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.

• 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.
  

• Under 18 years old
• Appointed by SPL with SM approval
• OA Member in good standing
  

• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Who Benefits from the OA Troop/Team Representative Program?

• 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
• Creates a vehicle to strengthen the ties between the OA and the individual BSA troop or team. This will help with the retention of the older Scouts.
• With the organization of service projects, Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts will be seen actively helping others in their communities
  

• With an easier camp promotions process, the lodge can increase the number of units visited, increasing the effectiveness of this program in the Council.
• Eases the unit election process by having a person in the troop or team whose job is to ensure that elections are held
• With positive OA leadership on the unit level, lodges will experience greater membership retention and higher Brotherhood conversion rates
• A Unit's OA members will have someone to organize transportation to OA events, increasing attendance at chapter/lodge functions
  

• The coordination of OA calendar with that of troop and team will prevent OA members from having to choose between OA functions and unit events
• With the organization of service projects, there will be greater opportunity for community service hours that are required for rank advancement
• 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
• Creates more opportunities for leadership in the troop or team for both youth and adults, effectively increasing membership retention

Download Troop/Team Representative Application