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.[a] In 1936, the event name was changed to National Lodge Meeting.

Table of National OA Events

YearEventNumberLocationThemeDatesAttendeesRefs
1921Grand Lodge Meeting1stPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Hosted by Unami Lodge 1 and Unalactigo Lodge 8October 7, 1921[a][b]
1922Grand Lodge Meeting2ndCamp Indiandale, Reading, Pennsylvania Hosted by Minsi Lodge 5October 6, 1922 – October 7, 1922[a][b]
1923Grand Lodge Meeting3rdCamp Linstead, Severna Park, Maryland, Baltimore Area Council Hosted by Nentico Lodge 12October 12, 1923 – October 13, 1923[a][b]
1924Grand Lodge Meeting4thKanohwanke Scout Reservation, Camp Ranachqua Tuxedo Park, New YorkOctober 31, 1924 – November 1, 1924[a][b]
1925Grand Lodge Meeting5thTreasure Island Scout Reservation, New Jersey Hosted by Unami Lodge 1October 16, 1925 – October 17, 1925[a][b]
1926Grand Lodge Meeting6thCamp Indiandale, Reading, Pennsylvania Hosted by Minsi Lodge 5October 29, 1926 – October 30, 1926[a][b]
1927Grand Lodge Meeting7thCamp Ranachqua, Kanohwahke Lake, Tuxedo, New York Hosted by Ranachqua Lodge 4October 14, 1927 – October 15, 1927[a][b]
1929Grand Lodge Meeting8thStephen Girard Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hosted by Unami Lodge 1November 29, 1929 – December 1, 1929[a][b]
1931Grand Lodge Meeting9thCamp Rotary, Pilot Knob, Lake George, New York Hosted by Sisilija Lodge 19September 11, 1931 – September 13, 1931[a][b]
1933Grand Lodge Meeting10thOwasippe Scout Camp, Muskegon, Michigan Hosted by Owasippe Lodge 7September 7, 1933 – September 10, 1933[a][b]
1936National Lodge Meeting11thTreasure Island Scout Reservation, New Jersey Hosted by Unami Lodge 1September 5, 1936 – September 7, 1936[a][b]
1938National Lodge Meeting12thIrondale Scout Reservation, Irondale, Missouri Hosted by Shawnee Lodge 51September 3, 1938 – September 5, 1938[a][b]
1940National Lodge Meeting13thCamp Twin Echo, Ligonier, Pennsylvania Hosted by Anicus Lodge 67August 31, 1940 – September 2, 1940[a][b]
1942National Lodge MeetingCanceledUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel HillSeptember 4, 1942 – September 6, 1942Canceled due to WWII[a]
1946National Lodge Meeting14thChanute Field, IllinoisAugust 27, 1946 – August 29, 1946948[a][b]
1948National Lodge Meeting / NOAC15th/1stIndiana UniversitySeptember 1, 1948 – September 3, 19481000[c]
1950NOAC2ndIndiana University35th AnniversaryAugust 29, 1950 – August 31, 19501000[c][d]
1952NOAC3rdMiami University37th AnniversaryAugust 29, 1952 – August 31, 19522200[c][d]
1954NOAC4thUniversity of Wyoming39th Anniversary - The OA Strengthens the Unit and Council Camping ProgramsAugust 28, 1954 – August 30, 19541300[c][d]
1956NOAC5thIndiana UniversityService for God and CountryAugust 27, 1956 – August 30, 19562201[c]
1958NOAC6thUniversity of KansasBrothers in Service – Leaders in CampingAugust 25, 1958 – August 28, 19582368[c]
1961NOAC7thIndiana UniversityWeld Tightly Every Link – Brotherhood – Cheerfulness – Service – CampingAugust 21, 1961 – August 24, 19612800[c][d]
1963NOAC8thUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCatch the Higher VisionAugust 20, 1963 – August 23, 19633105[c][d]
1965NOAC9thIndiana UniversityMindful of our TraditionsAugust 27, 1965 – August 31, 19654200[c][d]
1967NOAC10thUniversity of NebraskaWith Hearts and Wills UnitedAugust 28, 1967 – September 1, 19674158[c][d]
1969NOAC11thIndiana UniversityPathways to ServiceAugust 23, 1969 – August 26, 19694421[c]
1971NOAC12thUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAim High Serve AllAugust 24, 1971 – August 28, 19715200[c][d]
1973NOAC13thUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraNew Horizons of ServiceAugust 21, 1973 – August 23, 19734400[c][d]
1974National Indian SeminarPhilmont Scout RanchJuly 27, 1974 – August 11, 1974
1975NOAC14thMiami UniversityFoundations for the FutureAugust 18, 1975 – August 22, 19754200[c][d]
1976National Indian SeminarCanceledJohn Zink Scout Ranch, Skiatook, OklahomaJuly 15, 1976 – July 27, 1976
1977NOAC15thUniversity of TennesseeA Thing of the SpiritAugust 23, 1977 – August 27, 19773900[c][d]
1978National Indian SeminarCamp George Thomas, Apache, OklahomaAugust 13, 1978 – August 19, 1978
1979NOAC16thColorado State UniversitySee the Need, Meet the ChallengeAugust 13, 1979 – August 19, 19794351[c][d]
1980National Indian SeminarBeaumont Scout Reservation St. Louis, MissouriAugust 9, 1980 – August 16, 1980
1981NOAC17thUniversity of Texas at AustinFirst a Spark, Now a FlameAugust 10, 1981 – August 14, 19813200[c][d]
1982National Indian SeminarPeaceful Valley Scout Ranch, Elbert, ColoradoJuly 31, 1982 – August 7, 1982
1983NOAC18thRutgers UniversityThose Who Chose You Need YouAugust 15, 1983 – August 19, 19833328[c][d]
1984National Indian SeminarCamp Bud Schiele, Rutherfordton, North Carolina Hosted by Eswau Huppeday Lodge 560August 5, 1984 – August 11, 1984
Camp Wisdom, Duncanville, TexasAugust 12, 1984 – August 18, 1984
Camp Brinkley, Monroe, WashingtonAugust 12, 1984 – August 18, 1984
1985TrekPhilmont Scout RanchPonder That Which Is Our PurposeAugust 11, 1985 – August 20, 19851182[c]
1986NOAC19thCentral Michigan UniversityKindle the Flame From WithinAugust 11, 1986 – August 15, 19863700[c][d]
1987National Pow Wow/ National Indian SeminarNorthwest Community CollegeEvents: Indian Seminar/Shows Seminar/Ceremonies SeminarAugust 2, 1987 – August 8, 1987500[c]
1988NOAC20thColorado State UniversityInspired to Lead, Dedicated to ServeAugust 14, 1988 – August 18, 19884100[c][d]
1989TrekPhilmont Scout RanchThese High Places Are Within YouAugust 13, 1989–August 21, 1989880[c]
1990NOAC21stIndiana UniversitySeek the Knowledge, Share the Spirit (75th Anniversary)August 12, 1990 – August 16, 19906900[d]
1991Task ForcesFocus '91Year of the Lodge1991N/A[c]
1992NOAC22ndUniversity of TennesseeMany Fires, One Great LightAugust 9, 1992 – August 13, 19926800[c][d]
1993Jamboree ServiceFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, OA RendezvousAugust 4, 1993 – August 10, 1993222[c]
1994NOAC23rdPurdue UniversityA Journey for One, An Adventure for ManyJuly 31, 1994 – August 4, 19946012[c][d]
1995RetreatPhilmont Training CenterYear of Service Events: Indian Seminar/Ceremonies/Shows & OA Activities1995400[c]
1996NOAC24thIndiana UniversitySee the Dream, Live the AdventureAugust 11, 1996 – August 15, 19966265[c][d]
1997Jamboree ServiceFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Odyssey of the LawJuly 28, 1997 – August 5, 1997413[c]
1998NOAC25thIowa State UniversityMemories of the Past, A Vision for the FutureAugust 2, 1998 – August 6, 19987043[c]
1999Leadership SummitColorado State UniversitySupporting Scouting in the 21st CenturyJuly 31, 1999 – August 3, 19991127[c]
2000NOAC26thUniversity of TennesseeBound in Brotherhood, Led By the SpiritJuly 29, 2000 – August 3, 20006632[c]
2001Jamboree ServicesFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, ScoutopiaJuly 23, 2001 – August 1, 2001461[c]
2002NOAC27thIndiana UniversityTest Yourself, and So DiscoverJuly 27, 2002 – August 1, 20026939[c]
2003Indian SummerRidgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North CarolinaAugust 2, 2003 – August 7, 2003908[c]
2004NOAC28thIowa State UniversityChosen to serve, Inspired to leadJuly 31, 2004 – August 5, 20046504[c]
2005Jamboree ServicesFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Twelve CubedJuly 25, 2005 – August 3, 2005453[c]
2006NOAC29thMichigan State UniversityThe Legend Lives OnJuly 29, 2006 – August 3, 20068003[c]
2007NCLSIndiana UniversityBuilding the Path to Servant LeadershipJuly 28, 2007 – August 1, 20071292[c]
2008Arrow CorpsMark Twain National ForestJune 7, 2008 – June 14, 2008[c]
Manti-La Sal National ForestJune 14, 2008 – June 21, 2008
George Washington and Jefferson National ForestsJune 21, 2008 – June 28, 2008
Shasta-Trinity National ForestJuly 12, 2008 – July 19, 2008
Bridger-Teton National ForestJuly 26, 2008 – August 2, 2008
2009NOAC30thIndiana UniversityThe Power of OneAugust 1, 2009 – August 6, 2009
2010Jamboree ServicesFort A.P. Hill, VirginiaContributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, The Mysterium CompassJuly 26, 2010 – August 4, 2010
2011SummitCorps: The New River ExperienceNew River Gorge National RiverThe New River ExperienceJuly 3, 2011 – July 30, 2011 (4 weeklong sessions)
Indian SummerRidgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North CarolinaAugust 1, 2011 – August 6, 2011Indian Summer
2012NOAC31stMichigan State UniversityUnited, We Leave a LegacyJuly 30, 2012 – August 4, 2012
2013Jamboree ServicesThe Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West VirginiaJuly 15, 2013 – July 24, 2013
2015NOAC32ndMichigan State UniversityIt Starts With UsAugust 3, 2015 – August 8, 201514,716
2016PRISMThe Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West VirginiaJune 19, 2016 – July 16, 2016
2016NEXT: A New CenturyIndiana UniversityJuly 30, 2016 – August 3, 2016
2017WachipiPhilmont Scout RanchJune 6, 2017 – June 10, 2017
2017Jamboree ServicesThe Summit, West VirginiaOperation ArrowJuly 15, 2017 – July 29, 2017
2017OA HackathonFolsom, CAOctober 6, 2017 – October 8, 2017
2018NOAC33rdIndiana UniversityDecide Your DestinyJuly 30, 2018 – August 4, 2018
2019National Scouting Historian SummitPhilmont Scout RanchJune 9, 2019 – June 15, 2019
2019Thrive: A National Webinar, A Local CommitmentWebinarFocus 19October 19
2020NOACCanceledMichigan State UniversityStep Up, Step ForwardAugust 3, 2020 – August 8, 2020Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020MomentumCanceledThe Summit, West VirginiaAugust 3, 2020 – August 8, 2020Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020Momentum: LaunchOnline event from The Summit, West VirginiaAugust 4, 2020 – August 6, 2020
2020Momentum: SparkOnline event from North Carolina and ConnecticutNovember 6, 2020 – November 7, 2020
2021Momentum: DiscoverOnline event from Connecticut and four council camps located nationwideApril 23, 2021 – April 25, 2021
2021National Council of ChiefsPhilmont Scout RanchOur World is Changing and So Must We [e]August 1, 2021 – August 5, 2021
2022NOAC34thUniversity of TennesseeTomorrow Begins TodayJuly 25, 2022 – July 30, 2022
2023Operation ArrowThe Summit, West Virginia
2024NOAC35thUniversity of Colorado, BoulderSeek New HeightsJuly 29, 2024 – August 3, 20247,217
2025National Council of Chiefs (NCOC)Philmont Scout RanchJuly 21, 2025 – July 26, 2025
2026Operation ArrowThe Summit, West VirginiaJuly 22, 2026 – July 31, 2026
2027NOAC36thUniversity of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignJuly 26, 2027 – July 31, 2027
2028National Service ProjectTBDTBD
  • NCLS = National Conservation and Leadership Summit
  • TOAP = The Outdoor Adventure Place

See also

Notes

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