Message From the OA Troop and Team Rep Chief........

The Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative is a youth liaison serving between the Sikhs Mox Lamonti lodge and his troop or team. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and will serve as a communication link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He 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, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.

OA Troop Representative 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.
    • Sets a good example.
    • Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
    • Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation.
    • Shows Scout spirit.

Qualifications:
Troop
    • Under 18 years old
    • Appointed by SPL with SM approval
    • It is a youth leadership position
    • OA Member in good standing
Team
    • Under 18 years old
    • Appointed by Varsity Team Captain with Varsity Scout Coach approval
    • It is a youth leadership position
    • OA Member in good standing

Reports To either:
    • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
    • Varsity Team Captain


The following is a list of information that needs to flow between the OA Troop/Team Representative and the Lodge:

Lodge/Chapter to Unit:
    • Lodge/Chapter Calendars
    • Unit Elections visit
    • Camp Promotions visit
    • Community service project opportunities
    • Invitations to Ordeal members to obtain Brotherhood membership
    • Invitations to candidates to attend their Ordeal
    • Resource lists
    • OA Representative Registration Forms
    • Encourages OA members to be active in their Lodge and Chapter

Unit to Lodge/Chapter:
    • Does the unit conduct monthly campouts?
    • Does the unit attend a long-term camp?
    • Do the unit’s older scouts participate in high adventure programs?
    • Does the unit need assistance with its outdoor program?
    • Does the unit need assistance with community service projects?
    • Does the unit need assistance with training?
    • Do the unit’s OA members participate in Lodge and Chapter functions?
    • Name of the new OA Troop Representative or OA Team Representative
    • Reaction of the Troop members to the Lodge and Chapter program