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By Donnie Stephens
With the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference right around the corner, lodges have begun producing their own commemorative patches and merchandise for contingent members to wear as they step foot on the Michigan State University campus. The OA has negotiated with Michigan State University to clarify the use of the MSU name on NOAC memorabilia produced by lodges. As your lodge makes its NOAC gear, be sure to follow the guidelines below:
- A third party letter of permission is not required from Michigan State University if the words “MSU” or “MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY” are used only to identify the location of the NOAC event.
- Any other use of the Michigan State University trademark logo or Spartan logo is not permitted.
- The words “MSU” or “MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY” should appear in all capital letters.
- No years or numbers may be attached to the words “MSU” or “MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY”.
- If a year is to be included to identify the NOAC event, it should clearly be associated with NOAC and separated from the words “MSU” or “MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.” An example of this is “2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference” or the “2015 NOAC.”Commemorative memorabilia is a great way to relive the great memories that will be made in the 100th year of the Order of the Arrow. Make sure to produce your merchandise properly!
Other guidelines for centennial anniversary branding can be found at https://oa-bsa.org/branding.