1. Involvement in the District
Order of the Arrow
Involvement in the District

2. OA Involvement in the District
Introduction

3. Objectives Realize that districts do need our help
Emphasize that our units, districts and councils are interrelated
Explore the potential our Lodges or Chapters and Arrowmen have to help our Districts succeed

4. But even in these groups there are successes
Service Clubs
But even in these groups there are successes
What do they have in common?
Declining Membership?
Recruitment and Retention Issues?
Relevance?

5. Target Group Who are they? What do they want?
Our target group is Gen X and Millennial's or the sons and daughters of these groups
What do they want?
To do Great Things
Instant Communication
Instant Reaction to an Issue
Instant Gratification

6. Other Factors Rural vs. Urban Chapter or Lodge
Generational and Cultural Changes
Increase in single parent families
Shift in diversity
Changes in Modes of Communication (and the lack of change)

7. Social Media – Over 65,000 followers

8. The Order of the Arrow Should be Involved in the District
WHY?
To Fulfill our Mission

9. The Mission of the OA
“The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults”.

10. 90% of all Boy Scouts were Cub Scouts
Our Reality
90% of all Boy Scouts were Cub Scouts = =
These groups all are interrelated – one group depends on the success of the other groups

11. Interdependence
Units
District
District
Council

12. What is Our Weakest Link?
Our Goal
What is Our Weakest Link?
Our Units?
Our Districts?
Our Councils?

13. The Big Questions
What’s in it for the District?
What’s in it for me?

14. What’s in it for the District?
Remember our mission; we need to be “an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America”

15. Message from our founder
An Arrowman’s primary responsibility is to the Troop or Team…..your first duty as an Arrowman is to continue to expand your service to your unit!
page 31 OA Handbook

16. Who can Serve the District?
Chapter
Lodge
Individual Arrowmen
Youth (below 18)
Youth (18 to 20)
Young Adults (transitioning)
Adults
All can, but involvement and the scope of involvement may differ!

17. District Involvement Gather in groups of 4 Take 3 minutes
Obtain a scribe
Discuss and write down what you think the Order of the Arrow can do for your district
Take 3 minutes
Report to the Class your findings

18. District Involvement District Committee School Night Day Camp
Cub-o-ree
Camp Promotion
Unit Visitations
Webelos Woods
ASK Program
High Adventure Opportunities

19. District Committee Be An Integral Part of Your District
District Chairman
District Commissioners
Unit Commissioners
Program
Camping
Chapter Advisers - Associate Chapter Advisers
Training
Advancement
Finance
Ect.

20. School Night Chapter or Lodge Individual Train Troop Leadership
Be available to help

21. Day Camp Chapter or Lodge Individual Run a station
Organize the campfire
Individual
Help Organize
Walking Den Leader

22. Cub-o-ree Chapter or Lodge Individual Run a station
Help with opening and closing ceremonies
Individual
Help organize the event
Serve as Judges

23. Webelos Woods
Webelos campout where troops run stations to introduce the boys to Boy Scouts
Chapter or Lodge
Run a station
Help with opening and closing ceremonies
Individual
Help organize the event
Serve as Judges

24. A.S.K. Program Chapter or Lodge Individual Organize the Event
Ceremonies
Opening
Campfire
Nondenominational service
Individual
Run a station
Help where needed

25. Unit Visitation (Pack)
Arrow of Light Ceremony
Crossover Ceremony
Camp Promotion

26. Camp Promotion Camp Promotional Fliers Camp Slide Show or Video
Remember Your Audience
One Song
Appropriate Content
Example

27. Journey to Excellence

28. Journey to Excellence (continued)7 13

29. Unit Visitation (Troop or Team)
Elections if needed (be prepared)
Camp Promotion
Camp Video or Camp Slide Show
Remember Your Audience
One Song
Appropriate Content
Fun and Fellowship

30. What’s in it for me? Camping Opportunities
Encampments
Induction Weekends
Chapter Activities
Access to National High Adventure Camps (not able to accomplish in the unit)
OA Trail Crew
OAOA
Wilderness Voyage

31. Individuals Leadership Opportunities Leadership Training OATR
Chapter, Lodge, Sectional ect.
Leadership Training
Lodge Leadership Development (LLD)
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
National Leadership Seminar (NLS)
National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar (NLATS)

32. Individuals Fun Leave a legacy Strengthen units Strengthen OA Program
Program ownership…buy in

33. Do You have any other good ideas to share with the group?
Questions – Comments
Did I answer all your questions about Involving the Order of the Arrow in Your Districts?
Do You have any other good ideas to share with the group?