Order of the Arrow

Why Should Units Support the OA? Expanded Leadership Training Expanded Leadership Opportunities Expanded High Adventure Opportunityies Increased Staff Opportunities for Camporees, Jamborees High Adventure Bases Summer Camp

What Can the OA Do for Your Unit? Ceremonies Cross-over Eagle and Troop Courts of Honor Campfires Support district events

Integrate the OA Program The Order of the Arrow should not be seen as a separate entity, but as an integral part of your unit. Individuals cannot maintain OA membership without an active membership in a unit. One purpose is to keep older Scouts interested so they continue their membership.

We need your help Cross-over ceremonies – a new idea. Hold a few multi-pack Arrow of Light / Cross-over ceremonies For “Private” crossovers, we will be asking receiving units to provide ceremonialists for the event. We will provide scripts, costumes, some training, and support. Elections – partner Troops

Resources OA Handbook OA National Web Site bsa-oa.org Training Materials High Adventure Videos Induction Guides (Password protected) Sample letters Campfire and Court of honor Samples

TOAR’s Troop OA Representatives Leadership Position Only Counts if they attend meetings or take initiative to communicate between the chapter and troop Main purpose is communication between the OA Chapter and the Troop Vital for more participation from members to help bring scouts a better program from the youth

Ceremonies Cross Over Ceremonies are starting to be scheduled for packs Need OA members to help with Ceremonies Two multi pack ceremonies Feb 24 and March 10 Location and times TBD

Elections Schedule Elections through TOARs First come first serve basis Tips for a successful election Troop prints election Ballots before election Schedule before crossovers Make sure when you schedule to give us location and time of meeting Schedule at least two weeks in advanced (preferred)

Contacts William Wallace (Chapter Chief) Robert Cohn (Chapter Advisor) patriotchapterchief@gmail.com Robert Cohn (Chapter Advisor) PatriotAdviser@gmail.com

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