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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.
The 2006 NOAC was held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI from July 29 to August 3, 2006.
The 2009 NOAC will be held at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, August 1-6, 2009
The theme for NOAC 2009 will be "The Power of One."
2006 National and Western Region Chiefs:
National Chief, Sean Murray,
and 'Sparty' at MSU hockey game. |
Western Region Chief, Kieran Thompson,
and 'Sparty' at MSU hockey game. |
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