Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with SM approval
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
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.
Comments: It is expected that the OA Troop Representative will be an OA member in good standing and actively promote OA membership.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a communications 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 activities.
Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
Assists with leadership training within the troop.
Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions within 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.
