MEMORANDUM
FO: Jay Lenz
xxxxxxxxxx
-ROM: John R. Andrews, Scout Executive
')UBJECT: Proposed Policy
enclosed is a copy of xxxx's letter and proposed policy from
a few months igo. I apologize for the lack of lightning
speed!
also enclosed a summary of discussion held at the Chairman's
Cabinet meeting, led by the Council's Chairman of the Board.
As you can see, there mas education only, no action at that
level.
:'lease consider whether the Order of the Arrow has or
should take ownership )f further decision-making. I
assure you, xxxx, that there is ongoing Discussion of Native
American naming that will be a part of the upcoming
strategic planning process, and into the future.



lndianhead Scouting/ BSA
Chairman's Cabinet Meeting
Partnerships Breakout Highlights
5/17/00
Steve Weekes and John Andrews led the discussion, which
picked up over the meal with a quick review of two letters
and a draft policy on the use of American Indian themes and
symbolism. A volunteer Scouter who has worked in support of
the Order of the Arrow in the past on similar questions
provided the materials. John spoke with the Scouter in
question about the proposed policy. There appear to be two
principal issues:
1. Native American names.
2. Native American symbolism as reflected in costuming,
dances, drumming, etc.
The consensus of the group was that the Order of the Arrow
continues to be the forum where use of symbolism is a focus.
John will forward the draft policy to the Lodge Chief and
Lodge Advisor for review and comparison to the current
policy. If individuals have concerns about whether the OA
policies are effective and/or being followed, John will work
through the Lodge to resolve the problem.
In regard to use of American Indian names, the districts
were strongly encouraged to not use them as we redistrict.
Two districts that did not reorganize already have American
Indian names (Chief Black Dog and Kaposia) and are named for
people rather than more sensitive words that might have
religious significance. One new district chose a Native
American name anyway (Manitou), meaning 'spirit.'
There has also been ongoing discussion about the name
"Indianhead", and whether the name captures enough energy
and image for people, versus vague concerns about the proper
use of an ethnic reference.
The group next reviewed a very interesting document that
outlined the five focus areas of the current United Way
strategic planning process. They are:
I . Build stronger relationship with Minneapolis United Way
2. Engage in more joint ventures/collaboration (direct
program delivery)
3. Create a focus on 'community building' - (direct
identification of needs)
4. Change the role of the board
5. Redesign fundraising
Everyone also reviewed an extensive article about United
Ways in other metropolitan areas around the country, and
what they are doing to "remake" themselves.
The next agenda item was a review of some preliminary
strategic plan materials for our own use in the upcoming
planning cycle. Key staff prepared an analysis of
Relationship/Partnerships based on the SWOT analysis tool.
Identification of stakeholders and some consideration of
those stakeholder groups that need more attention were a key
theme. Both volunteers and staff were among those groupings
analyzed.
Lastly, the group discussed Connie McCaffrey's presentation
on a proposed communications plan for lndianhead Scouting in
preparation for the Supreme Court decision expected in June.
After considerable review of the tools provided and the
plan's intent and value, the consensus was that we should
move forward with a communications plan.
6/19/00