Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
The Order of the Arrow (OA) Troop Representative is the link between the OA lodge or chapter and the Troop. It reports to the Senior Patrol Leader, and it is a one-year position.
What the representative does
- Passes information between the lodge or chapter and the Troop.
- Encourages year-round and resident camping in the Troop, and high adventure for older Scouts.
- Encourages Scouts to take part in community service.
- Helps with leadership training in the Troop.
- Encourages Arrowmen to take leadership positions in the Troop, and to take part in lodge and chapter activities and complete their Brotherhood membership.
- Supports OA elections and call-outs and presents at Courts of Honor.
- Sets a good example, lives by the OA Obligation, and reports to the Scoutmaster at the end of the term.
OA events happen at the lodge or section level: monthly lodge meetings, Ordeal weekends, Winter Fellowship, the section Conclave, service such as the Merit Badge Midway and the Memorial Day flag ceremony, and the lodge banquet. More about the role is on the Order of the Arrow's site.
Credit expectations
These are the minimum levels for each category. A Scout earns full credit with a total of at least 15 and no 1 in any category.
| Expectation | Basic (3) | Target (4) | Excels (5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service projects | 2 projects | 3 projects | 4 projects |
| OA elections, call-outs and communications | Election, call-out, Court of Honor presentation and basic lodge communications | The same, with consistent lodge communications | Comprehensive support of OA elections, call-outs and communications |
| OA participation | 4 OA events | 6 OA events | 6 OA events and a lodge or village position |
| Promote camping, high adventure and leadership | 1 presentation and 1 other activity | 1 presentation and 2 activities | 2 presentations and 3 activities |
Activities that count are leading a camping or high adventure activity, or teaching in a Troop leadership or outdoor skills course. This is an annual position, so the expectations are set for a year.
Scoring is explained under How credit works. Every position also has a Scout Spirit category, judged by the Patrol Advisor.