The OA Villages support the mission of the Yerba Buena Lodge of the Golden Gate Area Council. It is composed of those youths selected by their fellow Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and who have dedicated themselves to live the principles of Fellowship, Leadership, and Service.
The youth members of the Order develop, plan, implement and promote the events and service projects of the Lodge and Village. They bring new ideas, leadership skills, and connections back to their units who they continue to serve.
Scouts and Scouters from Troops, Crews, and Ships can be nominated by their peers for membership in the Order of the Arrow.
The OA Troop Representative serves as the primary link between the troop and the lodge/chapter. This link is meant to serve as a means of two-way communication between the troop and the lodge/chapter. Arranges with the lodge/chapter election teams to conduct an annual OA election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council. Participates in Court of Honor, at the request of the SPL, in regards to the recognition of OA member awards and achievement May be included as a member of the PLC at the discretion of the SPL. Should aim to help the troop work towards awards available within the Order (ie. OA Unit of Excellence Award).
Must be under the age of 18. Position is appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval. Must be an OA Member in good standing. This position qualifies as a Troop Position of Responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle ranks.
The Troop OA Advisor is an Assistant Scoutmaster with the role of an adult guide to the youth OA Troop Representative and helps them to fully understand the needs of the unit and ways that the chapter/lodge can help support the unit. The Troop OA Advisor promotes the incorporation of OA ideals into the advancement program of the unit, in unit leader conferences, boards of review and courts of honor. They attend lodge/chapter meetings with the OA Troop Representative, and they ssist the OA Troop Representative in conveying information from the lodge/chapter to the troop.
Must be a unit assistant leader or committee member at least 21 years old. Appointed by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the unit Committee Chairman. Must be an OA Member in good standing. Reports to the Troop Scoutmaster.
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Local Order of the Arrow Units
Yerba Buena is the Order of the Arrow Lodge
of the Golden Gate Area Council,
Scouting America.
Yerba Buena Lodge
Kaweah Village
GGAC Outdoor Programs Office
1714 Everett Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Third Friday at 7:00 pm
We serve the communities and units of Alameda and Bay Farm Island.
Wakemnayon Village
Creekside Community Church
951 Dowling Blvd, San Leandro CA 94577
Third Monday at 7:30 pm
We serve all the communities and units of Oakland, Emeryville, Castro Valley, Hayward, San Lorenzo Ashland, Cherryland, and San Leandro.