adventure trips and participation in service projects.

2)     Assisting troop leadership in whatever way is necessary including teaching, leading or skills presentation.

3)     Writing at least two newsletter articles on OA activities and/or past and/or future events or opportunities

4)     Setting up/maintaining a link with updates on the troop website on local OA activities/opportunities

5)     Making announcements to the troop, writing emails and/or otherwise keeping the Arrowmen in the troop informed of lodge activities to seal their membership in the Order.

In order to be an effective OA Representative, you should expect to attend nearly all troop functions. In order to receive leadership credit from the Scoutmaster during your tenure, you are expected to attend:

 •75% of all troop meetings, patrol meetings, business meetings and Courts of Honor

•75% of all other troop activities (i.e. Scout Skills Day, Scout Show), outings (i.e. climbing day), service projects (i.e. Flag Plant, Community Food Share), and Eagle projects.  Merit Badge classes/MBU are not intended to be included here and/or count towards this requirement.

•at least three campouts during the term of office

•all Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings unless excused ahead of time by the SPL (maximum of two excused absences and no unexcused).

•Junior Leader Training (either one day or weeklong) unless you have previously attended either training and/or unless excused by the Scoutmaster for a valid conflict (maximum of one excused absence in a Scouting career)

You should set the example for other Scouts by wearing your uniform properly and living the Scout oath and law in your everyday life.  Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Last update March 9, 2006