1. Order of the Arrow

2. 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

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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Contacts William Wallace (Chapter Chief) Robert Cohn (Chapter Advisor)
Robert Cohn (Chapter Advisor)

11. Questions?