Chapter Management Chapter Structure

Learning Objectives To understand the relationship between the Lodge and the effective chapter program To understand the unique strengths of the chapter program To understand the role of the chapter plays in supporting the district at large 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

What is the Role of the Chapter? The true purpose of the chapter is to provide servant leadership to the district and the units in your area. 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

The Role Continued The OA is a supplement to the troop program and is to provide additional programs and is to keep boys involved longer in the program In larger area lodges, the chapter is particularly effective in providing this supplement program. 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Purpose of the Order To recognize those campers -Scouts and Scouters - who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

The Purpose Continued To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit To promote Scout camping To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Officer Positions Chapter Chief: Represents chapter at all functions Presides over the chapter meetings Member of the Lodge Executive Board Keeps chapter informed of all lodge events 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Chapter Program Vice Chief Assumes responsibility in the absence of the Chapter Chief Develops and assists in planning activities/outings Develops camping presentations for each unit visit and OA election 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Chapter Service Chief Coordinates chapter involvement at lodge camp/service projects Promotes and organizes chapter involvement in district service projects Encourages Arrowmen to apply for camp staff 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Chapter Membership Chair Contacts all units in the district and schedules visitations and elections Trains visitation teams Processes election paperwork and forwards to Lodge Membership Vice Chief Maintains chapter registration materials 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Chapter Ceremonies Vice Chief Promotes and organizes chapter ceremony teams Maintains chapter costuming, ceremony props, and other materials 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Chapter Secretary Maintains record of all chapter meetings Works with Chapter newsletter chairman to communicate information to the units and district Works closely with Lodge Secretary 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Chapter Unit Representative Chairman Maintains an updated roster of the representatives in the district Keeps all representatives up to date on lodge or chapter functions Holds annual training for newly appointed Unit Representatives 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Break – Out Session Divide into four approximately equally sized groups and pick a leader Brainstorm ideas for improving the chapter program which would strengthen the Lodge and provide a better program for the district and council. Ten minutes – each group presents 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

Quality Lodge Recognition How many points have we discussed that directly relate to the Quality Lodge Petition? 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference • www.oa-bsa.org Team Building 1 - Team Formation

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