Understanding Unit Election Rate in the Order of the Arrow
Exploring the importance of metrics like Unit Election Rate in the growth of the Order of the Arrow, a national honor society within the Boy Scouts of America. The article delves into the significance of key programs, historical performance data, focus areas, and the calculation of election rates. Learn about the Unit Elections Process and how the rate is calculated, along with national averages from 2013 to 2017.
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Link History High Performing Lodges 2012 2015 2016 2017 2018
Why a Metric is Chosen Important to the Order of the Arrow s membership growth Improve key Order of the Arrow programs in some way
Link Purpose Strengthen local OA programs across the country Improve the Order of the Arrow s membership position nationally Working together to create, share, and implement training and best practices
2018 Link Program The three 2018 Link focus areas are: 1. Membership Item #3: Unit Election Rate 2. Membership Item #4: Induction Rate 3. NEW (to be Growth Item 3 in 2019): Activation Rate
Focus Area #1 Unit Election Rate
The Unit Elections Process Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Chapter Chief requests unit leader contact info Elections chairman contacts unit leaders Chairman coordinates date/time of elections Chairman follows up with unit leader Unit Elections Teams Trained Team carries out elections
What is the Unit Election Rate? Units without OA elections Units in the council Units This percentage is the Unit Election Rate Troops and Teams that hold OA elections Percentage of Troops & Teams in the council that hold OA elections
How Is Unit Election Rate Calculated? Election Rate measures the percentage of Troops & Teams in the council that hold OA elections Units conducting OA elections Election Rate = Total number of units
Unit Election Rate Averages Unit Election Rate National Average: 2013-2017 65% 61% 60% Unit Election Rate 55% 55% 52% 49% 49% 50% 45% 2013 2014 2015 Year 2016 2017
What Makes a Good Unit Election Rate? Convince units that currently do not hold elections to request an election Conduct high-quality elections in all units, thereby increasing the chance units will be requested next year
Units that Dont Currently Hold Elections Leverage Captive Audiences Resource Units with Valuable Information Form Relationships with Commissioners Hold Calling Parties Maintain Positive Lodge Presence at District and Council Events For outreach to LDS units, use SUGRE
Leverage Captive Audiences & Resource Units Find information on an OA Camp Coordinator here: http://bit.ly/OACampCoordinator Unit Packet: Cover letter Lodge event calendar Lodge event and induction weekend registration forms Lists of brotherhood eligible Lists of elected candidates not yet inducted Unit elections request form
Form Relationships with Commissioners Commissioner Dinner Invite them to lodge events Offer commissioners lodge positions Volunteer to be commissioners
Calling Parties Hi [insert unit leader name], my name is [insert caller name] and I am a youth [ordeal/brotherhood/vigil] member of [insert lodge name] I am calling you today to remind you to request a unit election for electing members of your troop into the lodge You can request a unit election by [describe the process your lodge follows] I m happy to answer any questions you have. Thank you for your time today!
The Power of Positive Presence Stock & staff concession stand at district/council event Run a program at a camporee Conduct the flag ceremony at a council dinner Plan and carry out a capital project Conduct den chief training or trail to Eagle seminar
SURGE Supporting Units through Really Great Elections Find information about SURGE here: www.western.oa-bsa.org/surge
Conducting High-Quality Elections Resource Your Elections Team Standardize the Election Own Your Message Visit Units, Even if No Election
Resource Your Unit Elections Teams Find a sample unit elections packet here: http://bit.ly/BestPracticesElectionPacket Election team worksheet Team checklist and procedures Eligibility requirements Eligibility form Election results form Election team script Contact information template Adult nomination form
Unit Election Training Video http://bit.ly/OAUnitElectionTraining
Standardize the Election http://bit.ly/OAUnitElection
Visit Units, Even if No Election Teach a skill Conduct an activity Conduct a camping promotion Offer an OA informational session
Questions? link@oa-bsa.org
