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What is Scoutreach?

The Scoutreach Division gives special leadership and emphasis to urban and rural Scouting programs. Scoutreach is the BSA's commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.

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Courtesy: US Army Corps of Engineers

Scoutreach Strategies

• Create awareness of Scoutreach. • Develop strategic support to ensure that emphasis is

funded and pursued in the long term. • Develop strategic partnerships with potential chartered

organizations in the community. • Develop stable units.

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“Actively support council efforts to improve and extend Scouting through Scoutreach and related programs.”

Role of the Order of the Arrow

* 2003-2007 OA Strategic Plan “A Legacy of Servant Leadership”

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Reprinted from: A History of the Order of the Arrow

What is OA Scoutreach Mentoring?

The Order of Arrow Scoutreach Mentoring program is a joint effort of the national Scoutreach Division of the Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow.

Its purpose is to identify and assist urban and rural Scout troops whose camping and advancement programs are below standard.

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Interested arrowmen with strong

camping/outdoor skills

Scoutreach Units or other units in need of experienced leaders

and mentors

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Role of the Lodge

Utilize existing lodge service committee or establish OA Scoutreach Mentoring committee to perform the following:

Identify Units

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Evaluate/Recognize

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“The lodge created a plan to serve the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program. The plan was approved by the Scout executive or the council Scoutreach committee and was included in the lodge annual report.”

- 2006 Quality Lodge Requirement 17

Quality Lodge – Requirement 17

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Mentor’s Responsibilities

• Complete OA Scoutreach Mentoring application and submit to the lodge committee responsible for the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program

• Develop an Action Plan in conjunction with the unit leader and unit commissioner

• Fulfill commitment based on expectations defined in the Action Plan

OA Scoutreach Mentoring Application

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Recognition

Upon successful completion of their Action Plan, an OA Scoutreach mentor is eligible to receive the following recognition.

First Action Plan: Bronze border patch and certificate

Second Action Plan: Silver border patch and certificate

Third Action Plan: Gold border patch and certificate

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What Can I Do?

Consider the following:

1. What can the lodge do to encourage Arrowmen to serve as OA Scoutreach mentors?

2. How can the lodge increase awareness of Scoutreach and the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program in their council?

3. What can I do to promote this program and/or participate?

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What is your personal commitment?

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LEADERSHIP

“He alone is worthy to wear the Arrow who will

continue faithfully to serve his fellowman.”

Allowat Sakima

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