NLS??

[Eamonn]

Some little while back OJ,my 15 year old said that he was going to NLS. The OA Lodge was sending him. I spoke with the Lodge Adviser and he is full of what a great program this is. The way that he spoke about it made me feel that I ought to know all about it. Sad to say I have to admit too not knowing all about it and in fact know nothing!!

I didn't even know what the NLS stood for. It stands for the OA National Leadership Seminar. It is a weekend conference on the skills and attributes of leadership. The weekend format is designed to complement the longer and more detailed Wood Badge and Junior Leadership Training Programs. It is being arranged and organized by the Region even though I never heard a word about it at any meeting of the Area 4 committee. It is being held at Camp Alpine in NJ.

OJ is being picked up at 7:00 am today and seems excited, well as excited as a 15 year old will allow to show while still remaining cool. Still I don't feel that I know very much about this. Do any of the wise people in these forums have any knowledge or experience with this program?

Eamonn

[Proud Eagle]

I am glad to hear he is going. It is a great opportunity. Everyone I know that has gone (and I know quite a few people that have) highly reccommends it. Those that I know that have gone are among the most capable leaders I know of in the Order.

 

I also know I regret not having gone. I recieved an invitation while I was lodge chief, but did not attend. Maybe someday I will get that opportunity again.

 

You can find more information on NLS at the OA webpage:

http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/nls/

[purcelce]

I went to NLS as a youth in 19XX. Back then it was a "How to be a Lodge Officer" program.

 

Went last year as an adult... It is a weekend full of "How to be an effective leader". You can use the knowledge in Scouts, school or on the job.

 

Very worthwile and action packed weekend.