The Order of the Arrow Team Representative is a youth serving his troop as the primary liaison to the team’s lodge or chapter. He meets the unit’s needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the lodge’s role in the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the council. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.
OA Team Representative Duties:
- Attends team and chapter or lodge meetings
regularly as a youth representative of the team and Order.
- Serves as a two-way communication link
between the team and the lodge or chapter.
- Arranges with the lodge or chapter election
team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the
team.
- Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at
least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually.
- Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the team, to
include the OA programs, annually.
- As requested by the Varsity Team Captain, facilitates
recognition at appropriate times of: high adventure
participation of team members, induction of new OA members,
changes in OA honors of team members, leadership of team
members, and other appropriate activities.
- Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected
candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the
Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal,
assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal,
and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal
process.
- Assists current Ordeal members in the team in sealing their
membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they
know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities,
assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the
Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge
(as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also offer
periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism,
and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the team members
of the Order.
- Leads at least one team service project for the community or
charter partner during the year. May also serve as the team’s
service chairman.
- Assists the team (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and
outdoor skills.
- In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No
Trace camping.
- Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly,
showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout
law and the OA Obligation.
Qualifications:
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Under 18 years old
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Appointed by Varsity Team Captain with Varsity Scout Coach approval
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OA Member in good standing
Reports To:
Flow of Information
The following is a list of information that needs to flow between the OA Team Representative and the Lodge or Chapter:
Lodge/Chapter to Unit:
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Lodge/Chapter Calendars
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Unit Elections visit
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Camp Promotions visit
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Community service project opportunities
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Invitations to Ordeal members to obtain Brotherhood membership
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Invitations to candidates to attend their Ordeal
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Resource lists
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OA Representative Registration Forms
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Encourages OA members to be active in their Lodge and Chapter
Unit to Lodge/Chapter:
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Does the unit conduct monthly campouts?
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Does the unit attend a long-term camp?
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Do the unit’s older scouts participate in high adventure programs?
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Does the unit need assistance with its outdoor program?
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Does the unit need assistance with community service projects?
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Does the unit need assistance with training?
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Do the unit’s OA members participate in Lodge and Chapter functions
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Name of the new OA Team Representative
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Reaction of the Team members to the Lodge and Chapter program
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