Order of the Arrow • Boy Scouts of America

Order of the Arrow • Boy Scouts of America

THAT EXTRA SOMETHING

RECOGNIZING PEOPLE

GOALS

Add creativity and ingenuity to an already effective program.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE SESSION

To create an awareness of the wide variety of individuals contributing to the success of the lodge, and share ideas of new methods of recognition of people

To be able to list categories of those needing recognition.

To cite sources/resources for a wide range of recognitions.

To recognize the multiple venues and presenters capable of enhancing recognitions.

To learn of differences in selection processes.

To list types of publicity and methods of keeping the honor of the recognition "alive."

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

For this session, you will need the following:

Chalkboard or dry erase board (and markers)

Table(s) for display of types of recognition.

Examples of a wide variety of recognition items.

Multiple page handouts following session outline and providing spaces for listing items developed.

Timer.

PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS

Classroom capable of grouping participants into "buzz" groups.

OTHER ADVANCE PREPARATION

Prior to arrival of participants, print on board or easel pad:

Name

Session name

Your name

Your home town, lodge, council, and position

List sequence of topics to be discussed (same as in handouts)

Who can we recognize;

Types of recognition;

Venues for presentation;

Selection of presenter; and,

Publicity opportunities.

Keeping the honors alive select assistant to distribute handouts as participants arrive.

Set out some eye catching displays of recognition examples.

SESSION NARRATIVE

The primary focus is to facilitate a free exchange of ideas on each of the topics below, emphasizing invention and innovation, leaving evaluation and selection elements to local lodges and "on scene" application.

If session size is under twenty, will ask each individual to state name, lodge, and hometown. If larger, will simply introduce myself, letting my uniform and square knots provide credentials. [2 min. Elapsed 2]

State briefly that the mathematics of 6 topics in 50 minutes necessitates time limits. Describe timing process. Divide session into buzz groups. (Number of groups to be determined by the physical layout of classroom and types (fixed or movable) of seating.) [2 min elapsed 4]

Topic 1. Who can we recognize [10 min. Elapsed 14]

Buzz groups 6 minute discussion, 4 minute reporting by one idea per group in succession.

Topic 2. Types of recognition. [6 min. Elapsed 20]

Rapid demonstration by session leader of items listed in handout, and then brainstorming for additional items.

Topic 3. Venues for presentation.

Buzz groups 4 minute discussion, 4 minute reporting by one idea per group in succession. [8 min. Elapsed 28]

Topic 4 Selection of presenter [8 min. Elapsed 36]

Whole group brainstorm. Listing selections on board

Topic 5. Publicity opportunities [6 min elapsed 42]

Refer to list in handout and ask for additional suggestions.

Topic 6. Keeping the honors alive

Buzz groups 4 minute discussion, 4 minute reporting by one idea per group in succession. [8 min elapsed 50]

Hand-out will be provided by the session trainer