Order of the Arrow Representative

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The '''Order of the Arrow Troop''' or '''Team Representative''' is a youth liason between the local [[Order of the Arrow]] (OA) [[lodge]] or [[chapter]]. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and 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 will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.
The '''Order of the Arrow Troop''' or '''Team Representative''' is a youth liason between the local [[Order of the Arrow]] (OA) [[lodge]] or [[chapter]]. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and 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 will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.
He must be a registered member of the Order of the Arrow in good standing with both the Lodge and/or Chapter and the unit.
He must be a registered member of the Order of the Arrow in good standing with both the Lodge and/or Chapter and the unit.
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==Reports to==
==Reports to==
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*[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]]
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*[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] in a Boy Scout troop
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*[[Captain|Team Captain]] in a Varsity Scout team
==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
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* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]] and the OA Obligation .
* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]] and the OA Obligation .
* Shows Scout spirit
* Shows Scout spirit
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== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 17:45, December 1, 2008

Serving as Order of the Arrow Representative can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle.
Order of the Arrow Representative
Selection:Appointed
Selected by:Senior Patrol Leader (troop)
Varsity Team Captain (team)
Reports to:Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (troop)
Varsity Team Captain (team)

The Order of the Arrow Troop or Team Representative is a youth liason between the local Order of the Arrow (OA) lodge or chapter. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and 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 will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.

He must be a registered member of the Order of the Arrow in good standing with both the Lodge and/or Chapter and the unit.

Contents

Reports to

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Regularly attends troop meetings, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period.
  • Sets a good example.
  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law and the OA Obligation .
  • Shows Scout spirit

See also

Boy Scout portal

References

Troop Positions of Responsibility
(Youth Positions)
 Senior Patrol Leader  Asst.(s)  Quartermaster  Junior Asst. Scoutmaster(s)  Order of the Arrow Rep.
 Patrol Leader(s),  Venture Patrol Leader,  Asst.(s)  Historian  Instructor(s) & Troop Guide(s)  Chaplain Aide
 Scribe  Librarian  Den Chief(s)  Bugler & Musician
 Advisers: Scoutmaster,   Troop Committee Chair,   Assistant Scoutmaster(s)
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