Talidandaganu' Lodge 293 Rules NOAC 2006! Training Courses Available TRAINING NUMBER WHEN OFFERED LENGTH COURSE DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED AUDIENCE SESSION 101 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st 3 Hr Intensive NOAC-Certified Inductions Trainer Training NOAC 2006 will offer a three-day, 25-hour, Intensive Inductions Trainer Training (IT2).  Successful completion of this program will result in official recognition as a NOAC-certified Induction Trainer and expert in Inductions Quality Management for 2006 to 2009. Graduates will be expected to make a long-term commitment to serve their lodges, sections, and regions as Inductions Trainers and Total Quality Managers of the candidate`s induction experience. Advanced arrowman - Highly-dedicated ceremonialists and advisers Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 102 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st 3 Hr Analyzing the Ceremonies Learn about the different performance practInductions and Ceremony Evaluations, symbolism, symbolic progression, and an overall analysis of the Pre-Ordeal, Ordeal, and Brotherhood ceremonies. -Discuss the performance practInductions and Ceremony Evaluations of each ceremony. -Discuss symbolism and symbolic progression in the Brotherhood ceremony. -Discuss and analyze the overall ceremony. This is a 3 day course Experienced arrowman - Brotherhood or Vigil Honor Ceremonialists, Ceremonies Coaches, and Arrowmen involved with the inductions process with interest in the Brotherhood. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 103 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Becoming the part: Ceremonies Technique Intended for all ceremonialists looking to improve their performance skills, will provide instruction on audiences, becoming a character, and delivering the presentation. -Discuss how to recognize and perform to an audience -Discuss learning about and getting into character -Discuss performing skills and techniques for delivering a presentation. Experienced arrowman - Intermediate Ceremony Performers and Coaches Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 104 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Before the Ordeal This session is intended for all members of inductions committees or those with particular interest in unit elections, call out ceremonies, and the proper use of the OA Troop/Team Representative in the inductions process. -Discuss how to manage a unit election -Discuss the scripting and performance of an effective call out ceremony -Discuss the role of the OA Troop/Team Representative in the planning and executing of the Ordeal process Experienced arrowman - Unit elections committee members, Ordealmasters, OA Troop Representative chairmen Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 105 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Coaching OA Ceremonies Learn about coaching a ceremonies team, proper methods of recruitment, instruction, development, and retention of a lodge ceremonies team. -Discuss the National OA standard for the evaluation of a ceremonial performance. -Discuss effective and proper methods for coaching a ceremonial team. -Discuss effective recruitment and development techniques of a lodge ceremonies team. Advanced arrowman - Older youth or adults interested in coaching ceremonies Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 106 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Dress for Success Learn the appropriate ceremonial costuming, how to utilize accessories and props, and ensure authenticity in your ceremonies (offered in conjunction with experts from American Indian Activities). -Discuss Ceremonial Costuming -Discuss Accessories and Props -Discuss authenticity in ceremonies New Arrowmen - Ceremonialists and coaches interested in improving their lodge’s ceremonial costuming Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 107 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Evaluating OA Ceremonies Learn about the current National OA standard for evaluating a ceremonies team in a highly informative and interactive session. -Discuss the National OA standard for the evaluation of a ceremonial performance. -PractInductions and Ceremony Evaluations of evaluating techniques. Advanced arrowman - Youth Ceremonialists who are older in age and Advisers who are responsible or interested in coaching and evaluating OA ceremonies. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 108 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr History of the Ceremonies From the earliest beginnings in 1915 to the typewriter of William Hinkle to the Devil`s Tea Table: Learn about the history and mystique of the Order`s ceremonies.  What has Changed?  More importantly, what has stayed the same? Experienced arrowman - Portions of this cell will only be for Arrowmen of Brotherhood or Vigil membership. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 109 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr History of the Ordeal Come with us back to 1915 at Treasure Island Camp and learn what happened in that first ceremony. Then move through the years and see the changes in the ceremony, but maybe more important; see what has not changed. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 110 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr History of the Vigil Ceremony This class will guide the participants through the Vigil Ceremony from Dr. Goodman`s Vigil at the Devils Tea Table in 1915 to the present. The content of the first Vigil will be discussed as will the changes that have taken place over the 91 years of the Vigil. Advanced arrowman - Vigil Honor members only Registration open to: Ordeal No, Brotherhood No, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 111 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Sun 3rd Mon 1st Mon 3rd Tue 1st Tue 3rd 1 Hr Individual Ceremony Coaching Individual coaching session for ceremonialists, both individuals and teams. The session will provide insight from ceremony evaluators. New Arrowmen - Ceremonialists and advisers Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 112 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Advanced Character Analysis Intended for ceremonialists and coaches looking for in-depth discussion on the 4 character principals. -Discuss character representations of the 4 character principals -Discuss the symbolism and foreshadowing involved with the 4 character principals -Discuss the interaction of the 4 character principles. Experienced arrowman - Ceremonialists and Coaches looking to improve their principal characters in their ceremonies. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 113 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Introduction to Ceremonies Geared towards new members with an interest in learning the make up of the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremonies, the 4 principal characters, and ceremony presentation. -Discuss an explanation of the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremonies using Nutiket’s explanation in the Ordeal Ceremony, the explanation in the OA Handbook, and the explanation in the JumpStart Program. -Discuss the roles of the 4 principal characters. -Proper setup of ceremonial grounds and ways that new members can become involved. New Arrowmen - Members new to Ceremonies in the Order of the Arrow Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 114 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Managing the Ordeal Arrowmen involved in Ordeal management will enhance their knowledge of the 10 Induction principles, Ordeal management and the role of the Elangomat in jumpstarting new lodge members. -Discuss the purpose of the Ordeal and the 10 Induction principles. -Discuss the management of the Ordeal, including grounds, safety, manpower, and servInductions and Ceremony Evaluations -Discuss the proper use of Elangomats and the JumpStart program. Experienced arrowman - Arrowmen and advisers interested in improving their lodge’s inductions process. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 115 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Sealing the Bonds of Brotherhood This session will cover the Journey to Brotherhood program, the Extended Elangomat program, and the symbolism of the Brotherhood ceremony in an in-depth discussion on ways to inspire Arrowmen to seal their membership. -Discuss the Journey to Brotherhood program, the use of the Nimat, and the use of the Extended Elangomat program -Discuss the Brotherhood ceremony and the commitment made by Brotherhood members -Discuss successful lodge programs to increase conversion percentages. Experienced arrowman - Brotherhood/Vigil Members interested in improving the lodge Brotherhood process Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 116 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr The `Other Ceremonies` Learn about other ceremonies including Webelos Crossovers, Historic ceremonies, Rededication ceremonies, and Call-Out Ceremonies. Topics of discussion include National standards, and examples of different ceremonies. -Discuss the National OA standards for creating ceremonies. -Discussion of examples for Crossovers, Rededication, and Call-out ceremonies. -Discuss Historic ceremonies. Experienced arrowman - Arrowmen and advisers interested in improving their understanding of Crossover, Rededication, Historical, and Call-out ceremonies. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 117 Inductions and Ceremony Evaluations Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr The Vigil Commitment Enhance your understanding and personal commitment to the Vigil Honor by examining it from start to finish. It will focus on ceremonial performance and include history, candidate selection, and Vigil Honor call out ceremonies. -Discuss the history and development of the Vigil Honor ceremony. -Discuss the candidate selection process and the Vigil Honor call out ceremony. -Discuss the performance of the Vigil Honor ceremony, with demonstration. Advanced arrowman - Vigil Honor members only Registration open to: Ordeal No, Brotherhood No, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 201 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Applique Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do applique beadwork New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 202 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd 1 Hr Basic Wrapped Quillwork Participants will be taught how to and given the opportunity to basic wrapped quillwork Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 203 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Beaded Medallions Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do beaded medallions Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 204 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 1st Sun 2nd Sun 3rd Sun 4th Sun 5th Sun 6th Mon 4th 1 Hr Beadwork Designs Using a Computer Learn how to create beadwork designs on your computer Experienced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 211 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 1st Sun 2nd Sun 3rd Sun 4th Sun 5th Sun 6th 1 Hr Beadwork Styles Displays & Discussions of the many styles of beadwork (Loom, Gourd Stitch, Lazy Stitch, etc.) New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 212 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Bone Work Overview A look at Chokers, Breastplates, etc. New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 213 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Bonework Participants will be given a basic choker kit which they must complete in class. If they choose, they may bring their own choker, bandolier, or breastplate materials to class for help. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 214 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Brickwork Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do brickwork beadwork Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 215 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st 3 Hr Chicken Dance History & Culture, Dance Outfits New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 216 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 5th 1 Hr Computer Ribbonwork Designs Learn how to create ribbonwork designs using a computer Experienced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 217 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th 1 Hr Construction Tips for Leggings and Aprons Participants will learn from a demonstration about the shortcuts, time saving, and money saving tips when constructing leggings and aprons. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 218 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 6th 1 Hr Craft Tips & Short Cuts See how the craft experts speed up there projects New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 219 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 3rd 1 Hr Crow Headband Participants will be shown how to construct and will make crow headbands in class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 220 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 2nd 1 Hr Crow Roach Spreader Participants will be shown how to construct and will make roach spreaders in class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 221 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st 1 Hr Crow Side Drop Participants will be shown how to construct and will make side drops in class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 222 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 2 Hr Dance Clothe for under $100 How to construct a set of dance clothes (Straight, Fancy, Grass & Traditional) New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 223 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd 1 Hr Drum Stick Construction Students will be given instructions on how to construct a drum stick. A demonstration drum stick will be made during class. Students are encouraged to bring their own material if desired New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 224 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Edge Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do edge beadwork New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 225 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 2 Hr Fabric Applique How to create fabric applique Experienced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 226 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st Tue 2nd Tue 3rd 1 Hr Fan Construction Participants will be taught how to make flat, loose & wing fans. Several fans will be made during class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 227 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th 1 Hr Fancy Bustle Construction Participants will be given instructions on how to construct a fancy bustle. A demonstration bustle will be constructed, Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 228 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Fancy Dance History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 229 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th 1 Hr Fancy Dance Bustle Construction Participants will be given instructions on how to construct a fancy bustle. A demonstration bustle will be constructed, Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 230 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd 1 Hr Fingerweaving Students will be taught how to fingerweave and given the opportunity to practInductions and Ceremony Evaluations a small project. Advanced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 231 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 6th Tue 3rd 1 Hr Gourd Dance Overview A Kiowa perspective, also learn the legend of the Red Wolf where the songs & dance come to life. New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 232 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Grass Dance History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 233 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th 1 Hr Grass Dance Capes and Aprons Participants can choose a cape and apron pattern from the many provided and can cut out a workable pattern for their outfit. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 234 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 4th 1 Hr Heddle Loom Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do heddle loom beadwork Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 235 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th 1 Hr Horsehair and Quill Wrappings Students will be taught how to do horsehair and quill wrappings. They will have a chance to work with the material and how it applies to their outfit. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 236 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 6th 1 Hr How To Be A Champion Dancer What the judges are looking for in Style, Regalia & Knowledge New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 237 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 3rd 1 Hr How To Be A Dance Outfit Judge Learn what to look for in judging dance regalia New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 238 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 5th 2 Hr Imitation Bear Claw Necklace How to research & build a Bear Claw Necklace Advanced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 239 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 1st Sun 2nd Sun 3rd Sun 4th Sun 5th Sun 6th Mon 3rd 1 Hr Indian Games Learn Authentic Indian Games New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 240 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 1st Sun 2nd Sun 3rd Sun 4th Sun 5th Sun 6th 1 Hr Intro. To Ladies Dance Styles Displays & Discussion of the many ladies styles of dance New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 241 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 1st Sun 2nd Sun 3rd Sun 4th Sun 5th Sun 6th 1 Hr Intro. To Men`s Dance Styles Displays & Discussion of the many men`s styles of dance New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 243 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Iroquois History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 244 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 4th 2 Hr Iroquois Ceremonial Clothing A close look at the Iroquois regalia that can be used for Ceremony Teams Experienced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 245 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Lane Stitch Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do lane stitch. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 246 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Loom Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do loom beadwork. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 247 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 4th 1 Hr Many Faces of the Northern Traditional Discover the spirit of the Northern Traditional Styles New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 248 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 3 Hr Modern Crow Dance Learn the history, clothing & beadwork designs & how to make a modern crow bustle New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 249 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 2 Hr Modern Lanape Culture Learn the customs & traditions of the Lanape Tribe New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 250 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st 1 Hr Northeast Centerseam Moccasin Construction Participants will be taught how to make a pattern and how to construct. A demonstration will be made in class. Students are encouraged to bring their own material if desired. Advanced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 251 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 4th 1 Hr Northeast Gustawah Construction Students will be taught how to construct a NE Gustawah. Gustawahs will be constructed in class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 252 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 4th 1 Hr Northeast Water Drum Construction Students will be taught how to construct a NE Water Drum. Water Drums will be constructed in class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 253 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Northern Ladies History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 254 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st 3 Hr Northern Singing Learn to sing the songs of the northern tribes Advanced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 255 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Northern Traditional History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 256 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 3 Hr Northwest Pacific Coast History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Story Telling New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 257 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Old Style History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 258 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Old Style Bustle Construction Participants will be given instructions on how to construct an old style bustle. A demonstration bustle will be constructed. Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 259 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 2 Hr Osage/Ponca Ribbonwork How to make ribbonwork for dance regalia Experienced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 260 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 6th 1 Hr Otter Draggers How to cut & set an otter dragger Experienced arrowman - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 261 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st Tue 2nd Tue 3rd Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Par fleche Construction Students will have the opportunity to construct a small par fleche during the class. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 262 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd 1 Hr Peyote Beadwork Participants will be taught how to and have the opportunity to do peytote beadwork Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 263 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd 1 Hr Plains Hardsole Moccasin Construction Participants will be taught how to make a pattern and how to construct. A demonstration moccasin will be made in class. Students are encouraged to bring their own material if desired. Advanced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 264 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 2 Hr Plateau History & Culture, Dance Outfits New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 265 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 4th 1 Hr Plateau Bustle Participants will be given instructions on how to construct a plateau bustle. A demonstration bustle will be constructed Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 266 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 6th 1 Hr Pow-Wow Etiquette A look at the Do`s & Don`ts New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 267 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd 1 Hr Ribbon Shirts Participants will be given instructions on how to construct a ribbon shirt. A demonstration shirt will be constructed in class. Advanced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 268 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Roach Construction Participants will be shown how to tie and construct a hair roach. Experienced arrowman - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 269 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr SE Creek/Cherokee History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 270 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Seminole History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - NOAC Participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 271 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Seminole Patchwork Participants will be shown the concepts of Seminole Patchwork and will be given the opportunity to complete a sample. New Arrowmen - Any Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 272 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th Tue 1st Tue 2nd Tue 3rd 1 Hr Silverwork Participants will be taught the basic skills of silverwork and will have the opportunity to work on a basic project. Experienced arrowman - Youth Participant Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No 273 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 3rd 1 Hr Sioux Beadwork Design & Color How to create Sioux Beadwork Designs with correct color combinations Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 274 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 5th 1 Hr So you want to be a Dance Judge What a dance judge should know if called to be a lodge or section dance judge. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 275 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th 1 Hr Southeast Moccasin Construction Participants will be taught how to make a pattern and how to construct. A demonstration will be made in class. Students are encouraged to bring their own material if desired. Advanced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 276 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st Tue 2nd Tue 3rd 1 Hr Southeastern Beadwork Participants will be shown southeast beadwork and will have the opportunity to actually do the beadwork. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 277 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Southern Ladies History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 278 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Southern Plains History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 279 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st 3 Hr Southern Singing Learn to sing the songs of the southern tribes Advanced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 280 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 6th 1 Hr Starting a Dance Team Learn what it takes to get your dance team going, how to research dance & regalia New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 281 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Straight Dance History & Culture, Dance Outfits, Dancing New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 282 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 2 Hr Tipi Life & Etiquette Learn the tipi way of living New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 283 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Mon 5th Mon 6th Tue 4th Tue 5th Tue 6th 1 Hr Traditional Bustle Construction Participants will be given instructions on how to construct a traditional bustle. A demonstration bustle will be constructed. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 284 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 4th Tue 4th 1 Hr Wampum Beadwork History & Design Learn how to create Wampum Regalia New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 285 American Indian Activities Periods: Tue 1st Tue 2nd Tue 3rd 1 Hr War Bonnet Construction Participants will see a demonstration on how to construct a war bonnet. A bonnet will be constructed during class. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 286 American Indian Activities Periods: Mon 6th Tue 5th 1 Hr Woodlands Ribbon Work Ladies Ribbon Work Designs of the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) People New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 287 American Indian Activities Periods: Sun 6th Mon 1st Mon 2nd Tue 1st Tue 2nd Tue 3rd 1 Hr Woodworking A wooden hand object such as a mirror board or quirt will be provided for the participants to stain and to apply tacks. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 301 High Adventure Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr SCUBA BSA This course will complete the requirements for the SCUBA BSA award. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 302 High Adventure Periods: Sun 4th Mon 4th Tue 4th 3 Hr Adult SCUBA In addition to giving adults the opportunity to experience SCUBA diving, this course will focus on how to bring SCUBA home to your lodge or council. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 303 High Adventure Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Kayaking A This course teaches the kayaking BSA award. This will qualify an individual to kayak on flat protected water. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 304 High Adventure Periods: Sun 2nd Mon 2nd Tue 2nd 3 Hr Kayaking B This course teaches the kayaking BSA award. This will qualify an individual to kayak on flat protected water. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 305 High Adventure Periods: Sun 4th Mon 4th Tue 4th 3 Hr Kayaking C This course (start time is 1:30 PM)teaches the kayaking BSA award. This will qualify an individual to kayak on flat protected water. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 306 High Adventure Periods: Sun 4th Mon 4th Tue 4th 3 Hr Kayaking D This course (start time is 2:00 PM) teaches the kayaking BSA award. This will qualify an individual to kayak on flat protected water. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 307 High Adventure Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Sailing A Extreme High Adventure is partnering with the MSU to offer a basic sailing lesson and sailing experience on near-by Lake Lansing. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 308 High Adventure Periods: Sun 3rd Mon 3rd Tue 3rd 3 Hr Sailing B Extreme High Adventure is partnering with the MSU to offer a basic sailing lesson and sailing experience on near-by Lake Lansing. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 309 High Adventure Periods: Sun 4th Mon 4th Tue 4th 3 Hr Sailing C Extreme High Adventure is partnering with the MSU to offer a basic sailing lesson and sailing experience on near-by Lake Lansing. There will be a swim test conducted that must be passed. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult No SESSION 310 High Adventure Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Intro to Rock Climbing This course will consist of learning climbing knots, introduction to basic climbing equipment, teaching of safe climbing practInductions and Ceremony Evaluations, and practical climbing experience New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 401 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Chapter Leadership This session will provide nuts and bolts job-specific training for chapter officers, including the positions of chapter chief, vice chief, and secretary/treasurer. Experienced arrowman - Chapter leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 402 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Chapters for Dummies This cell will help you understand the purpose of a Chapter and what a Chapter does, how to develop a Chapter Annual Plan, and explore the important role that a Chapter plays in Quality Lodge. You will come away from this cell with many exciting ideas to incorporate in your Chapter New Arrowmen - Arrowmen needing help in revitalizing existing chapters or those starting a chapter. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 403 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Chapter Program An overview of chapter operations designed for both youth chapter leaders and adult chapter advisers. There will be a strong focus on fun activities to strengthen and revive chapters. New Arrowmen - Chapter leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 404 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Bits, Bytes, or BLOGs- How to Get the Word out? The Digital Age has revolutionized the way we have communicated throughout the world. These cells will develop your ability to communicate “the Plan”, both digitally and in print. New tricks, and some old standards, help get your word out and make sure the word is heard. Bring the URL for your lodge newsletters and lodge websites; time will be set aside for the class to review a select few live and on-line, and to suggest ways to improve your Lodge communications. New Arrowmen - Lodge communications chairmen and advisers Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 405 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr OA LodgeMaster This session will cover this new computer-based resource for lodges. It will focus on methods to manage lodge membership records with an emphasis on introducing the new OA Lodgemaster software. Advanced arrowman - Lodge officers and advisers Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 406 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Lodge Finance This cell provides an in-depth explanation of lodge finances; including budgets, marketing, fundraising, and lodge and council financial relationships. Experienced arrowman - Lodge officers & advisers and arrowmen wanting an understanding of budgets and finances. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 407 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Lodge/Troop Synergy Building relations between scout units and the Order’s program is beneficial to any OA Lodge. Incorporating the OA Troop Representative Program and unit elections will serve as tools in this effort. New Arrowmen - OA troop/team representatives and chapter leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 408 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Overcoming Challenges in Small Lodges A leader has three basic resources at his disposal: time, money, and manpower. This cell will survey the challenges faced by leaders of small lodges, roughly defined as 400 Arrowmen or less, who seek to carry out the mission of the lodge in the face of limited resources. Participants in this cell will learn to evaluate and improve the organizational structure, annual program planning process, membership utilization, communication, and finances of a small lodge. Participants should have at least one, and preferably two years experience as a committee chairman, lodge officer, or adviser in a small lodge. Experienced arrowman - Current and aspiring lodge officers and advisers Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 409 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Overcoming Challenges in Large Lodges Deals with the unique challenges of an 800+ member lodge. Specifically the course will cover utilizing the membership of the lodge, planning for a large lodge, and communication organizational issues with a large lodge. Experienced arrowman - Youth lodge and aspiring lodge leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 410 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Membership Retention How can youth and adult arrowmen assist the lodge with membership growth through retention? Guidance will be provided for you new members, to assist in brotherhood conversions and in making your older members vital assets in the lodge. Experienced arrowman - Lodge brotherhood chairman Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 411 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Planning and Marketing Special Events Learn to plan, implement and promote exciting, innovative new events for any size lodge. Focus will be placed on creating new programs and events, polishing "old" events to make them new, how to effectively promote local, Area, and National special events and how to develop and encourage youth leadership in program enhancement. Experienced arrowman - Any Arrowman interested in planning and promoting fantastic events. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 412 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Council Support This session covers ways a lodge can support the council. Included in this is financial support, innovative ways to serve the council, and the crucial relationship between the council and lodge through the key-3. Advanced arrowman - Lodge key 3 Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 413 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Quality Lodge Summit Stuck on a Quality Lodge requirement? Trying to find new and inventive ways to achieve Quality Lodge Recognition? This intensive training cell will break the Quality Lodge requirements down and help identify ways to achieve each point. Experienced arrowman - Lodge leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 414 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Success Through Lodge Program Planning Planning is the cornerstone of a successful lodge. This session will help lodge leaders to know the nuts and bolts of building a lodge plan book, setting attainable goals and effectively recruiting the amount of resources necessary to be successful. Experienced arrowman - Current and future Lodge and Chapter Leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 415 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr OA in Summer Camp This cell will provide an understanding of how to promote the council’s summer camp program and, conversely, how to promote the OA through summer camp, by exploring effective promotion techniques, conducting Brotherhood programs at camp, and developing an “OA culture” among the camp staff. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 416 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Camping Promotion Camping promotion is a key initiative for the OA; this course will cover the ways to successfully promote summer and weekend camping, including the creating of a Where to Go Camping Guide. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 417 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr The Order of the Arrow`s Integral Role in the Council Cub Scouting Today’s Cub Scouts are tomorrow’s Boy Scouts. If they do not continue along the trail, we can never welcome them into the Order of the Arrow. The 3-fold purpose of this training cell is: 1) To identify why the Order of the Arrow should be and integral part of the Council Cub Scouting program. 2) To identify how the Order of the Arrow can become an integral part of the Council Cub Scouting Program. 3) To prepare Arrowmen to take an active role in facilitating the Order of the Arrow’s participation in their local Council’s Cub Scouting program. This cell is best suited for youth and adult Arrowmen who have a deep working knowledge of the Order of the Arrow program and its mission and purpose. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 418 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Service - It`s What We Do! This training session will focus on 3 specific areas: locating project needs within the community that meet the Lodge’s service requirements and capabilities; coordinating the lodge’s community service effort; and mobilizing the lodge membership to participate in the project. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 419 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Conclave 101 Aimed at section leadership and service lodge leadership who will be organizing a conclave in the upcoming years, this cell will provide the facts and resources necessary to plan and execute a terrific event. Topics will include themes, shows, and activities, and will give you an opportunity to gather ideas from across the country to bring back to your own conclave. Experienced arrowman - Section and conclave leadership Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 420 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Scoutreach This cell will familiarize Arrowmen with the BSA’s Scoutreach program and the OA’s Scoutreach Mentoring program, explain how lodges can encourage and support Scoutreach in their councils, and expose them to the resources and recognition related to the program. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 421 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr How to Run an Effective LLD This cell will provide a comprehensive look at the LLD, as a year-round process and as a training event. Sessions will help identify valuable tools for conducting LLD training and provide information for planning an effective program. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 422 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Event Planning Guidance to both youth and adults in creating successful events. Topics to be covered include budgeting, planning through backdating, and fun and exciting program events. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 423 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr OA Troop/Team Rep. Be the best OA Troop/Team Rep. you can be! You will not only learn the basic duties of the position but how to obtain both leader and unit buy-in. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 424 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Patches – Aesthetics, Economics & Ethics This cell will expose Arrowmen to the basics of patch design; using patches to attain lodge financial objectives, the “rules” of patch trading, and the impact of EBAY on the hobby. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 425 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr New Member Designed for new members of the OA, this course will go over the fundamentals to become a successful arrowman. An overview of opportunities in the OA, a walkthrough of the Jumpstart tool, and a discussion of the meaning of the Ordeal will help novice arrowman in their endeavors in the OA. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 426 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Identifying Personal Needs in Youth Will provide guidance to assist adult advisers in recognizing signs of crisis in our youth. These will include signs of emotional needs, potential drug abuse and self destructive behaviors. Advanced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 427 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr NLATS II Advanced seminar for current lodge advisers who have completed NLATS and served in their position for at least a year. Advanced arrowman - Lodge advisers who have completed NLATS and served for one year Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 428 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Professionals in the OA An open panel review of the professionals’ role in the Order of the Arrow. Staff advisers and other council support roles – rangers, etc – are invited. Meet the BSA leaders that have been there, and worked as staff advisers. The guided discussion will address the role of the Order in the council program. Questions and open discussion will allow the format to cover many topics. A small presentation that describes the job details will precede the open forum. Experienced arrowman - All professionals at NOAC that have not attended the course before Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 429 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Youth to Adult Transitions This cell is intended for young men aged 20 to 25 and will help them understand their new roles as adults in the Order and make them aware of appropriate ways to use their unique perspectives and talents to support and contribute to the success of youth Arrowmen. Experienced arrowman - New adults (21-25 year olds) Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 430 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Understanding Youth Issues Today`s youth and their challenging environment - What we know and how we deal with it through Scouting`s opportunities. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 431 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st 3 Hr Train the Trainer (Best of the Best) This three-day, nine-hour, intensive program is designed to help Arrowmen achieve breakthroughs in their abilities as trainers, through exploration of strengths and weaknesses, exposure to best practices, and development of advanced training skills. A fourth session will be held on the afternoon of Founder`s Day for participants to make a `best practices` presentation modeling the skills acquired in the course. Advanced arrowman - Older youth and young adults (16-25) trainers Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 432 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr NLS II This cell will build on the core principles of the NLS -- Know, Be and Do; and expand beyond what you would expect from leadership training in the concepts of Managing, Leadership and Delivery. Experienced arrowman - Past NLS participants Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 433 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Leadership Skill Set Taught by past national officers, this course will cover a set of core leadership skills that can be applied to any leadership situation. Communication, utilizing resources, and applying these skills to real life will be the focus. New Arrowmen - Lodge leaders looking to learn some basic leadership skills Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 434 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st 3 Hr Teams This cell will help experienced leaders learn advanced skills in team building and motivation through exercises and games and through detailed exploration of team behavior and dynamics. New Arrowmen - Anyone interested in learning more about teams Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 435 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Leadership Symposium This session will bring well-known leaders to NOAC, allowing participants to learn first-hand from those who know leadership best. Advanced arrowman - All aspiring leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 436 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Becoming an Effective Leader Arrowmen considering running for chapter or lodge offices should attend this session to learn about basic leadership skills, planning events, running effective meetings, public speaking and communicating with a group. Experienced arrowman - All aspiring leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 437 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr OA Troop/Team Rep The OA Rep program is a great communication link between units and the lodge. Participants of this session will go home certified to train unit representatives in their areas, strengthening the Unit Rep program. Experienced arrowman - Current and future lodge OA Troop/Team representative chairman Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 438 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Unit Elections This is a NOAC Certification course. It is an in-depth look at the unit election process and ways to make it more successful in your lodge. Experienced arrowman - Chapter and lodge leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 439 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Camp Promotion Certification Learn what should be included in a top-notch camp promotion presentation and how to give the best presentation. Exchange ideas with arrowmen from around the nation. Design your own camp promotion presentation in the first two sessions - Present your ideas in the last session. Session 1: Tell me why I should go to camp! Session 2: Slick delivery Session 3: Here`s what we got New Arrowmen - Camp promotion team members, advisers of camp promotion teams, lodge officers overseeing camp promotion, and arrowmen interested in camp promotion. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 440 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Tours and Shows Training This session is about giving the participant a `behind the scenes` look at how a NOAC show is put on, and produces these shows for 8,500-10,000 people. Participants will also learn how to get involved in NOAC Shows and what it is like to be a member of the team. Experienced arrowman - Arrowmen Interested in participating in future OA Shows Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 441 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr How to Put on a Show This session will give insight to show participants how to put on one of their own shows. This session focuses on the technical aspect of operating a show. Experienced arrowman - Arrowmen who want to run high quality shows back home. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 442 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Delivering a Message This session will focus on driving home the theme of your Conclave, Lodge Fellowship or large event through your show; ensuring participants leave inspired to lead back home. Experienced arrowman - Arrowmen who are running a show in the near future. Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 443 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr The History of the OA Did you ever wonder who started the Order of the Arrow or why the started it? What is the evolution of our ceremonies? The staff will answer these, and many more of your questions. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 444 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Lodge History This interactive cell will enable the participants to share with each other methods of compiling Lodge history. It will focus on sources of information, networking and presentation modalities. The NOAC Museum will be utilized as a working classroom. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 445 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Section Training Events Geared specifically towards sections that host a major event in addition to a conclave, this session will discuss the do`s and don`t of planning these big events. Experienced arrowman - Section leaders Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 446 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st Mon 1st Tue 1st 3 Hr Lodge Shows Lodge Shows will explain how to create and put on a powerful show while providing hands on experience. This session will focus on what strong shows can do for the lodge, how to create a powerful show, and how to expanding talents to serve the lodge and council. Additional Comments: There will be limited space for a hands on lab. Participants are encouraged to bring personal lap top computers and digital video cameras to the lab [not a requirement to attend the lab]. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes SESSION 447 Leadership Periods: Sun 1st 3 Hr Working with Youth - Basics Different methods of dealing with attitude disagreements and how to eliminate dissension. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth Yes, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 471 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Working with Youth - Special Opportunities Standout youth are rare, learn how to foster leadership and instill responsibility. This session will be facilitated by past National Officers. Roundtable discussion. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 472 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Best Methods Come learn a smorgasbord of best methods for any challenges your Chapter, Lodge, or Section will face. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 473 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr New Adult Ordeal Member Learn what opportunities are available to new adult ordeal members, and how to get them involved. This Roundtable is open for new and seasoned veterans. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 474 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Scoutreach Mentoring Discuss the difficulties and successes of the Scoutreach program. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 475 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Unassigned Adults Effective methods of recruiting adults and enabling them to become accomplished. Roundtable discussion. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 476 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Working with Non-Arrowmen Help demystify the Order by improving your relationship with non-members like parents, professionals, and other scouters. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 477 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Adviser to Adviser Relations How to establish and support relationships with other advisers. Roundtable discussion. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 478 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Moving Past Tradition Overcome complacency by integrating new dynamics into your program. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 479 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Chapter Management Building and maintaining your chapter as a dynamic entity. Focus on marketing, management, and youth involvement. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 480 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Ask the Experts A discussion about the justification of policies and procedures in the Order. This session will be facilitated by members of the National Committee. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 481 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Working with Professionals Having trouble with professionals in your council? A colloquium for volunteers and professionals. This session will be facilitated by Scouting Professionals. Roundtable discussion. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 482 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Avoiding Chapters Becoming Mini-Lodges Keeping strong, sovereign chapters from taking over the lodge`s programs, and how to manage large chapters. Roundtable discussion. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 483 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Coaching vs. Mentoring vs. Counseling Situational ethics are ever-present in Scouting; a discussion about different advising methods for a myriad of conditions. Roundtable discussion. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 484 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr Religious Services A Scout is reverent. Learn the important features of first-rate religious services with experienced chaplains. This session will provide several examples of `best practice` religious ceremonies. New Arrowmen - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes 485 Leadership Periods: Sun 4th Sun 5th Mon 4th Mon 5th Tue 4th Tue 5th 1 Hr How to Communicate with Teenagers Ever have problems getting your point across to teenagers? This roundtable is for the advisers who `just don`t get it.` Roundtable discussion. Experienced arrowman - Registration open to: Ordeal Yes, Brotherhood Yes, Vigil Yes, Youth No, YoungAdult Yes, Adult Yes