Tag: March eNews

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 »

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 »