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National Order of the Arrow
Conference
Every two years, Arrowmen from across the country
gather on the campus of a major university for the National Order of
the Arrow Conference (NOAC).
The National Order of the Arrow Conference is
Scouting's second-largest national program event. The reason for its
growing popularity can be attributed to the fact that it is planned
and carried out by Arrowmen themselves. Youth involvement ensures that
the conference program will be exciting, relevant, and non-stop fun.
These gatherings draw over 7000 Arrowmen, traveling
from as far away as Europe and Asia, for five days of training, fun,
and fellowship. With each conference, NOAC becomes more diversified,
more fun, and more exciting.
NOAC has many different aspects and it is impossible
to participate in every event in one year. Each year events are added
and changed so you could go to NOAC every time and do new things each
time. The main activities at NOAC include training, ceremonies
evaluation, American Indian events, shows, competitions, and Founder's
Day. NOAC has something for everyone of all backgrounds and all ages.
It is definitely one of Scouting's most unique and entertaining
training events.
Check out the
Scrapbook section for
picture from the previous NOACs.
NOAC 2009
August 1-6, 2009
Indiana State University
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University will be the gathering place for Arrowmen from around the United States in 2009. Indiana University located in Bloomington, Indiana will host the National Order of the Arrow Conference from August 1 through August 6, 2009. Activities will include training, exciting shows, dance competitions, sporting events, patch trading, ceremonial competitions, and a wide variety of other attractions.
The cost of the conference is $565. The fee includes fourteen meals, housing at the university, program and training materials, Shawnee Lodge t-shirt, Shawnee Lodge patch, and transportation. The National Committee will be setting the actual cost sometime in September/October. We will adjust the fee when we are notified by the National office.
Adult attendance will be based on youth participation. Adults will need to submit a statement of qualification and purpose for attending NOAC. The Shawnee Lodge NOAC committee will select the adults that will serve as adult leaders for the Shawnee contingent.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a reservation.
Additional details about the conference will be mailed to individuals, as it becomes available from the National OA Committee.
2009 Shawnee and Anpetu-We Patch Preview
Click for a larger view.
For more information, please visit the national NOAC website.
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