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2009 National Officer Election Results
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National Chief Jack O'Neill
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| Lodge: |
Shawnee Lodge |
| Council: |
Greater St. Louis Area #312 |
| Section: |
C5C |
| Hometown: |
St. Louis, MO |
| Age: |
19 |
| School: |
University of Missouri |
| Scouting Background: |
Eagle Scout from Troop 169 in St. Louis. |
| OA Background:
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Jack is a Vigil Honor recipient, past section chief, and served on the Instructor Corps at ArrowCorps5. He has attended SOS, and NLS. |
| Thoughts: |
"After being elected National Chief, I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement. I want to congratulate Dan Higham along with the region chiefs on their election. I am looking forward to working with all of the section chiefs on the planning process of the National Order of the Arrow Conference. Coming off a very successful summer, I want to further the idea of conservation through the legacy of ArrowCorps5." |
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National Vice Chief Dan Higham
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| Lodge: |
Otahnagon |
| Council: |
Baden-Powell |
| Section: |
NE3A |
| Hometown: |
Vestal, NY |
| Age: |
19 |
| School: |
Oswego State University - Human Resource Management |
| Scouting Background: |
Eagle Scout from Troop 221 in Vestal, NY. |
| OA Background:
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Dan is a Vigil Honor recipient and has attended numerous national OA events including NOAC, and ArrowCorps5. He has also attended NLS, SOS, and has served as lodge vice chief, lodge chief, and section chief. |
| Hobbies:
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Fishing, golfing, and basketball |
| Thoughts: |
"Truly an amazing experience to have the support to allow me to serve our order. It will take a little while to sink in but I am looking forward to it. I have been granted the chance to inspire the arrowmen all across this nation, and that in itself is a high honor. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to serve." |
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2009 Region Chiefs
Central Region Chief Michael Beckman
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| Lodge: |
Ku-Ni-Eh |
| Council: |
Dan Beard |
| Section: |
C-4B |
| Hometown: |
Cincinnati, OH |
| Age: |
18 |
| School: |
College of Mount Saint Joseph |
| Scouting Background: |
Eagle Scout of Troop 145 in Cincinnati, OH |
| OA Background:
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Michael is a Vigil Honor and Founder's Award recipient, has served as chapter chief, lodge chief and section chief. He has attended NOAC, OA Wilderness Voyage, OA Ocean Adventure, Section Officer Seminar, and the National Leadership Seminar. |
| Hobbies:
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Bowling, baseball, computers, art, and high adventure. |
| Thoughts: |
"Wow, I can't believe I did it. I finally became what I wanted to do in this order. I can't wait to see what happens this year!" |
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Northeast Region Chief Ryan Hay
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| Lodge: |
Witauchsoman |
| Council: |
Minsi Trails |
| Section: |
NE-5B |
| Hometown: |
Bethlehem, PA |
| Age: |
19 |
| School: |
DeSales University |
| Scouting Background: |
Eagle Scout from Troop 359 in Bethlehem, PA. |
| OA Background:
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Ryan is a Vigil Honor recipient and has served as lodge chief, section vice chief, and section chief. He has attended the National Leadership Seminar, NOAC, Section Officer Seminar, and National Conservation and Leadership Summit. |
| Hobbies:
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Rappelling, firefighting/EMS, football, camping, and backpacking |
| Thoughts: |
"I am honored to be able to serve my brothers in the Northeast Region as chief. I am looking forward to an awesome year as a region chief." |
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Southern Region Chief Mark Norris
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| Lodge: |
Woa Cholena |
| Council: |
Mobile Area |
| Section: |
S-1b |
| Hometown: |
Mobile, AL |
| Age: |
19 |
| School: |
University of South Alabama |
| Scouting Background: |
Mark is an Eagle Scout from Troop 121 of Theodore, AL, and has served four summers on summer camp staff. |
| OA Background:
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Mark is a Vigil Honor and Founder's Award recipient. He has served the Order as lodge vice chief, lodge chief, section vice chief, and section chief. Additionally, he has attended NOAC, OA Trail Crew, NLS, Section Officer Seminar, and served on the Instructor Corps at ArrowCorps5 |
| Hobbies:
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Canoeing, golf, disc golf, and sleeping |
| Thoughts: |
"I was excited to be elected by my fellow brothers. It truly is amazing to be able to serve my region on a national level." |
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Western Region Chief David Harrell
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| Lodge: |
Kola |
| Council: |
Longs Peak |
| Section: |
W5 |
| Hometown: |
Fort Collins, CO |
| Age: |
19 |
| School: |
Colorado State University |
| Scouting Background: |
Eagle Scout from Troop 128 in Longmont, CO. |
| OA Background:
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David is a Vigil Honor and Founder's Award recipient. He has attended NOAC, the National Leadership Seminar, OA Service Corps (Jambo), Section Officer Seminar, and ArrowCorps5. |
| Hobbies:
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Basketball, politics, avid Denver Broncos fan, and spending time with friends |
| Thoughts: |
"I'm proud, humbled, overwhelmed, and excited all at once. I can't wait to get started making an impact." |
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