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BSA Scouting officials have approved a new leadership position called, The OA Troop Representative. This official scout position is the official link between the troop and OA. He is responsible for the communication of OA information to the troop, as necessary, and the communication of troop information to the OA chapter, as necessary. As the liaison, the youth will serve as a role model to other non-OA scouts on what an OA arrowman is.

In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic 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 enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.  This position like other OA Leadership positions is a year round position, and should not be held for only six months.  However, the Order of the Arrow, or the Unit can replace the representative, if he is not fully meet the requirements of the OA Unit Representative Program.

This new position can be used by a Scout in a troop to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life and Eagle ranks. National BSA Supply has the leadership patch on sale now at the local council offices.

The Chapter Executive Committee has made this program a required program for all units with OA members, beginning on June 1, 2001.  Any questions about this program should be sent to our Lodge Chief, Chapter Chief, or the Chapter Chairman

The job duties and qualifications of the OA Troop Representative are as follows:

OA Unit Representative Duties:

As a member of the Order of the Arrow:

• Serves as a communication link between the chapter and the troop.
• Assists the Lodge with the OA Scoutreach Program within it's unit.
• Attends 10 of 12 Chapter meetings a year, and encourages OA Unit members to attend as well.
• Attends 3 of 5 Lodge Functions (Banquet, Cony Parties, Camp Rap, Fall Fellowship, and Sectional).  Encourages OA Unit members to attend as well.
• Promotes camping to it's unit as well as other units.
• Assists with the OA Unit Election in it's unit and in at least one other unit.
• Helps the chapter at meetings and with it's activities.
• Participates, and invites other arrowmen to participate in Lodge and Chapter Service Projects.
• Encourages other arrowmen in his troop to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood Members.
• Gives suggestions to the Chapter and Lodge Chairmen about changes to the OA Unit Representative Program.

As a member of a Unit:

• Serves as a communication link between the chapter and the troop.
• Encourage year round and resident camping in the troop.
• Encourage Scout participation in high adventure programs.
• Encourage 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 troop to be active participants in lodge, chapter, and sectional functions and activities.  He helps them seal their membership in the Order, by attaining the brotherhood.
• Sets a good example.
• Enthusiastically wears the Boy Scout uniform correctly.
• Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and OA Obligation.
• Shows troop, scout, and OA spirit.

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:

Under 18 years old for the duration of the term
Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster's approval
OA Member in good standing

OA Troop Representative Reports To:

Senior Patrol Leader
Lodge and Chapter Chief or designees

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