Re: Starting an EOA
James A. Wells (jwells@unforgettable.com)
Mon Apr 27 22:18:12 1998
> * For a council with a lot of posts, would you form District EOAs
> similar to OA Chapters? How large would you have to be to warrant
> that?
Like others have said, no -- an EOA shouldn't exist below or above the
council level. If you do large districts (we have 15,000-20,000
Explorers at council and at least 30 posts/ships concentrated in my
district) then I would suggest trying to organize Exploring
roundtables -- the only need for a presence at district should be to
help old posts re-start and new ones form, IMHO.
> * Who are the officers, advisors, and members of the EOA? How are
> they chosen?
Our officers are nominated at our Nov/Dec meeting and elected at the
next EOA mtg, usually Jan/Feb
> * How often does the EOA meet?
Most meet quarterly, but to keep attendance up and accomplish much,
monthly meetings are a must.
> * What kind of things does the EOA do?
>
Everyone else here has gotten it down pretty good--but one reason the
guidelines aren't too strict is because it should adapt to meet the
youth and the council's needs.
> * Will Council EOAs need to split in two (like the National EOA
> reportedly will) after the LFL-Explorer/Venturer split this summer?
>
I can't speak for every council -- your Exploring Execs/Committee will
probably decide like mine will -- but stay tuned for plenty of new
info around August 1.
YIS,
James A. Wells
EOA President
Sam Houston Area Council
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