Dear Brother, from August 3Rd to August 8Th, 2015, the Order of The

July 2, 2014 Dear Brother, From August 3rd to August 8th, 2015, the Order of the Arrow will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary by holding the 32nd National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. This event will bring 10,000 Arrowmen from all across America together for a week of fun, fellowship, learning and exciting entertainment. The Order of the Arrow lodge of South Georgia Council is planning to take 30 Withlacoochee Lodge Arrowmen to NOAC and we want you to join us! By attending, you will get the opportunity to experience the pinnacle of Scouting events. A National Order of the Arrow Conference is unlike any other Scouting event. This rich experience will leave a lifetime of memories. The Order of the Arrow holds its national conference about every other year, but this Conference will be the largest in the history of the Order. From learning about the history of our Order, to exciting shows, to excellent leadership and character building sessions, to making new friends from across the nation; this is an excellent way to rekindle your passion for Scouting. If you have not already achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, going to NOAC may give you the boost you need to complete your advancement. If you are an Eagle Scout, going to NOAC will inspire you to use the skills you developed to help the next Scout reach his goals, and to give back to Scouting. Involvement in the Order of the Arrow has proven to enrich many Scouts’ journey, and we hope you’ll take advantage of this once in a lifetime experience. We estimate the cost to be a member of our contingent to be $1,200.00 which includes transportation, the National OA event fee, meals, housing, and other lodge-specific items such as patches, t-shirts, and an embroidered hat. Attached is the Withlacoochee Lodge NOAC registration form which provides more details on how to register and what to expect. Should you have any questions, please contact our Contingent Adviser, Mr. Mike Johnson, at [email protected] or have your son contact our Youth Contingent Leader, Jesse Griggs at [email protected]. Thank you for your fulfilling your obligation to the Order of the Arrow and for strengthening Scouting in South Georgia Council. In the WWW, Noah Phillips Lodge Chief NOAC 2015 Registration South Georgia Council Withlacoochee Lodge NOAC will be held at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, August 3-8, 2015. Depending on our mode of travel we may be travelling on 2 and 9 August so plan accordingly. This form will be used by South Georgia Council to track participant registration and payments. Please print clearly and use one form per person. In addition to this form, Arrowmen must register on-line using the National OA Event Registration System at: https://registration.oa-bsa.org. Lodge leadership will let you know when the council contingent reservation has been accepted and individual registrations can begin. Participants will be able to register as part of the council’s contingent, and after April 1st, 2015, sign up for NOAC training sessions and other activities that require a reservation. NOAC memorabilia can also be ordered by registered participants through the registration portal starting on February 1st, 2015. All payments will be remitted to South Georgia Council (South Georgia Council will pay National). Payments are non-refundable unless there is another Arrowman on the waiting list after the initial 30. NOAC participants 18 yrs. of age and older must complete BSA Youth Protection Training within the two previous years prior to attending NOAC. Youth Protection Training can be found on Scouting.org. st You will need a current (after August 31 , 2014) BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A, B, C. Your 2014 lodge dues must be paid to register for NOAC. (And of course you’ll have to pay your 2015 lodge dues in 2015 to attend NOAC) Name _________________________________ Phone _________________ Unit ______________ Address ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________________ City _____________________________ Zip __________ BSA ID #__________________________ E-Mail_____________________________ T-Shirt Size as of August 2015__________________ Dietary Restrictions or special needs_________________________________________________ Honor (circle one) Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Payment Information: Each participant should begin making payments now so that we are able to meet our financial obligations for NOAC. The estimated fee for NOAC 2015 is $1,200.00. To help you plan your monthly budget; the NOAC cost is roughly $130.00 / month for the 9 month period August 2014 through April 2015. Payment amount deadlines are list below. Due on or Before Amount Financial Obligation 1st September 30, 2014 $260.00 Deposit with Application for National Registration 2nd December 31, 2014 $650.00 Payment to National (475.00 / Arrowman event fee) 3rd April 30, 2015 $1,200.00 Contract for travel, payment for patches, t-shirt, hats MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: South Georgia Council, BSA 1841 Norman Drive Please pay at the Council Office LODGE USE ONLY: or send payment to: Valdosta, GA 31601 ___Entered into OALM (Please mark “NOAC” in memo portion of check) .

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