Throughout the day on Saturday, contingents from around the nation and several
foreign countries arrived at Michigan State University. Registration,
orientation, and then migration into the residence halls ensued.
The theme for this year's conference is "The Legend Lives On". Learn how the
theme was selected and the planning process that goes into preparation for this
year's conference the largest in the history of NOAC.
Read the welcome message from Sean Murray, the 2006 National Chief of the Order
of the Arrow, and Chris Schildknecht, the National Vice Chief, to all of the
participants at NOAC.
NOAC kicked off this year with the American Indian Expo in which participants
were able to learn about many American Indian customs and to observe a variety
of American Indian regalia on display for all to see.
The NOAC Trading Posts are now open for business. Participants can shop for many
unique items including shirts, hats, patches and even plush toy bears.
The Activities and Recreation Committee hosted activities and games based on the
OA's three High Adventure opportunities and aptly named the event High
Adventure Hoopla.
The National OA Conference Staff has been hard at work preparing for the largest
and best NOAC in our organization's history. Friday night, in place of the
usual Staff Show, there was a Staff Gathering outside of Brody Complex for food
fun and fellowship!
The Activities and Recreation Committee (ARC) held a food drive to collect
non-perishable food items to help the less fortunate and needy in the Lansing
area.
"The Arrow" the voice of NOAC is back on the air at 95.3 FM. Broadcasting from
6:30 AM to 11:00 PM each day the "The Arrow" is the official radio station of
NOAC 2006.