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Conducting Call-Outs
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Conducting Call-Outs

2. Inductions Principles Important in Conducting Call-outs
Principle 1 – Purpose
Principle 2 – Eligibility
Principle 3 – Candidate’s Compliance
Principle 4 – Discretion
Principle 6 – Importance of the Individual
Principle 8 – Focus
Principle 9 – Symbolic Progression
Principle 10 – Active Membership
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3. What Needs to Be in Call-Out?
Purpose of the Order of the Arrow
History of the Order of the Arrow in Scouting
History of the lodge
Reason for selection
Recognition of candidates: calling-out every candidate’s name, unit number, and community
Challenge to non-member Scouts to strive to uphold Scouting ideals
Distribution of Spirit of the Arrow booklet 1 and Ordeal event information
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4. Things to Keep in Mind Make everyone aware of the importance
Announce the candidate
Conduct with dignity
Tapping
Call-out locations
Make it impressive
Keep it short and to the point
Don’t violate Symbolic Progression (Items not to include)
Safety
Who should attend?
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5. What Should Call-Out Accomplish?
Desired outcomes for troop/team
Desired outcomes for candidate
Desired outcomes for lodge/chapter
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