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OA Troop/Team Representative
Basic Information
What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative?
The Troop/Team Representative program was begun in 1999, and is a program of the Order of the Arrow that has been officially adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The OA Representative is now an official leadership position within the troop or team, and boys can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements, just as with Den Chief, Troop Scribe, or any of the other leadership positions.
What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative?
There are numerous possibilities for the job description of the OA Representative. The beauty is that it is flexible enough to allow your unit to fine-tune the exact responsibilities. However, the most basic tasks of the Representative will be to coordinate service opportunities within the unit, to coordinate unit involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request lodge and chapter resources to help meet unit needs.
Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative?
Anyone in the unit who is under the age of 18 can serve as the OA Representative for the unit, provided he is a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow. He should be appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader or Varsity Team Captain, and will be a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council and attend lodge and chapter meetings.
Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative?
As with all positions in the Order, the OA Representative should have an adult as his Adviser. This adult should be over the age of 21, be a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster.
OA Troop Representative badge, BSA item #00237
OA Team Representative badge, BSA item #00236
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OA Troop Representative
Job Description, Duties and Qualifications
OA Troop Representative Job Description:
An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.
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
OA Troop Representative Qualifications:
Under 18 years old
Appointed by SPL with SM approval
OA Member in good standing
OA Troop Representative Reports To:
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
OA Team Representative
Job Description, Duties and Qualifications
OA Team Representative Job Description:
An Order of the Arrow Team Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his Varsity Team. In his team, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Varsity Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his team.
OA Team Representative Duties:
Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the team.
Encourages year round and resident camping in the team.
Encourages Varsity Scout participation in high adventure programs.
Encourages Varsity Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
Assists with leadership skills training in the team.
Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the team.
Encourages Arrowmen in the team 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 Varsity Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation
Shows Team spirit
OA Team Representative Qualifications:
Under 18 years old
Appointed by Varsity Team Captain with Varsity Scout Coach approval
OA Member in good standing
OA Team Representative Reports To:
Varsity Team Captai
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OA Troop/Team Representative
Registration Form for the OA Troop/Team Representative for Nischa Chuppecat 212
Today's Date________________________
Term of Office____________________________
Beginning and ending date_______________________________
Name ______________________________                                             Troop/Team #________________________
Address____________________________________                                                                District_____________________________
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Ordeal -Brotherhood - Vigil
Lodge dues must be paid for term of office                                                      (Circle one)
Phone____________________ FAX_________________E-mail____________________
Scouting Experience_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
OA Experience___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Please Return Completed Form To:
Tony E. Barringer
11712 E. 100 S.
Columbus, IN 47203-9599
Unit Leader information:
Name:_______________________
Phone:_______________________
For any further information about this new program contact:
Byron Johnson
Vice Chief of administration
Tony E. Barringer
(812)         579-5540
[email protected]
Doug  or Sara Seaborne
(812)         526-2955 [email protected]
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