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Only after a minimum of 6 months of regular attendance to OA-related meetings and activities will a candidate be eligible to participate in the induction ceremony. This is the ceremony where an OA candidate will become a permanent part of the brotherhood!
Learning Objectives. At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: Understand the purposes of the Order of the Arrow (OA). Know how the Order of the Arrow can benedit a unit. Understand the importance of the Unit Order of the Arrow representatives.
- MISSION, VISION AND PURPOSE
- THE MISSION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW
- THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW
- THE VISION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW
- BSA MISSION STATEMENT
- BSA VISION STATEMENT
- SCOUT OATH
- SCOUT LAW
- THE LOCAL BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
- THE DISTRICT
- THE LODGE
- THE CHAPTER
- MEMBERSHIP STATUS
- POSITION TENURE & TERM OF SERVICE
- LODGE CHAPTER INTERDEPENDENCE
- OFFICER AND ADVISER DUTIES
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPTER CHIEF
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPTER VICE CHIEF
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPTER SECRETARY
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPTER ADVISER
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATE ADVISER
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPTER STAFF ADVISER (DISTRICT EXECUTIVE)
- MANAGING YOUR TEAM
- CHAPTER MEETINGS
- KEY 3 MEETINGS
- CHAPTER OFFICER MEETINGS
- MEETING SCHEDULING
- WHAT IS A TYPICAL MEETING LIKE
- SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS
- PARTICIPATION IN LODGE FUNCTIONS
- FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
- LODGE FUNDING OR DIRECT SUPPORT
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OA TROOP/TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
- HOW CHAPTERS CAN EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT TROOP/TEAM REPRESENTATIVES
- FORMS OF COMMUNICATION
- SOCIAL MEDIA
- OA LODGEMASTER
- ACTIVITIES VS. MEETINGS
- EXAMPLES OF CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
- TRAINING
- DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE
- LODGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (LLD)
- SECTION TRAINING EVENTS
- NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (NLS)
- NATIONAL LODGE ADVISER TRAINING SEMINAR (NLATS)
- NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE (NOAC)
- UNIT RELATIONS
- UNIT ELECTIONS
- OA MENTORING
- BUILDING UNIT LEADER RELATIONSHIPS
- ARROW OF LIGHT & EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONIES
- WHEN & WHERE DO WE PROMOTE
- HOW TO IMPLEMENT CAMPING PROMOTION IN YOUR CHAPTER
- CAMP STAFF PROMOTION
- NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
- JUMPSTART
- ENGAGING NEW MEMBERS
- RETENTION
- CEREMONIES
- STARTING A CHAPTER CEREMONY TEAM
- THE CALLING-OUT
- EXTENDED ELANGOMAT PROGRAM
- BROTHERHOOD COMPLETION
- VIGIL HONOR
- ELEMENTS OF GOOD PLANNING
- GOAL SETTING
- WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CHAPTER
- ANNUAL PLANNING PROCESS
- DEVELOPING TRADITIONS
- CHAPTER JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
- CLOSING COMMENT
- SAMPLE UNIT LEADER TROOP/TEAM REPRESENTATIVE LETTER
- ANNUAL CALENDAR
- FUNDRAISING QUESTIONS
- TWENTY TIPS TO HELP ANYONE GET ALONG WITH ALMOST ANYBODY
- SMART GOALS
- Appendix 6
- CHAPTER SELF-ASSESMENT
- CHAPTER MEETING PLANNER
mission statement defines the fundamental reason that an organization exists. Most organizations have one. Some organizations refer to their mission statement as their purpose. vision statement defines the way an organization will look in the future. It is a long-term view that often accompanies a mission statement. Typically, a vision statemen...
The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of e...
As Scouting’s National Honor Society and as an integral part of every council, our service, activities, adventures and training for youth and adults will be models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich the lives of our members and help extend Scouting to America’s youth. Because the Order of the Arrow is so closely aligned a...
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
council is a local organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America, to promote, lead and supervise all Scouting activities within an assigned geographic territory, and to do so in accordance with the rules, regulations and bylaws of the BSA. The local council is the administrative organization charged with fulfilling the mission and vision of ...
To help carry out its mission and work, most councils are subdivided geographically into smaller areas, called districts, as determined by the council executive board. Districts comprise all the council members residing within that geographic area. A district committee manages the work. District leadership positions typically include: district c...
Members of the Order of the Arrow in a council are organized into a group, which is called a lodge. The lodge is the part of the Order of the Arrow structure that functions at the council level. Typically, each lodge selects an American Indian name, usually based on the history and name of a local tribe, as well as a unique, distinctive emblem or...
The Scout executive may decide to operate by using chapters. Typically, when this decision is made, there is one chapter created in each district of the council. Each chapter would then have its own officers and advisers, the officers being elected by the youth OA members within the chapter, and the advisers being appointed by the Scout executive...
Active membership or a member in good standing should be defined as an Arrowman who attends lodge, chapter, and/or unit events regularly, completes assigned tasks as requested, and abides by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and Order of the Arrow Obligation. Active membership requires dues paid registration in both the Boy Scouts of America and the O...
Merit, attitude, maturity, and enthusiasm are suggested markers when evaluating a youth or adult to serve in a role. It is essential that the chapter brings new Arrowmen to the table and engages with them in the betterment of Scouting. Over-used volunteers are too often recruited because of the person’s past positions or proven reliability. As cha...
One link in a chain, however strong, is not a chain, and so it is with chapter leaders. Each leader is a link who depends upon other links to make the chain strong. To be successful in its purpose as a lodge, each of the chapters in the lodge must be functional and effective. The lodge is the sum total of all of its chapters, and is only as effect...
Duties of chapter officers are approximately the same as those of the lodge officers. The chapter chief, in consultation with his adviser, has the authority to make adjustments in the duties of the officers who serve with him. Each chapter has different needs and the officers need to be able to adjust to fulfill these needs. Often the chapter chief...
Meets monthly with the chapter officers and advisers. Attends all chapter meetings and events. Carries out well-planned and effective chapter meetings and activities. Supervises unit elections in the chapter. Attends requested meetings to represent the chapter. Is responsible to ensure all chapter assignments are completed. Organizes a unit electio...
Assists the chapter chief in administering the program of the chapter. Helps to supervise unit elections and camping promotion visits by the chapter. Assists with event promotion and getting people to meetings. Serves as the chapter chief when the chief is not present. Assists in planning meetings and chapter activities for the year. Attends all ch...
Keeps minutes at all meetings. Keeps track of attendance at chapter events. Reports to the chapter chief on chapter event attendance. Attends all chapter meetings and events. Attends lodge events, including training sessions. Maintains an updated version of chapter roster and membership statistics for reference (working with the lodge secretary and...
Meets monthly with the chapter officers and advisers. Serves as the mentor, coach, and trainer of the officers and associate advisers. Works with youth leaders and chapter chief to ensure the chapter’s success and development of the youth. Assures that the chapter is operating according to the lodge rules and national Order of the Arrow policies....
Supports and assists the chapter adviser to carry out the operations of the chapter. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Encourages participation in chapter and lodge events. Attends all chapter meetings. Wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Advises the Scout executive on possible nominees for service as chapter adviser. Serves as liaison between the chapter leaders and the Scout executive. Maintains a close working relationship with chapter officers and advisers. Oversees the chapter finances. Encourages participation in chapter and lodge events. Meets and communicates with the chapte...
Often as leaders we are consumed by the here and now, managing for the next meeting, event, or ceremony. While focusing on the day-to-day chapter challenges, it is easy for leaders to lose sight of the “big picture”: developing a strong, sustainable chapter program. Here are some helpful hints on managing your chapter leadership team which will hel...
The frequency, location, type and length of chapter meetings should be determined by the program needs in your area. Listed below are suggested, proven, effective chapter meetings ideas.
Key 3 meetings are vital to your success as a chapter and in building unit relationships. The chapter chief, chapter adviser, and chapter staff adviser (district executive) should meet at least quarterly to discuss the needs of the district, how the chapter can help address them, and to evaluate the success of the chapter. This is a critical time i...
Chapter officers should meet at least quarterly to plan chapter functions. These meetings are led by the chapter chief (with guidance from the chapter adviser) and will allow time to evaluate the success of past months, finalize plans for future months, and work on communication with the district and units. These meetings are necessary to your succ...
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What Happens at an OA Meeting? In the very first part of an OA meeting, there is a standard statement read aloud by the leader of the meeting. The statement is a recap of the 12 rules and a reminder to keep things confidential.
committee members with the meeting announcement. A definite schedule for executive committee meetings should be established before the start of the lodge year. Meetings held monthly or every two months are the cus-tomary pattern. Each committee member should have a schedule of the meetings. It is understood that the lodge
Through this session, you will: Explain: What goes on in background to make a Chapter Meeting Effective and Successful. Demonstrate: methods of recognition for involved youth and adults. Guide: Learners to identify where they can change their current ways of running a chapter.
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Through this session, you will: Explain Steps to build a successful chapter meeting. Demonstrate Guide Learners to brainstorm new program ideas and meeting topics Enable Learners to improve their chapter meetings.
