2018 July/August National Order of the Arrow Conference - YOUTH REGISTRATION
2018 July/August National Order of the Arrow Conference - YOUTH REGISTRATION


2018 July/August National Order of the Arrow Conference - YOUTH REGISTRATION
Date
Registration Begins
8/23/2017 10:15 AM
Last Day To Register
7/10/2018 11:55 PM
Location
107 S Indiana Ave
Bloomington, IN 47405, US
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LOCATION:  Indiana University, Bloomington IN

DATE:  July 21 - August 11  (the event itself is July 30 - August 4) Exact dates TBD

Contingent Capacity:  Only 12 youth and 3 adults.  This was assigned to us by National OA.  Due to the limited space, adults may want to consider applying to be on staff.

WHAT IS NOAC (National Order of the Arrow Conference)?

Over 8,000 Arrowmen are expected to attend the 2018 conference seeking the best that the Order has to offer. Each time a national conference is held, Arrowmen come together from around the world to share ideas, learn from one another, and most importantly experience an outstanding conference that is unlike any other event in Scouting. NOAC is open only to members of the OA.

A typical NOAC day consists of the following:

  • Breakfast
  • Morning Training Sessions
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Activities and Special Events
  • Dinner
  • Evening Show
  • Evening Activities and Special Events

The training at each NOAC is world class. Trainers at NOAC are hand selected by conference leadership due to their immense knowledge and expertise in a particular subject. Trainers come from around the world to share their expertise so that you may bring information and new ideas back to your home lodge and grow as an individual. Training session range in topics from leadership, to event planning, to Native American crafts, dancing, and ceremonies just to name a few of the many topics available. No matter what you’re interested in there is a NOAC training session for you!

Each afternoon, conference participants can choose to participate in a wide array of actives and special events. The National Order of the Arrow museum will be on display showcasing unique historical items that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

What would a gathering of people from all over the country be without a little competition? Attendees have the opportunity to compete in athletic events like dodge ball and ultimate Frisbee. Arrowmen can also participate in OA ceremonies evaluations to improve their performance and learn from the experts. Interested in Native America dance? We have that too! No matter what your talent there is no shortage of opportunity to showcase them at NOAC.

After dinner, all participants and staff gather at the university’s arena for the evening show. These shows are nothing short of amazing and are on par with what you would expect on Broadway or the biggest touring concert of the year! Each evening show is unique ranging from the opening and closing show, to Native American dance, to national awards and recognition. These shows will remain as one of your fondest memories of NOAC.

After the evening show, there are many opportunities to enjoy fun, food, and fellowship (not to mention trade your favorite patches)!

After an exciting conference like this, what more can a person do than SLEEP! You are going to need your rest to make sure you don’t miss out on all NOAC has to offer.

Interested in attending to conference now? Explore the other areas of this website to learn more about conference details.

Registration is coordinated through your local lodge. Contact your lodge chief and/or adviser to get more information and reserve your spot today!

NOAC COST

The 2018 NOAC will cost $1100 and will cover transportation to/from event, hotel stay to/from event, 1 NOAC patch set, food, and NOAC Event/Food/Lodging costs.  A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by December 1, 2017 to secure your spot.  The remainder of the payment schedule is as follows:

February 18 - 1st payment due

April 30th - 2nd payment due

Additionally, there ia a a pay in full after the deposit option due February 28.

Once paid in full, access to select what classes and programs to participate will be opened to you beginning April 2nd.  Some programs, like scuba diving, carry an additional charge that is not included with your NOAC fee (the program and class selection website will let you know this information).  After April 30th, your spot may be given to someone else who is ready to pay in full.  This is in part to make sure that the replacement participant has enough time to select the program and classes that he would like to participate in.

WHAT TO PACK?

Uniform

All conference participants and staff are to be in full Scout uniform at dinner and all evening shows. For breakfast, lunch, training sessions, day time and evening activities and events, participants and staff may wear a NOAC, OA or Scout t-shirt or golf shirt with their Scout shorts or trousers during the conference.

The official Scout Uniform is appropriate to wear at any time during the conference.

Don't forget these items:

  • Beach towel for all water activities (Towels are not to be taken from resident halls.)
  • Personal water bottle(s)
  • Medications
  • Emergency phone numbers (including work #s)
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Underwear
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun screen
  • Shaving kit
  • Alarm clock
  • Additionally, it is highly recommended that each youth be sent with approximately $20 to purchase a box fan.  Most college dormatories do not have very good air conditioning (if any). After the event is over, all box fans will be left behind because they will not be able to fit on the bus.  We will stop at a Wal-mart just outside of Bloomington to make sure that there is enough inventory for everyone.

Medical Form

All NOAC participants and staff will be required to have a completed BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A, B, and C) with personal barcode to attend the conference. All youth and adult medical examinations (Part C) must have been completed after July 31, 2014 to be valid. The completed BSA Annual Health and Medical Records will be electronically submitted for review and approval to attend the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference. No other type of medical forms will be accepted.

ANNUAL PASS OR DUES
 
This is NOT an Annual Pass event.  You must be current on your dues.  Dues can be purchased HERE
 
TRANSPORTATION
 
Transportation to the event and back to designated stops is included with NOAC fee.
 
The pick-up and drop-off schedule for the bus is as follows:
 
The transportation schedule is TBD.
 
ADULT REGISTRATION
 
Currently there are only 3 open spots for adults to register.  We may be able to get more, though not guaranteed, during the reallotment of unused spots January 16, 2018.  All adult leaders must be approved by the the lodge key 3.
 
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Cost
$500.00 per NOAC 1st Payment
$500.00 per NOAC 2nd Payment
$100.00 per NOAC Deposit (non-refundable)
$1,100.00 per NOAC Payment in FULL
$1,000.00 per NOAC Payment in Full minus Deposit


 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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