Troop Representative
Job Description, Duties and Qualifications


OA Troop/Team Representative Job Description:

An Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local Order of the Arrow Lodge, the local Order of the Arrow Chapter and his troop or team. In his troop/team, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowmen and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order of the Arrow. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order of the Arrow. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the group of honored campers who are the Order of the Arrow as a service arm to his troop/team.

OA Troop/Team Representative Duties:

  • Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop/team by attending Chapter Meetings.
  • Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop/team.
  • Encourages older Scouts and Varsity Scouts to participation in high adventure programs.
  • Encourages Scouts and Varsity Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
  • Assists with leadership skills training in the troop/team.
  • Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop/team.
  • Encourages Arrowmen in the troop/team 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.
  • Serve As an Elangomat or on a Ceremony Team at least once during term of office.
  • Recruit at least two (2) Elangomats from your unit.
  • Encourage all registered arrowmen scouts and scouters in your unit to keep their dues current.
  • Promote the Order of the Arrow in your unit and motivate scouts to remain active.
  • Serve on a Unit Elections Team.

OA Troop/Team Representative Qualifications:

  • Under 18 years old.
  • Troop Representative is appointed by SPL with Scout Master approval.
  • Team Representative is appointed by Varsity Team Captain with Varsity Scout Coach approval.
  • OA Member in good standing (Dues Paid).

OA Troop Representative Reports To:

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader at the Troop Level

Chapter Vice-Chief at the Chapter Level

OA Team Representative Reports To:

Varsity Team Captain

Chapter Vice-Chief at the Chapter Level


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