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REGISTER YOUR UNIT'S TROOP REPRESENTATIVE! CLICK HERE
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth serving his troop as the primary liaison to the troop’s lodge or chapter. He meets the unit’s needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the lodge’s role in the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the council. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.
OA Troop Representative Duties:
- Attends troop and chapter or 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.
- As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership 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. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order.
- Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman.
- Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills.
- In all cases, 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.
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For those of you that did not go to Conclave, boy did you miss a lot. We had 20 arrowmen go and have a great time. You missed not only being at the largest conclave in recent years, but meeting the past Region Chief, the current Region Chief and the current National Chief. That many Chiefs in one place was like a mini NOAC. Our own Evan P was the Conclave Vice Chief in charge of training and did an awesome job of lining up instructors for the various sessions. Great job Evan!!!! The spirit of Mawat Woakus was everywhere at camp. Our Lodge, because of their spirit and creativity, went into eat FIRST at every meal. Do I hear a four peat? That helped us receive the first spirit stick of the new Section C6B. To cap off the weekend at the section meeting 2 of our own were elected to Section positions. Bryan C is now moving from Section Secretary to Section Vice Chief and Evan P is the new Section Secretary. Great job you guys and good luck in you new positions. Next years’ Conclave will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana and in 2012 we will be the host Lodge. Let’s show them what Mawat Woakus Lodge can do if we really put some effort in it. |
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Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Requirements
So you are probably sitting there wondering how to become a brotherhood member. Do not fear, you are not the only arrowman pondering this question. In order to achieve brotherhood, you must do the requirements listed below. Brotherhood ceremonies take place at most lodge events. These events include Ordeals, Fall Fellowships, Spring Flings, and at Summer Camp. (Note: When you intend to become a Brotherhood Member at any of the events listed, please bring $15.00 to cover the cost for a Brotherhood Sash.)
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