Workshop:
399 THE COMPLETE INDUCTIONS TRAINING This intensive training workshop is a
must for Inductions chairmen and advisers or those seriously interested in
inductions and ceremonies. This course introduces and details the new Guide to
Inductions. Special attention will be given to Unit Elections, the Call-Out,
Ordeal Management, Journey to Brotherhood, Ceremony Team Training and the
conversion to Brotherhood. MEETS SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY MORNING FROM
8:30-11:30.
(Although this session uses the term "workshop" in its description, it is
really a 3-day cell. To register for it you should
list this session number in the "CELL" boxes for all three days
on your registration form.)
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LEADERSHIP, PROGRAM, AND ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING CELLS
401 Train the Trainer - (Note: This Cell is a three-day Cell. You must attend
all three days.) This intense, three-day training program will develop youth
into great trainers who can design, develop, and implement exemplary training.
Participants will be given the tools to build model OA training at the lodge,
section, and national levels.
Special application (23 Kbyte PDF file, 1 page)
should be completed. See
Contingent Leader.
List this session number all three days on your registration
form.
402 Skills and Tools of the Lodge Adviser - This cell is designed as an
introduction for the adult leadership of a lodge. Here, concepts and ideas are
given to facilitate the job of an adviser, specifically, that the adviser lets
the youth drive the bus, while the adviser gives direction.
403 Mentoring Youth Leaders - This cell introduces inspiration as the primary
motivation for youth. Through this cell, adults learn methods of instructing
successful attitudes, creating mentoring environments, and methods of mentoring
youth.
404 Arrowmen 101 - A comprehensive overview look at the opportunities for
leadership, fellowship, and involvement within the Order, especially at the
chapter and lodge level. It will include an overview of the Order's history, as
well as a quick start program for youth and adult relations.
405 At the Top - Investigates the role of key adults, including
professionals, at the lodge leadership level, the dynamics and workings of the
Key Three, and how to create a great working relationship with the Supreme Chief
of the Fire.
406 The Art of Special Events - Learn how to kick every event up a notch
(bam!) through creative uses of materials, location, program ideas, and, believe
it or not, color. It will investigate new technological advances to further
enhance lodge and chapter functions at low costs.
407 Shows and Showmanship - This cell will cover the basics of shows and
showmanship. This is an essential session for lodges and chapters who display
shows for program. Fundamentals covered included, developing scripts, creating
the shows team, and execution of the show.
408 Lodge Events...Making the Dull Shine - Are your lodge functions - less
than satisfying? Fear not! They don't have to be. This session works to make the
meetings, programs, and recognitions effective and meaningful, helping to turn
the mundane into something refreshing and unique.
409 Recruiting Allies - Learn how to identify individuals who share a common
view, recruiting them to join a team, developing a team and delivering the team
into a specific mission.
410 Creating A Super Troop Program - Ways Arrowmen can return service to
their troop. Specifically, turning a mediocre troop into a dynamic machine.
411 Publications - An overview of the newsletter production process, with
emphasis on layout and article content based off of National OA Bulletin
techniques.
412 Council Relations - Identify where in the Council's plan as well as the BSA does the Order of the Arrow serve. Learn what are the function, purpose and
position of the Order.
413 Mastering the Mini Lodge - Programming, administration, and preventing
burn-out. Deals with the unique challenges of lodges with 300 members or less
(for current and prospective lodge officers & advisers).
414 I've Done It All, Now What? - For the youth member 18 to 20 who is active
on the lodge and chapter level but is no longer a lodge or chapter officer.
415 Taming the Mega Lodge - Brotherhood conversion, induction logistics, and
involving the membership. Deal with the unique challenges of an 800+ lodge (for
current and prospective lodge officers & advisers).
416 How To Be Chiefly - Being elected Chief doesn't necessarily make the
youth Chiefly. There are traits in an individual that makes them chiefly and
this cell will present these aspects and tools for integration into one's own
personality. This cell will described that the man makes the office and not the
office the man.
417 Scoutreach & the OA - Developing troops through the Scoutreach program,
coaching & mentoring, and delivering the OA program.
418 Leadership & Motivation - This cell will describe ways on how to succeed,
getting the team together, and event planning. This will teach the finer points
of leadership and motivation.
419 OA's Role In Summer Camp - How to incorporate summer camp promotion,
OA-sponsored program elements such as Indian Village or trail crew, and
OA-specific activities such as the Ordeal & journey to Brotherhood in the summer
camp program.
420 After 21 Youth to Adult Transition - Is there life after 21? Describes
adult responsibilities and techniques, effective roles & opportunities in your
new role, and the best of both worlds as a young adult.
421 Making Life Easy - In this cell, tools and methods will be introduced to Arrowmen to facilitate life and take the paths of least resistance.
422 OA Troop Rep Program - Implementing the program, the Troop Rep in action,
developing support & resources, and lodge & chapter level recognition.
423 Membership Retention - Ordeal to Brotherhood transition, keeping older
youth involved, and creating & maintaining lodge traditions.
424 Creating the Cutting-edge Conclave - Create conclave programs that make
lodge members come back for more. Deals with programming, training,
administration, and building the team.
425 E-Scouting - The same team of Arrowmen developed this cell that operate
the National Order of the Arrow Web Site. Learn to build a web site as a vehicle
for effective communications.
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426 Fundamentals for Successful Lodge Events - The lodge or chapter event is
a leaders biggest challenge. Keeping a staff motivated and developing quality
program can be an ongoing problem. This cell addresses those and many other
issues surrounding event planning and delivery.
427 Ordeal Management - This seminar covers the administrative and leadership
opportunities that present themselves and how to deal with them. NOTE: This
session deals with the Leadership Development (Team Building) aspects of Ordeal
Management.
428 Lodge Training Programs - Is your Lodge Leader Development Course
something that everyone WANTS to attend? Did you realize that the LLDC training
program is the cornerstone of all Order of the Arrow training? Do you use the
best methods to develop your trainers? This cell will give you the best ideas
from round the country.
429 Health, Medical and Special Needs - This cell is great for new Advisers!
When is it ok and when does your responsibility as an adviser override the wants
of the youth. It's all about fiduciary responsibility, and your job to review if
things are safe. Know the guidelines and know the rules.
430 Section Stuff - If you are a section leader, conclave chairman, or want a
better idea of how the section works, this cell will give you the details.
431 Role of the Chapter - Chapter program I sometimes the most difficult to
administer and make effective. This cell will give you tools and ideas to make
your chapters function better.
432 Motivating and Leading People - Understand the dynamics that make you a
better leader of people, an learn the skills you can use to motivate people to
follow your lead.
433 The Path to Brotherhood - In this cell, participants will be given the
basic concept of getting their brotherhood, as well as introduced to programs
and opportunities available beyond just brotherhood membership.
434 Building a Championship Lodge - This session will show participants that
there is more than just the Quality Lodge. It will stress team building as well
as how to give OA members pride in the organization they are a part of. The
session will actually happen in a sporting setting and will rely on team
dynamics associated with common sports.
435 The Parts They Play (Adults in the OA) - In this session participants
will learn what the adult role actually is, and what they need to do to support
the young leaders of the organization. It will also show participants ways to
keep older Arrowmen involved in lodge activities.
436 Quality Lodge: Nuts and Bolts - This cell will cover the basic aspects of
the Quality Lodge Petition form, and also share ideas in how to build a strong
team and keep it strong consistently.
437 Service...Training and the Deliver of the NOAC Service Project - This
cell will actually allow you to help build and deliver the NOAC Service project
during the conference. Learn the inner workings of how a service project gets
built and delivered, and have some fun with it.
438 National Leadership Seminar PART TWO - Prerequisite: To enroll for this
offering you must have attended the National Leadership Seminar of the Order of
the Arrow in the last 8 years. This cell will build on the core principles of
the NLS – Know, Be and Do and expand beyond what you would expect from a
leadership training the concepts of Managing Leadership, Delivery.
439 High Adventure Leadership Opportunities - This cell will build on the
core principles of Order of the Arrow High Adventure established at Philmont
Scout Ranch and the Northern Tier Canoe Base. You will learn the keys to
building a program like these in your own lodge, using your council camp as the
setting.
440 Personal Leadership Development - In this cell, Arrowmen will learn the
basics of conversations, relationships, and administration. This is a threshold
session for Arrowmen who need a boost or introduction to successful leadership.
441 The New National Boy Scout Growth Plan - A steady flow of youth into a
Boy Scout Troop is essential to maintaining a troop's health. New Scouts bring
energy and enthusiasm to a troop program. This cell will focus on how lodge's
and Arrowmen can provide meaningful support to Webelos transitioning, troop open
house, and boy to boy recruiting programs.
442 Developing New Directions in Junior Leader Training (Monday & Tuesday
Only) - What is the future of Junior Leader Training? Where is it headed? How
soon will it be revised. This cell will provide Arrowmen, youth and adult the
opportunity to provide thoughts and ideas on the development and revisions of
the Council Junior Leader Training Conference, the Scoutmaster's Junior Leader
Training conference and the National Junior Leader Instructor's Conference. In
addition, participants will have the opportunity to assist us in testing a new
internet based Scout Leader's Assessment tool!
443 Strengthening the Boy Scout Advancement Program - Strong Advancement in
Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Teams will strengthen the OA lodge and enhance the
achievement of our goals. In this session, you will discuss how your helping
units improve their advancement will build a stronger lodge and improve
relationships between the lodge, units, and the council.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS MEETINGS
501 The National Council of Chiefs - This will be an interactive training
event for the Lodge Key 3 (or their designee). Information and interactive
sessions will be held to inform our Order's brightest leaders of the future
plans of the Order of the Arrow. FOR NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL REGIONS
502 The National Council of Chiefs - This will be an interactive training
event for the Lodge Key 3 (or their designee). Information and interactive
sessions will be held to inform our Order's brightest leaders of the future
plans of the Order of the Arrow. FOR SOUTHERN AND WESTERN REGIONS
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WORKSHOPS (LEADERSHIP, PROGRAM, AND ADMINISTRATION)
601 Techno Training Workshop - The team that developed the new National O/A
Train the Trainer DVD program will walk you through the methods and ideas they
used to build the new Train the Trainer. This will be hands on workshop that
addresses the equipment and methods for high tech training. Learn the secrets of
PowerPoint, video editing and the secrets to training in the techno environment.
602 Professional Staff Advisers Only (all BSA professionals are invited) - An
open panel review of the Staff Advisers role in the Order of the Arrow. Meet the BSA leaders that have been there, and worked as staff advisers. The guided
discussion will address the role of the Order in the Council program. Questions
and open discussion will allow the format to cover many topics. An intro that
discusses the position and the job details will precede the open discussion.
603 Scoutnet 2002 - The OA Datalink - Learn the most current offerings from
the Scoutnet system, and learn how your lodge can benefit from the hidden
potential of the system that your council now uses. The professional staff from
the National Office of the Boy Scout of American will deliver this cell.
604 Elections Simulator - Simulation activities to practice effective
election procedures. This will be the best practical application of the Unit
Election process you have ever viewed. It will answer all the tough questions
you have or have gotten about Unit Elections. Great opportunity for any Arrowmen
tasked with unit elections.
605 WWW on the WWW - An opportunity to explore the development of your
lodge's website, get some tricks of the trade from a real life Web Development
professional.
606 Ethics Symposium - Ethics: A series of situations posed to a
distinguished panel, made up of civic, BSA and educational panelists. The
audience will have an opportunity to interact and react to given situations.
This is a must see if you have ever questioned how ethical standards are applied
to everyday situations inside and outside of the BSA program. Hear how non-BSA
people react to situations posed using ethical standards.
607 Tools A Chief Must Have - Organizing & chairing lodge meetings, program
development and materials, and national resources.
608 Lodge Simulator - Experience the management opportunities of lodges
through an intense, interactive game.
609 Planning and Delivering - In a catalytic workshop, learn how to
anticipate shortfalls during lodge and chapter gatherings and events. You will
be able to quickly solve the sudden problems that spring up, and deliver a
stellar event.
610 Lodge Finances - This course teaches the nuts and bolts of managing your
lodge budget, and will tackle such issues as fund raising, budgeting for events,
service, and fun, and maximizing the power of the all-mighty dollar.
611 Lodge Trading Post Development and Supply - In this session learn how to
effectively run a Lodge/Section trading post. You will cover everything from
effective marketing/pricing to brainstorming ideas on what to sell.
612 Best Methods of Leadership - Participants will be faced with a series of
vignettes (little skits) and then, through teamwork, logic, and women's
intuition, work to develop the best possible solutions given the situation. This
will develop one's decision-making skills and effectiveness. This workshop is a
must for new lodge and chapter chiefs who want to build a personal success plan.
613 Jump Start - Get a full-scale introduction to the new Jump Start CD
produced by the Order of the Arrow. It will include a review of the program, how
to use the incorporate the information from the CD into lodge program, and tips
and techniques to ensure the program's success.
614 Patch Creation and Design - This workshop breaks down the parts of a
patch design into four elements and discusses their balance with each other. It
also includes a brief survey of some resources for ideas for patch designs.
615 Public Speaking - In this workshop, participants will learn what it takes
to be good at speaking in front of groups. How do you get your point across? How
do you stay confident?
616 Becoming Akela (Cub Scout Stuff) - This cell will cover what the OA's new
role in Cub Scouting will be. What will we be doing in the future? What can we
do?
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