Troop 352 Leadership Positions
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ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP REPRESENTATIVE |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.
Reports to: ASPL
Positions: One
Description: The OA Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop.
Comments: The OA Troop Representative strengthens the mission of the lodge and the purpose of the Order. By setting a good example he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: OA member in good standing
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: 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.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the 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 the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
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 in 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 to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.