Program

Learning

Develop new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and return home ready to lead.
Eli Hattersley
July 20, 2026
Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Every Arrowman has the capacity to lead, and every leader has more to learn.

NOAC 2027 offers a dynamic learning experience designed to help participants grow as leaders, strengthen their lodges, and prepare to make an even greater impact in their communities. Whether you're an experienced lodge officer, a new member looking to get involved, or an adviser supporting the next generation of leaders, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be inspired.

Learning That Matters

The NOAC learning experience is built around practical ideas that participants can take home and put into action.

Sessions will feature experienced presenters, engaging discussions, and interactive learning focused on leadership, lodge operations, communication, service, event planning, outdoor program, personal growth, and many other topics relevant to today's Arrowmen.

The goal isn't simply to share information - it's to equip participants with knowledge, skills, and ideas they can immediately apply within their lodges and communities.

Learn From One Another

One of the greatest strengths of NOAC is the opportunity to learn from fellow Arrowmen.

Participants come from every region of the country, bringing unique experiences, innovative ideas, and successful practices from their own lodges. Through conversations, workshops, and shared experiences, attendees discover new approaches while building relationships that continue long after the conference concludes.

A Lifetime of Leadership

Leadership is not learned in a single session.

NOAC is designed to inspire continued growth by helping participants build confidence, develop new skills, and discover opportunities to serve others. Whether you're preparing for your next leadership role or simply looking to become a better teammate, the lessons learned at NOAC extend far beyond the conference itself.

Come ready to ask questions, share ideas, and return home ready to lead.

Eli Hattersley
Director of Conference Thematics
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Six Days. One Brotherhood.

July 26–31, 2027. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Thousands of Arrowmen, one week of leadership, service, and fellowship.
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