2005 National Officer Election Results

 

Patrick Murphy 2005 National Chief

National Chief Patrick Murphy has been elected as the 2005 National Chief of the Order of the Arrow. Patrick, age 18, is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the OA. He is the Section Chief of W-4C and is a member of Wipala Wiki Lodge of the Grand Canyon Council #10. An Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 853, he hails from Tempe, AZ. Patrick attends school at the Northern Arizona University, where he is a business major. Patrick has served as Lodge Chief of his lodge, and worked on staff for the 2004 and 2002 NOACs, and on NLS staff. He attended the 2001 National Jamboree, and has been to OA Trail Crew. He also has been on JLTC staff. Patrick enjoys playing intramural sports, and is involved in Student Government. His favorite hobbies include Golf, Backpacking, and Hiking. Asked for his thoughts on being elected national chief, Patrick replied, "I am honored yet humbled with this opportunity. I look foward to an amazing year and working with people from around the country".

 

Seth Mollitt 2005 National Vice Chief

National Vice Chief Seth Mollitt has been elected as the 2005 National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow. He is the Section Chief of S-4S and is a member of Echookotee Lodge of the North Florida Council #87. He comes from Jacksonville, FL. Seth, age 19, is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of the OA. He is an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 35. He served as Inductions and Ceremonies Events CVC at the 2004 NOAC, and was on staff for the 2002 NOAC, and 2003 Indian Summer program. A two-term section chief, Mollitt has served on NLS staff, and has attended the OA trail crew. He has worked on summer camp staff, and has received the Founder's Award. Seth is attending the University of Florida majoring in Business Management. When not Scouting, he enjoys backpacking, climbing, and camping. Seth is also active in the Outreach Ambassador Program, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and BACC. Asked for his thoughts on being elected national vice chief, Seth said, "I am amazed! I am looking forward to this experience ahead and the 2005 Jamboree."

Region Chiefs

 

Paul Jensen Central Region Chief

Central Region Chief Paul Jensen, 19, of Steven, MN, is an assistant Scoutmaster in troop 41. An Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Pa-Hin Lodge, Northern Lights Council #429, Jensen is a student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Paul is Section Chief of C-1A, and has also been a multi-term Lodge Chief. He served on staff for the 2004 and 2002 NOACs, and attended the 2000 NOAC. He has also been on NLS staff. Paul likes football, track & field, and basketball. In his spare time, he enjoys canoeing, hunting, and motocyle riding. He is active in the Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project. After being elected, Paul said "I feel honored to work with such a great group of section chiefs, and hope I am able to continue the success of the Central Region".

 

Dan O'Rourke Northeast Region Chief

Northeast Region Chief An Eagle Scout in Troop 359, Dan O'Rourke , 18, is a Vigil Honor member of Allogogan Lodge, Pioneer Valley Council #234, and lives in Wilbraham, MA. He serves as section chief of NE-1B. A past lodge chief, Dan participated in the 2004 NOAC, the OA Wilderness Voyage, and the 2001 Jamboree. He has served on NLS staff for his region. As a Business major at Stonehill College, O'Rourke enjoys running, skiing, camping, web design, debating, and intramural volleyball. He is involved with the ski club and outing club. Asked for thoughts on his new role, he said "I am excited to have the opportunity to serve the region and the Order this year. I am looking forward to a successfull year."

 

Bradley Long Southern Region Chief

Southern Region Chief From Pulaski, VA, nineteen year-old Bradley Long is a Vigil Honor member of Tutelo Lodge of the Blue Ridge Mountains Council #599. He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 249, where he serves as an assistant Scoutmaster. Bradley is the section chief for S-7A. He has served as lodge chief, and on NLS staff. He has attended the 2004 and 2000 NOACs, and worked five years on summer camp staff. Long, a Bible & Religion / Spanish major at King College, enjoys drama, choir, ultimate frisbee, and intramural sports. When asked about the year ahead, he noted: "I am honored and humbled to be amoung such great company as my fellow officers. I believe this honor was only possible for me because of the leader the Order of the Arrow has created in me. I am very excited and look forward to the coming year."

 

Ross Armstrong Western Region Chief

Western Region Chief Ross Armstrong , 19, hails from Reno, NV, where he is an assistant Scoutmaster in troop 152. An Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Tannu Lodge, Nevada Area Council #329, Armstrong is a student at the University of Nevada - Reno where he is majoring in Economics. He is section chief for W-3B. Ross served on staff for the 2004 NOAC, and on NLS staff. He participated in the 2002 and 2000 NOACs, the OA Wilderness Voyage, and the OA Trail Crew. In his spare time, he enjoys music, photography, skiing, and golf. After being elected, Ross said "This will be an exciting adventure that will require the acculmulation of my time in Scouting and in the OA. I know this will be a year of great accomplishment for the Western Region as our vision is clear and our determination high."

This page revised 12/28/04e.