Troop Representative Adviser
Role of the OA Troop Representative Adviser
The adviser to the Troop Representative assists the youth Representative so that
he might succeed in his role as the communication and programmatic link between
the unit and the Lodge or Chapter. The adviser helps to include the Order of the
Arrow ideals and activities in the program of the troop. Be setting a good
example, the adviser enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to the
unit.
We are asking all Troops and Teams in the Redwood Empire Council to name a youth O.A. representative. Since every O.A. youth position should have an adult adviser, you should also assign one of your assistant unit leaders to be the OA Troop/Team Representative Adviser. Scoutmasters, please get the the name and contact information for your unit's O.A. representative adviser to your chapter leadership using the OA Troop Representative adviser registration form.
Duties of the Adviser to the OA Representative:
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Supports the youth he or she advises, helping him to fully understand the needs
of the unit and the elements of the lodge and chapter structure that are
responsible for support to the unit.
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Promotes the incorporation of OA ideals into the advancement program of the unit,
in unit leader conferences, boards of review, and courts of honor. Promotes
recognition of members who have completed their Ordeal, achieved Brotherhood, or
been inducted into Vigil Honor membership within the unit.
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Attends lodge and chapter meetings with the youth he or she advises.
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Insures that the OA Representative has the necessary transportation.
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Helps the Lodge, Chapter, or Extended Elangomat in insuring that messages and
documents regarding the achievement of Brotherhood reach Ordeal members in the
troop/team and works with the OA Representative to assess their impact.
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Assists the OA Representative in providing feedback to the Lodge or Chapter the
reaction of the unit and its OA members to the success of the OA programs which
affect the unit, including Ordeals, unit elections, call-outs, camp promotion
visits, meetings and service projects.
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Sets a good example
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Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
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Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation
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Shows Scout spirit
Qualifications:
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A unit assistant leader or committee member at least 21 years old
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Appointed by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the unit Committee Chairman
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OA Member in good standing
Reports To: Troop Scoutmaster
Troop/Team Representative Resources: OA Troop/Team Representative Support Pack Troop/Team Representative Adviser Insignia Available:
"OA Troop Adviser badge", BSA item #617948
"OA Team Coach badge", BSA item #617947 Please remember to notify the OA leadership with the contact information of your OA Troop/Team Representative adviser.
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