Registering here with Tipisa and paying does not register you for the courses You must register with the Training event.

Also if you register at the Training Event you must register with Tipisa and submit the $230.00 Fee to be a part of the contingent.

Location is: Life Enrichment Center in Fruitland Park Florida - 4991 Picciola Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

In order to become a part of the Tipisa Contingent for National Leadership Seminar or the Developing Youth Leadership Conference on March 1-3 2019 you will need to do the following:

1. First register for NLS or DYLC at the following link: NLS/DYLC (Fruitland Park) March 1-3, 2019. You must register here by Feb 13th as registration closes with the Southern Region then. If you have registered on this site you are responsible for the full amount of the conference $230.00. You must complete all steps to attend.
   1. You will be required to create a login on the registration site - save the user and passwords as you will need access to this again before the conference for attendee information.
   2. Fill all the information required. There is no method of payment on the registration site - the Lodge will be presented with one bill for all attendees by the region.
2. Email your accepted registration to the Lodge Staff Adviser - Brandon Gawel at brandon.gawel@cflscouting.org
3. Register for either the NLS or DYLC on this page - you will be required to pay the $230.00 at this time.
   1. The Fees are due to Tipisa by Feb 22,2017
   2. All Youth Scholarships will be given as a refund after the event on a fully paid registration fee through the Tipisa Online Registration for NLS/DYLC that follows.
   3. The individual $ amount for the Tipisa Lodge NLS Scholarship will be determined after all the registrations are in and the number of youth attendees is known.
   4. Click this link for Youth Tipisa Scholarships. There are youth scholarships available and also you can contact your Chapter Chief and Adviser about Chapter Scholarships - the window for Section Scholarships has already closed for this event.
4. Everyone will be required to have a current BSA Physical at least Part A and Part B
5. Adults can attend NLS but we suggest you go to DYLC as it is intended for Adults - There is a ratio of adults to youth that can attend NLS, 3 youth to 1 adult.
6. More information on NLS can be found at the Southern Region OA - NLS page.
7. More information on DYLC can be found at Southern Region OA - DYLC page.

Registering here with Tipisa and paying does not register you for the courses You must register with the Training event.

Also if you register at the Training Event you must register with Tipisa and submit the $230.00 Fee to be a part of the contingent.

National Leadership Seminar (NLS)

The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference focusing on the skills and characteristics of leadership. It is intended primarily to enhance the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members, as they seek to improve their service to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community.

Each NLS is delivered by a training team selected and approved by the Region Key 3, and includes former and current Section and National Officers of the Order of the Arrow.

The NLS will provide participants with:

• A challenging, inspiring, and enjoyable learning experience
• A better understanding of the skills of leadership and how to apply them
• A better understanding of themselves and of other people
• A realization that, with practice and work, everyone can improve their leadership skills
• An understanding that leadership skills work in tandem with one another
• An understanding that different situations require the application of different leadership skills
• A model with which to evaluate themselves and others in the use of leadership skills

Who Should attend NLS:

Lodge officers, key youth lodge committee chairs, and up-and-coming lodge youth leadership are encouraged to attend. It is recommended that youth participants be at least 14 years of age, and completion of the LLD program is recommended, but not mandatory.

In addition, selected adults with key roles in lodge leadership are encouraged to attend, as they will better understand their role as advisers to youth leadership after studying the leadership skills presented.

The course is designed for one-time participation, and is limited to 60 participants per NLS. As such, the Region recommends limiting adult participation to 1 adult per 3 youth participants. It is understood that this recommendation may require flexibility due to transportation and youth protection issues; the important point is to make every attempt to provide priority to lodge youth leadership with this valuable learning opportunity.

Developing Youth Leadership Conference (Formerly NLATS)

The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will deepen an adviser’s capacity to develop youth leadership within the lodge and chapter. Conference topics will include fostering a growth mindset, promoting resilience, providing constructive feedback that leads to changes in youth behavior and creating a life-long coaching/mentoring relationship.

The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will move us beyond lodge mechanics and operations to establishing a lodge and chapter culture that grows youth who are capable of establishing goals, building teams, and guiding the lodge’s work to achieve Journey to Excellence. 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 DYLC 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.