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| THE SCOUTER'S ROLE IN THE ORDER | |||||||||||||||||||||
| The role of the adult Scouter in the Order of the Arrow is the same as it is throughout Scouting. Scouters help young men grow through a program the youth plan and lead. This help includes training, counseling, and advising leaders and sometimes counseling individual members. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| At Order of the Arrow events, there are far more Scouters present than elected lodge leaders. Thus, most Scouters take a subdued role, lending support for those who attend Order functions, but without a direct advisory relationship to any leader. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A Scouter wears the Arrow to make it more significant to Scouts. A Scouter's induction into the Order is an opportunity for personal growth. Further, the Scouter is observed by younger Arrowmen and must be an exemplary participant. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| There are two distinct Scouter roles in the Order of the Arrow that of the adviser appointed for a particular youth leader and that of other Scouters. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role of the Adviser in the Order | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Each chapter and lodge committee has an appointed adviser. The Scout Executive appoints the lodge adviser. Each Adviser in the Order provides support for the program to which they have been assigned. It is inappropriate for the adviser to run the program, although they should always be involved. It is the Adviser's task to make sure that the young men succeed. This includes training, transportation, and staying constantly involved and informed. An adviser works almost completely behind the scenes. Even though the leaders in the Order are older and more experienced, they still benefit from sound guidance and enthusiastic support. Watching outstanding leadership is one of the most enjoyable parts of being an Adviser. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role of the Non Adviser Scouter | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As a Scouter without an Adviser appointment, the main responsibility in Scouting lies outside of the Order of the Arrow. The main duty within the Order is to support its program in your Scouting position. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Many Scouters find the Order of the Arrow functions as an excellent opportunity to get to know their youth leaders better. The efforts to support the Order during these activities will be appreciated. Offer transportation or help with a special skill. Especially give a positive example and encouragement to all Brothers. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A Scoutmaster knows that his attitude will be reflected in those of his Scouts. His troop functions, roundtables and training come first. Since a Scoutmaster understands the importance of the troop to the Order, they can speak well of it. As a result the Scouts will support both. Since a Scoutmaster's time is limited, they may encourage an assistant who is an Arrowman to make the Order his special responsibility. This gives an Arrowman a source of transportation and an additional source of inspiration. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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