NOAC News

NOAC 2009 provides In-Depth Training

NOAC 2009 Training for the Arrowmen of today and tomorrow. This year's theme is The Power of One, and the Training Committee is working to incorporate this theme into all the sessions. At NOAC 2009, you can discover your 'Power of One.'”

Do you have an interest in making movies? Ever wanted to share your interest with someone else? Want to have your video on the screen at NOAC? If you answered "yes" to any of these three questions, then the NOAC Short Film Competition is for you. Join Arrowmen from around the country in this exciting competition to vie for the best NOAC short film. For more information, please visit http://www.noacshowsfest.com. We hope to see your film!

OA Lodge History on Display: NOAC participants are invited to assist in showcasing lodge history through competition in the Lodge Historical Display and Lodge Oral Presentation Symposium which will be showcased in the NOAC Museum.

Lodges may submit a display for both competitions or just the Lodge Historical Display competition. To participate, the lodge must register directly with the OA Center for History at NOACMuseum@gmail.com. Contact the Lodge Chief, Allan Watts about participating. Once our lodge is registered, communication will come directly from the OA Center for History regarding confirmation and competition details.

Featured Trading Post Item: 2009 NOAC Belt Buckle
This metal cast belt buckle features the NOAC 2009 logo. Its dimensions are approximately 3" x 2"; it’s designed to fit the traditional 1.5" leather belt. The NOAC 2009 logo will not be released until the event.
You can order a NOAC 2009 Belt Buckle at http://tradingpost.oa-bsa.org/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2009-14

Reminder: Event Selection Begins April 1

Beginning April 1, NOAC 2009 delegates will be able to log-on to the registration website and select their preferences for training, afternoon activities, competitions, and other NOAC activities. Have a sneak peak at the program for NOAC by going to the program page of the NOAC website at http://event.oabsa.org/events/n2009/committees/

Remember the Power of One
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain