The
National
Order
of
the
Arrow
Conference
(NOAC)
is
the
premier
event
of
the
Order
of
the
Arrow
and
is
Scouting's
second-largest
national
event.
NOAC
has
been
held
every
two
or
three
years
since
1948
and
over
8,000
Arrowmen
from
across
our
nation
gather
for
a
week
of
inspirational
and
unforgettable
experience
full
of
fun,
fellowship,
training,
and
,
adventure!
During
NOAC,
Arrowmen
will
participate
in
a
five-day
conference
which
includes
top-
notch
training
sessions,
cool
recreational
opportunities,
evening
shows
full
of
theatrics
and
special
effects,
and
exciting
programs.
NOAC’s
are
held
at
a
major
university
and
we
use
the
university
dormitories
for
our
lodging.
Meals
are
held
in
the
student
dining
facilities, so there is plenty of time for activities.
NOAC 2020 - Michigan Sate University, East Lansing, MI:
The
2020
National
Order
of
the
Arrow
Conference
(NOAC)
will
be
one
of
your
most
memorable
Scouting
experiences.
NOAC
2020
will
be
held
at
Michigan
State
University
in
East
Lansing,
MI.
NOAC
will
feature
a
number
of
unique
events,
including
national
competitions
for
ceremonies,
drum,
and
dance;
evening
shows;
the
OA
history
museum;
and
awesome
recreation
competitions
such
as
soccer,
basketball,
and
ultimate
Frisbee.
Highlights
such
as
the
Founder’s
Day
festivities
including
the
Founder’s
Day
Parade,
the
Grand
Hodag,
and
the
inter-Region
dodge
ball
battle
are
some
of
the
exciting
events
at
NOAC.
Estimated Trip Cost:
The
cost
for
the
NOAC
experience
will
be
approximately
$1500.
This
cost
includes:
All
travel
fees,
conference
fees,
lodging
fees,
touring
and
meals.
For
all
youth
attending,
there are multiple conferenceships available.
NOAC Conference Dates:
Start - Monday, August 3, 2020
Ends - Saturday, August 8, 2020
Achewon Nimat Travel Dates (Preliminary):
Leave - Tuesday, July 28, 2020 (Jack London Square Amtrak Station)
Return - Monday, August 10, 2020 (Emeryville Amtrak Station)
Amtrak Route to NOAC 2020 (Eastbound):
Train 1 - San Joaquin #710 (Oakland to Los Angeles)
Train 2 - Southwest Chief #4 (Los Angeles to Chicago)
Train 3 - Cardinal Blue Water #50 (Chicago to East Lansing)
Amtrak Route from NOAC 2020 (Westbound):
Train 4 - Cardinal Blue Water #51 (East Lansing to Chicago)
Train 5 - California Zephyr #5 (Chicago to Emeryville)
Amtrak - Tracking our trains in realtime Link
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Bill Parker NOAC Conferenceship Fund:
Achewon
Nimat
Lodge
working
with
the
Council
Development
Department,
established
the
Bill
Parker
National
Order
of
the
Arrow
Conferenceship
fund
in
2011.
Bill
passed
away
in
2010
and
this
conference
fund
was
setup
to
recognize
Bill’s
passion
for
NOAC
and
his
many
years
of
service
to
Scouting
and
the
Lodge.
The
purpose
of
the
fund
is
to
provide
monies
toward
a
youth’s
participation
in
the
National
Order
of
the
Arrow
Conference.
Preference
will
be
given
to
an
Arrowmen
attending
his
first
NOAC.
The
administrators
of
the
Parker
Conferenceship
fund
will
be
authorizing
a
special
version
of
the
2020
NOAC
contingent
patch
to
be
given
for
each
$25
donation
received
from
a
youth
and
each
$50
donation
received
from
an
adult.
The
monies
for
this
patch
come
from
a
separate
donation
and
not
from
the
lodge.
Click
here
for
the donation form
.
Achewon Nimat 282
San Franciso Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
