National High Adventure
Chairman - James Querry
Adviser - Dan Clark
Job Description
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Reports to the Lodge Second vice Chief
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Promotes participation for attending National Programs ex. NOAC, OAOA, Trail Crew, and Wilderness Voyage, and any other National Programs
- Keeps apprised of National Program information by reading literature and searching the web. Passes information to the IT Chairman for the local website.
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Aids in the collection of fees and tracking the submittal of deposits to National for attendees.
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Works closely with the assigned adult adviser in completing all necessary paperwork and requirements.
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Assists adviser in completing National Tour Permit 4 weeks in advance of the conference.
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Works on transportation arrangements and itinerary with the approval of the Lodge Adviser.
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Recommends to the executive board a fund raiser activity for raising transportation and lodging funds for the trip. Provides leadership in the executing of the fund raiser, accounting for all transactions.
- Attends all executive committee and Lodge meetings, calling the appropriate officer when a legitimate reason prevents from attending a function. Always provides a report for each meeting and submits important information to Communications.
- Coming up with new ideas for fundraising (possible patch, etc...)
- Working on transportation out to the conference
- Setting price here in a couple weeks
- Will be contacting members interested in NOAC to keep them up to date
- Doing a patch and possible shirt
NOAC 2009: August 1-6, 2009, Indiana State University
From the NOAC Website
Every two years, Arrowmen from around the country have the unique opportunity to gather together for the National Order of the Arrow Conference commonly referred to as NOAC. NOACs generally have over 7,000 Arrowmen in attendance that are seeking many of the aspects you are looking for: fun, fun and more fun. Each time a conference is held, Arrowmen coming from around the world gather at a major university to share their ideas on lodge leadership, activities, and ceremonies as well as participate in a large variety of competitions. This six day adventure is unlike any other event in Scouting and is unique to just members of the Order of the Arrow.
NOAC Resources
Promotional Video
National High Adventure
Watching the sun rise upon the mountain horizon of Mount Baldy is a memorable experience that 
one will remember for the rest of their life. The Order of the Arrow wants to provide you with the chance to experience that moment and to explore the backcountry of the Philmont Scout Ranch where Arrowmen from across the country gather each summer to take part in fellowship, fun and service.
All Arrowmen who arrive are separated into crews led by OA Trail Crew Foremen who have been trained in various conservation techniques used to assist in solidifying in the pristine ness that is Philmont.
During the first week, participants will labor with the other participants to provide service to the Ranch with each other by engaging in trail building and to help rebuild some of the area destroyed in past wildfires. After this week, crews design their very own trek that is unique to those involved in the experience.
As a participant, what you say is what you do. Some choose to climb to the heights on Mount Baldy, others choose to enjoy the sights from Mount Phillips and still some choose to explore historic Philmont with its caves, mines and villas.
Maybe what you are looking for is the final descent from the Tooth of Time upon base camp. Whatever your fancy, Philmont has what you are looking for but only through the Order of the Arrow will you be given the opportunity to utilize the synergy of brotherhood that will take you Philmont’s ultimate depths.
For more information about the Trail Crew program or any of the other Order of the Arrow sponsored High Adventure programs, please visit Adventure.oa-bsa.org or ask your lodge chief. Sign up today!
OA High Adventure Resources
