Evan Davis From the Lodge 70 history: A highlight for any Arrowman is to be a delegate to a National Order of the Arrow Conference. On July 31 – August 5 a bus load of lodge members went to Iowa State University for the 2004 NOAC. The participants arrived in Iowa and checked into their dormitory. The week was filled with lots of training and the staff used a unique means to keep track of who attended. Each participant had a sheet of bar codes. One was turned in for each session. Every evening there were great shows in the Hilton Coliseum. The lodge enjoyed special activities like HODAG and Founder’s Day. At HODAG there was lots of fellowship, exchanging of little cubes, and then a Keg Party. There were 40 kegs of Root Beer! On Founder’s Day, the lodge gave out free Texas Pete. Patch traders enjoyed the event, but found the lodge two-piece set became common due to our number of traders. The final show was a highlight with a charged rededication ceremony and a massive fireworks display. The lodge’s return trip included a stop in St. Louis where the group watched a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Montreal Expos. The home team won! The remaining ride was filled with restless sleep and unwinding from a great event. over 1 year ago