OA Representative (OA Rep)

Order of the Arrow representatives serve as a communication link between the troop
and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. By enhancing the image of the Order as a
service arm to the troop, they promote the OA, encourage Scouts to take part in all sorts
of camping opportunities, and helps pave the way for older Scouts to become involved
in high-adventure programs.

​Responsibilities:

• Attends troop, chapter and lodge meetings regularly as a youth

           representative of the troop and Order

• Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge

           or chapter

• Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual

          Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the patrol
          leaders council

• Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to

           the unit annually

• Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the

           OA programs, annually

• Participates in troop courts of honor, as requested by the senior patrol

           leader, by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members,
           induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members,
           and other appropriate activities

• Coordinates the ordeal induction process for newly elected candidates by:

           ensuring they know the time and location of the ordeal, providing
           information of what to bring to the ordeal, assisting (as needed) in
           arranging transportation to the ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed)
           to the lodge in the ordeal process

• Assists current ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership

           by becoming brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and
           location of brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging
           transportation to the brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to
           the lodge (as needed) in the brotherhood process

• Offers periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and

           the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the
           Order, at the discretion of the PLC

• Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor

           skills.

• Advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping
• Sets a good example by wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing

           Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law, and the OA
           Obligation

Forms:

• OA Unit Representative Vision and Goal
• OA Rep Checklist