The Centennial Gala

The Centennial Gala will be the premier banquet at NOAC and is by invitation. While other aspects of the conference may focus on our first 100 years, the Gala program will emphasize and introduce the Order’s focus on the next century. Guests will be transported to the Lansing Convention Center for an exclusive evening replete with a reception, upscale meal, and inspiring program to be enjoyed alongside fellow Arrowmen who will become the Order's leaders after the centennial. The Gala program will incorporate the conference theme, "It Starts with Us," and allow guests to begin thinking about the impact they will make on others, Scouting and the Order for the next century.

This event is geared toward Arrowmen who are considered "change agents" for the future of the Order, even though they may not necessarily hold a formal title or office at the time of the conference. If you will play a key role in shaping the Order's history as we kick of our next century, don't miss this one-in-a-lifetime event.

Bus transportation will be provided from Cherry Lane Park at 4pm and guests will be transported to Breslin Arena directly after the Centennial Gala. Paid parking is available at Lansing Convention Center for guests opting to drive. Tickets will be required to board the bus and to enter the event. A reception will be held at 4:30pm and dinner will follow at 5pm.

Centurion Award Distribution

Centurion Awards and recognition certificates will be distributed to contingent leaders during orientation at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference. These items will be provided at no cost and lodges will receive them regardless of their Centurions’ attendance at NOAC. Contingent leaders will receive all recognition items for their local lodge’s Centurions, including those on NOAC staff. NOAC staff members will not receive these separately from the rest of their lodge. As several lodges are planning for a formal presentation of their Centurions during NOAC, there will be plenty of opportunities for staff members to connect with their lodge and receive their commemorative items for this once-in-a-lifetime award.

This red and white ribbon and a metallic totem symbolizing our centennial anniversary is intended for wear when in field uniform at formal Scouting recognition events (e.g., courts of honor, banquets) and National Order of the Arrow Conferences. While in activity uniform at NOAC, Centurions will be identified by an exclusive ribbon attached to their nametag.

Any questions on the Centurion Award can still be directed to oa100@oa-bsa.org.

Last revised on July 22, 2015