L437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer Session 1 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.OA-BSA.org 1

Phases of Certification Phase I Basics and Details of Program Positive and Negative examples Phase II Training Techniques 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

OA Troop Rep Duties Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop. Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop. Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs. Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects. Assists with leadership skills training in the troop. 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

OA Troop Rep Duties Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop. Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members. Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation Shows Scout spirit 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Rep Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Unit Rep Adviser 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer – Session 1

Qualifications Under 18 years old Appointed by SPL with SM approval OA Member in good standing 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

OA Unit Adviser Responsibilities Supports the youth he or she advises Promotes the incorporation of the OA ideals into advancement program of the unit, in leadership conferences, boards of review and courts of honor Attends lodge and chapter meetings with the youth he or she advises. Insures that the OA representative has necessary transportation. Helps the Lodge, Chapter or Extended Elangomat 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

OA Unit Adviser Responsibilities Assists the OA Representative in providing feedback to the Lodge or Chapter the reaction of the unit and its OA members to the success of the OA programs which affect the unit, including ordeals, unit election, call-outs, camping promotion videos, meetings and service projects. Sets a good example Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly. Lives by the Scout Oath, Law and OA obligation Shows Scout spirit 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Certification Benefits Trainers Lodges Chapters Units 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer – Session 1

Qualifications A unit assistant leader or committee member at least 21 years old Appointed by the Scoutmaster with Unit Chairman approval OA member in good standing 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Reports to: Scoutmaster 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Program Organization 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Knowledge of OA Program 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Knowledge in Membership 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Knowledge in Rank 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Knowledge in Position 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

L437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer Session 2 Training Techniques 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 17

Domino Effect 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Elements of Communication 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Speaking Tools Voice Modulation Eye contact Movement Use of props 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Trainer Tools Role Play Presentation Program Video Group Interaction Whiteboard/Blackboard Feltboard Flip Chart Others 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Tool Selection Tool Audience size Involvement Video Large Minimal Presentation Situational Flip Chart Medium Moderate Whiteboard Small/medium Role Play All Group Discussion Intense Feltboard Video Taping Small Other 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

FAILURE TO PLAN = PLANNING TO FAIL 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Adult preconceptions The OA takes scouts from my unit The Troop Rep position has no value Troop Reps have no responsibilities There is no place to get feedback There is no Adult supervision I don’t need to allow time for the Troop Rep 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Youth preconceptions No idea as to the responsibilities No need to report back Advancement is assured No support at the troop level No adult to speak to 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

L437 – Troop Rep Certified Trainer Phase 3 - Administration 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Insert title of session from View/Header and Footer

Measurement Set realistic, achievable, and quantifiable goals Measure success at fixed points Analyze results Modify plans to suit results, but DON’T modify goals 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Provide Feedback To unit leadership To Lodge leadership Attendence Report Acknowledgment Advancement warning To Lodge leadership Attendence Growth() Chapter activities Scouter support 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer

Quantifying Success Objective Measures Subjective measures Numbers Units Repeated Use Subjective measures Attendance Response to “blind” questionnaire Completion of responsibilities 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org 437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer