2004 National Officer Election Results

 

Jeff Hayward 2004 National Chief

National Chief Jeff Hayward has been elected as the 2004 National Chief of the Order of the Arrow. Jeff, age 19, is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the OA. He is in his second term as the Section Chief of C-1A and is a member of Tetonwana Lodge of the Sioux Council. An Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 173 of Pierre, S.D., he attends school at the University of South Dakota, where he is a business management major. Jeff has led his lodge as lodge chief, served on staff for the 2003 Indian Summer and the 2000 NOAC, and attended the 2001 National Jamboree. He has also participated in the NLS program, Philbreak, and the Section Officer Semminar. Jeff earned his Arrow of Light as a Cub Scout, and has been honored with the Founders' Award for his service to the Order. Jeff enjoys playing racquetball and lacrosse. His favorite hobbies include camping, climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking. Asked for his thoughts on being elected national chief, Jeff replied, "I just hope that I can live up to those who have served before me. This organization has given me so much, and I am very grateful for this opportunity to serve the Order."

 

David Dowty 2004 National Vice Chief

National Vice Chief David Dowty has been elected as the 2004 National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow. He is the Section Chief of NE-2B and is a member of Black Eagle Lodge of the Transatlantic Council. He comes from Stuttgart, Germany. David, age 19, is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of the OA. He is an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 154. He has attended NOAC in 1998 and 2002, attended and staffed the NLS program, and attended the Section Officer Seminar. He has worked on summer camp staff. David is attending Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, majoring in International Business. When not Scouting, he enjoys debate, theatre, golf, and sailing. David is also active in the President's Leadership Council, and the International Student Leadership Institute. Asked for his thoughts on being elected national vice chief, David said, "The feeling is amazing. We just finished a six and a half hour session that ended in a whirlwind of congratulations and handshakes. Give me five minutes, and we'll see if it sinks in."

Region Chiefs

 

Joe Sadewasser Central Region Chief

Central Region Chief Joe Sadewasser , 18, of Dubuque, Iowa, is an assistant Scoutmaster in troop 25. An Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Timmeu Lodge and Northeast Iowa Council, Sadewasser is a student at the Northeast Iowa Community College, where he is majoring in criminology. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, hunting, climbing, and fishing. After being elected, Joe said "Wow! We have many great opportunities ahead of us. It is going to be a great year!"

 

Ed Lynes Northeast Region Chief

Northeast Region Chief From Needham, MA, nineteen year-old Ed Lynes is a Vigil Honor member of Moswetuset Lodge of the Boston Minuteman Council. He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 13, where he serves as an assistant Scoutmaster. Lynes, an English major at Boston University, enjoys music, film, swimming, and the Boston Red Socks. When asked about the year ahead, he noted: "I look forward to the great things 2004 can bring for the Northeast Region, the Order, and each individual Arrowman."

 

Seth Dearmin Southern Region Chief

Southern Region Chief An Eagle Scout in Troop 400, Seth Dearmin , 19, is a Vigil Honor member of Wahissa Lodge in the Old Hickory Council, and lives in Pinnacle, NC. As a geography major at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Dearmin enjoys backpacking, triathlons, climbing, and socializing. He is involved with the NC Fellows, Chapel Hill Music Fest, and dance marathon. "I am excited about the coming year for the Southern Region, and the opportunity to lead an amazing group of section chiefs." says Dearmin. "I am thrilled about the challenge ahead and ready to execute a fun and memorable term as region chief."

This page revised 12/28/03b.