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Troop Order of the Arrow (OA) Rep

The Order of the Arrow (OA) Representative serves as a communication link between our local OA Chapter and the Lodge and our Troop. He promotes camping and OA in our Troop while encouraging older Scouts to participate in high adventure programs. To apply for this position the Scout must meet the following criteria:

Requirements:

To become an OA Rep a Scout must meet the following criteria:

  • Active status
  • At least 1st Class rank
  • Ordeal member in the OA

Specific Duties:

  • Attends OA Chapter meetings and reports back information to our Troop.
  • Coordinates OA Elections in the Troop with the Chapter.
  • Promotes Ordeal members to obtain their Brotherhood rank.
  • Promotes Camping and High Adventure programs in the Troop.
  • Attends the PLC.
  • Sets a good example.
  • Wears the uniform properly and to all Troop meetings and activities.
  • Lives by the scout oath and Law.

The tenure of this position is one year. To receive leadership credit for this position the OA Rep must participate in at least six Troop meetings, participate in at least three OA meetings at Roundtables, and participate in the annual Troop OA elections and attends at least 50% of all Troop campouts per quarter.

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