1. Lodge Events: The How to Guide
Welcome to the session
Trainer: Christopher Lahr
Wyona Lodge 18
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2. Session Objectives To effectively plan a lodge event
Highlight two qualities of the OA: Service and Opportunities
Understand the use of effective planning
To gain hands-on experience using the tools overviewed in this session
Understand the use of effective training
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3. There are several reasons for which to plan a lodge event:
Lodges are expected to plan a program and activities to support the purpose of the Order, the local council, and its units through outdoor program promotion and service. This includes the council resident camps, camp facilities, unit camping, Cub Scout outdoor experiences, and the Webelos-to-Scout plan. In recent years, this has expanded from traditional areas such as unit camping promotion visits, American Indian dance performances at blue and gold banquets, and troop Scoutcraft skill resource teams to include many new fields, such as ecology, Scoutreach mentoring, and membership extension.
Many lodges hold an annual social affair to which members’ friends and family, or the community at large are invited. These functions often serve as a means of raising funds to provide camp scholarships or for other worthwhile lodge projects. Typical events include hayrides, fish fries, annual banquets, winter carnivals, canoe trips, barbecues, and winter campouts. It must be remembered that prior to embarking on any type of fund-raising project, close coordination and approval by the council must be secured.
Guide for Officers and Advisors
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4. What We Need To Know The purpose of the event (What)
The time and place of the event (When & Where)
Who will be involved in the event
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5. The Purpose of the Event
Recognition/Induction
Fellowship/Fun
Training/LLD
Business/LLC
Service
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6. Location of Your Event
Must be accessible to the majority of who you want to participate
Must be adequate for achieving the purpose of the event
Must have at least 1 backup location
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7. Assembling the Tools
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8. Tools for Planning Your “crew” a.k.a. your committee
Communication skills
The ability to motivate
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9. Putting the Plan into Motion
Using an event planning guide
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10. Important Parts to the Planning Process
Knowing when the event will take place
Knowing how long each step in the planning process will take
Knowing who will be involved in each planning step
Knowing your limitations
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11. Conclusion: What have we learned?
To effectively plan a lodge event
Highlight two qualities of the OA: Service and Opportunities
Understand the use of effective planning
To gain hands-on experience using the tools overviewed in this session
Understand the use of effective training
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12. Enjoy the rest of your time here at NOAC 2009.
Thank You
Enjoy the rest of your time here at NOAC 2009.
Contact Information:
Chris Lahr
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