oa troop/team representative program. “let it be remembered that the order of the arrow was...

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

“Let it be remembered that the Order of the Arrow was created to help the unit - to help it present its membership a better ideal of the inner qualities of the good scout camper. Qualities of character, cheerfulness and service are hard for a boy or a man to understand in the abstract. They come easier when seen in human life.

Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit - for the unit is our best hope in scouting.”

Dr. E. Urner Goodman

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

Dave Heaton - SVC Brian SeetonJim CheathamMat MillesonMark MuirheadMark AngeliJack Hess - AdviserDoug Fullman

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

John MooreKane Remmereid

Session Objectives

Job Description and dutiesThe benefits for the unit/chapter/councilHow the OA Representative will fit into the lodge/chapterHow to sell the program back homeHow to train the new RepresentativeHow to support the new Representative

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

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 Arrowmen and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently

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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 troopEncourages year round and resident camping in the troop

OA Troop Representative Duties

Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programsEncourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects

OA Troop Representative Duties

Assists with leadership skills training in the troopEncourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop

OA Troop Representative Duties

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

OA Troop Representative Duties

Sets a good exampleEnthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctlyLives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation

OA Troop Representative Duties

Shows Scout spirit

OA Troop Representative Qualifications

Under 18 years oldAppointed by SPL with SM approvalOA Member in good standingReports to the ASPL

OA Team Representative Qualifications

Under 18 years oldAppointed by Varsity Team Captain with Coach approvalOA Member in good standingReports to the Varsity Team Captain

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

Additional Information

Order of the Arrow Homepage - http://www.OA-BSA.org

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

Troop/Team Representative

The Order of the Arrow Troop/TeamRepresentative will be a youth liaison servingbetween the local OA lodge or chapter and hisunit. In his unit, he will serve as acommunication and programmatic link to andfrom Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts whoare not presently members of the Order. Hewill do this in a fashion that strengthens themission of the Boy Scouts of America. Bysetting a good example, he will enhance theimage 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 troopEncourages year round and resident camping in the troop

OA Troop Representative Duties

Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programsEncourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects

OA Troop Representative Duties

Assists with leadership skills training in the troopEncourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop

OA Troop Representative Duties

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

OA Troop Representative Duties

Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troopEncourages year round and resident camping in the troop

OA Troop Representative Duties

Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programsEncourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects

OA Troop Representative Duties

Assists with leadership skills training in the troopEncourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop

OA Troop Representative Duties

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

OA Troop Representative Duties

Sets a good exampleEnthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctlyLives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation

OA Troop Representative Duties

Shows Scout spirit

OA Troop Representative Qualifications

Under 18 years oldAppointed by SPL with SM approvalOA Member in good standingReports to the ASPL

OA Team Representative Qualifications

Under 18 years oldAppointed by Varsity Team Captain with Coach approvalOA Member in good standingReports to the Varsity Team Captain

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

Training

LLDOA Troop/Team Representative Training SeminarRegistration FormResource List

Resources - BSA Prog.

Boy Scout HandbookScout FieldbookSenior Patrol Leader GuidebookJunior Leader Training syllabusBoys’LifeScouting

Woods WisdomWWWMerit Badge BooksPassport to High AdventureVarsity Scout Leader GuideScoutmaster Fundamentals

Resources - OA Prog.

OA HandbookOA Guide for Officers and AdvisersOA Field Operations Guide

Lodge PlanbooksLLD syllabusPeopleMembership rostersNewsletters - National through Chapter

Training

LLDOA Troop/Team Representative Training SeminarRegistration FormResource ListChecklist

Checklist - Information Exchange

Lodge & Chapter CalendarsUnit Election/Camp Promotion visitService to America ProgramCommunity Service project opportunities

Lodge/Chapter to Troop/Team:

Checklist - Information Exchange

Brotherhood conversionResource listsOA Representative Registration forms

Lodge/Chapter to Troop/Team:

Checklist - Information Exchange

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?

Troop/Team to Lodge/Chapter:

Checklist - Information Exchange

Does the unit need help with its outdoor program?Does the unit need help with community service programs?Does the unit need help with training?

Troop/Team to Lodge/Chapter:

Checklist - Information Exchange

Does the unit’s OA members participate in lodge and chapter activities?Name of the new OA Troop/Team Representative

Troop/Team to Lodge/Chapter:

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

How to make it fit in the lodge structure -

Your OA Troop/Team Representatives are depending on the lodge to give them the support they need

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job he will do

Mega Lodge

Chapter Chief has appointed Chairman, Liaisons, etcLodge Chief should appoint Chairman to coordinate with other lodge Chairman to make sure that OA Reps receive current informationLodge Chairman troubleshoots, keeps program healthy, provides support material

Small Lodge

Lodge Chief should appoint two Chairmen to run programOne to run programOne to create materials

All Lodges

Consider making a database so OA Representative Roster can be kept up to dateSend registration forms once a yearConsider making a short installation ceremonyConduct Training Seminars at least twice a year for newly appointed OA Representatives

Word of Caution

OA Representative Program can and should be used as a calling committee to promote. It is mandatory that you do not play the telephone game.All levels of leadership take notes so accurate information can be relayed

Success

Ultimate success depends upon the OA Troop/Team Representative Program being a two-way communication link. Information needs to flow from the lodge to the unit and the unit to the lodge. The lodge must be responsive to the needs of the troop/team.

Keep all Troop/Team Representatives informed and make them feel that they are needed and critical aspect of the lodge administration

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

Who Benefits? -Scouting

With the Troop/Team Representative as a liaison between the Order of the Arrow and the troop or team, the camp promotions process will be smoother, leading to greater numbers of scouts at summer camp.

Who Benefits? -Scouting

Creates a vehicle to strengthen the ties between the OA and the individual BSA troop or team. This helps with the retention of the older Scouts

Who Benefits? -Scouting

With the organization of service projects, Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts will be seen actively helping others in their communities

Benefits - Lodge/Chapter

With an easier camp promotions process, the lodge can increase the number of units visited, increasing the effectiveness of this program in the CouncilEases the unit election process by having a person in the troop or team whose job is to ensure that elections are held

Benefits - Lodge/Chapter

With positive OA leadership on the unit level, lodges will experience greater membership retention and higher Brotherhood conversion ratesA Unit’s OA members will have someone to organize transportation to OA events, increasing attendance at chapter/lodge functions

Benefits - Troop/Team

The coordination of OA calendar with that of the troop and team will prevent OA members from having to choose between OA functions and unit events

Benefits - Troop/Team

With the organization of service projects, there will be greater opportunity for community service hours that are required for rank advancement

Benefits - Troop/Team

Experienced Arrowmen from other units who may be able to share their knowledge can be sought out by the OA Representative to augment the troop program

Benefits - Troop/Team

Creates more opportunities for leadership in the troop or team for both youth and adults, effectively increasing membership retention

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

Phone: 15463Office # 201e-mail: Dave Heaton -

heatond@gusun.georgetown.edu

Jack Hess - jack@dri.edu

OA Troop/Team Representative Program

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THANKS!