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NESA@NOAC: A Show to Remember

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:57:20 +0000

by Joe Donahue On August 1, 1912, Arthur Eldred was declared the first Eagle Scout. In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of this milestone in Scouting’s history, the OA Shows team collaborated with The National Eagle Scout Association to produce “The 100th Anniversary of Eagle Scouts” show on Wednesday. This show featured a panel of

Order launches strategic plan for 2013 through 2017

admin — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:21:06 +0000

At the National Council of Chiefs on Tuesday, the Order of the Arrow launched its fourth strategic plan, building on the prior plans that have emphasized the alignment of the Order’s priorities with those of the Boy Scouts of America. In response to these plans, both the national organization and lodges throughout the country have

NESA@NOAC Show to Stream Live

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:32:03 +0000

After the resounding success of the live streaming of last night’s SRVNT-LDR 101 show, OA Shows will be streaming the Wednesday night NESA@NOAC 100th Anniversary show live from the Breslin Center at Michigan State University! Be sure to tell your parents, fellow Arrowmen, and Friends to watch the show starting at approximately 8:00 PM EDT

NESA Show Preview

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:42 +0000

Celebrating a unique centennial, Tuesday’s show will celebrate 100 years of the Eagle Scout Award. Ethan Fowler, NESA@NOAC conference vice chief from Cowikee Lodge 224, says that tonight’s NESA show will celebrate Eagle Scouts and Scouting. “We all work toward goals in Scouting. The Eagle represents the highest goal.” Ethan says that “Scouting can be

Need a helping hand? The Special Access Team can help.

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:48:51 +0000

All NOAC guests needing special access because of a disability or an injury can visit the Special Access Team office in Butterfield Hall Room A115, in the Medical Clinic. This team is here to meet your needs and help make this the best NOAC ever. Special Access Team services include sign language interpreters for shows,

NESA@NOAC celebrates 100 years of goal-setting and achievement

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:25:10 +0000

Tonight’s show will be fun, loud and entertaining By Ned Lundquist Celebrating a unique centennial, Tuesday’s show will celebrate 100 years of Eagle Scouts. Ethan Fowler, NESA@NOAC conference vice chief from Cowikee Lodge 224, says tonight’s NESA show will celebrate Eagle Scouts and Scouting. “We all work toward goals in Scouting. The Eagle represents the

Order launches strategic plan for 2013 through 2017

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:21:26 +0000

A Lodge of Cheerful Service

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:19:07 +0000

This year’s NOAC has gotten off to a great start, but have you thought about what makes it all come together? There are many committees on the conference staff, but like all Scouting events, there is usually a group that gives a lot behind the scenes who work almost invisibly. The NOAC service lodge ,

You Oughta Go’s – Wednesday

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:18:08 +0000

Brotherhood Band Rehearsal (Gilchrist Pub, 8:30-10:00 am) Come check out this unique musical group as they prepare for performances later in the week. American Indian Trading Posts (MSU Union, Lake Huron and Lake Ontario rooms, 9:00 am-5:00 pm) Both the Buffalo Chips and Written Heritage areas will offer a unique look back at an important

Top-Notch Training Commences

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:16:21 +0000

All across the sprawling East Lansing campus, Arrowmen excitedly buzz about their morning training sessions. From the National Council of Chiefs, where lodge chiefs from all across the country lined up to take part in a wide exchange of ideas, to a truly transformational session, “Developing the Leader Around You” by Judge J. Corpening, participants

A Gathering of Nations- National Council of Chiefs

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:11:59 +0000

The National Council of Chiefs (NCOC) is where the lodge Key Three from each lodge around the country gathers for a one-of-a-kind leadership meeting. At this meeting, all of the most recent news from the national committee were revealed to the lodge leaders in attendance. These included the new strategic plan for the Order of

NOAC Conference Safety Reminders

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:05:07 +0000

Please respect quiet hours in the dorms. 11:00 p.m. is scheduled as contingent reflection time. East Lansing has a curfew from midnight to 6:00 a.m. for youth 17 and under. We suggest that you lock your room door and never leave belongings unattended. Please use the buddy system while at the conference. For personal safety,

Meet Your Vice Chief Preston Marquis

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:01:45 +0000

Scouting is more than just a hobby for Preston Marquis, our national vice chief; it is a way of life. Preston starting in Scouting at an early age and has stuck with it all this time. When asked what led him to the Scouting movement, he replied, “I was impressed by the programs that were

Four Regions Gathering as One Order

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:43 +0000

With the theme of unity this year, the region chiefs will be hosting an event to unite the four regions as one Order. At the end of region gatherings on Thursday night at 7 p.m., a Reunion of the Regions will take place. Instructions for this reunion will be in an mp3 file available for