List of Order of the Arrow national events

National Order of the Arrow Conference

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is a multi-day event which usually takes place on a university campus east of the Mississippi River, bringing together thousands of delegates from Order of the Arrow lodges around the nation for training and activities.

NOACs are held every two years, with exceptions made to align the event with significant anniversaries. In particular, the deferral from 2008 to 2009 aligned the schedule with the Order of the Arrow's 100th anniversary in 2015 and avoids a conflict with the 2010 National Scout Jamboree (which was similarly deferred from 2009 to align its schedule with the Boy Scouts of America's 100th anniversary in 2010). Similarly, the deferrals from 1985 to 1986 and from 1960 to 1961 aligned the schedule with the OA's 75th and 50th anniversaries in 1990 and 1965, respectively.

Grand Lodge Meetings

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.[1]

Table of Events

Year Event Number Location Theme Dates Attendees Refs
1921 Grand Lodge Meeting 1st Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hosted by Unami Lodge 1 and Unalactigo Lodge 8		 October 7, 1921 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
1922 Grand Lodge Meeting 2nd Camp Indiandale, Reading, Pennsylvania
Hosted by Minsi Lodge 5		 October 6, 1922 – October 7, 1922 [1][2][8]
1923 Grand Lodge Meeting 3rd Camp Linstead, Severna Park, Maryland, Baltimore Area Council
Hosted by Nentico Lodge 12		 October 12, 1923 – October 13, 1923 [1][2][8]
1924 Grand Lodge Meeting 4th Kanohwanke Scout Camp, Tuxedo Park, New York October 31, 1924 – November 1, 1924 [1][2]
1925 Grand Lodge Meeting 5th Treasure Island Scout Reservation, New Jersey
Hosted by Unami Lodge 1		 October 16, 1925 – October 17, 1925 [1][2][4][8]
1926 Grand Lodge Meeting 6th Camp Indiandale, Reading, Pennsylvania
Hosted by Minsi Lodge 5		 October 29, 1926 – October 30, 1926 [1][2][8]
1927 Grand Lodge Meeting 7th Camp Ranachqua, Kanohwahke Lake, Tuxedo, New York Hosted by Ranachqua Lodge 4 October 14, 1927 – October 15, 1927 [1][2][8][9]
1929 Grand Lodge Meeting 8th Stephen Girard Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hosted by Unami Lodge 1		 November 29, 1929 – December 1, 1929 [1][2][4][10]
1931 Grand Lodge Meeting 9th Camp Rotary, Pilot Knob, Lake George, New York
Hosted by Sisilija Lodge 19		 September 11, 1931 – September 13, 1931 [1][2][8][11][12]
1933 Grand Lodge Meeting 10th Owasippe Scout Camp, Muskegon, Michigan
Hosted by Owasippe Lodge 7		 September 7, 1933 – September 10, 1933[13] [1][2][5]
1936 Grand Lodge Meeting 11th Treasure Island Scout Reservation, New Jersey
Hosted by Unami Lodge 1		 September 5, 1936 – September 7, 1936 [1][2][4][8]
1938 Grand Lodge Meeting 12th Irondale Scout Reservation, Irondale, Missouri
Hosted by Shawnee Lodge 51		 September 3, 1938 – September 5, 1938 [1][2][14][15][16]
1940 Grand Lodge Meeting 13th Camp Twin Echo, Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Hosted by Anicus Lodge 67		 August 31, 1940 – September 2, 1940 [1][2][17][18][19][20]
1942 Grand Lodge Meeting Canceled University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill On hold until after war, moved due to lack of dormitory space September 4, 1942 – September 6, 1942 [1][21]
1946 Grand Lodge Meeting 14th Chanute Field, Illinois August 27, 1946 – August 29, 1946 [1][2][22][23]
1948 NOAC 1st Indiana University August 27, 1948 – August 30, 1948 1000 [24][25]
1950 NOAC 2nd Indiana University 35th Anniversary August 29, 1950 – August 31, 1950 1000 [25][26][27]
1952 NOAC 3rd Miami University 37th Anniversary August 29, 1952 – August 31, 1952 2200 [25][26][28]
1954 NOAC 4th University of Wyoming 39th Anniversary - The OA Strengthens the Unit and Council Camping Programs August 28, 1954 – August 30, 1954 1300 [25][26][29]
1956 NOAC 5th Indiana University Service for God and Country August 27, 1956 – August 30, 1956 2201 [25][30]
1958 NOAC 6th University of Kansas Brothers in Service – Leaders in Camping August 25, 1958 – August 28, 1958 2368 [25][31]
1961 NOAC 7th Indiana University Weld Tightly Every Link – Brotherhood – Cheerfulness – Service – Camping August 21, 1961 – August 24, 1961 2800 [25][26][32]
1963 NOAC 8th University of Illinois Catch the Higher Vision August 20, 1963 – August 23, 1963 3105 [25][26][33]
1965 NOAC 9th Indiana University Mindful of our Traditions August 27, 1965 – August 31, 1965 4200 [25][26][34]
1967 NOAC 10th University of Nebraska With Hearts and Wills United August 28, 1967 – September 1, 1967 4158 [25][26][35][36]
1969 NOAC 11th Indiana University Pathways to Service August 23, 1969 – August 26, 1969 4421 [25][37][38]
1971 NOAC 12th University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Aim High Serve All August 24, 1971 – August 28, 1971 5200 [25][26][39]
1973 NOAC 13th University of California, Santa Barbara New Horizons of Service August 21, 1973 – August 23, 1973 4400 [25][26][40]
1974 National Indian Seminar Philmont Scout Ranch July 27, 1974 – August 11, 1974 [41][42]
1975 NOAC 14th Miami University Foundations for the Future August 18, 1975 – August 22, 1975 4200 [25][26][43]
1976 National Indian Seminar John Zink Scout Ranch, Skiatook, Oklahoma July 15, 1976 – July 27, 1976 [44]
1977 NOAC 15th University of Tennessee A Thing of the Spirit August 23, 1977 – August 27, 1977 3900 [25][26][45]
1978 National Indian Seminar Camp George Thomas, Apache, Oklahoma August 13, 1978 – August 19, 1978 [46][47]
1979 NOAC 16th Colorado State University See the Need, Meet the Challenge August 13, 1979 – August 19, 1979 4351 [25][26][48]
1980 National Indian Seminar Beaumont Scout ReservationSt. Louis, Missouri August 9, 1980 – August 16, 1980 [49][50]
1981 NOAC 17th University of Texas at Austin First a Spark, Now a Flame August 10, 1981 – August 14, 1981 3200 [25][26][51]
1982 National Indian Seminar Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, Elbert, Colorado July 31, 1982 – August 7, 1982 [52]
1983 NOAC 18th Rutgers University Those Who Chose You Need You August 15, 1983 – August 19, 1983 3328 [25][26][53]
1984 National Indian Seminar Camp Bud Schiele, Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Hosted by Eswau Huppeday Lodge 560		 August 5, 1984 – August 11, 1984 [54]
Camp Wisdom, Duncanville, Texas August 12, 1984 – August 18, 1984
Camp Brinkley, Monroe, Washington August 12, 1984 – August 18, 1984
1985 Trek Philmont Scout Ranch Ponder That Which Is Our Purpose August 11, 1985 – August 20, 1985 1182 [25][55]
1986 NOAC 19th Central Michigan University Kindle the Flame From Within August 11, 1986 – August 15, 1986 3700 [25][26][56]
1987 National Pow Wow/ National Indian Seminar Northwest Community College Events: Indian Seminar/Shows Seminar/Ceremonies Seminar August 2, 1987 – August 8, 1987 500 [25][50][57]
1988 NOAC 20th Colorado State University Inspired to Lead, Dedicated to Serve August 14, 1988 – August 18, 1988 4100 [25][26][58]
1989 Trek Philmont Scout Ranch These High Places Are Within You August 13, 1989–August 21, 1989 880 [25][59]
1990 NOAC 21st Indiana University Seek the Knowledge, Share the Spirit (75th Anniversary) August 12, 1990 – August 16, 1990 6900 [26][60]
1991 Task Forces Focus '91 Year of the Lodge 1991 N/A [25]
1992 NOAC 22nd University of Tennessee Many Fires, One Great Light August 9, 1992 – August 13, 1992 6800 [25][26][61]
1993 Jamboree Service Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia Contributions: OA Service Corps, OA Rendezvous August 4, 1993 – August 10, 1993 222 [25]
1994 NOAC 23rd Purdue University A Journey for One, An Adventure for Many July 31, 1994 – August 4, 1994 6012 [25][26][62]
1995 Retreat Philmont Training Center Year of Service Events: Indian Seminar/Ceremonies/Shows & OA Activities 1995 400 [25]
1996 NOAC 24th Indiana University See the Dream, Live the Adventure August 11, 1996 – August 15, 1996 6265 [25][26][63]
1997 Jamboree Service Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Odyssey of the Law July 28, 1997 – August 5, 1997 413 [25][64]
1998 NOAC 25th Iowa State University Memories of the Past, A Vision for the Future August 2, 1998 – August 6, 1998 7043 [25][65]
1999 Leadership Summit Colorado State University Supporting Scouting in the 21st Century July 31, 1999 – August 3, 1999 1127 [25]
2000 NOAC 26th University of Tennessee Bound in Brotherhood, Led By the Spirit July 29, 2000 – August 3, 2000 6632 [25][66]
2001 Jamboree Services Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Scoutopia July 23, 2001 – August 1, 2001 461 [25]
2002 NOAC 27th Indiana University Test Yourself, and So Discover July 27, 2002 – August 1, 2002 6939 [25][67][68]
2003 Indian Summer Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina August 2, 2003 – August 7, 2003 908 [25]
2004 NOAC 28th Iowa State University Chosen to serve, Inspired to lead July 31, 2004 – August 5, 2004 6504 [25][68][69]
2005 Jamboree Services Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Twelve Cubed July 25, 2005 – August 3, 2005 453 [25]
2006 NOAC 29th Michigan State University The Legend Lives On July 29, 2006 – August 3, 2006 8003 [25][68][70]
2007 NCLS Indiana University Building the Path to Servant Leadership July 28, 2007 – August 1, 2007 1292 [25]
2008 ArrowCorps5 Mark Twain National Forest June 7, 2008 – June 14, 2008 [25][71]
Manti-La Sal National Forest June 14, 2008 – June 21, 2008
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests June 21, 2008 – June 28, 2008
Shasta-Trinity National Forest July 12, 2008 – July 19, 2008
Bridger-Teton National Forest July 26, 2008 – August 2, 2008
2009 NOAC 30th Indiana University The Power of One August 1, 2009 – August 6, 2009 [72][73]
2010 Jamboree Services Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, The Mysterium Compass July 26, 2010 – August 4, 2010 [74]
2011 [75] New River Gorge National River The New River Experience July 3, 2011 – July 30, 2011 (4 weeklong sessions) [76]
Indian Summer Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina August 1, 2011 – August 6, 2011 [77]
2012 NOAC 31st Michigan State University United, We Leave a Legacy July 30, 2012 – August 4, 2012 [78]
2013 Jamboree Services The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia July 15, 2013 – July 24, 2013
2015 NOAC 32nd Michigan State University It Starts With Us August 3, 2015 – August 8, 2015 14,716 [79]
2016 NEXT: A New Century Indiana University July 30, 2016 – August 3, 2016 [80]
2017 Jamboree Services The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia Operation Arrow July 15, 2017 – July 29, 2017 [80][81]
2018 NOAC 33rd Indiana University TBD TBD 2018 [82]

NCLS = National Conservation and Leadership Summit TOAP = The Outdoor Adventure Place

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 National Bulletin Volume LXIII, Issue 1 March -May 2006 p6 Looking Back: National OA Conferences Preceded by National, Regional Meetings by Ken Davis
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "History of the Order of the Arrow". Japeen Lodge. Archived from the original on 2009-03-11.
  3. ↑ The History of the Order of the Arrow
  4. 1 2 3 4 Unami Lodge History
  5. 1 2 OA Sash history (indicating that the first National meeting was at Camp Biddle
  6. ↑ Troop 117 About Us (indicating that Unalactigo was based at Camp Biddle)
  7. ↑ Blue Book Volume 1 (indicating that Unalactigo didn't merge until 1924
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Minsi History
  9. ↑ History of Ranachqua Lodge
  10. ↑ EIGHTH GRAND LODGE MEETING
  11. ↑ NE3A Section History
  12. ↑ NINTH GRAND LODGE MEETING
  13. ↑ The Silver Arrowhead
  14. ↑ December 1938 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  15. ↑ Irondale history
  16. ↑ Shawnee Lodge History
  17. ↑ May 1941 Order of the Arrow Bulleting
  18. ↑ History of Croatan lodge #117
  19. ↑ Bucktail Council History (indicating that Camp Twin Echo was in East Boroughs Council)
  20. ↑ Lodge Merger History (Indicating Anicus 67 was the lodge for East Boroughs Council)
  21. ↑ April 1942 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  22. ↑ July 1946 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  23. ↑ August 30th, 1946 p1
  24. ↑ About the Order
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Guide for Officers and Advisors Revised 2008
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Results for NOAC
  27. ↑ Spring 1950 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  28. ↑ Winter 1952 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  29. ↑ Winter 1954 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  30. ↑ Summer 1956 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  31. ↑ Number 1 1958 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  32. ↑ Winter 1961 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  33. ↑ Spring 1962 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  34. ↑ Fall 1965 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  35. ↑ Spring 1967 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  36. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer October 1967 p1
  37. ↑ Boy Scouts Store - 1969 NOAC Patch
  38. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer January 1969 p1
  39. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer January 1971 p2
  40. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer September 1973 p1
  41. ↑ Issue 1 1974 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  42. ↑ Croatan Lodge History 1970-1979
  43. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer January 1975 p1
  44. ↑ December 1975/January 1976 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  45. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer April 1977 p1
  46. ↑ Issue 1 1979 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  47. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer July 1978 p16
  48. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer January 1979 p5
  49. ↑ April 1980 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  50. 1 2 Croatan Lodge History 1980-1989
  51. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer February 1981 p9
  52. ↑ Spring 1982 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  53. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer April 1983 p7
  54. ↑ Spring 1984 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  55. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer February 1985 p7
  56. ↑ History of Section 2B
  57. ↑ January 1987 Bulletin
  58. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer April 1988 p 1
  59. ↑ July 1989 Order of the Arrow Bulletin
  60. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer October 1990 p 2
  61. ↑ Kecoughtan Kryer April 1992 p 2
  62. ↑ Chanco Courier January 1994
  63. ↑ Five Feathers April 1995
  64. ↑ Alpha Phi Omega National Board Meeting February 1997
  65. ↑ Welcome from the National Chief and Vice Chief
  66. ↑ NOAC 2000 Brotherhood award
  67. ↑ NOAC 2002 Newspapers
  68. 1 2 3 Trading Post
  69. ↑ NOAC 2004 Memories
  70. ↑ NOAC 2006 Newspapers
  71. ↑ ArrowCorps5
  72. ↑ NOAC 2009 Welcome
  73. ↑ 2009 NOAC patch design contest
  74. ↑ Jamboree 2010 events
  75. ↑ SummitCorps
  76. ↑ SummitCorps - The New River Experience
  77. ↑ Indian Summer 2011
  78. ↑ Next National Events
  79. ↑ THE CURRENT, NOAC NEWSPAPER, ISSUE #6, AUGUST 8 2015
  80. 1 2 National Bulletin: Arrowtour Edition
  81. ↑ Jamboree 2017 Overview
  82. ↑ The Current: August 8, 2015
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