1. Cultivating Our Future: Onboarding
NEXT: A New Century

2. Presenter Information
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3. What is Onboarding? Unit Elections Communication Ordeal
New Member Orientation

4. 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

5. Explore

6. Who We Serve:
Candidates
Parents
Unit Leaders

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

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

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

10. Dream

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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?

17. Discover

18. 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

19. Questions?

20. Cultivating Our Future: Onboarding
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