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MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

TROOP AWARDS

Polaris District Gold Star Award
2007
2008

Boy Scouts of America - TROOP 414

Spring, Texas

Training boys to become godly men

Troop 414 Leadership Position - Troop OA Representative

General Information

• Type: Appointed by the SPL
• Term: 6 months
• Reports To: Senior Patrol Leader
• Description: The Order of the Arrow Representative promotes Order of the Arrow membership and involvement in OA activities. He attends Lodge, or Chapter OA meetings and activities and brings relevant information back to report to the troop and include on the troop website.
• Comments: Actively promotes camping, high adventure, leadership, service projects, and living the Scout Oath and Law.

Qualifications

• Age: 14 or older
• Rank: 1st Class or higher
• Experience: None
• Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months

Performance Requirements

• Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past.
• Attendance: You are expected to attend 90% 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.
• 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 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

Specific Leadership Responsibilities

• Youth liaison serving between the local OA Lodge or Chapter and the troop.
• Coordinate troop involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request Lodge and Chapter resources to help meet troop needs.
• Encourages camping and service opportunities within the troop.
• Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure activities/programs.
• Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
• Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
• Sets a good example to enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to the troop.
• Encourages Arrowmen to be active participants in the Lodge and Chapter and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.

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