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Q & A: What to Bring to NOAC

Q: What uniforms and equipment should participants bring to NOAC 2000?

A: Each participant should plan to bring two or three uniforms and the recommended personal equipment, as described below:

Official NOAC Uniform

The Official Scout Uniform for youth and leaders at NOAC is:

  • Scout shorts or trousers
  • Scout shirt, short-sleeve casual
  • Scout khaki web or leather belt
  • Scout socks (official red top)
  • Scout visored cap (mesh) or conference cap
  • Red nylon, water-repellant jacket or red wool jac-shirt
  • Order of the Arrow sash

The activities uniform for youth and leaders at NOAC is:

  • NOAC T-shirt or golf shirt
  • Scout shorts
  • Scout belt
  • Scout socks
  • Scout or conference visored cap

Uniform notes:

Participants attending seminars, shows, and training sessions will be expected to be in full official Scout uniform. The activity uniform is for use in athletic events only. T-shirts are not to be worn at special functions.

Each participant is encouraged to also bring one or more T-shirts as a silkscreen opportunity is planned for Founder's Day.

While aboard planes, trains, buses, or automobiles enroute, youth and leaders should wear the official Scout uniform.

Absolutely no variations to the official Scout uniform are to be made.

Recommended Personal Equipment

The following personal equipment is recommended for NOAC participants:

  • Personal water bottle
  • Medications
  • Emergency phone numbers (including work #s)
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Underwear
  • Athletic socks
  • Swimming Suit
  • Beach towel (Towels are not to be taken from residence halls)
  • Shoes
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Shaving kit
  • Flashlight
  • Small portable fan
  • Camera and Film
  • Small radio with headset
  • Rain gear
  • Photo ID

Equipment notes:

UT will provide bed linens, blanket, pillow, towel, and a washcloth, which can be exchanged daily.

In-line skates and skateboards are not allowed on the UT campus.

Please pack your gear in lockable suitcases or duffle bags.

 

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Revised 06/28/00.