Lodge Support

The items on these pages are resources for lodges to improve their programs.  However, we are always looking for new ideas and information to add to this site so we can improve our lodges.  If you have any suggestions on how to improve Section W-1B's support of lodge programs or ideas for items to include in this portion of the website, please email them to our Section Vice Chief.

101 Lodge Program Ideas

This page is dedicated to ideas to make lodge programs better. However, we need your help to make this page useful. Please send your lodge program ideas to the Section Chief.

Brotherhood Conversions

1. Charge for brotherhood when people pay for the ordeal. For example, if you charge an $10 for members to get their brotherhood, which basically covers the sash, add that $10 to the price of the ordeal. It is a good selling point when trying to get people to get their brotherhood because they do not need to pay for it. If you don't want to add the full amount, you could charge 50% of the cost of the sash with the assumption that only half of the ordeal members will get their brotherhood.

Membership Retention

National OA Bulletins Click Here

Operations Update  Click Here

Strategic Plan  Click Here

The OA Strategic Plan discusses National's strategy of Increased Service, Leadership Development, Membership Extension, Adventurous Programming, and Broader Service to Scouting and the Community.

It also explains our implementing actions to Reposition the Order of the Arrow as Scouting's "National Honor Society", to be an Integral Part of Every Council, and to Support Scouting's 21st Century Initiatives, with special focus on Leadership, Quality, Membership, and Adventure.

Clip Art

Clipart Gallery

Official BSA & OA Links

Unofficial BSA & OA Links

The National OA Bulletins

OA Song

Order of the Arrow Resources -- A super site with all the ceremonies (passwords required)

Inductions

Elangomat Programs

      The Elangomat Program is a well established National program. Wa-La-Moot-Kin Lodge #336 has created these documents to help them facilitate this program within their lodge. The handbook and program syllabi are intended to be used together for an Elangomat training course. It is recommended to include page 12 of the Ordeal ceremony into the back of the handbook.  This is the part where Kichkinet talks to the candidates outside the ceremony grounds.

Unit Elections Training Manual (PDF file)
This is a helpful manual that lodges can use to train their Unit Elections Teams.  The file linked above does not have any reference to a lodge or a specific year; however, it does contains the changes made in the 97-1 and 01-1 Operation Updates.  The file is printed in "booklet" format so it can be duplicated to make a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" booklet.

Unit Elections Training Manual - Customized (PDF file)
The file linked here is setup to be customized with the lodge's name, number, and totem.  If you would like a customized copy of this manual, please email webmaster@w1b.org.  This too contains the recent Operation Updates.

Spirit of the Arrow Booklets - Customized (PDF file)
This is a customized set of the booklets available from the National Office.  For demonstration purposes, this set has been customized for Nisqually Lodge #155.  If you would like a customized set of these booklets, please email webmaster@w1b.org.

Spirit of the Arrow Booklets - Standard (PDF file)
This is the standard set of booklets available from the National Office.

These resources are in "Portable Document Format" (PDF) which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you do not have this program, it can be downloaded for free at:

Chapter Assistance Program Book

Updated Troop/Team Representative Support Pak
A newly updated version of the OA Troop/Team Representative Support Pak is now available. Included in the Support Pak are job descriptions, program information, and resources that OA Troop and Team Representatives can use to help them implement the position in their units.

Section Master 2.0

Scoutmaster Dinner

On February 10, 2001, Nisqually Lodge #155 held a special dinner for all the Scoutmaster in the Council.  The event was a huge success and is planned to be an annual event.  Listed below is the "Order of the Arrow Resource Folder" that was given to each attendee as well as some other information about the program.  If you would like more information about this program, please contact the 2000-2001 Nisqually Lodge Chief, Brian Stock.

Order of the Arrow Resource Folder
Resource Folder Label
Order of the Arrow Fact Sheet
Nisqually Lodge Information Sheet
Nisqually Chapter Information Sheet
OA Troop/Team Representative Program
OA Troop/Team Representative Registration Form
Order of the Arrow Survey
Brotherhood Attainment Handbook
Dock Flap Order Form
New Arrowman Handbook
Unit Elections Request Form
Pacific Harbors Council Summer Camp Information
     2001 Campsite Reservation Form
     2001 High Adventure Brochure
     2001 Hahobas High Adventure Reservation Matrix
Venturing Information
     National's Venturing Brochure
     Venturing Interest Card
     Venturing Fact Sheet

Other Material
Scoutmaster Dinner Program
Scoutmaster Dinner Sign In Sheet
Scoutmaster Dinner Signs
Scoutmaster Dinner Evaluation Form
Chapter Name Signs
Scoutmaster Dinner Ticket Invitation

Summary of Evaluations

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