The 2020 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held August 3-8, 2020, at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.

What is NOAC?

NOAC is a gathering of Order of the Arrow members from every Order of the Arrow lodge across the country and around the world.  NOAC is a huge party, a chance for lodges to compete against one another, a chance for lodges to show off what makes them special, and a chance for youth and adult Arrowmen to participate in world-class training that they can bring back to help grow and strengthen their lodges, chapters, units, and communities.

How can I attend NOAC?

Attendance at NOAC is limited.  Although National Order of the Arrow has not given lodge delegate limits for 2020, lodges have been asked to maintain a one adult to three youth (1:3) delegate ratio.

Youth

Youth may register first come, first served using this registration. A $100 deposit will be due at the time of registration.

Adults

For adults, this registration only serves to express interest in attending.  No deposit will be initially charged.  Interested adults will be selected to actually attend based on the criteria listed below which was approved by the Lodge Executive Committee before NOAC 2018. If selected, an adult will be notified and then a deposit will be due. Remember, the lodge has been asked to maintain a one adult to three youth (1:3) delegate ratio.

Adults will be selected at the 2020 Winterfest January 17-19.

• Adult Selection Round 1: Adults who serve in a current adviser position with the lodge. Examples include Chapter advisers, committee advisers, etc.
• Adult Selection Round 2: After round one, all remaining adults are put into a lottery. Lottery selection will be based on an excel random number generator.

How much does NOAC cost?

Current estimates put the cost of attending NOAC at $650 for youth and $750 for adults.  This may change and lodge fundraising efforts may help offset a portion of this cost.

• First Payment - $100.00 due at registration.
• Second Payment - $250/youth or $325/adult due February 1, 2020
• Third Payment - $300/youth or $325/adult due May 1, 2020

This price includes all NOAC fees (conference, housing, meals), transportation to and from NOAC, and lodge memorabilia (patches, t-shirts, more!)

Travel to and from NOAC

The lodge will coordinate transportation for contingent members to and from NOAC via charter bus.

Departure - Coming Soon

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Will I need a BSA Medical Form?

Yes, all attendees will need a current BSA Health & Medical Record parts A, B, and C.

Youth Protection Training

Prior to attending, all attendees aged 18 and over must be able to provide proof of current youth protection training valid through the entirety of NOAC. 

Patches, T-Shirts, and Other Stuff

Participants will automatically receive an amount of trader and delegate patches (to be determined) with their registration. Additional trader and delegate patches and extra t-shirts will be able to be purchased.