National Order of the Arrow Conference

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is a multi-day event where Order of the Arrow delegates from all lodges gather for training and activities. NOAC usually takes place on a university campus in the United States. NOACs are held every two years, with exceptions made to align the event with significant scouting anniversaries.

History The first NOAC was held in 1948 at Indiana University Bloomington. They have occurred every two years since, with a few exceptions. NOAC 2008 was moved to 2009 in order for NOAC 2014 to align with the OA’s centennial in 2015. Similarly, deferrals from 1960 to 1961 and from 1985 to 1986 aligned the schedule with the OA's 50th and 75th anniversaries in 1965 and 1990, respectively. The 2020 conference also had to be delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19, with Arrowmen up to age 23 allowed to attend instead of 21.

The organization’s Distinguished Service Award is presented at NOAC.

Previous National Events

Grand Lodge Meeting In 1927, the decision was made to hold regional meetings in alternate years to national Grand Lodge Meetings. The Grand Lodge Meeting was delayed from 1935 to 1936 to avoid a conflict with the planned 1935 National Jamboree. In 1936, the event name was changed to National Lodge Meeting.

Table of National OA Events Year Event Number Location Theme Dates Attendees RefsGrand Lodge MeetingstPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaHosted by Unami Lodge 1 and Unalactigo Lodge 8Grand Lodge MeetingndCamp Indiandale, Reading, PennsylvaniaHosted by Minsi Lodge 5 – Grand Lodge MeetingrdCamp Linstead, Severna Park, Maryland, Baltimore Area CouncilHosted by Nentico Lodge 12 – Grand Lodge MeetingthKanohwanke Scout Reservation, Camp Ranachqua Tuxedo Park, New York – Grand Lodge MeetingthTreasure Island Scout Reservation, New JerseyHosted by Unami Lodge 1 – Grand Lodge MeetingthCamp Indiandale, Reading, PennsylvaniaHosted by Minsi Lodge 5 – Grand Lodge MeetingthCamp Ranachqua, Kanohwahke Lake, Tuxedo, New York Hosted by Ranachqua Lodge 4 – Grand Lodge MeetingthStephen Girard Hotel, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHosted by Unami Lodge 1 – Grand Lodge MeetingthCamp Rotary, Pilot Knob, Lake George, New YorkHosted by Sisilija Lodge 19 – Grand Lodge MeetingthOwasippe Scout Camp, Muskegon, MichiganHosted by Owasippe Lodge 7 – National Lodge MeetingthTreasure Island Scout Reservation, New JerseyHosted by Unami Lodge 1 – National Lodge MeetingthIrondale Scout Reservation, Irondale, MissouriHosted by Shawnee Lodge 51 – National Lodge MeetingthCamp Twin Echo, Ligonier, PennsylvaniaHosted by Anicus Lodge 67 – (indicating that Camp Twin Echo was in East Boroughs Council)National Lodge MeetingCanceledUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Canceled due to WWIINational Lodge MeetingthChanute Field, Illinois – 948National Lodge Meeting / NOACth/stIndiana University – 1000NOACndIndiana University35th Anniversary – 1000NOACrdMiami University37th Anniversary – 2200NOACthUniversity of Wyoming39th Anniversary - The OA Strengthens the Unit and Council Camping Programs – 1300NOACthIndiana UniversityService for God and Country – 2201NOACthUniversity of KansasBrothers in Service – Leaders in Camping – 2368NOACthIndiana UniversityWeld Tightly Every Link – Brotherhood – Cheerfulness – Service – Camping – 2800NOACthUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCatch the Higher Vision – 3105NOACthIndiana UniversityMindful of our Traditions – 4200NOACthUniversity of NebraskaWith Hearts and Wills United – 4158NOACthIndiana UniversityPathways to Service – 4421NOACthUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAim High Serve All – 5200NOACthUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraNew Horizons of Service – 4400National Indian SeminarPhilmont Scout Ranch – NOACthMiami UniversityFoundations for the Future – 4200National Indian SeminarCanceledJohn Zink Scout Ranch, Skiatook, Oklahoma – NOACthUniversity of TennesseeA Thing of the Spirit – 3900National Indian SeminarCamp George Thomas, Apache, Oklahoma – NOACthColorado State UniversitySee the Need, Meet the Challenge – 4351National Indian SeminarBeaumont Scout Reservation St. Louis, Missouri – NOACthUniversity of Texas at AustinFirst a Spark, Now a Flame – 3200National Indian SeminarPeaceful Valley Scout Ranch, Elbert, Colorado – NOACthRutgers UniversityThose Who Chose You Need You – 3328National Indian SeminarCamp Bud Schiele, Rutherfordton, North CarolinaHosted by Eswau Huppeday Lodge 560 – Camp Wisdom, Duncanville, Texas – Camp Brinkley, Monroe, Washington – TrekPhilmont Scout RanchPonder That Which Is Our Purpose – 1182NOACthCentral Michigan UniversityKindle the Flame From Within – 3700National Pow Wow/ National Indian SeminarNorthwest Community CollegeEvents: Indian Seminar/Shows Seminar/Ceremonies Seminar – 500NOACthColorado State UniversityInspired to Lead, Dedicated to Serve – 4100TrekPhilmont Scout RanchThese High Places Are Within You–880NOACstIndiana UniversitySeek the Knowledge, Share the Spirit (75th Anniversary) – 6900Task ForcesFocus '91Year of the LodgeN/ANOACndUniversity of TennesseeMany Fires, One Great Light – 6800Jamboree ServiceFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, OA Rendezvous – 222NOACrdPurdue UniversityA Journey for One, An Adventure for Many – 6012RetreatPhilmont Training CenterYear of Service Events: Indian Seminar/Ceremonies/Shows & OA Activities400NOACthIndiana UniversitySee the Dream, Live the Adventure – 6265Jamboree ServiceFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Odyssey of the Law – 413NOACthIowa State UniversityMemories of the Past, A Vision for the Future – 7043Leadership SummitColorado State UniversitySupporting Scouting in the 21st Century – 1127NOACthUniversity of TennesseeBound in Brotherhood, Led By the Spirit – 6632Jamboree ServicesFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Scoutopia – 461NOACthIndiana UniversityTest Yourself, and So Discover – 6939Indian SummerRidgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina – 908NOACthIowa State UniversityChosen to serve, Inspired to lead – 6504Jamboree ServicesFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Twelve Cubed – 453NOACthMichigan State UniversityThe Legend Lives On – 8003NCLSIndiana UniversityBuilding the Path to Servant Leadership – 1292Arrow CorpsMark Twain National Forest – Manti-La Sal National Forest – George Washington and Jefferson National Forests – Shasta-Trinity National Forest – Bridger-Teton National Forest – NOACthIndiana UniversityThe Power of One – Jamboree ServicesFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, The Mysterium Compass – SummitCorps: The New River ExperienceNew River Gorge National RiverThe New River Experience – (4 weeklong sessions)Indian SummerRidgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina – Indian SummerNOACstMichigan State UniversityUnited, We Leave a Legacy – Jamboree ServicesThe Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia – NOACndMichigan State UniversityIt Starts With Us – 14,716PRISMThe Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia – NEXT: A New Century Indiana University – WachipiPhilmont Scout Ranch – Jamboree ServicesThe Summit, West VirginiaOperation Arrow – 2017OA HackathonFolsom, CA – NOACrd Indiana UniversityDecide Your Destiny – National Scouting Historian SummitPhilmont Scout Ranch – 2019Thrive: A National Webinar, A Local CommitmentWebinarFocus 19October 19NOACCanceledMichigan State UniversityStep Up, Step Forward – Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic2020MomentumCanceledThe Summit, West Virginia – Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic2020Momentum: LaunchOnline event fromThe Summit, West Virginia – 2020Momentum: SparkOnline event from North Carolina and Connecticut – 2021Momentum: DiscoverOnline event from Connecticut and four council camps located nationwide – 2021National Council of ChiefsPhilmont Scout RanchOur World is Changing and So Must We – 2022NOACth University of TennesseeTomorrow Begins Today – 2023Operation ArrowThe Summit, West Virginia2024NOACth University of Colorado, BoulderSeek New Heights – 7,2172025National Council of Chiefs (NCOC)Philmont Scout Ranch – 2026Operation ArrowThe Summit, West Virginia – 2027NOAC36thUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignOur Time – 2028National Service ProjectTBDTBD NCLS = National Conservation and Leadership Summit TOAP = The Outdoor Adventure Place

National Order of the Arrow Conference

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