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Next Stop: NOAC 2012!
NOAC 2012 Promotions Webinar
Posted by National Promotions Team - January 29, 2012
On February 7 and 9, 2012, the National Order of the Arrow Promotions Team will host informational NOAC webinars. The webinars will provide an overview of NOAC, including some of the brand-new plans for 2012, review the contingent and staff registration process, which has had a few changes since the last NOAC, and discuss the promotional materials available to lodges and Arrowmen. The webinars are broken down by region, however if you are unavailable for your region’s webinar, feel free to join another region's webinar. continued
NOAC 2012 Trading Post Update
Posted by NOAC Trading Post Team- January 23, 2012
If you have not visited the online OA Trading Post, tradingpost.oa-bsa.org, recently, you definitely should. With the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) approaching quickly, NOAC 2012 items will be posted soon. Beginning mid-February, some of the unique items will be highlighted on the website and in future issues of “News You Can Use.” continued
Ready. Set. Action! NOAC 2012 Film Fest
Posted by National Promotions Team - January 22, 2012
Live on the set! Quiet everyone. Ready. Set. Action! United, we leave a legacy is the theme of the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference and the National Promotions Team is looking for chapters, lodges, and sections to submit what the theme means to them while promoting NOAC 2012. continued
NOAC Training to Inspire!
Posted by NOAC Training Committee - January 22, 2012
The NOAC Training committee is excited to bring you an unparalleled training experience this summer at Michigan State University! The nation's best trainers will bring you top-notch classes that can only be experienced at NOAC. They will fuel your knowledge, excitement, and drive for our Order. With courses in Outdoor Adventure to ceremonies and evaluations, Leadership Summits to national level communications, there is something for everyone! Imagine conclave training on steroids, and you have this year's NOAC Training Experience! continued
Become a NOAC 2012 Lodge Road Warrior
Posted by National Promotions Team - January 20, 2012
Become a NOAC 2012 Road Warrior Lodge today and help build your lodge’s contingent. Lodges who meet the following requirements will be recognized as a NOAC 2012 Road Warrior Lodge at the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference. continued
Meet the NOAC 2012 Planning Committee Leadership
Posted by National Promotions Team - January 19, 2012
From December 27-30, 2011, section chiefs, members of the national Order of the Arrow committee and key volunteers gathered in Dallas, Texas, for the 2011 National Order of the Arrow Planning Meeting to begin planning for NOAC 2012. Section chiefs gathered on the first evening for the national chief and vice chief elections. John Rehm was elected the 2012 national chief and Preston Marquis was elected the 2012 national vice chief. Both John and Preston will oversee the planning for NOAC 2012. continued
Conference Life at NOAC 2012
Posted by National Promotions Team- January 18, 2012
When the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) begins on July 30th, 8,000 Arrowmen will descend on Michigan State University (MSU). Beginning at the national planning meeting and continuing over the next months, the Spartan Hospitality Group at MSU will work with the NOAC planning committee to ensure the needs of all guests will be met. From housing to food to getting around, MSU and the planning committee have you covered. Now, let’s get a run-down of what to expect on site. continued
NESA to celebrate 100th year of the Eagle Scout Award
Posted by Jonathan Hillis, 2011 National Chief - January 17, 2012
Ever heard of Arthur Eldred? In August of 1912, almost exactly one hundred years before our upcoming NOAC, he earned the very first Eagle badge. He was so ahead of the curve that he didn’t receive the actual badge until a month later, because the medals hadn’t even been produced yet. continued
Adventure and World Records Headed to NOAC 2012
Posted by National Promotions Team- January 16, 2012
Until now, you’ve heard a lot about all of the cool things that have happened at NOAC’s past: shows, kazoos, dodge ball, and a ton of other exciting activities. Well, we are now excited to tell you about all of the cool things that the section chiefs have been planning for this time around! NOAC gets bigger and better every conference, and 2012 is no different. Over the next few months, each of the committees will share more of their plans on the NOAC Blog at event.oa-bsa.org. But, until then, we thought you would like to know about a few of the new plans. In this issue, learn about scientific breakthrough with Outdoor Adventures, NESA@NOAC, and the world’s largest water gun fight. continued
About NOAC 2012
Welcome to the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference website. Here you will find everything you need to know about NOAC 2012, how to go, what exciting opportunities await you and the plans for the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference.
More than 8,000 Arrowmen will travel to East Lansing, Michigan, home to the 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University. Arrowmen will participate in a 6 day conference focusing on top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, attending evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and checking out the exciting programs NOAC has to offer.
NOAC will be held from July 30 through August 4th, 2012. Begin planning your trip to this exciting national event. Arrowmen will travel to NOAC with a contingent from their lodge or as a staff member supporting the thousands of Arrowmen attending the conference. To get to NOAC and reserve your spot in your lodge contingent, talk with your lodge chief, lodge adviser or lodge staff adviser today. This fall, your lodge will begin recruiting Arrowmen to attend NOAC 2012. Remember, Next Stop: NOAC 2012!
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