1. OA Troop Representative Training
The Order of the Arrow
OA Troop Representative Training
Feb 8, Christopher Colletti, Troop Rep Chairman

2. Agenda What is the Order of the Arrow Troop Rep
Requirements to be a OA Troop Rep
Duties
Troop Rep Issues
Resources
Summary
Q & A

3. What is an OA Troop Rep
Communication Link between the OA Chapter and Troop
Helps OA and non-OA scouts learn more about OA

4. Requirements to be a Troop Rep
OA member
Active Scout (1st class or higher)
Troop leadership position
Appointed by SPL
If none is appointed ask for the position or help find one
Good leadership & communication (can be learned on the job)
Set a good example

5. OA Troop Representative - 1
RESPONSIBLE TO: Asst Senior Patrol Leader
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Serve as the communication link between the lodge or chapter and the Troop
Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active in Chapter and Lodge activities
Encourage Ordeal to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members
Promote year- round and resident camping in the troop
Encourage older- Scout participation in high- adventure programs 5

6. OA Troop Representative - 2
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects
Assist with leadership skills training in the troop
Encourage Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop
Promote OA to non-OA Scouts
Help with OA Troop elections
Attend OA events and talk with other Troop Reps

7. Troop Rep Issues Non-active members (youth and adults)
If no Troop OA Adult Advisor recruit one
Members not interested in Brotherhood
Not knowing about OA events
Register as OA Troop Rep on NH website
See Resources (next slide)
6 month term too short – may be better to take it on for 1 yr (two 6 month terms) as OA Scouting program is 1 yr
Others ???

8. Resources Troop Scoutmaster & Troop OA Adult Advisor
NH OA Troop Rep Chairman & NH OA Officers
Other Troop Reps
New Horizons OA website -
Order of the Arrow Troop Rep webpage under the NH OA website
Contact info registry
Troop Rep information packet
National Order of the Arrow Website:
Shawnee Lodge Website:

9. Summary The OA Troop Rep is an important leadership position
Communication and Encouraging participation in OA events are the main duties of the OA Troop Rep
There are many resources for the Troop Rep
Troop Rep “get-togethers” can provide ideas to increase effectiveness
Should we have these at all chapter meetings?
A chance to share ideas

10. “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, like 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

11. Questions ???