Michigan State University
July 30 - August 4

More information available at the 2012 NOAC website

To sign-up, contact Bob Rasumssen at the Council Office (804-355-4306) or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The National Order of the Arrow Conference, more commonly known as NOAC, excites Arrowmen across the country.  Why you ask?  Just ask anyone in our lodge who has been to one, and they will probably say it is among the greatest scouting experiences they have ever had.

Imagine for a moment, you and eight thousand of your closest friends, descending on a major college campus (Michigan State University) for six days of brotherhood and fellowship, training and recreation, competition and friendship making.  That is what a NOAC is all about!

The 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be one of your most memorable Scouting experiences. NOAC 2012 will be held at Michigan State University from July 30 through August 4, 2012 and is projected to be one of the largest in the Order’s history with more than 8,000 Arrowmen in attendance.

NOAC will feature a number of unique events, including national competitions for ceremonies, drum, and dance; evening shows; the OA history museum; and awesome recreation competitions such as soccer, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee.. Highlights such as the Founder’s Day festivities including the Foudner’s Day Parade, the Grand Hodag, and the inter-Region dodge ball battle are some of the exciting events at NOAC.

Arrowmen can participate in service projects, high adventure opportunities, leadership training, American Indian Activities training, and much more. While enjoying the various activities, Scouts will have a great time meeting new brothers and sharing their experiences with people from around the nation.

In 2009, our lodge sent a good-sized contingent to the NOAC in Indiana.  This year, Nawakwa contingent leaders hopes to increase that amount, and it all starts with your help!  If you have never been, this year is a perfect time to go, and even if you have been before, why not experience NOAC again?  Our Lodge needs your help in making this the best NOAC ever!

If you are excited and ready to attend the 2012 NOAC, please contact Bob Rasumssen at the Council Office (804-355-4306) or  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We have a limited number of spots, and we must return any spots not used, so please reserve your spot today!  We anticipate the cost being approximately $800, but this will depend on the conference fee and travel costs.  Remember, the theme is “I’m There”.  The question is, “Will you be there?”  

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