February 2021 Virtual Chapter Gathering - National Pike Chapter Nentico Lodge 12 - Baltimore Area ...

February 2021 Virtual Chapter Gathering

         National Pike Chapter
           Nentico Lodge 12

Agenda
•   Pledge & Obligation
•   Announcements
•   Roles in the OA: Youth and Adult
•   Chief’s and Adviser’s Minutes
•   Closing – OA Song
•   Activity – Jackbox

Pledge of Allegiance

Obligation
 I do hereby promise on my honor as a Scout, that I will always
 and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order
 of the Arrow, Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui. I
 will always regard the ties of brotherhood in the Order of the
Arrow, as lasting, and will seek to preserve a cheerful spirit even
 in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and
   will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in
          service and devotion to the welfare of others.

Recap of Recent Events
• January Virtual Chapter Gathering
   – Thanks to the Brothers who attended last month’s
     gathering!
• Virtual Ceremonies Team Meetings – Biweekly for
  all Ceremonies

Announcements
• Interested in joining a Chapter committee?
   – Inductions and Ceremonies Teams
   – Talk to respective VC or Ryan for more information
• Inductions / Election Team Help Will Be Needed!
   – Due to delay of Unit meetings we will have a high demand for
     elections in a short window of time!
   – Please consider volunteering to help at least once a week once
     the all clear happens!

Announcements
Reminder: National Inductions Extension
•   Anyone Elected now will have 2 years to complete their ordeal
•   Those elected will not need to submit an extension request
•   Unit OA Representatives & Unit OA Advisers, please share this
    news with your units

Virtual Unit Elections
• Please use the link on the chapter website to schedule your
  elections
• Zoom Pro shall be used, the Lodge has an account if needed
• If you would like to help us with these elections, please
  contact us at NationalPike@Nentico.org

Announcements
                                                 Meme put
Reminder: Pay Your 2021 Dues!                    out by the
                                                   Lodge

•   $20 Early Bird Discount Until 4/9/2021
•   $25 After 4/9/2021
•   Arrowmen who had their Ordeal in late 2020 already have 2021
    dues paid

Chapter Service Day – March 13th
Objective: Chapters Day of Service to District Scouting For Food Collection Center

Approach:
 1.   Seven (7) Youth Needed; (plus provisional list of additional five (5) Youth if allowed)
 2.   Any Youth who servers can get community service hours credit
 3.   Limited Numbers due to COVID Restrictions - no walk in service allowed
 4.   Strict Safety COVID Plan in place to be managed by Chapter Chief and Adult Advisers
 5.   Registration via Google Link by March 7th: https://tinyurl.com/2021NatPikeSFFOA
 6.   All approved participants will receive confirmation email from chapter on March 8th
 7.   Location – Ellicott City VFW Pavilion at 4225 VFW Lane
 8.   Time – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM must work entire session; note, outside regardless of weather
 9.   Lunch – Individual bagged lunch will be provided to all
 10. Dress – Scout Uniform, OA Sash outside of jacket and warm clothes

Chapter Service Day – March 13th
Objective: Chapters Day of Service to District Scouting For Food Collection Center
Approach Continued:
  1.
  2.
       Seven (7) Youth Needed; (plus provisional list of additional five (5) Youth if allowed)
       Any Youth who servers can get community service hours credit
  3.   Limited Numbers due to COVID Restrictions - no walk in service allowed
  4.   Strict Safety COVID Plan in place to be managed by Chapter Chief and Adult Advisers
  5.   Registration via Google Link by March 7th: https://tinyurl.com/2021NatPikeSFF OA

 6.    All approved participants will receive confirmation email from chapter on March 8th
 7.    Location – Ellicott City VFW Pavilion at 4225 VFW Lane
 8.    Time – 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM must work entire session; note, outside regardless of weather
 9.    Lunch – Individual bagged lunch will be provided to all
 10. Dress – Scout Uniform, long sleeve shirt, OA Sash outside of jacket and warm clothes

March In-Person Shooting Sports Gathering – March 21st

Approach:
 1.   Max Participants 32 due to strict COVID RESTRICTIONS - No day of walk in registration allowed
 2. Youth will be given first priority, adults who are interested may sign up but no guarantee
 3. Registration via Google Link by March 14th: https://tinyurl.com/2021MarchGatheringSignUp
 4. All approved participants will receive confirmation email from chapter on March 15th
 5.   Strict Safety COVID Plan in place to be managed by Chapter Chief and Adult Advisers
 6. Location – Broad Creek RHQ Parking Lot for Check In
 7. Check in Time – 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM; note, outside regardless of weather
 8. Program Time – Starts at 1 PM ends 5 PM: four (4) one hour stations
      Station 1 = Rifle Range / Station 2 = Archery / Station 3 = Corn Hole at Pool House / Station 4 = Service at Quartermaster
 1.   Dress – Scout Uniform, OA Sash outside of jacket and warm clothes

March In-Person Shooting Sports Gathering – March 21st
  1.   Max Participants 32 due to strict COVID RESTRICTIONS - No day of walk in registration allowed
  2.   Youth will be given first priority, adults who are interested may sign up but no guarantee
  3.   Registration via Google Link by March 14 th: https://tinyurl.com/2021MarchGathe ringSi gnUp

Approach
 4.
  5.
       h Continued:
       All approved participants will receive confirmation email from chapter on March 15t

       Strict Safety COVID Plan in place to be managed by Chapter Chief and Adult Advisers

 6. Location – Broad Creek RHQ Parking Lot for Check In
 7. Check in Time – 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM; note, outside regardless of weather
 8. Program Time – Starts at 1 PM ends 5 PM: four (4) one hour stations
       Station 1 = Rifle Range / Station 2 = Archery / Station 3 = Corn Hole at Pool House / Station 4 = Service at Quartermaster

 1.    Dress – Scout Uniform, OA Sash outside of jacket and warm clothes

Brotherhood Initiative & Award
Objective: Increase Chapter Brotherhood Conversions to 30% for both Youth & Adults
                 2021 Youth Target ~ 30 | 2021 Adult Target ~ 15

Approach:
1. Promote Brotherhood Conversions at every Unit Visit
2. Provide Brotherhood Conversion Support Information (Study Guide & Example Letter)
3. Potentially conduct local One Day Chapter Brotherhood
4. Develop Year Round Elangomat Program to help promote Conversions
5. Implement Chapter Brotherhood Conversion Recognition Award
           a. Pocket Brotherhood Dangle bearing Chapter logo
           b. Available to be earned by Youth & Adults
           c. Requires Awardee to have earned Chapter Participation Award

Youth Fall Fellowship / GLM Initiative & Award

Objective: Have a contingent of at least 30 or more youth attend & participate in the Fall
Fellowship / GLM for Lodge Officer Elections

 Approach:
 1. Promote attendance at all Gatherings and every Unit Visit
 2. Increase weight of Fall Fellowship towards Leadership Award from 1 point to 3 points
 3. Implement Youth Fall Fellowship / GLM Participation Recognition Award
   a. Available to be earned only by Youth
   b. Requires Awardee having earned Chapter Participation Award
   c. Up to three Years will be available: Chapter Pocket Patch w/loop
   d. 1st Year Silver Mylar Border, 2nd Year Red Mylar Border, 3rd Year Gold Mylar Border

March Information Meeting – March 14th

Objective: Provide General Information briefing for all Chapter Members

Approach:
 1.   Deliver a brief 20 to 30 minute information briefing due to limited In-Person March Gathering
 2.   Available to all Chapter members live by GoToMeeting or by posted slide deck on Chapter Website
 3.   Date & Time – March 14th at 2 PM
 4.   Attendance credit given for those who were unable to attend In-Person Gathering

Future Chapter Gatherings
•   April Virtual Chapter Gathering
     –   April 18th from 4:00-5:30
     –   Will be virtual via GoToMeeting
     –   Stay tuned for more updates at next month’s Chapter gatherings

•   May and June Chapter Gatherings
     –   May 16th and June 20th, respectively
     –   To be finalized whether in-person or virtual
     –   Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months

•   Have an idea for an in-person Chapter gathering?
     –   Reach out to us at NationalPike@Nentico.org
     –   Include it in the comments on your attendance form!

Remind Text Messages
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             signing up
         -   Questions or comments?
                 Please email
             NationalPike@Nentico.org

Chapter Social Media

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Social Media!
                @NatPikeOA

Roles in the OA:
Youth and Adult

What Can I Do In The Order of the Arrow?

Local                        National
• Lodge Fellowships          • National Order of the Arrow
• Lodge/Chapter Leadership       Conference (NOAC)
• Brotherhood                •   National Leadership
• Chapter/Lodge Gatherings       Seminar
• Camp Service               •   OA High Adventure
• Promoting Camping          •   Section Conclave

Leadership Roles and Opportunities
            Youth                             Adult
-   Unit OA Representative        -   Unit OA Adviser
-   Chapter Officer               -   Chapter Associate Adviser
-   Be a Committee Member         -   Ambassador of the OA
     - Ceremonies                 -   Unit Level Leadership Roles
     - Inductions
-   Help Out on Ordeal Staff
-   Unit Level Leadership Roles

Cheerful Service
                        Youth and Adult
-   Lodge Service Days @ Broad Creek
-   Chapter Service Opportunities - Scouting for Food, etc.
-   Adopt-A-Month - plan the program for one month’s gathering
-   Service in the Community
-   Promoting Unit-Level Service Activities     “He who serves his
                                             fellows is, of all his
                                              fellows, greatest.”
                                             - E. Urner Goodman

Slido Open Forum
 Open www.slido.com
  Enter Code: natpike
 OR Scan The QR Code

Attendance
    https://forms.gle/BRn2m
        2XhoSWLHfmcA

        Use Code Word:
         Anniversary
     Note: Attendance Form Closes
       TOMORROW at 5:00 PM

Activity and Adviser Break Out
        Youth – jackbox.tv
   Adults – Join Conference Call
  *Join Code for Conference Call will be Displayed on Last Slide*

Chief’s Minute

Adviser’s Minute

Closing – Circle Up for OA Song

  Firm bound in Brotherhood, Gather the clan
  That cheerful service brings To fellow man.
 Circle our Council fire, Weld tightly every link
That binds us in brotherhood, Wimachtendienk.

Activity and Adviser Breakout
       Youth – jackbox.tv
  Adults – Join Conference Call
  Dial-in Number: (712)770-5312
    Participant Code: 659495

Attendance
    https://forms.gle/BRn2m
        2XhoSWLHfmcA

        Use Code Word:
         Anniversary
     Note: Attendance Form Closes
       TOMORROW at 5:00 PM