Every two years, Arrowmen from around the country have the unique opportunity to gather together for the National Order of the Arrow Conference commonly referred to as NOAC. NOACs generally have over 7,000 Arrowmen in attendance that are seeking many of the aspects you are looking for: fun, fun and more fun. Each time a conference is held, Arrowmen coming from around the world gather at a major university to share their ideas on lodge leadership, activities, and ceremonies as well as participate in a large variety of competitions. This six day adventure is unlike any other event in Scouting and is unique to just members of the Order of the Arrow.

• Fellowship from other lodges (7,000-10,000 OA members)
• Indian Culture and POW-WOW
• Training
• American Indian Affairs
• Individual Dance Competition
• Group Dance Competition
• Dance Outfit Competition
• Indian Culture and POW-WOW
• Team Singing Competition
• how too
• Training
• OA Xperience ( fair full of exhibits )
• high adventure village
• various outdoor related shops
• cooking demonstrations
• demos gear
• Leave No Trace
• corp
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• Quest for Golden Arrow
• Competition (lodge to lodge)
  • Badminton
  • Wiffle Ball,
  • Frisbee Golf,
  • Mountain Biking
  • Golf Tournament (only one day)
  • Scuba or Kayak
  • Wii Tourney,
  • Volleyball,
  • Basketball
  • Ultimate Frisbee,
  • Lodgeball,
  • Amazing Race,
  • Iron Man,
  • Tug-O-War
• Ceremonies Competition
• Shows at night
• Spirit Award
• Ceremonies Competition
• event patch
• Patch Trading from other lodges (7,000-10,000 OA members)
• arena shows professional done with pyrotechnics :)
• trading post Patches, neckerchiefs, hats, t-shirts, mugs, luggage tags, magnets, bolos, and more
• place to order pizza all the time
• Housing University’s resident halls (sleep at)
• Museum of OA 1915-now

1969	11th	Indiana University	Pathways to Service	August 23, 1969 – August 26, 1969
1971	12th	University of Illinois at Urbana	Champaign Aim High Serve All	August 24, 1971 – August 28, 1971
1973	13th	University of California, Santa Barbara	New Horizons of Service	August 21, 1973 – August 23, 1973
1975	14th	Miami University	Foundations for the Future	August 18, 1975 – August 22, 1975
1977	15th	University of Tennessee	A Thing of the Spirit	August 23, 1977 – August 27, 1977
1979	16th	Colorado State University	See the Need, Meet the Challenge	August 13, 1979 – August 19, 1979
1981	17th	University of Texas at Austin	First a Spark, Now a Flame	August 10, 1981 – August 14, 1981
1983	18th	Rutgers University	Those Who Chose You Need You	August 15, 1983 – August 19, 1983
1986	19th	Central Michigan University	Kindle the Flame From Within	August 11, 1986 – August 15, 1986
1988	20th	Colorado State University	Inspired to Lead, Dedicated to Serve	August 14, 1988 – August 18, 1988
1990	21st	Indiana University	Seek the Knowledge, Share the Spirit (75th Anniversary)	August 12, 1990 – August 16, 1990
1992	22nd	University of Tennessee	Many Fires, One Great Light	August 9, 1992 – August 13, 1992
1994	23rd	Purdue University	A Journey for One, An Adventure for Many	July 31, 1994 – August 4, 1994
1996	24th	Indiana University	See the Dream, Live the Adventure	August 11, 1996 – August 15, 1996
1998	25th	Iowa State University	Memories of the Past, A Vision for the Future	August 2, 1998 – August 6, 1998
2000	26th	University of Tennessee	Bound in Brotherhood Led By the Spirit	July 29, 2000 – August 3, 2000
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2002	27th	Indiana University	Test Yourself, and So Discover	July 27, 2002 – August 1, 2002
			greg carpenter Carole Nicely
2004	28th	Iowa State University	Chosen to serve, Inspired to lead	July 31, 2004 – August 5, 2004
			greg carpenter Carole Nicely
2006	29th	Michigan State University	The Legend Lives On	July 29, 2006 – August 3, 2006
			greg carpenter Carole Nicely
2009	30th	Indiana University	The Power of One	August 1, 2009 – August 6, 2009
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2012	31st	Michigan State University	United, We Leave a Legacy	July 30, 2012 – August 4, 2012
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2015	32nd	Michigan State University	(100th Anniversary)	August 3-8, 2015
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NOAC is comprised of all aspects of the Order, which include ceremonial evaluations to learning about the latest in metalsmithing capabilities. A typical NOAC day consists of the following:

• Breakfast
• Morning training sessions
• Lunch
• Afternoon training sessions, athletic competitions and museums
• Dinner
• Evening show
• Evening activities which include open bowling, patch trading, etc.

The training at each NOAC is world class because it brings together the most knowledgeable individuals in the area of your chosen topic. These trainers come from around the world to share their expertise with you so that you may be able to bring these ideas back to your lodge and also for personal enjoyment. The latest in bead weaving techniques will help you make your very own beaded items or Native American headdress. No matter what you are interested in, there is a training session that will create a fire within you.

What would be a gathering of people from everywhere without competitions? The competitions vary is size but there is no shortage when it comes to the breadth of opportunities available for you to showcase your talents. A wide variety of sports competitions take place at each conference. For those of you interested in the Native American aspect, we have ceremonies evaluations and Native American dancing to suit your fancy. Through these competitions, Arrowmen are able to not only better themselves physically but also mentally. If these don't appeal to you, there are a multitude of other competitions that will helpful ignite your inner competitive juices.

Also in the afternoons, the National Order of the Arrow Museum will be on display showcasing the national chief and national vice-chief's bonnet, respectively. Much of the lore spoken of in the Order will be found within this novel place. For many people, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see pictures of our founder, Dr. E. Urner Goodman and co-founder, Carroll Edson. You will also have the opportunity to see the history of Order of the Arrow sashes not found anywhere else in the world. You won't want to miss out on this chance.

After dinner, all participants and staff members gather in the university's arena for the nightly show. The first show is always one to remember as the youth National Officers are introduced with their respective bonnet placed on their heads. These impressive young men will welcome each of us to the conference and will share memories of their past that have helped to shape the people they have become today. Some of the other evening shows have depicted messages like an awards evening where the Order of the Arrow will bring in its latest class of Arrowmen to receive the Distinguished Service Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Other nights will feature the finals of the different disciplines involved with Native American dancing. The final evening encompasses a theme show wrapping up the conference. These shows will forever remain in your heart as one of your fondest memories of NOAC.

After the show is over there is great opportunity for food, fun, and fellowship with all the participants.

After an exciting six day adventure like this, what more can a person do than SLEEP! With the amount of activities on the horizon for the coming day, you are going to need your rest but most of all you won't want to miss NOAC 2012. Don't miss your chance at participating in history. Sign up today!