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OA Troop RepresentativeSeveral years ago the National Advancement Committee approved a proposal of the Order of the Arrow for a new youth leadership position within the troop of OA Representative. The OA Troop Representative will be a youth liaison serving between the OA chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders, and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He will do this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge, purpose of the Order, and the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.

This position can be used by a Scout in a troop to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life and Eagle ranks. National BSA Supply has the shoulder patch available for sale at the various Scout Shops.

Over the past several years, Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge has been working to identify an OA Representative for every unit in Brooklyn. The Lodge Executive Vice-Chief is responsible for administering the OA Troop Representative program in Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge. Please contact him for more information or to express interest in serving both your unit and chapter. Please Note

The job description, duties and qualifications of the OA Troop Representative are as follows:


OA Troop Representative Job Description:


OA Troop Representative Duties:
  • Serves as a communication link between the chapter and the troop.
  • Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.
  • Encourages Scout participation in high adventure programs.
  • Encourages Scouts to actively participate in chapter, lodge and community service projects.
  • Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
  • Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
  • Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and chapter activities, and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
  • Sets a good example
  • Enthusiastically wears the Boy Scout uniform correctly.
  • Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation.
  • Shows troop and Scout spirit.

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:
  • Under 18 years old
  • Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster's approval
  • OA Member in good standing

OA Troop Representative Reports To:
  • Senior Patrol Leader

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Note: The OA Troop Representative is a unit leadership position, and accordingly must be appointed and approved by the Scoutmaster and/or Senior Patrol Leader of the Scout's individual unit.

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