Increasing Brotherhood Conversion Building Blocks of Brotherhood The Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion

The “I” Keys to Brotherhood Conversion Inspiration Impression Inviting Incentives Innovation Imagination Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion

Inspiration Brotherhood Conversion= Inspiration (outside prompts)+ Motivation (internal drive) Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion

Impression: It’s All About Image! Units Elections are the first time the Candidate sees the Lodge. Make it Count! A well done Ordeal will encourage people to stay involved in your Lodge. Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion

Inviting Accessibility Availability Keep in mind brothers with special needs (e.g. physically or mentally challenged) and an Arrowman’s Religious Obligations. Availability Brotherhood Ceremonies can be conducted at summer camp, work days, camporees and other events. Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion

Incentives Positive Reinforcement To the Brotherhood Candidate To other Brothers To Lodge and Chapter Officers Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion

Innovation and Imagination Use your resources (printed materials, web sites, and people) “Plan the Work, Work the Plan” Do not be afraid of new ideas! Order of the Arrow • Lodge Leadership Development • www.oa-bsa.org Increasing Brotherhood Conversion