Each chapter has its own officers and advisers, the officers being elected by the youth Arrowmen OA members within the chapter, and the advisers being appointed by the Scout executive often with the consultation of the lodge adviser and district executive(s).
Chapters provide the ability to have meetings closer to home, and meetings and events can be scheduled to coincide with the district events. The chapter is central to providing quality unit visits for camping promotion, and unit elections.
Leadership
Rising Skies Chapter Chief – Kate VanZile
Chapter Adviser – John Laidlaw
Assoc. Chapter Adviser – Joe Taylor
Chapter Meetings
Chapters generally run monthly meetings. Please contact your Chapter Chief / Adviser for current dates and locations of meetings.
Election Teams
Chapters manage OA Elections and Camp Promotion for the Units in their Chapter. If you would like to be a part of the Election Team please contact your Chapter Chief / Adviser. Youth and Adult opportunities available.
OA Unit Representative
The Order of the Arrow unit representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and their unit. In their unit, they help meet the needs of the unit and will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the OA. They will do this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge, purpose of the OA, and the mission of Scouting America. By setting a good example, they will enhance the image of the OA as a service arm to their unit.
The OA Unit Representative Support Pack provides the information that will help these representatives understand their dual roles in their unit and in the Order of the Arrow. Included in this Pack is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions that can be used as a ready reference to answer questions that have already been addressed. In addition, the official job description of the unit representative has been included so that unit representatives, their advisers and their unit leaders will have a better understanding of their respective responsibilities.
Download the OA Unit Representative Support Pack
