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Why Go to NOAC?

What could be better than a week spent with 6,000 of your closest friends on a nationally-recognized college campus? The National Order of the Arrow Conference is a chance to meet friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. NOAC is the largest OA event, held every two years; it’s the second-largest event in all of Scouting. After two years of COVID-19 protocols, the OA will be back in

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Fundraising for NOAC

Paying for a once-in-a-lifetime event like NOAC can be an irksome task. Fundraising efforts have proven successful for both individual Arrowmen and lodge contingents. Let’s take a closer look at different options for financing your adventures in the OA. Product Sales These can consist of pizza dough, cookie dough, candles, and many other items provided by the various distribution companies. Many organizations use these programs and they are very common

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The History of NOAC

National gatherings have been a part of the Order of the Arrow since the early 1920s. While the format has changed and developed over time, one thing has always remained: the fellowship of our Brotherhood that spans far and wide. The first national event in 1921 was called the “Grand Lodge Meeting” and was hosted by Unami Lodge 1 and Unalactigo Lodge 8. At this event, delegates framed the Grand

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History of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

In 1794, Blount College was founded in the then small city of Knoxville, Tennessee, charging only $8 per session. Nearly Two hundred and twenty-eight years later, that small college has become the bustling University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT): home to over 30,000 volunteers and the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference! The sprawling campus of 910 acres boasts 294 buildings that service their 30,559 students, and soon, our 8,000

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NOAC Registration Overview

NOAC 2022 is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it!  There are many ways to attend this summer’s National Order of the Arrow Conference as a delegate. The most popular way to attend NOAC is as a member of your lodge’s contingent. There are no caps or youth-to-adult ratios for lodge contingents this year. Anyone who is interested is eligible, subject to lodge approval. Check with

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NOAC: Make New Friends, Be Entertained

From top-40 songs at the evening shows to patch sets honoring local delicacies, there will be plenty of ways to be entertained and make new friends and create lifelong memories at this year’s NOAC.

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Why Go to NOAC?

What could be better than a week spent with 6,000 of your closest friends on a nationally-recognized college campus? The National Order of the Arrow Conference is a chance to meet friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. NOAC is the largest OA event, held every two years; it’s the second-largest event in all of Scouting. After two years of COVID-19 protocols, the OA will be back in

Keep Reading »

Fundraising for NOAC

Paying for a once-in-a-lifetime event like NOAC can be an irksome task. Fundraising efforts have proven successful for both individual Arrowmen and lodge contingents. Let’s take a closer look at different options for financing your adventures in the OA. Product Sales These can consist of pizza dough, cookie dough, candles, and many other items provided by the various distribution companies. Many organizations use these programs and they are very common

Keep Reading »

The History of NOAC

National gatherings have been a part of the Order of the Arrow since the early 1920s. While the format has changed and developed over time, one thing has always remained: the fellowship of our Brotherhood that spans far and wide. The first national event in 1921 was called the “Grand Lodge Meeting” and was hosted by Unami Lodge 1 and Unalactigo Lodge 8. At this event, delegates framed the Grand

Keep Reading »

History of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

In 1794, Blount College was founded in the then small city of Knoxville, Tennessee, charging only $8 per session. Nearly Two hundred and twenty-eight years later, that small college has become the bustling University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT): home to over 30,000 volunteers and the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference! The sprawling campus of 910 acres boasts 294 buildings that service their 30,559 students, and soon, our 8,000

Keep Reading »

NOAC Registration Overview

NOAC 2022 is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it!  There are many ways to attend this summer’s National Order of the Arrow Conference as a delegate. The most popular way to attend NOAC is as a member of your lodge’s contingent. There are no caps or youth-to-adult ratios for lodge contingents this year. Anyone who is interested is eligible, subject to lodge approval. Check with

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