2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference

Celebrating a unique centennial, Tuesday’s show will celebrate 100 years of Eagle Scouts. Ethan Fowler, NESA@NOAC conference vice chief from Cowikee Lodge 224, says tonight’s NESA show will celebrate Eagle Scouts and Scouting. “We all work toward goals in Scouting. The Eagle represents the highest goal.” Ethan says that “Scouting can be the catalyst” for young people who set goals for themselves and which can lead to great achievements later in life.
While all Scouts must complete the same basic requirements to advance to the rank of Eagle, Scouts follow their own path to the top of the mountain on the trail to Eagle. The journey does not end at the top of the mountain. When they reach the top, they are able to see more mountains. Fowler says guests at the show will see that the “Trail to Eagle” is not so much about a Scout receiving his Eagle Award, “but what one can do with the knowledge gained on that journey.” The show will showcase the spirit of the Eagle Scout, featuring speakers who will share their inspirational stories. “Our guests at the NESA@NOAC show will see people who have set goals and accomplished a lot,” he says.
Many Eagles will be attending the NESA Anniversary Dinner on Friday which, Fowler says, will be a prestigious affair. He adds that the NESA@NOAC show will be fun, loud, and entertaining experience for all NOAC 2012 guests. “It’s going to be a great celebration of Eagle Scouts.”