# List of Order of the Arrow national events
## National Order of the Arrow Conference

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is a multi-day event which usually takes place on a university campus east of the Mississippi River, bringing together thousands of delegates from Order of the Arrow lodges around the nation for training and activities.
NOACs are held every two years, with exceptions made to align the event with significant anniversaries. In particular, the deferral from 2008 to 2009 aligned the schedule with the Order of the Arrow's 100th anniversary in 2015 and avoided a conflict with the 2010 National Scout Jamboree (which was similarly deferred from 2009 to align its schedule with the Boy Scouts of America's 100th anniversary in 2010). Similarly, the deferrals from 1985 to 1986 and from 1960 to 1961 aligned the schedule with the OA's 75th and 50th anniversaries in 1990 and 1965, respectively. The 2020 conference also had to be delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19, with people up to age 23 allowed to attend instead of 21.

## Grand Lodge Meetings

In 1927, the decision was made to hold regional meetings in alternate years to national Grand Lodge Meetings. The Grand Lodge Meeting was delayed from 1935 to 1936 to avoid a conflict with the planned 1935 National Jamboree. In 1936, the event name was changed to National Lodge Meeting.

## Table of Events

| Year | Event | Number | Location | Theme | Dates | Attendees | Refs |
| 1921 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 1st | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hosted by Unami Lodge 1 and Unalactigo Lodge 8 | | October 7, 1921 | | |
| 1922 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 2nd | Camp Indiandale, Reading, Pennsylvania Hosted by Minsi Lodge 5 | | October 6, 1922 – October 7, 1922 | | |
| 1923 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 3rd | Camp Linstead, Severna Park, Maryland, Baltimore Area Council Hosted by Nentico Lodge 12 | | October 12, 1923 – October 13, 1923 | | |
| 1924 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 4th | Kanohwanke Scout Reservation, Camp Ranachqua Tuxedo Park, New York | | October 31, 1924 – November 1, 1924 | | |
| 1925 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 5th | Treasure Island Scout Reservation, New Jersey Hosted by Unami Lodge 1 | | October 16, 1925 – October 17, 1925 | | |
| 1926 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 6th | Camp Indiandale, Reading, Pennsylvania Hosted by Minsi Lodge 5 | | October 29, 1926 – October 30, 1926 | | |
| 1927 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 7th | Camp Ranachqua, Kanohwahke Lake, Tuxedo, New York Hosted by Ranachqua Lodge 4 | | October 14, 1927 – October 15, 1927 | | |
| 1929 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 8th | Stephen Girard Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hosted by Unami Lodge 1 | | November 29, 1929 – December 1, 1929 | | |
| 1931 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 9th | Camp Rotary, Pilot Knob, Lake George, New York Hosted by Sisilija Lodge 19 | | September 11, 1931 – September 13, 1931 | | |
| 1933 | Grand Lodge Meeting | 10th | Owasippe Scout Camp, Muskegon, Michigan Hosted by Owasippe Lodge 7 | | September 7, 1933 – September 10, 1933 | | |
| 1936 | National Lodge Meeting | 11th | Treasure Island Scout Reservation, New Jersey Hosted by Unami Lodge 1 | | September 5, 1936 – September 7, 1936 | | |
| 1938 | National Lodge Meeting | 12th | Irondale Scout Reservation, Irondale, Missouri Hosted by Shawnee Lodge 51 | | September 3, 1938 – September 5, 1938 | | |
| 1940 | National Lodge Meeting | 13th | Camp Twin Echo, Ligonier, Pennsylvania Hosted by Anicus Lodge 67 | | August 31, 1940 – September 2, 1940 | | |
| 1942 | National Lodge Meeting | Canceled | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | | September 4, 1942 – September 6, 1942 | Canceled due to WWII | |
| 1946 | National Lodge Meeting | 14th | Chanute Field, Illinois | | August 27, 1946 – August 29, 1946 | 948 | |
| 1948 | National Lodge Meeting / NOAC | 15th/1st | Indiana University | | September 1, 1948 – September 3, 1948 | 1000 | |
| 1950 | NOAC | 2nd | Indiana University | 35th Anniversary | August 29, 1950 – August 31, 1950 | 1000 | |
| 1952 | NOAC | 3rd | Miami University | 37th Anniversary | August 29, 1952 – August 31, 1952 | 2200 | |
| 1954 | NOAC | 4th | University of Wyoming | 39th Anniversary - The OA Strengthens the Unit and Council Camping Programs | August 28, 1954 – August 30, 1954 | 1300 | |
| 1956 | NOAC | 5th | Indiana University | Service for God and Country | August 27, 1956 – August 30, 1956 | 2201 | |
| 1958 | NOAC | 6th | University of Kansas | Brothers in Service – Leaders in Camping | August 25, 1958 – August 28, 1958 | 2368 | |
| 1961 | NOAC | 7th | Indiana University | Weld Tightly Every Link – Brotherhood – Cheerfulness – Service – Camping | August 21, 1961 – August 24, 1961 | 2800 | |
| 1963 | NOAC | 8th | University of Illinois | Catch the Higher Vision | August 20, 1963 – August 23, 1963 | 3105 | |
| 1965 | NOAC | 9th | Indiana University | Mindful of our Traditions | August 27, 1965 – August 31, 1965 | 4200 | [c][d] [30] |
| 1967 | NOAC | 10th | University of Nebraska | With Hearts and Wills United | August 28, 1967 – September 1, 1967 | 4158 | |
| 1969 | NOAC | 11th | Indiana University | Pathways to Service | August 23, 1969 – August 26, 1969 | 4421 | |
| 1971 | NOAC | 12th | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Aim High Serve All | August 24, 1971 – August 28, 1971 | 5200 | |
| 1973 | NOAC | 13th | University of California, Santa Barbara | New Horizons of Service | August 21, 1973 – August 23, 1973 | 4400 | |
| 1974 | National Indian Seminar | | Philmont Scout Ranch | | July 27, 1974 – August 11, 1974 | | |
| 1975 | NOAC | 14th | Miami University | Foundations for the Future | August 18, 1975 – August 22, 1975 | 4200 | |
| 1976 | National Indian Seminar | Canceled | John Zink Scout Ranch, Skiatook, Oklahoma | | July 15, 1976 – July 27, 1976 | | |
| 1977 | NOAC | 15th | University of Tennessee | A Thing of the Spirit | August 23, 1977 – August 27, 1977 | 3900 | |
| 1978 | National Indian Seminar | | Camp George Thomas, Apache, Oklahoma | | August 13, 1978 – August 19, 1978 | | |
| 1979 | NOAC | 16th | Colorado State University | See the Need, Meet the Challenge | August 13, 1979 – August 19, 1979 | 4351 | |
| 1980 | National Indian Seminar | | Beaumont Scout Reservation St. Louis, Missouri | | August 9, 1980 – August 16, 1980 | | |
| 1981 | NOAC | 17th | University of Texas at Austin | First a Spark, Now a Flame | August 10, 1981 – August 14, 1981 | 3200 | |
| 1982 | National Indian Seminar | | Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, Elbert, Colorado | | July 31, 1982 – August 7, 1982 | | |
| 1983 | NOAC | 18th | Rutgers University | Those Who Chose You Need You | August 15, 1983 – August 19, 1983 | 3328 | |
| 1984 | National Indian Seminar | | Camp Bud Schiele, Rutherfordton, North Carolina Hosted by Eswau Huppeday Lodge 560 | | August 5, 1984 – August 11, 1984 | | |
| 1984 | National Indian Seminar | | Camp Wisdom, Duncanville, Texas | | August 12, 1984 – August 18, 1984 | | |
| 1984 | National Indian Seminar | | Camp Brinkley, Monroe, Washington | | August 12, 1984 – August 18, 1984 | | |
| 1985 | Trek | | Philmont Scout Ranch | Ponder That Which Is Our Purpose | August 11, 1985 – August 20, 1985 | 1182 | |
| 1986 | NOAC | 19th | Central Michigan University | Kindle the Flame From Within | August 11, 1986 – August 15, 1986 | 3700 | |
| 1987 | National Pow Wow/ National Indian Seminar | | Northwest Community College | Events: Indian Seminar/Shows Seminar/Ceremonies Seminar | August 2, 1987 – August 8, 1987 | 500 | [c][48] [55] |
| 1988 | NOAC | 20th | Colorado State University | Inspired to Lead, Dedicated to Serve | August 14, 1988 – August 18, 1988 | 4100 | |
| 1989 | Trek | | Philmont Scout Ranch | These High Places Are Within You | August 13, 1989–August 21, 1989 | 880 | |
| 1990 | NOAC | 21st | Indiana University | Seek the Knowledge, Share the Spirit (75th Anniversary) | August 12, 1990 – August 16, 1990 | 6900 | |
| 1991 | Task Forces | | Focus '91 | Year of the Lodge | 1991 | N/A | |
| 1992 | NOAC | 22nd | University of Tennessee | Many Fires, One Great Light | August 9, 1992 – August 13, 1992 | 6800 | |
| 1993 | Jamboree Service | | Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia | Contributions: OA Service Corps, OA Rendezvous | August 4, 1993 – August 10, 1993 | 222 | |
| 1994 | NOAC | 23rd | Purdue University | A Journey for One, An Adventure for Many | July 31, 1994 – August 4, 1994 | 6012 | |
| 1995 | Retreat | | Philmont Training Center | Year of Service Events: Indian Seminar/Ceremonies/Shows & OA Activities | 1995 | 400 | |
| 1996 | NOAC | 24th | Indiana University | See the Dream, Live the Adventure | August 11, 1996 – August 15, 1996 | 6265 | |
| 1997 | Jamboree Service | | Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia | Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Odyssey of the Law | July 28, 1997 – August 5, 1997 | 413 | |
| 1998 | NOAC | 25th | Iowa State University | Memories of the Past, A Vision for the Future | August 2, 1998 – August 6, 1998 | 7043 | |
| 1999 | Leadership Summit | | Colorado State University | Supporting Scouting in the 21st Century | July 31, 1999 – August 3, 1999 | 1127 | |
| 2000 | NOAC | 26th | University of Tennessee | Bound in Brotherhood, Led By the Spirit | July 29, 2000 – August 3, 2000 | 6632 | |
| 2001 | Jamboree Services | | Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia | Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Scoutopia | July 23, 2001 – August 1, 2001 | 461 | |
| 2002 | NOAC | 27th | Indiana University | Test Yourself, and So Discover | July 27, 2002 – August 1, 2002 | 6939 | |
| 2003 | Indian Summer | | Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina | | August 2, 2003 – August 7, 2003 | 908 | |
| 2004 | NOAC | 28th | Iowa State University | Chosen to serve, Inspired to lead | July 31, 2004 – August 5, 2004 | 6504 | |
| 2005 | Jamboree Services | | Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia | Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, TOAP, Twelve Cubed | July 25, 2005 – August 3, 2005 | 453 | |
| 2006 | NOAC | 29th | Michigan State University | The Legend Lives On | July 29, 2006 – August 3, 2006 | 8003 | |
| 2007 | NCLS | | Indiana University | Building the Path to Servant Leadership | July 28, 2007 – August 1, 2007 | 1292 | |
| 2008 | Arrow Corps | | Mark Twain National Forest | | June 7, 2008 – June 14, 2008 | | |
| 2008 | Arrow Corps | | Manti-La Sal National Forest | | June 14, 2008 – June 21, 2008 | | |
| 2008 | Arrow Corps | | George Washington and Jefferson National Forests | | June 21, 2008 – June 28, 2008 | | |
| 2008 | Arrow Corps | | Shasta-Trinity National Forest | | July 12, 2008 – July 19, 2008 | | |
| 2008 | Arrow Corps | | Bridger-Teton National Forest | | July 26, 2008 – August 2, 2008 | | |
| 2009 | NOAC | 30th | Indiana University | The Power of One | August 1, 2009 – August 6, 2009 | | |
| 2010 | Jamboree Services | | Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia | Contributions: OA Service Corps, American Indian Village, The Mysterium Compass | July 26, 2010 – August 4, 2010 | | |
| 2011 | SummitCorps: The New River Experience | | New River Gorge National River | The New River Experience | July 3, 2011 – July 30, 2011 (4 weeklong sessions) | | |
| 2011 | Indian Summer | | Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina | | August 1, 2011 – August 6, 2011 | | Indian Summer |
| 2012 | NOAC | 31st | Michigan State University | United, We Leave a Legacy | July 30, 2012 – August 4, 2012 | | |
| 2013 | Jamboree Services | | The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia | | July 15, 2013 – July 24, 2013 | | |
| 2015 | NOAC | 32nd | Michigan State University | It Starts With Us | August 3, 2015 – August 8, 2015 | 14,716 | |
| 2016 | PRISM | | The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia | | June 19, 2016 – July 16, 2016 | | |
| 2016 | NEXT: A New Century | | Indiana University | | July 30, 2016 – August 3, 2016 | | |
| 2017 | Wachipi | | Philmont Scout Ranch | | June 6, 2017 – June 10, 2017 | | |
| 2017 | Jamboree Services | | The Summit, West Virginia | Operation Arrow | July 15, 2017 – July 29, 2017 | | |
| 2017 | OA Hackathon | | Folsom, CA | | October 6, 2017 – October 8, 2017 | | |
| 2018 | NOAC | 33rd | Indiana University | Decide Your Destiny | July 30, 2018 – August 4, 2018 | | |
| 2019 | National Scouting Historian Summit | | Philmont Scout Ranch | | June 9, 2019 – June 15, 2019 | | |
| 2020 | NOAC | Canceled | Michigan State University | Step Up, Step Forward | August 3, 2020 – August 8, 2020 | Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2020 | Momentum | Canceled | The Summit, West Virginia | | August 3, 2020 – August 8, 2020 | Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2020 | Momentum: Launch | | Online event from The Summit, West Virginia | | August 4, 2020 – August 6, 2020 | | |
| 2020 | Momentum: Spark | | Online event from North Carolina and Connecticut | | November 6, 2020 – November 7, 2020 | | |
| 2021 | Momentum: Discover | | Online event from Connecticut and four council camps located nationwide | | April 23, 2021 – April 25, 2021 | | |
| 2021 | National Council of Chiefs | | Philmont Scout Ranch | Our World is Changing and So Must We | August 1, 2021 – August 5, 2021 | | |
| 2022 | NOAC | 34th | University of Tennessee | Tomorrow Begins Today | July 25, 2022 – July 30, 2022 | | |
| 2023 | Operation Arrow | | The Summit, West Virginia | | | | |
| 2024 | NOAC | 35th | University of Colorado, Boulder | Seek New Heights | July 29, 2024 – August 3, 2024 | | |
* NCLS = National Conservation and Leadership Summit
* TOAP = The Outdoor Adventure Place