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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
OA TROOP REPRESENTATIVE
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of Scoutmaster |
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Term:
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6 months |
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Reports to:
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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
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Description:
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An Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving
between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop,
he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman
and adult leaders and Scouts 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. |
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Comments:
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By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as
a service arm to his troop. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Age:
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none |
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Rank:
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1st Class & OA Member in good standing |
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Experience:
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none |
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Attendance:
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50% over previous 6 months |
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| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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Training:
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You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have
attended in the past. |
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Attendance:
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You are expected to attend a MINIMUM of 50% of all troop meetings,
a MINIMUM of 50% of all Patrol Leader Council meetings, a MINIMUM
of 50% of all outings, and a MINIMUM of 50% of all service projects
and a MINIMUM of 50% of all OA functions. If your attendance is low,
or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed
from office. |
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Effort:
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You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
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| GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Uniform:
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Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you
will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with
all required badges in their correct locations. |
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Behavior:
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Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday
life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
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Attendance:
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Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings
and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster
if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to
miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume
your responsibilities in your absence. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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- 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
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