OA Troop Representative Description and Self Evaluation

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is a youth-led organization that seeks to recognize and honor Scouts who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. One of the key positions within the OA and the Scouts BSA program is the OA Troop Representative.

The OA Troop Representative is a youth leadership position within a Scouts BSA troop. They serve as a liaison between the Order of the Arrow and their troop, working to promote and support OA activities and initiatives within the troop. The The OA Troop Representative is responsible for helping to plan and execute OA events and communicating information about the OA to their fellow Scouts.

To be eligible for the The OA Troop Representative position, a Scout must be a registered member of both their troop and the OA. They must also have been elected to the Order of the Arrow by their fellow Scouts and completed the OA induction ceremony.

One of the key responsibilities of the The OA Troop Representative is to help promote the OA within their troop. This includes educating their fellow Scouts about the benefits of membership in the Order of the Arrow and encouraging eligible Scouts to participate in OA activities and events.

Another important role of the The OA Troop Representative is to serve as a representative of their troop within the OA. This includes attending OA meetings and events, communicating information about the OA back to their troop, and advocating for the interests and concerns of their troop within the Order of the Arrow.

In addition to their leadership responsibilities, the The OA Troop Representative is also expected to lead by example and adhere to the Scout Oath and Law. This means setting a positive example for other Scouts by living up to the values of Scouting and demonstrating a strong commitment to service and community.

Overall, the The OA Troop Representative is an essential role within the OA and Scouts BSA. By serving as a liaison between the OA and their troop, the The OA Troop Representative helps to promote and support the values and mission of the Order of the Arrow, while also strengthening the bond between Scouts and their local troop.

The description below represents an example of the requirements and expectations for this position in one troop. Specifics can vary from one troop to another.

The printable copy also includes a self evaluation form for the position on the second page. Youth leaders might benefit from self evaluating during their term. If you use this, then keep it positive with them. It should only be used to help them recognize areas they should be working on.

This is just an example. Adjust as needed to meet the size, customs, and needs of your unit.

Qualifications:

• Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval
• OA Member in good standing

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Trained by: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with assistance from the Assistant Scoutmaster for Older Scouts

May not serve three consecutive terms

OA Troop Representative duties:

• Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
• Encourages participation in monthly camping outings.
• Encourages participation in summer camp.
• Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
• Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
• 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.
• Participate in outings. Attendance expectation 80%
• Attend troop meetings. Attendance expectation 50%
• Sets a good example.
• Wear the field uniform (class A) correctly to all regular troop meetings and religious services.
• Wear the activity uniform (class B t-shirt) to all outings and other troop activities.
• Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation .
• Shows Scout spirit

Click here to download a printable PDF copy of the sample OA Troop Representative Description and Self Evaluation.

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Does the OA Troop Rep need to be a member of the Order of the Arrow

To be eligible for the OA Troop Representative position, a Scout must be a registered member of both their troop and the OA. This is because the person in this position must serve as a liaison between the Scouts BSA troop and the OA Lodge.

Is there a minimum age or rank requirement for OA Troop Representative?

There is not a minimum set by BSA. However in order to be a member of the OA a Scout must be at least First Class rank.