2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference

National Training Updates

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:00:46 +0000

by Andre Giacalone This year’s NOAC has brought great inspiration to all Arrowmen through training sessions, shows, activities, and more. The youth have been learning, some even by just walking around and absorbing the information all around them. But how can we continue our legacy of learning after the conference is over? Luckily, the Order

Wet, Wild West Virginia

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:00:45 +0000

by John-Peter (JP) Ford “The 2013 Jamboree promises to be the best jamboree yet,” according to Russell Smart, Program Chairman for the Jamboree. In 2013 the program will not include the regional action centers of Jamborees past; instead there will be adventure areas devoted to different types of activities. “There will be an area that

Oath and Law for All BSA Programs

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:00:37 +0000

The volunteer-led task forces supporting the 2011-2015 National Council Strategic Plan’s Goal 411, after considerable deliberation, have recommended moving to the use of the Scout Oath and Law for all BSA programs. This change would primarily impact Cub Scouts and Venturing. The recommendation has been reviewed and endorsed by the national support committee responsible for

Project 2013: A Jamboree Experience

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:00:27 +0000

by John-Peter (JP) Ford Project 2013 is recruiting 700 Arrowmen to serve on the Order of the Arrow staff during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. Project 2013 will be comprised of three groups: the Jamboree Trek Guides, Day of Service Guides, and the OA Service Corps. All

A Busy Week of Native American Competition Yields Valuable Lessons

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:00:24 +0000

by Devin Boyer “It felt neat that we were honoring another culture.” This is how Sam B. of the Mawat Woakus Lodge #449 describes participating in the American Indian dance competitions at NOAC 2012. Throughout the week, Arrowmen from across the country have competed in various styles of American Indian dancing and singing. The best

Bigger, Better – Program Preparations OA 100th

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:00:07 +0000

by Jonathan D. from Tecumseh Lodge 65 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. Many preparations are being made for programs designed to commemorate this milestone in BSA history. One of these programs was just introduced at NOAC, known as the “box initiative.” The box initiative is designed to help plan for

5K Run Results

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:00:56 +0000

Adult Female 1st – Emily Farez, Woa Cholena Lodge, 30:12 2nd – Mel Kerns, Nampi-Tsi Lodge, 31:35 3rd – Jane Dinger, Otyokwa Lodge, 31:36 Adult Male 1st – Glenn Stoner, Skyuka Lodge 270, 20:31 2nd – Jacob Berry, Amangamek-Wipit Lodge 470, 21:21 3rd – Ray Hiltbrand, Mowogo Lodge 243, 21:54 Youth 1st –

Contingent Airport Departure Schedule

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:01:03 +0000

Contingent airport departures will be through Indian Trails 52 passenger chartered bus service. The buses will begin their pickup on the eastern part of campus and moving west. Bus stops will be: East of Akers (Red 7 bus stop) West of Wonders (Red 3 bus stop) Outside Kellogg (Blue 4 bus stop) At 5:00AM &

Staff Airport Departure – Lansing (LAN)

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:00:43 +0000

The Staff Airport Departure – Lansing (LAN) Staff departure will be from the Kellog side of Harrison AVE Name Bus Leaves Kellogg side of Harrison AVE At APOSTOLICO, NICK A 11:30 AM BENZ, JOHN R 6:00 AM BERGER, JR., MARSHALL K 6:00 AM BODENSTAB, WILLIAM E 6:00 AM CALL, ALEXANDER C 6:00 AM CREAGER, ANITA

Staff Airport Departure – Detroit (DTW)

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:00:27 +0000

Staff Airport Departure – Detroit (DTW) Staff departure will be from the Kellog side of Harrison AVE Name Bus Leaves Kellogg side of Harrison AVE At ABREU JR, PHILLIP A 8:00 AM ABREU SR, PHILLIP A 8:00 AM ADAMS, DAVID G 10:00 AM AGUILLON, ADAM 3:00 AM AKSELSEN, BEN M 8:00 AM ALTMARK, JACK J

You Oughta Go

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Goodman Games 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ralph Young Field Let the Games Begin! National Inductions and Ceremonies Forum 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kellog Center Auditorium Come ask any questions about ceremonies to receive advice from our panel of experts Founder’s Day Pow Wow 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Demonstration Hall Arena Come

Training For Tomorrow

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:00:56 +0000

While waiting on the blue line, all Trevor B. could talk about was the great training that he was taking part in this week. As we got onto the shuttle, the new lodge chief of Ashwanchi Kinta Lodge raved about the National Council of Chiefs saying, “I will definitely be taking the things that I

Fun NOAC Facts

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:00:39 +0000

The item most often lost at NOAC is sunglasses. Hundreds of you are now 17% less cool than you were with sunglasses, and frankly, you can’t afford that loss. Since 8:00 am Monday morning, NOAC guests have scanned an average of 22 Munzees per minute. Don’t any of you do anything else? You’re more obsessed

Voices of NOAC

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:00:34 +0000

What has been your favorite thing about NOAC? Arthur M., Moswetuset – Minton, MA “Meeting with new people from around the country. I also enjoyed the Indian games and the different cultures and tribes they represented.” Anthony M., Takota – Waniki, WI “I like the diversity of everything here. Everyone is all mixed together and