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OA Scoutreach Mentoring

OA Scoutreach Mentoring. An Arrowman’s Introduction. What is Scoutreach?.

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OA Scoutreach Mentoring

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  1. OA Scoutreach Mentoring An Arrowman’s Introduction

  2. What is Scoutreach? The Scoutreach Division gives special leadership and emphasis to urban and rural Scouting programs. Scoutreach is the BSA's commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.

  3. Scoutreach Strategies • Create awareness of Scoutreach. • Develop strategic support to ensure that emphasis is funded and pursued in the long term. • Develop strategic partnerships with potential chartered organizations in the community. • Develop stable units. Courtesy: US Army Corps of Engineers

  4. Role of the Order of the Arrow “Actively support council efforts to improve and extend Scouting through Scoutreach and related programs.” * 2003-2007 OA Strategic Plan “A Legacy of Servant Leadership”

  5. What is OA Scoutreach Mentoring? The Order of Arrow Scoutreach Mentoring program is a joint effort of the national Scoutreach Division of the Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow. Its purpose is to identify and assist urban and rural Scout troops whose camping and advancement programs are below standard. Reprinted from: A History of the Order of the Arrow

  6. Interested arrowmen with strong camping/outdoor skills Scoutreach Units or other units in need of experienced leaders and mentors OA Scoutreach Mentoring

  7. Identify Units Develop Master Profile Match Mentors to Units Evaluate/ Recognize Recruit Mentors Role of the Lodge Utilize existing lodge service committee or establish OA Scoutreach Mentoringcommittee to perform the following:

  8. Quality Lodge – Requirement 17 “The lodge created a plan to serve the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program. The plan was approved by the Scout executive or the council Scoutreach committee and was included in the lodge annual report.” - 2006 Quality Lodge Requirement 17

  9. Mentor’s Responsibilities • Complete OA Scoutreach Mentoring application and submit to the lodge committee responsible for the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program • Develop an Action Plan in conjunction with the unit leader and unit commissioner • Fulfill commitment based on expectations defined in the Action Plan OA Scoutreach Mentoring Application

  10. Recognition Upon successful completion of their Action Plan, an OA Scoutreach mentor is eligible to receive the following recognition. First Action Plan: Bronze border patch and certificate Second Action Plan: Silver border patch and certificate Third Action Plan: Gold border patch and certificate

  11. What Can I Do? • Consider the following: • What can the lodge do to encourage Arrowmen to serve as OA Scoutreach mentors? • How can the lodge increase awareness of Scoutreach and the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program in their council? • What can I do to promote this program and/or participate?

  12. What is your personal commitment?

  13. LEADERSHIP “He alone is worthy to wear the Arrow who will continue faithfully to serve his fellowman.” Allowat Sakima

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