Does that offer sound to good to be true? Well for any current Arrowmen it is a real possibility. In an effort to increase our participation in lodge events and to encourage active membership from new and existing Arrow-men, the Tetonwana Lodge Executive Committee has created an exciting new program called Adopt-An-Arrowman. Existing members who complete the requirements for the AAA program will be recognized at the 2009 Winter Banquet and have their 2009 dues paid by the Lodge.

This program is quite simple and is a great way for new Ordeal members to be welcomed into our lodge. Any Tetonwana Lodge member who has paid their dues for 2008 is eligible to participate. The program asks an existing member to adopt a newly elected Ordeal candidate for 2008. The existing member then contacts the candidate to encourage them to complete their Ordeal and help to ensure they have transportation to the event by providing a ride to the Conclave or helping to arrange transportation, if the candidate does not already have transportation for the event. After the candidate completes their Ordeal, the existing member keeps in contact with the new member encouraging participation in lodge events and helping to arrange/provide transportation for future events. If the Adopted Arrowmen completes the Ordeal and attends either the Tetonwana Fall Fellowship, C-1A Section Conclave, or the Winter Banquet, then the existing Arrowmen who heeded Kichkinet’s call to help our brothers find the Arrow will have earned their one year free membership and recognition. If you are interested in participating contact your Chapter Adviser for a list of newly elected candidates in your Chapter or contact Lodge Adviser Mike Doss ([Click for member's page]) or get more details at the Spring Conclave/Ordeal Weekend.                                                                  

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NOAC 2009

Every two years, Arrowmen from across the country gather on the campus of a major university for the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC).

The National Order of the Arrow Conference is Scouting's second-largest national program event. The reason for its growing popularity can be attributed to the fact that it is planned and carried out by Arrowmen themselves. Youth involvement ensures that the conference program will be exciting, relevant, and non-stop fun.

These gatherings draw over 7000 Arrowmen, traveling from as far away as Europe and Asia, for five days of training, fun, and fellowship. With each conference, NOAC becomes more diversified, more fun, and more exciting.

NOAC has many different aspects and it is impossible to participate in every event in one year. Each year events are added and changed so you could go to NOAC every time and do new things each time. The main activities at NOAC include training, ceremonies evaluation, American Indian events, shows, competitions, and Founder's Day. NOAC has something for everyone of all backgrounds and all ages. It is definitely one of Scouting's most unique and entertaining training events.