Cultivating Our Future: Onboarding NEXT: A New Century

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What is Onboarding? Unit Elections Communication Ordeal New Member Orientation

What is Onboarding? More than just inducting new members Convincing them to join the Order and participate after the Ordeal Getting new members “on board” the purpose and mission of the OA

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Who We Serve: Candidates Parents Unit Leaders

Unit Election Brainstorming Write a list of info you would want during a Unit Election as a Candidate Parent Or Unit Leader

Call Out Brainstorming Write a list of info you would want during a Call Out Ceremony as Candidate Parent Or Unit Leader

Ordeal Brainstorming Write a list of info you would want during an Ordeal as a Candidate Parent Or Unit Leader

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Guide to Inductions The “Sacred Text” of the Inductions Process Located under “Resources” on the National Website, oa-bsa.org Explains how to run a Unit Election, Ordeal, Ceremonies etc.

Ten Inductions Principles Core values that shape the Induction Process Used to keep Inductions true to the Purpose of the Order Found in the GTI

Ten Induction Principles Purpose – Encourage and Inspire Eligibility – Must be elected by unit Candidates’ Compliance – Always their choice Members’ Compliance – Must comply with all tests Discretion – Consider disabilities Importance of the Individual – Recognize worth of individual Generosity – Members treat candidates with respect Focus – Everything lodge does points to central meaning Symbolic Progression – Symbols must follow ceremonies Active Membership – Understanding the Obligation and striving to fulfill it

New Member Orientation Essential part of Onboarding Process Captive audience of new members Best time to promote lodge events Recruit new leaders Ignite excitement to participate

New Member Orientation What are some aspects of a good New Member Orientation? Who should deliver the Orientation? When should the Orientation be conducted?

Best Practices Sharing What are some proven innovations to the Onboarding/Inductions process that work well for you? What proven communications plans do you implement?

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Lodge Onboarding Plan Create a flowchart of when/how communication is delivered. Consider how the 10 Induction Principles affect communication. Pre Election Parent Letter Pre Call Out Call Unit Leader Pre Ordeal Outcome Outcome Outcome

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Cultivating Our Future: Onboarding NEXT: A New Century