2012 NOAC Contingent Leader Update
TO: 2012 NOAC Lodge Contingent Leader
FROM: Clyde M. Mayer, OA Director
This "NOAC UPDATE" is to keep contingent leaders informed of
preparations being made for the National Order of the Conference to be held at
Michigan State University, July 30 - August 4, 2012. If the contingent leader
has any questions about the
following information, please contact Clyde Mayer at the national OA office.
- NOAC REGISTRATION: When your contingent arrives at the
conference, at its assigned time*, the contingent leader should report to
the registration area at the Breslin Student Events Center. The lodge chief
or his representative should report to register the lodge contingent for the
week's activities and receive important information. ONLY THESE TWO
LEADERS SHOULD ENTER THE REGISTRATION AREA UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
The remaining members of the contingent should attend their region's NOAC
orientation outside the Breslin Center.
The contingent leader should have in his possession copies of all
medical forms, hold harmless agreements, conference registration forms, and
a list of contingent participants. (It is important that the contingent
leader maintain a copy of all medical forms, hold harmless agreements and a
contingent list throughout the duration of the NOAC and while traveling to
and from the conference.)
- The 2012 NOAC does not have an early arrival day for participants. All
lodge contingents MUST arrive on Monday, July 30 at their assigned time.
- EXPRESS SERVICE CHECK-IN: The 2012, NOAC registration,
housing and training teams will operate an EXPRESS SERVICE CHECK-IN station
at the Breslin Center on Monday, July 30 with the goal of completely
processing within 15 minutes all lodge contingents meeting the following
criteria:
- All conference fees were paid to the national Order of the Arrow office
by the
April 30, 2012 deadline with no on-site changes necessary.
- All roommate assignments accomplished on the NOAC Registration site with
no on-site changes necessary.
- A key deposit of $50.00 is made during Express Service Check-in for the
lodge contingent.
- All Individual Registration forms, with full payment, were submitted by
April
30, 2012 deadline with no on-site activity, competition or training changes
necessary.
A large poster listing the eligible express service lodges will be posted at
the entrance to the Breslin Center.
- IMPORTANT CONTINGENT LEADER MEETING: A mandatory
meeting for all contingent leaders or their representative will be held at
Anthony (MSU Classroom Building) on Monday, July 30 immediately following
the Opening Show (Approximately 9:45 p.m.). Your attendance is important and
will assure that the conference administration and management operates a
smooth and successful NOAC.
A SPECIAL ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFT WILL BE PRESENTED TO EACH CONTNGENT
LEADER ATTENDING THIS IMPORTANT MEETING!
- FOOD SERVICE: The first meal for all lodge contingents
at the 2012 NOAC will be dinner on Monday, July 30 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at your assigned cafeteria. The last meal served to all
conference participants is breakfast on Saturday, August 4 from 6:30 - 8:30
a.m.
- CONFERENCE CLINIC: NOAC participants will have a
full-time health care staff available at the conference. A medical staff
with first aid capabilities will be available. The conference clinic will be
located at Butterfield Hall, located within the Brody Complex
and will be open 24 hours each day of the conference. The MSU emergency
phone number is 517-355-1855 (Campus Operations/24 hours per day).
This phone number is to be used for emergencies ONLY!
- TRADING POST PRE-ORDER PICK-UP: Trading post pre-orders
must be
picked up by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. The pre-order pick-up
location is in the Brody Complex. Lodges that have their key 3
attending the NOAC can also pick-up their free conference golf shirts. (The
NOAC Trading Post will accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and
Discover credit cards.)
- CAMPUS BUS SERVICE: Campus bus service is available
primarily for NOAC participants and staff that will have difficulty walking
from one NOAC venue to another. For most Arrowmen (youth and adult), most
venues can be reached by walking in 10 to 15 minutes. Please be
considerate of those Arrowmen with disabilities! The NOAC bus route
and stops will be highlighted on the campus map that all participants will
receive during check-in on Monday, July 30.
- SCOUT UNIFORMING: Participants attending seminars,
shows, and training sessions will be expected to be in full Scout uniform.
The activity uniform is for use during recreational events only.
Contingent leaders are expected to set the example!
FOUNDERS' DAY DRESS (Friday, August 3, 2012): NOAC
participants and staff may wear a NOAC or Scout T-shirt or golf shirt with
their Scout shorts or trousers on Founders' Day. All participants and staff
will be expected to be in full Scout uniform for the Friday evening theme
show.
- NOAC MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES: Conference
management and support services staff will be located in the Michigan State
University Kellogg Center.
The LOST AND FOUND DEPARTMENT will be located at the NOAC
Administrative Office in the Kellogg Center.
- CONFERENCE DEPARTURE: All conference participants and
staff must depart from their MSU housing on Saturday, August 4, 2012 by
10:00 a.m.
- MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MAP: All participants and
staff members attending NOAC will receive a map of the MSU campus in their
registration packet that will provide the following information: Campus bus
route; information booth locations; medical services; university facilities;
parking lots; and trading post locations.
- YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING: All Arrowmen 18 years of age
and older attending the 2012 NOAC, must complete the Boy Scouts of America
one-and-a-half hour "Youth Protection Guidelines: for Volunteer Leaders and
Parents" Course Training.
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REMINDER: All NOAC participants
should review the recommended personal equipment list found on page 12 of
the Lodge Contingent Leader Guide. Remember to bring your personal
medications and a small portable fan, resident halls are not
air-conditioned.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
- LODGE FLAP SIGN: All lodges are being asked to bring a
wooden/fabric lodge flap sign for Monday night's Opening Show. One youth
representative from each lodge will carry and display the sign in the show.
The lodge representative should report with the sign to the back
stage entrance of the Breslin Center at 7:00 p.m. (Instructions on
how to construct the flap sign can be found on the OA Web Site.)
- FOUNDERS' DAY EXHIBIT: Don't forget to have your lodge
contingent make an application to have a Founders' Day exhibit on Friday,
August 3 of the conference. Information about Founders' Day can be found on
the OA Web Site. This is a great way to promote your lodge and area of the
country and have a lot of FUN at the same time!
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS (NCOC): A MUST for all Lodge
Key 3 leaders (Lodge Chief, Adviser and Staff Adviser) attending the 2012
NOAC is the National Council of Chiefs that will be held on Tuesday, July 31
from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kellogg Center. During the conference session
the most current resources, programs and plans of the OA will be shared with
your lodge key three leadership.
- 2012 NOAC TRADE-O-REE: On Monday, July 30, lodges are
invited to participate in Trade-O-Ree at Munn Arena. Lodges will have FREE
areas where they can sell lodge memorabilia. Check the ISCA website(www.scouttrader.org)
for the latest table reservation and lodge Free sale area information.
- MEET AND GREET THE BSA KEY THREE: For the first time, in a long
time, the Key Three of the Boy Scouts of America will attend the National
Order of the Arrow Conference. As part of the Legacy Speaker Series, make
plans to meet them on Tuesday, July 31 in Wells Hall, auditorium B115, at
1:00 p.m.
- GO CAVE EXPLORING WITH DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT BILL STEELE:
If you love to explore caves or would just love to hear a great story, plan
to attend Distinguished Eagle Scout Bill Steele's presentation on cave
exploring in Southwest China. Bill is well known in the U.S. and world
caving community; and is the author of two books on the subject. His
interest in caves goes back to early boyhood; but it was an experience while
a Boy Scout that sparked him to be an avid spelunker for more than 50 years.
Don't miss his special presentation on Wednesday, August 1 in Wells Hall,
auditorium B115, at 3 p.m.
- MARKETING YOUR CAMP PROGRAMS: Western Region Director
Tom Fitzgibbons will be conducting a very informative session on the
important subject of marketing your council camp programs. If your
lodge/council is interested in new ideas and information about this
important topic, plan to attend Tom's session on Thursday, August 2 in
Wilson, auditorium C102, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.