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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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Should have to coordinate with 5-7 OA RepsFewer Scouts to coordinate with, the better
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 -
Jack Hess - [email protected]
OA Troop/Team Representative Program
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THANKS!