Tetonwana Lodge #105
Sioux Council, BSA 

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The OA Troop/Team Representative
Basically, the OA Troop/Team Representative Program was developed to be a bridge between your unit and the Lodge. It offers Arrowmen the opportunity to earn rank advancement in their unit along with strengthening the bond between the Lodge and the unit.

We are asking all Troops and Teams in the Sioux Council to name a youth O.A. representative. This is a leadership position which can fulfill the leadership requirement for Star, Life, and Eagle. Scoutmasters, please get the the name and contact information for your unit's O.A. representative to your chapter leadership using the OA Troop Representative registration form.

OA Troop Representative Job Description:
An Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and Scouts or Venturers who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.

OA Troop Representative Duties:
  Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. 
  Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop. 
  Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs. 
  Encourages Scouts to actively participate in 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/or chapter activities 
        and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
  Sets a good example 
  Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly. 
  Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation
  Shows Scout Spirit

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:
  Under 18 years old 
  Appointed by SPL with SM approval 
  OA Member in good standing

OA Troop Representative Reports To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Troop/Team Representative Resources: OA Troop/Team Representative Support Pack

Troop/Team Representative Insignia Available: 
                      "OA Troop Representative badge", BSA item #00237 
                      "OA Team Representative badge", BSA item #00236

How to become an OA Unit Representative: If interested in this leadership position fill out an OA Troop Representative registration form and give it to your chapter leadership. 

More Information: You can get more information about the OA Unit Representative program from the Tetonwana Lodge's OA Unit Representative Pamphlet. 

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