Who Benefits from the OA Troop/Team Representative Program?

Scouting:

• With the Troop/Team Representative as a liaison between the Order of the Arrow and the troop or team, the camp promotions process will be smoother, leading to greater numbers of Scouts at summer camp
• Creates a vehicle to strengthen the ties between the OA and the individual BSA troop or team. This will help with the retention of the older Scouts.
• With the organization of service projects, Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts will be seen actively helping others in their communities

Lodge/Chapter:

• With an easier camp promotions process, the lodge can increase the number of units visited, increasing the effectiveness of this program in the Council.
• Eases the unit election process by having a person in the troop or team whose job is to ensure that elections are held
• With positive OA leadership on the unit level, lodges will experience greater membership retention and higher Brotherhood conversion rates
• A Unit's OA members will have someone to organize transportation to OA events, increasing attendance at chapter/lodge functions

Troop and Team:

• The coordination of OA calendar with that of troop and team will prevent OA members from having to choose between OA functions and unit events
• With the organization of service projects, there will be greater opportunity for community service hours that are required for rank advancement
• Experienced Arrowmen from other units who may be able to share their knowledge can be sought out by the OA Representative to augment the troop program