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2023 OA Fall Weekend 
Rodney Scout Reservation

Come and join the Lodge for a weekend of fellowship, ceremonies and meaningful service projects!

******All attendees should bring 1 non-perishable food item for donation to a

Food Pantry that is local to camp as a part of Nentego Lodge's effort to support local organizations.************

This weekend is open to all current members, those newly elected to complete their Ordeal

and to current Ordeal members who wish to seal their membership by taking the Brotherhood.

EVERYONE - Bring a COPY of your medical Health form; Only Parts A&B are needed.

DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINAL AS THEY WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Weekend Camp Fees for Members - $25

Weekend Camp Fees after October 10, 2023 - $30 

 Ordeal Candidate Fee - $80 (includes the following 2023 Lodge Dues ($25), Ordeal Weekend Camp fee ($25), Ordeal Sash ($20),

OA Handbook ($4), 2 Nentego Lodge Official Flap, and Brotherhood Sash & Conversion Fee ($20) is included if completed within 2 years) 

Late fee will apply after October 10, 2023.

Please also read the Ordeal Candidate Letter from our Lodge Chief that you received at the time of your election callout.

**Brotherhood Conversion Fee - If you are taking your Brotherhood within 2 years of taking your Ordeal (Fall 2021-Present), your conversion fee is covered.

You still have to pay the weekend camp fees of $25.

If you are taking your Brotherhood over 2 years after taking your Ordeal (before Spring 2021), you must pay the $20 Brotherhood Conversion fee plus the weekend camp fees. 

Please email Geoffrey Parrett at geoffreyparrett@outlook.com with any food restrictions or allergies no later than seven (7) prior to the weekend.

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every two years at a major university campus and is attended by as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states. It is second only to the BSA National Jamboree in size and scope. Our largest conference was in 2015, attended by more than 15,000 Arrowmen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.

Participants will return home with:

• A deeper understanding of the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Order of the Arrow Obligation, and what it means to "live" these words in one's daily life.
• A renewed spirit, pride, and enthusiasm for Scouting and the Order of the Arrow.
• Ideas that can be used to better serve Scouting at the unit, district, and council levels.
• New programs, knowledge, and skills to improve chapter and lodge operations.
• Enhanced leadership skills and a better understanding of how to carry out the work of the lodge.
• New friendships with fellow Arrowmen from throughout the nation
• Memories to last a lifetime.

Dates, Contingent Travel, and Location

2024 NOAC Info: Contingent information will be announced later in 2023 after details are recieved from the National Order of the Arrow.

Summer 2024

• Week of NOAC: University of Colorado Boulder July 29 - August 3, 2024

Availability and Cost

• Youth Registration: Youth applications will be accepted first-come, first-served through online registration only.  $250 refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Final fee will be announced later in 2023 but is projected to be in the range of $1,500. Refundable deposit will convert to a non-refundable deposit 30 days after the final fee is announced.
• Adults Registration: Adult applications will be accepted first-come, first-served through online registration only.  Additionally, Adults who recruit youth to attend will be given preference over other adults. $250 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration. Final fee will be announced later in 2023 but is projected to be in the range of $1,500. Refundable deposit will convert to a non-refundable deposit 30 days after the final fee is announced.
• The fee includes: round-trip airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, entrance and conference fees
• Additional Information: The first round of online registrants will be sent to National in October 2023.  Ongoing registrations will be sent to National between the beginning of October through the end of December 2023.  In January 2024, National will re-allocate any open slots for us to use for extra youth or adults who have signed up.  It is encouraged that a 3:1 youth to adult ratio be met.