Leadership, Program, and Administration
Training Course Information

All individuals need to pre-register for their training online at the NOAC event registration web site.

Besides these Training Committee training sessions, courses are also offered by the High Adventure Expo and Training, American Indian Activities, Inductions and Ceremony Events, and National Council of Chiefs committees.

NUM.	DAY/TIME LENGTH	COURSE DESCRIPTION	SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
401	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	The Lodge’s Place in Serving the Council Identify the place for the Order of the Arrow in the council’s plan and the greater structure of the BSA. Learn the function, purpose, and position of the Order. -Ways to provide service; -Relating chapters to districts; -Determining the expectations of the council executive and the lodge.	Experienced Arrowmen - Lodge Key 3
402	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Community for Quality: OA in the Community How to make your lodge more visible in and serve the community while fulfilling the requirements for quality lodge. -How to market the lodge; -How to serve the community; -How to connect Quality Lodge Requirements with service to the community.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers.
403	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Now I'm A Lodge Leader: Those Who Choose You Need You Explore your duty as an OA leader to develop a relationship with your lodge and the unit. The sessions progress from theory to practical implementation to application of the new skills. -Lodge and unit relationships; -Lodge Application of the OA Troop/Team Representative Program as a tool to build relationship with the unit; -Role play with Johnny Arrowmen, it's all about example.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth Arrowmen
404	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	How to Continue in Service How to continue serving others when your term of office is finished. - Retaining members abroad at college; -18-20 serving as peer mentors for current officers; -Cheerful services outside of scouting.	Advanced Arrowmen - Youth members 18 to 20 who were active on the lodge and chapter level, but or no longer in their term or will soon be out of office and new advisers.
405	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	The OA and Summer Camp Learning to increase the overall visibility and participation of lodge members in the council’s summer camp program. -The role of the local lodge in promoting the council’s camping program; -The role Arrowmen play in the summer camp program; -How to effectively increase the participation of Arrowmen on council camp staff.	New Arrowmen - Arrowmen seeking a knowledge of opportunities for increasing the order`s role in the summer camp program. Great for Lodge Leaders and Advisers
406	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Service to our Camps and Arrowmen Responsibility Ways that troops, chapters, and lodges can provide service to the council camps. -How to identify and develop worth while service projects for the council camp; -How to identify and develop worth while service projects for the council camp; -An opportunity for Arrowmen to share ideas about their best methods for serving camps.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth Arrowmen, but great for Advisers
407	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Creating a Lodge Long Range Plan / Vision How to set up a plan to meet the lodge needs over an extended period. -How to organize the group; -How to set the goals and vision; -How to put the plan in to action	Advanced Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers, and those looking for lodge program direction.
408	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Team Building This cell will provide the skills for chapter and lodge team-building skills. -Planning and developing team skills; -Processes of training; -Developing the team.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth Arrowmen and all advisers.
409	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Building a Legacy/ Making an Impact as a Leader Arrowmen will have skills and methods revealed that are the building blocks to creating "high impact leaders", ultimately leaving their legacy. -Implementation of the legacy; -Creating a diversity in a small group size; -Understanding size does not matter when developing programs	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth Arrowmen and all advisers.
410	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Methods of Membership Retention Ordeal to Brotherhood transition, keeping older boys involved, and creating and maintaining lodge traditions	New Arrowmen - All youth Arrowmen and all advisers.
411	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Introduction to the Opportunities of an Arrowmen A comprehensive overview at the opportunities for leadership, fellowship and the involvement within the order especially at the chapter and lodge level. -New member orientation; -The overview of the Order's history; -Youth in the OA.	New Arrowmen - All first time Arrowmen
412	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Adult’s Role In this session participants will learn what the adults role actually is and what they need to do to support the young leaders of the organization. -Parts they play- participants will learn the different positions of duties of the adult in the order of the Arrow; -Keeping older Arrowmen active- participants will learn different ways to keep older more experienced Arrowmen active, and give them ideas on how to keep them involved; -Youth vs. adult roles- participants will discuss the roles of the OA adult vs. youth member and how to transition from one role to another.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers; especially new advisers!
413	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Letting the Youth Drive the Car without Letting them crash: Youth in Control This session will describe the importance of youth control of the OA program and the steps necessary to ensure success. -The importance of youth leadership development; -Stepping back and watching; -Helping to develop a strong tradition of youth leadership.	New Arrowmen - All advisers.
414	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Youth/Adviser Relations This session will assist youth members working with their advisers at a chapter and lodge level. -Identifying roles: youth to adults; -Seeking common ground when dealing with conflicts; -Understanding roles and responsibilities.	New Arrowmen - All youth Arrowmen and all advisers
415	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Motivating the Team This cell will describe ways on how to succeed in getting the team together and events planning. This will teach the planner points of leadership and motivation. -Styles and methods of leadership; -Process of motivation and how to use it; -Blurring the line between leading and motivating.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers.
416	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	The Power of the Cloth This cell will describe the qualities of a beautiful patch. Learn the differences between a good looking patch and a great one. -Putting the theme on the patch; -Patch creation and design, learn from the manufacturers; -Where good designs may go wrong.	New Arrowmen - All Arrowmen
417	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Creating a Super Troop Program Ways to enhance your Troop program and develop Troop leaders into stronger leaders. Specifically, turning a mediocre troop into a dynamic machine. -Improving the Troop Program; -Enhancing the Troop Leadership; -OA Resources for the Troop	New Arrowmen - Scouts and Scouters in Troop Leadership Positions
418	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Effective Lodge Events…Making the Dull Shine Spice up your lodge events! Are your lodge functions “less than satisfying?” Fear not! They don’t have to be. This session works to teach you how to make lodge events more fun. -How to Organize, Plan, and Promote the Event; -Different types of Lodge Competitions; -How to Have Fun at Lodge Events.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers.
419	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Section Conclave 101 Covers the basics of creating a successful conclave. -What needs to happen before Conclave occurs; -Inspiring conclave shows; -Using lodges for assistance at conclave.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth officers interested in helping with conclave; all advisers
420	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Quality Recognition Program This cell will cover the various ways of recognizing Arrowmen, both locally and at the national level. -Developing a Lodge Recognition Program; -Conducting an awards banquet; -Available National Recognitions.	New Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers.
421	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Chapter Management Great for new chapter officers. Covers the basics of leading and growing a successful chapter. -Conducting Meetings; -Chapter offices, duties, and responsibilities; -Ideas that keep youth retained.	New Arrowmen - All youth chapter officers; all advisers.
422	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Effective Brotherhood Conversion Focus on improving the lodge Brotherhood program for membership retention, and increased conversion rate. -Why is Brotherhood Important?; -Communication and Record Keeping; -Developing a lodge Brotherhood program.	Experienced Arrowmen - All youth officers and chairmen; all advisers.
423	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Become a NOAC Certified Trainers Participants will be NOAC certified for two years as trainers, in the specific area. -9-10:30 OA Troop Representative NOAC Certification Program; -10:30-12 Unit Elections NOAC Certification Program.	Experienced Arrowmen - Prospective and current OA Troop Reps and/or Unit Elections Chairmen/Team Members
424	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Allowat Meets Akela: The OA's Role in Cub Scouting This session will introduce Arrowmen to ways they can help their council's Cub Scouting program. Emphasis will be placed on Crossover assistance to Cub Scout Mentoring. -The Cub Scouts Meet The Arrowmen; -The Arrowmen helps The Cub Scout Grow; -The Cub Scout Crossover.	Experienced Arrowmen - All Arrowmen seeking a greater understanding of the importance of the Cub Scout program to the future success of the Scouting Program.
425	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	The OA & Scoutreach Developing the troops through the Scoutreach program, coaching & mentoring, and delivering the OA program. -Mapping the Scoutreach program for Rural areas; -Planning the Scoutreach program for Urban areas; -Utilizing the Scoutreach program with the Order’s program.	New Arrowmen - Potential Scoutreach participants
426	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Your OA "Time Machine" This training cell will provide lodges with the tools to capture and preserve their local lodge history. Included in the cell will be a discussion of the process, potential resources, preservation activities and a “hands on” activity using the OA NOAC Museum for a working classroom. The participants will take with them ideas and templates for preserving and telling their story. -"Catch" Your Past: Learn about documentation, preservation resources, and presentation of history; -Take A Ride: Explore the History Museum; -Take the Throttle: A Focus on How Your Lodge Can Tell Its Story.	Experienced Arrowmen - Scouts and Scouters wanting to preserve history
427	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	The History of the OA In this cell, you will learn a sweeping overview of the OA's growth through the last century, along with a specific focus on the reasons for and details about the OA's founding. Also, this session will provide an in-depth look at "re-dedication", its historical basis, and how it applies to the Brotherhood. -Know Your OA History; -The OA in the Beginning; -Understanding the Re-Dedication.	Experienced Arrowmen - Arrowmen interested in the founding and development of the OA.
428	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	The History of the Ceremony This cell will give a comprehensive history of the three ceremonies of the Order. From the original version to the modern day ceremony, learn the symbolism, development, and inspiration behind the Order's binding ceremony. -History of the Ordeal Ceremony; -History of the Brotherhood Ceremony*; -History of the Vigil Ceremony*; *These sessions are available only to brothers of that respective honor.	Experienced Arrowmen - Arrowmen interested in deepening their knowledge of the ceremony
429	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Lodge Finances This course teaches the nuts and bolts of managing your lodge finances. From establishing a balanced budget to developing innovative fundraising ideas, the cell will focus on the methods to keep your lodge financially sound. -Control and meet the budget; -Marketing and fundraising; -How to keep the lodge arrow green.	Experienced Arrowmen - Lodge Leaders
430	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Politics of Running an OA Entity Gain a better understanding of the intricate personal interactions and the importance of strong relationships necessary to achieve your lodge’s objectives. The session will focus on the significance of council relations and the need for understanding between youth and adult members. -Council relations; -Lodge priorities; -Youth and adult relationships.	Experienced Arrowmen - Lodge and Chapter Advisers; Senior Lodge officers
431	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Identifying and Using Resources 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. -Identify interested individuals; -Recruit for a common cause; -Move the team and implement a plan	Experienced Arrowmen - Lodge Executive Committee members
432	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Health, Medical, and Special Needs This cell is great for new advisers. Learn how to determine when it is appropriate and when your responsibilities as an adviser override the wants of the youth. It is all about fiduciary responsibility, and your job to ensure safe conditions. Gain a firm understanding of the guidelines and rules. -Special needs policies and procedures; -Insurance, tour permits, medical guidelines, and national BSA policies; -Working with difficult situations	Experienced Arrowmen - Lodge and chapter advisers
433	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Keeping Time from Managing You This cell is designed to give insight into the art of managing your own time in order to not become overburdened by everyday tasks. You will learn how to choose priorities and then organize them in a format that you can easily follow. Several advanced technologies will be introduced that can aid your time management skills. -Setting priorities – Your to-do list; -Creating your calendar; -Using productivity technology.	Experienced Arrowmen - All members, great for members taking on more responsibility
434	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	LLD: From the Ground Up This cell will officially debut the brand new Lodge Leadership Development resource website and will prepare you to successfully plan and implement a lodge leadership program of your own. From determining the most appropriate training sessions and promoting the event to planning logistics and recognizing staff and participants, this cell will cover everything needed to know about what goes in to a superb LLD. A hands-on focus on operating the web site will guide the format of this presentation, with an emphasis on lodge self-evaluation. EACH LODGE SHOULD SEND ONE TO THREE PARTICIPANTS TO THIS SESSION.	Experienced Arrowmen - Arrowmen who will be coordinating Lodge Leadership Development programs in the next year
435	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Mastering the Mini Lodge Member of a 400 or less member lodge? This cell will focus on the unique challenges faced by smaller lodges. Topics covered include implementing programs, effective use of your people, and preventing burn out. There will also be time for an idea share and exchange of best practices. -Implementing a Legacy - Leave people behind to carry on the work; -Understanding the size doesn’t matter when developing programs - planning your events; -Best practices sharing.	Experienced Arrowmen - LEC Members
436	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Empowering the Mega Lodge As a lodge of over 800 members, is your Lodge meeting the expectations of your Council? This cell will focus on the characteristics and unique challenges of the larger lodges in our Order. Topics covered will concentrate on proper use of your resources to achieve the most from your challenges, while ensuring that each member has an important part in the success of your Lodge. Sharing of successful ideas and programs will assist you in managing specific struggles within your lodge program. -Learning to deal with sizeable numbers; -Using your vast resources to accomplish the goals of the lodge – planning your event; -Best practices sharing	Experienced Arrowmen - LEC Members
437	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Tools of the Chief: Walking the Talk Being elected chief doesn’t make you a chief. Individuals have traits, habits, and skills that make them chiefly. This cell will present the aspects, skills, and tools for integration into one’s own personality. Participants will gain insights into public speaking, selling your ideas, and presenting yourself. -Presentation and Promotion: Acting in the Limelight; -Being chief means living like a chief; -Translation into the world outside Scouting.	Advanced Arrowmen - Prospective chiefs, lodge/chapter chiefs, anyone who hopes to one day be a Section/National Chief
438	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Becoming an Effective Leader Thinking about becoming a lodge officer? Then there are some basic skills that you must have. This session will provide Arrowmen with basic leadership skills of planning events, how to effectively run a meeting, public presentations, communicating and sharing leadership? -Meeting Basics; -Planning Basics; -Having your stuff together.	New Arrowmen - All members
439	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Professional Staff Advisers Only: All BSA Professionals Invited An open panel review of the professionals’ role in the Order of the Arrow. Staff advisers and other council support roles – rangers, etc – are invited. 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. A small presentation that describes the job details will precede the open forum.	New Arrowmen - All BSA professionals
440	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Getting the Most Out of Your Committee Whether you believe it or not, committees can work. The session gives committee chairs, advisers, and members insights on processes that make committees effective. Participants will learn the importance of a vision for the committee and the need for each committee member to have a specific responsibility. You will learn how to use the resources of the group to accomplish your vision. -Chairmanship – The job; -Active committee members; -Energizing the group	Experienced Arrowmen - All members
441	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Quality Lodge Summit This dynamic session will cover each point on the quality lodge petition individually, outlining the necessary requirements, and discussing 20 ways to get you there.	Advanced Arrowmen - Lodge Chiefs and Advisers
442	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Digital & Print: Communications That Don’t Mega-Byte This session will focus on how the lodge can utilize technology to improve communication and help the lodge achieve its goals. Participants will gain an understanding on how to use technology to create effective digital and printed publications and how to use other tools to improve communications with your lodge members. -Keys to Effective Publications; -Creating Printed Publications; -Creating Digital Publications.	Experienced Arrowmen - All members
443	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	NLS II 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 in the concepts of Managing, Leadership and Delivery. -Know, Be, Do -- The Expanded Version; -Servant Leadership: The Concept; -Inspiring to Greater Leadership. This session is available only to Arrowmen who have already attended the NLS program.	Advanced Arrowmen - Any Arrowmen who has attended NLS and seeks to further develop the skills of leadership.
444	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	Leadership Symposium This session will bring regionally and nationally renowned leaders to the NOAC and provide them with an opportunity to share their perspective on key topics and life-skills in the realm of leadership. The focus is not so much on the BSA, but very much so on leadership.	New Arrowmen - Future and current leaders of the Order
445	Sun 9AM Mon 9AM Tue 9AM 3 Hrs	It's Showtime! In this session Arrowmen discover the traits of showmanship, and how to plan, mobilize, and deliver effective shows back home. Participants enjoy a special behind-the-scenes tour of the NOAC shows facilities. -Specifics about scripts; -Lights, Camera, Arrowmen!; -Scouting for the Stage.	Advanced Arrowmen - Any youth Arrowmen and advisers interested about shows
446	Monday night	Late Night with the Training Staff Learn how not to get taken advantage of, and all about the ethics of patch trading.	By Invitation Only!

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Revised 5/17/04.