Mark Stickel Tiwahe Lodge San Diego, Calif. Generations Mark Stickel Tiwahe Lodge San Diego, Calif. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Introductions Welcome! Please share with us: Your name Your lodge and hometown Position One thing you remember about growing up THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Session Objectives Understand today’s youth Compare youth over the generations since Scouting was founded Discuss challenges confronting the adviser-youth relationship THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Advantage: Adviser In the youth-adviser relationship, what advantages do advisers have? We’ve all been youth before Advisers are older and wiser Ask the group what the advantages are before showing them on the screen. Then, click through to show the points. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Advantage: Adviser? Disadvantages? It's been a while since we've been a youth Time (lack of it) Keeping up with technology THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Now and Then: Differences What are some differences between generations? Technology Fads TV shows Music World events Family structure THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Now and Then: Similarities What are some common experiences between generations? Studying Social pressures Need to “fit in” Need to express one’s self Driving Chores The opposite sex Sports / extracurricular activities Scouting THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Generations: Great Depression & the Second World War THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Scouting in the 1930s Dues: $0.50 per year! Some interesting requirements for rank advancement. Would you be able to: Cook a quarter pound of meat and two potatoes in the open, without any cooking utensils (Second Class, #8) Earn and deposit at least One Dollar in a public bank; or earn and raise some farm animal (Second Class, #9 THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Scouting in the 1930s Send and receive a message by Semaphore, including conventional signs, thirty letters per minute…” (First Class, #4) Eagle Required Merit Badges: Personal Health Public Health Cooking Civics Bird Study Pathfinding THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Youth-Adviser Relations Qualities of a good adviser, from a youth’s point of view Qualities of a good adviser, from an adviser’s point of view Do these viewpoints always match up? THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Youth-Adviser Relations “Think Like A Youth” Respect is the Key Setting the Example Taking an Interest in the Youth THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Break Stand up and stretch! THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Adviser’s Job What are our jobs? Basics Training committee adviser Adviser to the Ordeal Master Lodge Adviser Basics THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Mission of the OA “The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults”. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Purpose of the Order “As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow is an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America. Our purpose is to: “Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Purpose of the Order “Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. “Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit, and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. “Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.” THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

The Scouter’s Role From the OA Handbook, p. 61-62 “You are observed by younger Arrowmen and must be an exemplary participant.” “It is inappropriate for an adviser to run the program, although he or she should always be involved.” “It is the adviser’s task to make sure that the young men succeed.“ “This includes training, transportation, and staying constantly involved and informed.” “An adviser works almost completely behind the scenes.” THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Other References OA Guide for Officers and Advisers Contains good tips on advising youth Field Operations Guide National OA Policies and Regulations; structure, conclaves, etc. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Adviser-Youth Relations Group discussion about common issues between youth and advisers What are some issues you’ve faced as an adviser? How did you solve these problems? THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Conclusion We’ve discussed: Differences between generations Similarities The influence of technology on youth-adviser communication Common issues in youth-adviser relations THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING

Thank You Reference Material: Townley, Alvin. Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influences of America’s Eagle Scouts. 2007 Boy Scouts of America. Order of the Arrow Handbook. 2009 Boy Scouts of America. Handbook for Boys. 1927. Boy Scouts of America. Order of the Arrow Guide for Officers and Advisers. THEPOWEROFONE 2009NOACTRAINING