Amangamek-Wipit Lodge470
Lodge Leadership Development Conference
“Well-Trained Leaders: A Force To Be Reckoned With”
June 11, 2016
We welcome all arrowmen to the 2016 Amangamek-Wipit Lodge Leadership Development Conference. Thank you for choosing to spend your day at this training event to becomea well-trained leader and a FORCEto be reckoned with. This LLDC will have something for everyone whether you are a youth or an adult, a new arrowman or a long-time arrowman, at the unit, chapter, or lodge level. This will be a great time for all to meet new chapter officers, new area officers, and new lodge officers.
Five training tracks are being offered: (1)General Track for all youth and adult arrowmen; (2)Adviser Track for all adults; (3)Chapter Leadership Track for Chapter Officers/Advisers; (4)Lodge Administration Track for all interested in Budget/Finance and Membership/LodgeMaster; and (5)OA Train the Trainer Track for all interested in learning how to become an OA Master Trainer. Attendees may register for a specific track or customize their own class schedule. Not only will you learn many ways to provide cheerful service, expect to come and have FUN! Don’t miss our OA Shows Team andjoining them for Lights, Camera, Action!
Registration fee is $10which, in addition to a great day of training, will include light morning refreshments, lunch, course materials, event patch, and certificate. OA Lodge Trading Post will be available for you to purchase assorted Order of the Arrow patches, t-shirts, hats, jackets, and other items. Any questions, please contact .
May the FORCE be with you!
YIWWW,
Jamie Wilson, Lodge Training Chair
Ms. Julia Mae-Shen Farr, Lodge Training Adviser
GENERAL ARROWMAN TRACK
for Youth and Adults (first floor)
9:00amYouth Arrowman: What's My Role?
Instructors: Mr. Charley Brown / Chris Craig
The Ordeal was a special time to learn about the Principles of the Order: Brotherhood,Cheerfulness, and Service. Learn the many ways you can apply the Principles of the Order in Scouting.
10:00am It's More Than A Sash.
Instructors: Ben Press/ Riley Howlin
What does it take to live by the OA obligation in our daily lives? Why did E. Urner Goodman, our founder, devote so much time and energy to our organization? These are questions we should be asking ourselves everyday as Arrowmen. The OA is more than just a sash. It’s an organization that has deep roots in the outdoors and Scouting heritage.
11:00am What’s a TOAR/OA ASM?
Instructors: Devin Little / Jonathan Bjorson
The Troop/Team OA Representative is an official leadership position within the troop or team, and the TOAR can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements. Learn about the TOAR program and the purpose of the Troop/Team OA Representative, learn about the role of the OA ASM, and learn what it takes to achieve the Unit of Excellence Award. Through this session,Arrowmen will be challenged to think about the interactions and benefits of a strong TOAR program.
12noon Lunch
1:00pm Lights, Camera, Action! led by OA Shows Team
2:00pm Amangamek-Wipit Lodge Jeopardy
Instructor: Mr. Kyle Brendel/ Morgan Bentley
Last year marked the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary. Learn about the history of the Order of the Arrow, and the history of our own lodge.
3:00pm Building/Growing Your Ceremonies Team
Instructors: Jeremy Schonfeld / Mr. Chis Noyes/ Mr. Chip Smith
The success of a lodge starts with the ceremonies of the Order. Learn the importance of the inductions program in making a vivid and lasting impression of the Order of the Arrow, and how you can be part of a ceremonies team or help grow your ceremonies team.
4:00pm Meet The Man – discussions with new Lodge Chief Nate Dudley
ADVISER TRACK
for all interested Adults (first floor)
9:00amAdult Arrowman: What’s My Role?
Instructors: Mr. Roy DeLauder / Ms. Kristin Chioma
All adults are advisers. Learn about the mission of the OA to create leadership opportunities to develop young men into leaders, and the manysupporting roles adults can serve in a youth-adult partnership to educate, motivate, and inspire the youth to do better and fulfill responsibilities successfully in the unit, chapter, and lodge.
10:00am I'm A NewChapter Adviser, Now What?
Instructors: Mr. Roy DeLauder / Ms. Kristin Chioma
What is the role of an adviser? Learn what it takes to get started and discuss some of the tools and resources available to you. Some tipswill help those who have been a Chapter Adviser for longer than afew weeks, or who need to train asuccessor. We will cover: Job Description; Chapter Operations Guide; Lodge OperatingProcedures; Lodge Calendar; Tools; OALM; Lodge Org Chart; Reporting - Budgets, Ordeals,Elections; Youth Leadership; and Succession Planning.
11:00am Inspiring Youth by Mentoring
Instructors: Mr. Jack Culver
In order to effectively inspire and mentor youth leaders an adult leader must first have a passion for the Order and an infectious energy and enthusiasm for working with young people. If we as adult leaders do not model the type of dedication and genuine enthusiasm for the program we expect of our youth leaders then our efforts at mentoring and inspiring youth will not be effective. Inspiring and mentoring starts with us. In this session, we will discuss the difference between coaching and mentoring, the uniqueness of the millennial generation and how to create a strong mentoring environment using mentoring best practices.
12noon Lunch
1:00pm Lights, Camera, Action! led by OA Shows Team
2:00pm Commissioner Arrowman
Instructors: Mr. Randy Wilson / Mr. Jack Culver
A commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor to Scouting Units. In this course participants will learn of opportunities where Arrowman and Commissioners can provide assistance to Chapters and units. Arrowman Commissioners can help shape expectations and tailor their experiences for Units. They can also be a good sounding board for the units and chapters. They have an opportunity to participate in the growth of unit leaders by sharing knowledge with them. Come and learn in the “Service to Scouting”.
3:00pm Serving the Community and the District
Instructors: Mr. Kyle Raffensberger
Service allows Scouting to showcase its values and, as members of Scouting’s national honor society, we must act to shine the spotlight on the principles that we hold dear. There are many opportunities for your chapter members to serve your district and community.
4:00pm Meet The Man – discussions with new Lodge Chief Nate Dudley
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP TRACK
for Chapter Officers/Advisers (first floor)
9:00am Ordeal Management - Before and After
Instructors: Mr. Kyle Raffensberger / Mr. Jonathan Bjorson
Planning an induction weekend may look like a daunting task, but a mix of know-how and delegation can help make your Ordeal event a success. In this session you will have the opportunity to see what building blocks are used to construct a well-structured induction.
10:00am Fun and Productive Chapter Meetings
Instructors: Nate Kidwell /Mr. Clark Billups
Running fun and productive chapter meetings is essential for growing attendance at chapter meetings and chapter events. Learn how to run an effective and informative chapter meeting with FUN.
11:00amAbove and Below - How To Work With Everyone
Instructors: Geoffrey Loughner / Mr Clark Billups
Get an overview of who a chapter chief works with and how a chapter chief works with the lodge, area, and district to better their chapter program and the Boy Scouts. Understand the basic skills needed to build trust and a relationship between adviser and chapter officers and beyond.
12noon Lunch
1:00pm Lights, Camera, Action! led by OA Shows Team
2:00pm Lodge Operations - An Overview
Instructors: Mr. Geoffrey Loughner
How does the lodge work? What’s the LOP. Why is it important to attend the Lodge Leadership Conferences? Learn what the general operations in the lodge are and how you can help.
3:00pm Key 3 and District Committee/Roundtable
Instructors:Nate Dudley/ Mr. Art Widmann/ Jacob Snelling
The chapter youth and adult leadership work together to ensure they have a presence within the district. Holding Key 3 meetings with your Chapter Chief, Chapter Adviser and District Executive, and attending District Committee meetings and Roundtable meetings are just the first step to learn how working with the district can help our program and theirs.
4:00pm Meet The Man – discussions with new Lodge Chief Nate Dudley
LODGE ADMINISTRATION TRACK
for all interested in Budge/Finance and Membership/LodgeMaster
(first floor)
9:00am Lodge Key 9 (This is a double session – invitation only.)
Instructor: Nate Dudley
Communication and team-building session for the newly elected Lodge Key 9:
Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice Chief Operations, Lodge Vice Chief Administration & Communications, Lodge Vice Chief Membership & Finance, and all five Area Chiefs (Montgomery, Mountain West, Virginia Central, Virginia South, and Three Rivers).
11:00am Budget & Finance
Instructors: Zach Schonfeld / Mr. Arnie Heck /Mr. Michael Groover / Mr. Michael McKinney
Meet experts on the lodge Finance Committee, and review how to complete and submit chapter budgets and ordeal budgets,
12noon Lunch
1:00pm Budget & Finance (continued)
Instructors: Zach Schonfeld / Mr. Arnie Heck /Mr. Michael Groover / Mr. Michael McKinney
Learn about chapter annual budgets to be submitted for J2E, and other finance related matters from the lodge Finance Committee.
2:00pm Membership & LodgeMaster
Instructors: Ryan Jasmann /Mr. Clark Billups / Mr. Michael McKinney
Membership reporting is required at everystep of the induction process. All Chapter Advisers must submit completed reports ina timely manner. Come with your questions and learn how to fill out reports from the experts on the lodge Membership Committee.
3:00pm Membership & LodgeMaster (continued)
Instructors: Ryan Jasmann /Mr. Clark Billups / Mr. Michael McKinney
Learn LodgeMaster basicsfrom the lodge Membership Committee experts on how to run reports, send emails, maintain your member’s information, and more! Must have filled out an OALM privacy agreement to attend this session.
4:00pm Meet The Man – discussions with new Lodge Chief Nate Dudley
OA MASTER TRAINER TRACK
(second floor Oasis Room)
9:00am – 3:00pm OA Train The Trainer (all day)
Instructors: Jamie Wilson / Richie Thomas
Learn how to become an OA Master Trainer! TTT is just the first step on your journey to becoming an OA Master Trainer.
- Giving a presentation can be daunting! This session teaches the basics of presenting, how to appear confident in front of your audience, and how to come to your presentation prepared to be organized and ready to teach.
- All trainers know that a syllabus is the roadmap of your presentation. Constructing a good syllabus leads to excellent presentations, and this sessions explains exactly how to construct a great syllabus.
- As much as everyone loves to get bombarded by facts, a narrative style presentation allows the audience to connect more with the presenter and learn more. This session focuses on how to make your presentation a well thought out story, and not just a barrage of facts and statements.
- Sometimes the same topic is presented year after year at a training event. This session teaches how to go over familiar material in a new, exciting, and informative way.
- Make it meaningful! Arrowmen don’t go to presentations to waste time; they want to come away with something! This session focuses on how to make a lasting impression with your audience, and how to leave them with a new perspective going forward.
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FAQ:
How do I become a Lodge Master Trainer?
To earn the Amangamek-Wipit Master Trainer recognition, a Scout must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete the Lodge Train-the-Trainer course or serve as an instructor for National Youth Leadership Training.
2. Coordinate/organize a Lodge or Area training event.
3. Serve as an instructor at two Order of Arrow training events at the National, Region, Section, Lodge, or Area level.
Note: Requirements 2 and 3 may overlap; i.e., if the Scout coordinates a Lodge or Area training event and serves as an instructor at that event, he gets credit for both.
Notification of completion of any requirements should be sent to the Lodge Training Chairman and his Adviser.
The recognition is a red polo shirt with the Lodge LLD logo embroidered on the left front, presented at the Lodge Banquet or Fellowship or LLDC.