1. L437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer
Session 1
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2. Phases of Certification
Phase I
Basics and Details of Program
Positive and Negative examples
Phase II
Training Techniques
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3. OA Troop Rep Duties
Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
Encourages year round and resident camping in the troop.
Encourages older Scout participation in high adventure programs.
Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
Assists with leadership skills training in the troop.
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4. OA Troop Rep Duties
Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop.
Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in the lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
Sets a good example
Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and OA Obligation
Shows Scout spirit
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5. Rep Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Unit Rep Adviser
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6. Qualifications Under 18 years old Appointed by SPL with SM approval
OA Member in good standing
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7. OA Unit Adviser Responsibilities
Supports the youth he or she advises
Promotes the incorporation of the OA ideals into advancement program of the unit, in leadership conferences, boards of review and courts of honor
Attends lodge and chapter meetings with the youth he or she advises.
Insures that the OA representative has necessary transportation.
Helps the Lodge, Chapter or Extended Elangomat
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8. OA Unit Adviser Responsibilities
Assists the OA Representative in providing feedback to the Lodge or Chapter the reaction of the unit and its OA members to the success of the OA programs which affect the unit, including ordeals, unit election, call-outs, camping promotion videos, meetings and service projects.
Sets a good example
Enthusiastically wears the Scout Uniform correctly.
Lives by the Scout Oath, Law and OA obligation
Shows Scout spirit
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9. Certification Benefits
Trainers
Lodges
Chapters
Units
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10. Qualifications
A unit assistant leader or committee member at least 21 years old
Appointed by the Scoutmaster with Unit Chairman approval
OA member in good standing
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11. Reports to: Scoutmaster
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12. Program Organization
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13. Knowledge of OA Program
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14. Knowledge in Membership
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15. Knowledge in Rank
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16. Knowledge in Position
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17. L437 – Troop Representative Certified Trainer
Session 2 Training Techniques
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18. Domino Effect
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19. Elements of Communication
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20. Speaking Tools Voice Modulation Eye contact Movement Use of props
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21. Trainer Tools Role Play Presentation Program Video Group Interaction
Whiteboard/Blackboard
Feltboard
Flip Chart
Others
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22. Tool Selection Tool Audience size Involvement Video Large Minimal
Presentation
Situational
Flip Chart
Medium
Moderate
Whiteboard
Small/medium
Role Play
All
Group Discussion
Intense
Feltboard
Video Taping
Small
Other
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23. FAILURE TO PLAN = PLANNING TO FAIL
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24. Adult preconceptions The OA takes scouts from my unit
The Troop Rep position has no value
Troop Reps have no responsibilities
There is no place to get feedback
There is no Adult supervision
I don’t need to allow time for the Troop Rep
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25. Youth preconceptions No idea as to the responsibilities
No need to report back
Advancement is assured
No support at the troop level
No adult to speak to
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26. L437 – Troop Rep Certified Trainer
Phase 3 - Administration
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27. Measurement Set realistic, achievable, and quantifiable goals
Measure success at fixed points
Analyze results
Modify plans to suit results, but DON’T modify goals
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28. Provide Feedback To unit leadership To Lodge leadership
Attendence Report
Acknowledgment
Advancement warning
To Lodge leadership
Attendence Growth()
Chapter activities
Scouter support
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29. Quantifying Success Objective Measures Subjective measures Numbers
Units
Repeated Use
Subjective measures
Attendance
Response to “blind” questionnaire
Completion of responsibilities
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