1. Chapter Management
Chapter Structure

2. Learning Objectives
To understand the relationship between the Lodge and the effective chapter program
To understand the unique strengths of the chapter program
To understand the role of the chapter plays in supporting the district at large
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3. What is the Role of the Chapter?
The true purpose of the chapter is to provide servant leadership to the district and the units in your area.
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4. The Role Continued
The OA is a supplement to the troop program and is to provide additional programs and is to keep boys involved longer in the program
In larger area lodges, the chapter is particularly effective in providing this supplement program.
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5. Purpose of the Order
To recognize those campers -Scouts and Scouters - who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.
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6. The Purpose Continued
To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit
To promote Scout camping
To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others
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7. Officer Positions Chapter Chief: Represents chapter at all functions
Presides over the chapter meetings
Member of the Lodge Executive Board
Keeps chapter informed of all lodge events
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8. Chapter Program Vice Chief
Assumes responsibility in the absence of the Chapter Chief
Develops and assists in planning activities/outings
Develops camping presentations for each unit visit and OA election
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9. Chapter Service Chief
Coordinates chapter involvement at lodge camp/service projects
Promotes and organizes chapter involvement in district service projects
Encourages Arrowmen to apply for camp staff
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10. Chapter Membership Chair
Contacts all units in the district and schedules visitations and elections
Trains visitation teams
Processes election paperwork and forwards to Lodge Membership Vice Chief
Maintains chapter registration materials
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11. Chapter Ceremonies Vice Chief
Promotes and organizes chapter ceremony teams
Maintains chapter costuming, ceremony props, and other materials
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12. Chapter Secretary Maintains record of all chapter meetings
Works with Chapter newsletter chairman to communicate information to the units and district
Works closely with Lodge Secretary
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13. Chapter Unit Representative Chairman
Maintains an updated roster of the representatives in the district
Keeps all representatives up to date on lodge or chapter functions
Holds annual training for newly appointed Unit Representatives
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14. Break – Out Session
Divide into four approximately equally sized groups and pick a leader
Brainstorm ideas for improving the chapter program which would strengthen the Lodge and provide a better program for the district and council.
Ten minutes – each group presents
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15. Quality Lodge Recognition
How many points have we discussed that directly relate to the Quality Lodge Petition?
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16. Thanks for your attendance!