Order of the Arrow Lodge Leadership Development www'oabsa'org

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Effective Unit Elections

• Learning the Ropes

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Why are successful unit elections important?

• To recognize those campers who best exemplify the
  Scout Oath and Law.
• Provide new candidates for membership.
• Convey the Orders principles and ideals.

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Youth Membership Eligibility

• Scoutmaster/Coach approval.
• Registered member of a troop/team.
• Hold the First Class rank.
• 15 days and nights of Scout camping within
  two-years of the election,
• Including one 6 day, 5 night long term Scout
  camping experience.

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Adult Membership Eligibility

• Registered member of the BSA.
• Camping requirements for youth are fulfilled.
• Able to perform the functions to help the Order
  fulfill its purpose.
• Provide a positive role model for youth OA
  members.

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Unit Election Resources

• Unit Election Form
• Lodge Unit Election Manual/Resource Booklet
• Lodge Unit Election Ceremony
• Lodge Call Out Ceremony
• Lodge Officers and Advisers Guidebook

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Procedures Before Election

• Know SM/Coach info, meeting location, election
  date and time.
• Confirm with Scoutmaster/Coach.
• Prepare proper election materials.
• Ensure election team members are properly
  trained.

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Procedures During Election

• Wear full Scout uniforms with OA sash.
• Meet with Scoutmaster/Coach.
• Ensure 50 of active youth are present.
• Review eligibility requirements.
• Obtain Scoutmaster/Coach approval for eligible
  youth.
• Conduct unit election.

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Procedures After Election

• Complete and sign the election form.
• If at least one youth is elected, present
  Scoutmaster/Coach with Adult Nomination form.
• Conduct the call out ceremony used by your
  lodge/chapter.
• After the call out, hold a private meeting with
  them.

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Mock Unit Election

• We need four volunteers
• Three to serve on Unit Election team
• One to serve as Scoutmaster
• The election team will then leave the room to
  prepare for the election.
• Upon their return, we will hold a mock election.

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In Conclusion, Remember

• Unit Election is one of the most important
  activities in the OA.
• Work together with your team.
• Fully prepare for every election.
• Make a great impression with the
  Scoutmaster/Coach.