Lodges wishing to qualify for the 2004 NOAC Lodge Spirit Award need to demonstrate effective planning, participation, and teamwork at NOAC. A maximum of 20 lodges will be recognized at Founder’s Day with an elegant etched acrylic award. The following criteria will be taken into consideration:
1. Meeting the minimum lodge NOAC contingent quota of 10 + 1.5% of the lodge's 2003 charter year membership.
2. Preparing a lodge history display or presentation for the OA Museum OR a booth at the Founder's Day Fair.
3. Representation by the lodge chief or his designate AND the youngest member of the NOAC contingent at one of the Very Important Arrowmen (VIA) luncheons.
4. Entering at least ONE team ceremonies or Native American competition/evaluation.
5. Entering at least ONE team athletic competition.
6. Participation in any NOAC non-athletic competition or opportunity, such as OA Survivor, $100,000 Arrowhead, Talent Show, Lodge Web Site Competition, Brotherhood Chorus, or Brotherhood Band.
7. Representation by the lodge at the 2004 NOAC National Council of Chiefs (NCOC).
8. Percentage of Arrowmen in the lodge contingent earning the Brotherhood Award for individual NOAC participation.
9. Completion and submission of the online Lodge Spirit Award application in advance of the 2004 NOAC. (Application is due by June 1, 2004.)
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Revised 4/27/04.