1. How to Work with an Adviser
Youth v. Adult Roles
How to Work with an Adviser

2. Why are we here?

3. Purpose of the Order
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, 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.
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 unit, our Brotherhood, Scouting and ultimately our nation.
Crystalize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

4. Mission of the Lodge
“The mission of the Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.”

5. Why are we here as an Order?

6. Toolbox Ceremonies Events Lodge and Chapter Leadership Publications
NLS/NLATS/NOAC
Community Service
Lodge Committees

7. Youth v. Adult Roles
Why do we have advisers when this is a youth-run organization?
What are the the jobs of youth leadership in OA?

8. Advisers: Serve as Positive Role Models Set the Example of Core Values
Teach Effective Communication
Mentor Through Example
Help Set Expectations
Provide Perspective

9. Youth: Serve as Positive Role Models Execute the Lodge Agenda
Communicate with Advisers
Provide Ideas and Feedback
Enthusiasm and Image

10. Youth and Advisers:
What qualities do you think a good youth leader or adult adviser partnership possesses?

11. Dealing with Problems Guiding principles: Think like a youth.
2) We’ve all been youth but not everyone has been an adult.

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