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Featured Resource: The Power of One Playlist | |
The team of experts on the National Events Promotion Team has reviewed every song ever played and created a list of songs that emphasize the slogan of this year’s NOAC, the Power of One. The Power of One playlist will be available soon on the NOAC website, event.oa-bsa.org, with link to iTunes where Arrowmen can purchase the songs. Check it out today! |
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Program Update: Outdoor Adventure | |
This year we can look forward to having new adventure activities at NOAC, such as a dry tolling course for ice climbing. This will look very similar to the bouldering walls, but there will be chains hanging from the roof that people put their ice axes in to get across the course. As always, SCUBA BSA and kayaking BSA will both be prominently featured at the conference. And, we will have a huge push on high adventure as staff from all three BSA high adventure bases will be there showing off their skills. We will have many different ways to have fun – climbing challenge course, talking with the US Forest service, trying your hand at fly fishing or taking a dive in our SCUBA pools will all be great fun. The Outdoor Adventure area will be a great way to spend time during NOAC. Where else can an Arrowmen experience the thrill of SCUBA, Mountain Boarding, Ice Climbing, and Kayaking all in one week? There is only one place, NOAC. The Xtreme High Adventure (XHA) team has an amazing program in store for NOAC. Our goals is to harness “The Power of One”, to help Arrowmen experience new activities that they may not be able to do at home, while under the supervision of trained individuals. At this NOAC, we will be operating under a totally new paradigm, a radically different mindset to deliver the best week any person could have. Each of you is part of one of the four XHA sub programs. Your program leaders are working hard to finish the logistics for all the XHA programs, so stay tuned for additional information as we get closer to NOAC. If you are on staff, you can have fun too. The XHA planning committee is committed to making staffing NOAC a memorable experience. Know someone who wants to be a part of the XHA team? Positions are still open for SCUBA, Kayaking, and Ice climbing programs. Interested Arrowmen can contact the XHA Youth Lead, Daniel Salet, at d_salet@yahoo.com. |
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Program Update: NOAC Patch Trade-O-Ree | |
You won’t want to miss the NOAC Patch/Memorabilia Trade-O-Ree on Saturday in the Tennis Center (near the registration area at Assembly Hall).
If you’re new to patch trading and collecting, or even if you are an experienced collector, classes on patch-trading will be held on Saturday starting on the hour. Ten minute sessions on trade-o-rees will be held every half hour. The trade-o-ree is sponsored by the International Scouting Collector’s Association (ISCA) and is an official part of NOAC on Saturday. The trade-o-ree will officially begin on Thursday morning for early arrivals. Lodges can rent a table to market lodge fundraiser items by going to www.scouttrader.org and using the on-line registration form. More information can be found at www.scouttrader.org, or by emailing noactradeoree@gmail.com. |
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Program Update: OA High Adventure at NOAC | |
Come check out all that OA High Adventure has to offer, Whether you are a veteran of the OA High Adventure programs or you have no idea what I am talking about there are plenty of things for you to do and learn. The OA High Adventure team will be all over Indiana University involved in many aspects of the conference - promoting at the evening shows, sharing valuable knowledge about conservation and trail work, or providing new information about all of the programs. From Wilderness Voyage, to Trail Crew, Ocean Adventure, and the new and exciting Canadian Odyssey, all of the programs will be covered at all of the main events of the conference. If you have questions about the program just ask anyone on the OA High Adventure team, they will be easy to spot, they’re the bearded ones in Carharts. Come out and spend some time with the crazy people of OA High Adventure, and next thing you know, you will be having the time of your life at one of our awesome programs. |
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Program Update: OA Museum | |
Lodge historical displays should be a learning experience for those viewing it and should demonstrate originality and creativity. A combination of lodge memorabilia including lodge histories, pictures, drawings, descriptions, lodge patches and other memorabilia is expected. Lodges should highlight individuals who have made a difference in the lodge. Displays may be table top, on easel, or freestanding. A six foot table is the standard for table top displays; additional space can be made available upon request. Youth participation is highly recommended and will improve the overall judging score. Please refer to the display entry guidelines on registration.oa-bsa.org. Check out the NOAC website for more information on Museum activities, or email noacmuseum@gmail.com. |
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Region Update: Western Region, from Chief David Harrell | |
As you all certainly know, NOAC is just a few months away, and it will be an opportunity to meet a ton of new people, see and learn things you’ve never experienced before, Here are just a few of the fun things you have to look forward to:
You don’t want to miss any of this, because you can make NOAC ’09 the best conference ever! And remember: West is Best! |
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Region Update: Northeast Region, from Chief Ryan Hay | |
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Region Update: Southern Region, from Chief Mark Norris | |
The Southern Region currently has the most people signed up. With the spirit of the Southern Region, we will make sure we are heard the loudest! I hope you are excited about NOAC, and I am looking forward to seeing you there. |
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Region Update: Central Region, from Chief Michael Beckman | |
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Arrowman In Action: City Councilman and Scout | |
But no matter how much is on his plate, Jeremy seems determined to give back to the program that he says helped shape him to be the leader he is today. He currently serves as the Section Chief for W4-S and is an assistant scoutmaster with his local troop in Orange County. “I can attribute the reasons for my success from the character development, life skills and outstanding leadership opportunities that the Scouting program has given me,” says Jeremy.
What advice does he have for Scouts looking to go into elected office? “Be humble and stay true to who you are and to your ideals.” Jeremy uses the Power of One to give back to his community. How will you use it? |
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Featured Trading Post Item: Region Patches | |
Check out all of the region patches featured in this email at the NOAC Trading Post, at tradingpost.oa-bsa.org. All of the patches are available for sale! Get your Region’s patch today, or even better – collect all 4! This great deal can be found at http://tradingpost.oa-bsa.org. |
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Frequently Asked Question: Golf Tournament Clubs | |
Question: I am signed up for the NOAC Golf Tournament, but don't have any way to get my clubs to NOAC. Will rental clubs be available at the Golf Tournament? Answer: Yes, clubs will be available for rental during the Golf Tournament. All rentals must be handled through the club house, their number is 812-855-7543. Club rentals are $10 for last year's model and $20 for this year's model. Participants can also bring their own clubs. Check out more frequently asked questions at the NOAC website, http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/n2009/faq.htm! |
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Reminder: Event Selection Now Open | |
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Reminder: Full Payment Due May 31 | |
The conference fee is $395.00 for youth and adult members who pay their total conference fee by May 31, 2009 (postmark date). Conference fees paid after May 31, 2009, will incur a late fee. All late fees must be received by the OA Director no later than June 30, 2009. The fee includes five night's housing, 14 meals, program and support materials, registration materials, and recognition items during the six-day conference. |
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Remember the Power of One | |
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau |
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Questions? | |
As we get closer to NOAC, you probably have a few questions. If so, send these questions to nept@oa-bsa.org. A "Frequently Asked Questions" page will be going up on the NOAC website as questions start to roll in. | |
News You Can Use Archive | |
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