1. Ordeal Projects with Meaning

2. Why are we members of the OA?
Thoughts?

3. Why are we members of the Order of the Arrow?
Sense of belonging
Cool Sash
Great food
Lasting memories
Something else?
Think back to your Ordeal and try and remember why it is YOU wanted to join the OA

4. Remember,
The virtues of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service are the central points of the OA
By upholding these values and applying them to our lives, we can live out the purpose of the OA each and every day

5. Ordeal Projects Serve to create a lasting impact on each candidate
Hold a mirror to each candidate
Shows what they will become by living out the principles of the Order

6. Our Job This is where we come in
It is our duty to make sure that these Ordeal projects have meaning
Create a lasting impact on the candidates

7. Ordeal Projects with Meaning
Over the next 45 minutes we will:
Explain the value of the Ordeal projects
Demonstrate how to choose an effective project
Allow Arrowmen to realize the importance of a meaningful project
Facilitate discussion between Arrowmen on “best practices” of Ordeal projects

8. Service: It Starts Here
Service is the backbone of the Order
The Ordeal is where it all begins
Ordeal chairman and his committee to ensure that the Ordeal projects are ones that the candidates will be proud of

9. Choosing a Project Location Region Camp status Importance to Lodge
All things to consider when choosing a meaningful service project

10. Uncommon Projects Community Ordeal Projects? Examples:
Cemetery Clean up
Community Relief
Others?

11. The steps 1. What is the overall goal of the project?
2. Will this project be one that each Arrowmen will be proud to have helped accomplish?
3. Will the project benefit the Council/Camp/Lodge?
How?

12. Cont. 4.Financial needs 5.Volunteers
6.Time involved for project completion
These are just a few of the many things to keep in mind when planning a project

13. The Guide to Inductions says…
The project must be conducted in a safe manner and not cause harm to the participants or members
Must be consistent with all BSA policies and national laws and regulations
Must be able to be carried out safely by the candidates under a vow of silence
Must not be degrading or demeaning in nature

14. Breakout! Find Arrowmen from other regions
Discuss some of the best practices you have seen in your own Lodge
Potential new ideas for a meaningful project
Take these ideas back to your home Lodge!

15. Some potential questions
What types of service are important to your Lodge/area?
Will these candidates be able to see the fruits of labor for years to come?
What impact will this project have not only on the candidates, but the Lodge as well?
Why does this project matter? What long-term effect will it have?
Contrast great projects with weaker projects to highlight areas that need improvement

16. What Have We Learned? Why we need to provide quality projects
Some steps and ideas on what those projects look like
Best practices from other Lodges that you can bring back home!

17. Contact Info
Bob Berry
Chris Smillie

18. Resources http://training.oa-bsa.org/noac2015
After NOAC, all syllabi and presentations will be available for Scout use