Leadership Training
LLD
Lodge Leadership Development
Behind every OA function is the need for planning and leadership. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) offers us the chance to provide training aimed at improving leadership and teaching about the many facets of the Order.
To help orient new youth officers and adult advisers in their roles, the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge offers an annual Lodge Leadership Development program. Lodge Leadership Development is open to any Arrowman that is currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America and the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge.
The training offered at Lodge Leadership Development covers a variety of topics including camping promotions, conservation project planning, ceremonies, leadership development, local Troop and Pack support, and Lodge and Chapter management.
Join us for an exciting and engaging Lodge Leadership Development weekend!
Dive into a dynamic blend of team-building activities, hands-on workshops, and interactive discussions that will sharpen your leadership skills and strengthen friendships and camaraderie
within our lodge. Come to get training on topics such as Communications, Building and Maintaining Relationships, Planning Skills, and much, much more!
Expect to participate in fun challenges and have memorable experiences that will leave you inspired and energized. There will also be lots of time for fellowship.
There will also be an option to attend a water park for some fellowship and fun!
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to the lodge, this training promises a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and have a great time with fellow arrowmen. Get ready to create lasting memories!
Register now using the link below:
What: Leadership Training and Fellowship given by Lodge Leaders
When: Check-in opening at 6PM on Friday, November 14th and the event concluding by 10AM on Sunday, November 16th.
Where: Parker Scout Camp 21930 Paradise Dr N, Nisswa, MN 56468.
Cost : To Cover Food and Housing Expenses
- $20 for OA members who have already paid their 2024 OA dues
- $20 for Water Park Admission
Who: Chapter, constellation, and lodge officers as well as Order of the Arrow Unit Representatives, or those interested in leadership opportunities within the Order of the Arrow.
Registration is not available at this time
What: Lodge Leadership Development
Where: Stearns Scout Camp
When: December 16 to 18 2022
Cost: Free
Who: All lodge and chapter leadership (Youth and Adults)
Why: To deliver a better program to our members.
The event will be held at Glen Cary Lutheran Church – 15531 Central Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304. The event will have an optional overnight component on Friday December 3rd, with check-in opening at 5:30PM (program will begin at 8PM). Saturday program on December 4th will begin at 9AM, and conclude by 12:30PM.
This event is offered at no-cost to the participant – the lodge is investing in you to help strengthen our program!
Lodge Leadership Development is an annual training hosted by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge for current chapter, constellation, and lodge officers, as well as Order of the Arrow members aspiring to serve in a youth leadership capacity in the future. Sessions offered during the training are taught by youth and adult subject matter experts and cover a wide range of topics from member retention to conclave ceremony preparation. Why attend? The combination of learning from the lodge’s best and brightest, in conjunction with the fellowship of Arrowmen from across the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge is hard to beat.
Due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis, this event is 100% online! You can attend from the comfort of your own home.
When: December 5th, 2020 9:15-3:15
10:00 – Welcome to LLD!
10:15 – What is the OA Facing?
Track 1, Track 2, Track 3
11:00 – Lodge Operations & Dynamics, Boosting Engagement. Speaking Skills
11:45 – Chief’s Forum/Q&A, Anatomy of a Ceremony, Leadership Skills
12:30 – What’s in an Officer, Unit Elections, Planning Fun Events
1:15 – Keynote – John Andrews
2:00 – Event Conclusion
2:15 – End of Event
National Training Events NLS and DYLC
National Leadership Seminar (NLS)
NLS is a weekend conference designed for both youth and adult participants. Regionally-hosted, it trains participants in lodge leadership skills and attributes of effective leaders. In addition to the training sessions, there is time for inter-lodge fellowship, opportunities to meet regional and national leaders of the OA, and delicious food!
NLS is for both Youth and Adults. DYLC is for Adults.
Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC)
DYLC is a regionally-run training specifically for lodge leaders who seek to improve their advising abilities when working with youth mentees. This conference, packed to the brim with content, is a great next step for an adviser looking to improve their working relationships with youth leaders.
This page will be updated as new DYLC events become available.
2025 NLS / DYLC Registration
How to Register for NLS or DYLC
- First, Register in NOARER : https://registration.oa-bsa.org/Event/1255. Login using your BSA / Member ID.
- Input your personal, emergency contact, and Scouting information. Proceed to checkout and register. An email is then sent to the Lodge for approval.
- The lodge emails a registration link to register and pay $ for NLS/DYLC. This must be completed in full to be registered.