Lodge Events: The How to Guide Welcome to the session Trainer: Christopher Lahr Wyona Lodge 18 THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Session Objectives To effectively plan a lodge event Highlight two qualities of the OA: Service and Opportunities Understand the use of effective planning To gain hands-on experience using the tools overviewed in this session Understand the use of effective training THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

There are several reasons for which to plan a lodge event: Lodges are expected to plan a program and activities to support the purpose of the Order, the local council, and its units through outdoor program promotion and service. This includes the council resident camps, camp facilities, unit camping, Cub Scout outdoor experiences, and the Webelos-to-Scout plan. In recent years, this has expanded from traditional areas such as unit camping promotion visits, American Indian dance performances at blue and gold banquets, and troop Scoutcraft skill resource teams to include many new fields, such as ecology, Scoutreach mentoring, and membership extension. Many lodges hold an annual social affair to which members’ friends and family, or the community at large are invited. These functions often serve as a means of raising funds to provide camp scholarships or for other worthwhile lodge projects. Typical events include hayrides, fish fries, annual banquets, winter carnivals, canoe trips, barbecues, and winter campouts. It must be remembered that prior to embarking on any type of fund-raising project, close coordination and approval by the council must be secured. Guide for Officers and Advisors - 2008 THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

What We Need To Know The purpose of the event (What) The time and place of the event (When & Where) Who will be involved in the event THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Purpose of the Event Recognition/Induction Fellowship/Fun Training/LLD Business/LLC Service THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Location of Your Event Must be accessible to the majority of who you want to participate Must be adequate for achieving the purpose of the event Must have at least 1 backup location THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Assembling the Tools THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Tools for Planning Your “crew” a.k.a. your committee Communication skills The ability to motivate THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Putting the Plan into Motion Using an event planning guide THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Important Parts to the Planning Process Knowing when the event will take place Knowing how long each step in the planning process will take Knowing who will be involved in each planning step Knowing your limitations THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Conclusion: What have we learned? To effectively plan a lodge event Highlight two qualities of the OA: Service and Opportunities Understand the use of effective planning To gain hands-on experience using the tools overviewed in this session Understand the use of effective training THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Enjoy the rest of your time here at NOAC 2009. Thank You Enjoy the rest of your time here at NOAC 2009. Contact Information: Chris Lahr clahr@jsasd.k12.pa.us THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING