Upcoming Seminars NLATS - February 20-22, 2009 Geneva Center, Rochester, IN NLATS - November 6-8, 2009 Heartland Center, Parkville, MO

Purpose

The National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar (NLATS) is a weekend conference focusing on the skills and attributes of effective lodge advisers. It is intended primarily to enhance an adviser's knowledge of and connectivity with the OA's strategic plan, program and resources, while emphasizing personal skills that are essential to the development of effective youth leadership and ultimately the OA's service to the council. The National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar (NLATS) is a brand new training program. The NLATS is limited to 40 participants. For this first seminar no more than two participants should register from any council. The course is designed for one-time participation. Repeat participation is not encouraged.

Who Should Attend

It is recommended that participants be lodge advisers, staff advisers, chapter adviser, associate lodge adviser, and those with lodge adviser potential, as approved by the local council Scout executive. Prior completion of a Lodge Leader Development Program and the National Leadership Seminar are desirable. The NLATS is an intensive experience in learning about the nature of lodge program, delivery of service to the council, and development of youth leadership necessary to both. While it is designed to be fun, the course is mentally challenging as well. Participants should be open to learning and prepared to actively engage in an invigorating weekend.

No Smoking

In accordance with the 1999 printing of the OA Guide of Officers and Advisers, smoking will not be permitted at this event or on the camp property.

What to Bring

Full Scout Uniform and OA sash are required for the weekend. Sleeping bags or bedding and your own personal items (towels, soap, etc.) will be needed. Bring a flashlight. An Order of the Arrow Handbook and OA Guide for Officers and Advisers may also be useful. You may wish to bring extra money: An OA trading post with T-shirts, patches, etc, will be available.