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Vigil Nominations 2023
Deadline: February 17st, 2023
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor a local Order of the Arrow Lodge can bestow upon its
members. It is reserved for the Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal
effort, and unselfish interest, have made DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTIONS beyond the
immediate responsibilities of their position or office.
It is now time to nominate OA members for the Vigil Honor. This is your opportunity
to recognize the service an OA member has given to the Lodge and to Scouting. Let them know they are worthy of the Vigil Honor.
For more information and to check on who is eligible for the Vigil honor, click the button below. Note: the eligibility lists are password protected. Use the same password as last year. The nomination forms are not yet available. When they are, an email will be sent to all OA members with the password.
National Leadership Seminar and Developing Youth Leader Conference March 24-26
The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference focused on the skills and attributes of leadership. The program enhances the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their services to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community. The weekend format complements the longer, more detailed Junior Leadership Training program (for youth) and Wood Badge program (for adults). During the seminar, participants make a contract with themselves to apply the skills learned on projects in the lodge, council, and community. NLS prepares Arrowmen to become better leaders both within and outside of the Scouting program.
This spring, NLS will be here at Base Camp. We are encouraging all interested youth to attend. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. See the link at the end of this section. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of any youth attending.
Who Should Attend?
Every Arrowman will benefit in some way from attending NLS. Youth participants should be at least 15 years of age or a lodge officer. Completion of a Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) course is desirable. The seminar is an intensive experience in learning about the nature of leadership and practicing some of the skills that a leader uses. While fun, the course challenges participants mentally as well. Participants should be developmentally, physically, and mentally prepared to engage actively in an exhausting, invigorating weekend.
How Do I Attend?
If you are interested in attending NLS, please contact Lodge Chief Forrest (lodge.chief@oa.nsbsa.org) or Lodge Adviser Stu Smith (lodge.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org) for registration information or visit registration.oa-bsa.org.
The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will deepen an adviser’s capacity to develop youth leadership within the lodge and chapter. Conference topics will include fostering a growth mindset, promoting resilience, providing constructive feedback that leads to changes in youth behavior and creating a life-long coaching/mentoring relationship. Conference participants will gain insights necessary to successfully coach youth applying the leadership skills they gained during the National Leadership Seminar.
The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will move us beyond lodge mechanics and operations to establishing a lodge and chapter culture that grows youth who are capable of establishing goals, building teams, and guiding the lodge’s work to achieve within the Performance Measurement Program. Prior participation in the National Leadership Seminar is encouraged, but not required.
If you are interested in attending NLS, please contact Lodge Chief Forrest (lodge.chief@oa.nsbsa.org) or Lodge Adviser Stu Smith (lodge.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org) for registration information or visit registration.oa-bsa.org.
NLS Conference Flyer – Click Here
2023 Fort Snelling Cemetery - Memorial Day Flag Placement
Fort Snelling Cemetery Wreath Cleanup Service Project
Date: February 4th, 2023
Started by the legacy Kaposia Chapter of the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge, the annual Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Wreath Clean-up is one of the largest service projects undertaken in Northern Star Scouting each year. Held the first Saturday in February ( this year, Saturday February 4, 2023), the project consists of removing wreaths and holiday decorations from memorials on the grounds of the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Although led by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, the event is open to Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, and the public.
When:
Event will run from 9AM to 12PM on Saturday February 4th, 2023.
Process:
Register by individuals or by group using the registration button below. Enter the number of youth or adult participants, and ensure to provide an email addresses for any adults that should receive pre-event instructions (especially if coordinating a larger group of volunteers on behalf of a Scout unit or other volunteer organization).
Annual Health and Medical Records are required for all Scouting participants. Participating units should ensure that members have parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Forms will be retained by participants or units.
Event Staff Help Need:
During the registration process you will be prompted whether or not you have any volunteers that may be able to assist in specialist roles during the event. We are always looking for individuals that are able to serve as members of the dumpster teams, and drivers (transporting wreaths to dumpster areas with personal vehicles or open top trailers).
If you have access to a truck or open top trailer, please consider bringing them to the event to assist with hauling wreaths to the dumpster locations on-site.
Where:
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is adjacent to the Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport at 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450. Instructions for gate arrival and work assignments will be sent to registrant contacts ahead of the event. Close to 1,000 volunteers are expected to attend, so please ensure that you follow the arrival instructions that will be sent out prior to the event.
How:
In order to provide updates to participants ahead of the event, as well as assist in designating arrival gates, we are asking that all participants pre-register for the event. Once arriving on-site, you will receive your assigned working area for the event – please stay at your assigned area until the wreathes you have collected are picked-up. As the morning progresses you can call in to a number to receive a further section assignment. An email will be sent to the registration contact the week of the event with final details.
Scout and Community Registration
Participants:
This no-cost service event will begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday May 27, 2023 and is open to all (Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and the general public).This service event consists of placing American flags in front of 16,000 memorial stones in two sections at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Note: If you are a member of the general public looking for the larger event facilitated by the Flags for Fort Snelling organization on Sunday May 28th, you can visit their registration site here.
Registration Process:
Register by individuals or by group. Click the Register button on the right side of the registration page to register. Enter in the number of people coming within each category and then provide your contact information (Contact Information is necessary to provide pre-arrival information to the contact person via email). Annual Health and Medical Records are required for all Scouting participants. Participating units should ensure their members have parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record completed. Forms will be retained by participants or units, but will be checked on-site.
Where:
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is adjacent to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport at 7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450. Flags for Ft. Snelling is the lead organization facilitating the project, and has assigned our organization to two specific sections of the cemetery. Upon arrival, please proceed to the location marked on the map for check-in.
How:
In order to provide updates to participants ahead of the event, as well as assist in designating arrival gates, we are asking that all participants pre-register for the event. Once arriving on-site, you will receive your assigned working area for the event. Please stay at your assigned area until the area is certified as complete. As the event progresses you may be reassigned to a further section assignment.
Good to Know:
- Weather: Always plan for the weather! Bring rain gear, sun protection, or jackets as-needed.
- Walk-ins: Due to the limited scale of the project, pre-registration is required.
- Map: An updated event map has been added as an attachment to the event registation site.
- Scouting volunteers / Scouts are encouraged to wear field (“Class A”) uniforms during the event.
Lodge Leadership Development
Lodge Leadership Development is an annual training hosted by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge for current chapter, constellation, and lodge officers, as well as Order of the Arrow members aspiring to serve in a youth leadership capacity in the future. Sessions offered during the training are taught by youth and adult subject matter experts, and cover a wide range of topics from member retention to conclave ceremony preparation.
When:
The 2022 edition of the event will be a full weekend session, with check-in opening at 6PM on December 16, 2022 and the event concluding by 10AM on Sunday December 18, 2022. Attendees may optionally attend for the day-only on Saturday December 17, 2022.
Where:
The event will be held at Stearns Scout Camp – 3303 County Road 44 South Haven, MN 55382.
How:
Online registration – you will need your Order of the Arrow ID number in order to register for the event (you can look-up your ID number here). Attendees will also need to have Parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record, as well as a completed Northern Star Scouting Health Screening Checklist.
Courses Available:
Course Trek 1 (New Members)
- Fundamentals and Terminology of the Order of the Arrow
This session will help Arrowmen gain a deeper understanding of how the lodge is organized both logistically as well as how the values of the Order can be applied to their home lodge. - Cheerful Service in the Community
This training will help you plan,execute, and reflect on service projects in your community. - How to Plan and Manage Time
This training will help inspire arrowmen to plan dynamic events - Tools for Thinking Creatively
This training will help you think out of the box and look for unique ways to solve problems. - Lodge Chief Question and Answer
Sit down with the 2022-2023 Lodge Chief and ask questions for the upcoming year.
Course Trek 2 (Officers)
- Where are my Resources as an Officer 101
Throughout this training, new and prospective officers will learn how to find all the resources available to them, as well as understand some of the leadership “lingo” used throughout the lodge. - Leading Versus Serving
This session will help encourage the “Servant leader” style of leadership - Working with Districts and the Council
This training will help you utilize your local district and council to plan and operate future plans. - Group Communications
This training session will help arrowmen learn how to communicate with groups of various sizes through multiple different medias - Visions and How to Share Them and Execute Them
This session is for arrowman who want to learn how to make their visions become a reality
Course Trek 3 (Adults)
- Adult Role in the Eyes of the Youth
This session will identify the difference between the adult’s role in the Boy Scouts of America versus the adult’s role in the Order of the Arrow, as well as effective communication - Membership Retention
This session is for arrowmen who want to learn the ins and outs of membership retention, as well as what does and doesn’t engage Order of the Arrow members. - One on One Communication
This training session instructs Arrowmen on how one on one communication can aid in membership retention. - Unit Relations
Throughout this training, leaders will learn how to best work with their local units and how to create a better bond with them utilizing local Order of the Arrow Representatives. - Performing Effectively
This training is for arrowman who want to become more active in the lodge leadership by helping them realize what position to take, and how to be prepared to take on that role.
Cost:
Free! This event is offered at no-cost to youth participants.
Adult participants (21+ years of age) are $5 each to help offset meal and facility costs.
Who:
This event is for chapter, constellation and lodge officers as well as Order of the Arrow Unit Representatives, or those interested in leadership opportunities within the Order of the Arrow.
Get trained! Learn from the lodge’s best and brightest, while meeting Arrowmen from across the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge.
Lodge Elections
Looking to help the OA at a local level?
Just like your unit is part of a Northern Star Council district, you are part of a Totanhan Nakaha Lodge chapter. Each chapter has a Chapter Chief and other vice chiefs. The role of a chapter chief is to oversee the functions of the chapter, like elections, service projects, fellowship and promoting camping to units. Any OA member under 21 can be a Chapter Chief. You can be an Ordeal Brotherhood Member or Vigil Member.
Want to help out with planning and running an induction conclave weekend?
Our chapters are divided into 4 constellations. A constellation plans 2 conclaves a year, provides training for the chapters and helps with lodge wide events. Each constellation needs a constellation chief and vice chief. Requirements are the same as the chapter chief.
Do you have higher aspirations?
Our lodge chief and vice chief, along with secretaries for communications, finance, membership and program plan and execute the mission of the lodge. With over 1,800 members, our lodge is one of the larger lodges in the nation. We have resources to really make a difference in Scouting and our community. You can help make our mission a reality.
Lodge Leadership Development
The event will be held at Glen Cary Lutheran Church – 15531 Central Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304. The event will have an optional overnight component on Friday December 3rd, with check-in opening at 5:30PM (program will begin at 8PM). Saturday program on December 4th will begin at 9AM, and conclude by 12:30PM.
This event is offered at no-cost to the participant – the lodge is investing in you to help strengthen our program!
Lodge Leadership Development is an annual training hosted by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge for current chapter, constellation, and lodge officers, as well as Order of the Arrow members aspiring to serve in a youth leadership capacity in the future. Sessions offered during the training are taught by youth and adult subject matter experts and cover a wide range of topics from member retention to conclave ceremony preparation. Why attend? The combination of learning from the lodge’s best and brightest, in conjunction with the fellowship of Arrowmen from across the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge is hard to beat.
Lodge Wide Elections - Time to Vote!!!!
Attention all Youth Members (Under 21)
On Sunday April 24th at the Spring Fellowship, our lodge kicked off our 2022 election season.
At approximately 3:20 PM that day you should have received an email with instructions on how to vote in the election. Click on the button below to begin the process. You will need you unique voting Access Code to actually vote. Note: This is not your OA ID. The Access Code is contained in the Sunday April 24th email.
If you cannot find your Access code, please send an email to the Elections Adviser at elections.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org
Founder's Award Submissions
Founder’s Award Forms must be submitted to the Founder’s Award Selection Committee Advisor Randy Reverman no later than October 29th, 2021.
Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder’s Award recognizes Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates that he or she personifies the spirit of selfless service, as advocated by founder E. Urner Goodman and cofounder Carroll A. Edson. Any registered member of the Northern Star Scouting can nominate any member of the lodge, provided that the nominee: is currently registered in some capacity with Northern Star Scouting, and an active (current dues paid) member of the lodge.
Lodge Leader Elections - Currently in Progress - Vote Today
Elections are running May 1 – May 15
All youth members of Totanhan Nakaha Lodge should have received an email with a unique code and directions for voting.
Youth members are voting for the Lodge Chief and Vice-Chief, and their Constellation and Chapter officers.
Adult OA members should encourage ALL youth to vote.
The future of the Lodge depends on strong youth leadership.
Update!!!
Due to some technical issues, the emails to youth members were not sent until Tuesday Evening, May 4th. We apologize for any confusion. A follow-up US Mail letter is also being sent in the case of missing or invalid email addresses.
NOAC 2022 Registration Open Now
Registration for NOAC 2022 is now open. A $100 deposit holds your place in our contingent.
Sign up now for the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). The 2022 conference will be held July 25-30, 2022 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
NOAC is the largest gathering of Arrowmen. During your time at NOAC you will have the chance to meet over 8,000 other Arrowmen from across the country.
You will be able to play dodge ball, capture the flag and numerous other games. PLUS – if you don’t like to cook, this is the trip for you! All the meals are prepared for you in the University of Tennessee’s cafeteria. You will be staying in the dormitories on campus throughout the event.
There will be ceremony and dance team competitions. There is an awesome Order of the Arrow Trading Post and NOAC hosts the second biggest patch trading event (first being the National Jamboree). There are exhibitors with the latest in camping and outdoor equipment and High Adventure trip planning that you can go on. Interested in the history of Order of the Arrow? See it in the Museum of the Order of the Arrow and Scouting History.
NOAC not only has lots of fun opportunities but it’s educational too! You will attend classes to improve your leadership skills that you can bring back to your unit and lodge or learn what it’s like to be a Lodge Chief. Other classes include sessions on Order of the Arrow High Adventure, helping the Cub Scout program, Webelos to Scouts, BSA crossover, conducting a Vigil call-out ceremony and many more.
At this time, we are registering youth and adults on a first come, first accepted basis. Each OA member expressing interest in attending NOAC must make a $100 deposit at time of registration.
The cost to attend the 2022 NOAC is approximately $800 if deposit was made prior to December 10th, or approximately $850 if deposit is made after December 10th. Final costs will be announced February 1st 2022. The cost to attend NOAC includes registration fees, transportation to and from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, room, meals, swag (tee shirts, patches etc.)
The lodge provides a partial scholarship to defray costs to NOAC for those in need. Click here to access the scholarship application form.
Sign up now to reserve your spot!
More information about NOAC 2022: https://oa-bsa.org/program/events/noac
Fort Snelling Cemetery Wreath Cleanup Service Project
Date: February 4th, 2023
Started by the legacy Kaposia Chapter of the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge, the annual Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Wreath Clean-up is one of the largest service projects undertaken in Northern Star Scouting each year. Held the first Saturday in February ( this year, Saturday February 4, 2023), the project consists of removing wreaths and holiday decorations from memorials on the grounds of the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Although led by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, the event is open to Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, and the public.
When:
Event will run from 9AM to 12PM on Saturday February 4th, 2023.
Process:
Register by individuals or by group using the registration button below. Enter the number of youth or adult participants, and ensure to provide an email addresses for any adults that should receive pre-event instructions (especially if coordinating a larger group of volunteers on behalf of a Scout unit or other volunteer organization).
Annual Health and Medical Records are required for all Scouting participants. Participating units should ensure that members have parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Forms will be retained by participants or units.
Event Staff Help Need:
During the registration process you will be prompted whether or not you have any volunteers that may be able to assist in specialist roles during the event. We are always looking for individuals that are able to serve as members of the dumpster teams, and drivers (transporting wreaths to dumpster areas with personal vehicles or open top trailers).
If you have access to a truck or open top trailer, please consider bringing them to the event to assist with hauling wreaths to the dumpster locations on-site.
Where:
Fort Snelling National Cemetery is adjacent to the Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport at 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450. Instructions for gate arrival and work assignments will be sent to registrant contacts ahead of the event. Close to 1,000 volunteers are expected to attend, so please ensure that you follow the arrival instructions that will be sent out prior to the event.
How:
In order to provide updates to participants ahead of the event, as well as assist in designating arrival gates, we are asking that all participants pre-register for the event. Once arriving on-site, you will receive your assigned working area for the event – please stay at your assigned area until the wreathes you have collected are picked-up. As the morning progresses you can call in to a number to receive a further section assignment. An email will be sent to the registration contact the week of the event with final details.
Lodge Leadership Development
Lodge Leadership Development is an annual training hosted by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge for current chapter, constellation, and lodge officers, as well as Order of the Arrow members aspiring to serve in a youth leadership capacity in the future. Sessions offered during the training are taught by youth and adult subject matter experts, and cover a wide range of topics from member retention to conclave ceremony preparation.
When:
The 2022 edition of the event will be a full weekend session, with check-in opening at 6PM on December 16, 2022 and the event concluding by 10AM on Sunday December 18, 2022. Attendees may optionally attend for the day-only on Saturday December 17, 2022.
Where:
The event will be held at Stearns Scout Camp – 3303 County Road 44 South Haven, MN 55382.
How:
Online registration – you will need your Order of the Arrow ID number in order to register for the event (you can look-up your ID number here). Attendees will also need to have Parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record, as well as a completed Northern Star Scouting Health Screening Checklist.
Courses Available:
Course Trek 1 (New Members)
- Fundamentals and Terminology of the Order of the Arrow
This session will help Arrowmen gain a deeper understanding of how the lodge is organized both logistically as well as how the values of the Order can be applied to their home lodge. - Cheerful Service in the Community
This training will help you plan,execute, and reflect on service projects in your community. - How to Plan and Manage Time
This training will help inspire arrowmen to plan dynamic events - Tools for Thinking Creatively
This training will help you think out of the box and look for unique ways to solve problems. - Lodge Chief Question and Answer
Sit down with the 2022-2023 Lodge Chief and ask questions for the upcoming year.
Course Trek 2 (Officers)
- Where are my Resources as an Officer 101
Throughout this training, new and prospective officers will learn how to find all the resources available to them, as well as understand some of the leadership “lingo” used throughout the lodge. - Leading Versus Serving
This session will help encourage the “Servant leader” style of leadership - Working with Districts and the Council
This training will help you utilize your local district and council to plan and operate future plans. - Group Communications
This training session will help arrowmen learn how to communicate with groups of various sizes through multiple different medias - Visions and How to Share Them and Execute Them
This session is for arrowman who want to learn how to make their visions become a reality
Course Trek 3 (Adults)
- Adult Role in the Eyes of the Youth
This session will identify the difference between the adult’s role in the Boy Scouts of America versus the adult’s role in the Order of the Arrow, as well as effective communication - Membership Retention
This session is for arrowmen who want to learn the ins and outs of membership retention, as well as what does and doesn’t engage Order of the Arrow members. - One on One Communication
This training session instructs Arrowmen on how one on one communication can aid in membership retention. - Unit Relations
Throughout this training, leaders will learn how to best work with their local units and how to create a better bond with them utilizing local Order of the Arrow Representatives. - Performing Effectively
This training is for arrowman who want to become more active in the lodge leadership by helping them realize what position to take, and how to be prepared to take on that role.
Cost:
Free! This event is offered at no-cost to youth participants.
Adult participants (21+ years of age) are $5 each to help offset meal and facility costs.
Who:
This event is for chapter, constellation and lodge officers as well as Order of the Arrow Unit Representatives, or those interested in leadership opportunities within the Order of the Arrow.
Get trained! Learn from the lodge’s best and brightest, while meeting Arrowmen from across the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge.
Lodge Elections
Looking to help the OA at a local level?
Just like your unit is part of a Northern Star Council district, you are part of a Totanhan Nakaha Lodge chapter. Each chapter has a Chapter Chief and other vice chiefs. The role of a chapter chief is to oversee the functions of the chapter, like elections, service projects, fellowship and promoting camping to units. Any OA member under 21 can be a Chapter Chief. You can be an Ordeal Brotherhood Member or Vigil Member.
Want to help out with planning and running an induction conclave weekend?
Our chapters are divided into 4 constellations. A constellation plans 2 conclaves a year, provides training for the chapters and helps with lodge wide events. Each constellation needs a constellation chief and vice chief. Requirements are the same as the chapter chief.
Do you have higher aspirations?
Our lodge chief and vice chief, along with secretaries for communications, finance, membership and program plan and execute the mission of the lodge. With over 1,800 members, our lodge is one of the larger lodges in the nation. We have resources to really make a difference in Scouting and our community. You can help make our mission a reality.
Lodge Leadership Development
The event will be held at Glen Cary Lutheran Church – 15531 Central Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304. The event will have an optional overnight component on Friday December 3rd, with check-in opening at 5:30PM (program will begin at 8PM). Saturday program on December 4th will begin at 9AM, and conclude by 12:30PM.
This event is offered at no-cost to the participant – the lodge is investing in you to help strengthen our program!
Lodge Leadership Development is an annual training hosted by the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge for current chapter, constellation, and lodge officers, as well as Order of the Arrow members aspiring to serve in a youth leadership capacity in the future. Sessions offered during the training are taught by youth and adult subject matter experts and cover a wide range of topics from member retention to conclave ceremony preparation. Why attend? The combination of learning from the lodge’s best and brightest, in conjunction with the fellowship of Arrowmen from across the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge is hard to beat.
Lodge Wide Elections - Time to Vote!!!!
Attention all Youth Members (Under 21)
On Sunday April 24th at the Spring Fellowship, our lodge kicked off our 2022 election season.
At approximately 3:20 PM that day you should have received an email with instructions on how to vote in the election. Click on the button below to begin the process. You will need you unique voting Access Code to actually vote. Note: This is not your OA ID. The Access Code is contained in the Sunday April 24th email.
If you cannot find your Access code, please send an email to the Elections Adviser at elections.adviser@oa.nsbsa.org
Founder's Award Submissions
Founder’s Award Forms must be submitted to the Founder’s Award Selection Committee Advisor Randy Reverman no later than October 29th, 2021.
Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder’s Award recognizes Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates that he or she personifies the spirit of selfless service, as advocated by founder E. Urner Goodman and cofounder Carroll A. Edson. Any registered member of the Northern Star Scouting can nominate any member of the lodge, provided that the nominee: is currently registered in some capacity with Northern Star Scouting, and an active (current dues paid) member of the lodge.Lodge Leader Elections - Currently in Progress - Vote Today
Elections are running May 1 – May 15
All youth members of Totanhan Nakaha Lodge should have received an email with a unique code and directions for voting.
Youth members are voting for the Lodge Chief and Vice-Chief, and their Constellation and Chapter officers.
Adult OA members should encourage ALL youth to vote.
The future of the Lodge depends on strong youth leadership.
Update!!!
Due to some technical issues, the emails to youth members were not sent until Tuesday Evening, May 4th. We apologize for any confusion. A follow-up US Mail letter is also being sent in the case of missing or invalid email addresses.
NOAC 2022 Registration Open Now
Registration for NOAC 2022 is now open. A $100 deposit holds your place in our contingent.
Sign up now for the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). The 2022 conference will be held July 25-30, 2022 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
NOAC is the largest gathering of Arrowmen. During your time at NOAC you will have the chance to meet over 8,000 other Arrowmen from across the country.
You will be able to play dodge ball, capture the flag and numerous other games. PLUS – if you don’t like to cook, this is the trip for you! All the meals are prepared for you in the University of Tennessee’s cafeteria. You will be staying in the dormitories on campus throughout the event.
There will be ceremony and dance team competitions. There is an awesome Order of the Arrow Trading Post and NOAC hosts the second biggest patch trading event (first being the National Jamboree). There are exhibitors with the latest in camping and outdoor equipment and High Adventure trip planning that you can go on. Interested in the history of Order of the Arrow? See it in the Museum of the Order of the Arrow and Scouting History.
NOAC not only has lots of fun opportunities but it’s educational too! You will attend classes to improve your leadership skills that you can bring back to your unit and lodge or learn what it’s like to be a Lodge Chief. Other classes include sessions on Order of the Arrow High Adventure, helping the Cub Scout program, Webelos to Scouts, BSA crossover, conducting a Vigil call-out ceremony and many more.
At this time, we are registering youth and adults on a first come, first accepted basis. Each OA member expressing interest in attending NOAC must make a $100 deposit at time of registration.
The cost to attend the 2022 NOAC is approximately $800 if deposit was made prior to December 10th, or approximately $850 if deposit is made after December 10th. Final costs will be announced February 1st 2022. The cost to attend NOAC includes registration fees, transportation to and from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, room, meals, swag (tee shirts, patches etc.)
The lodge provides a partial scholarship to defray costs to NOAC for those in need. Click here to access the scholarship application form.
Sign up now to reserve your spot!