The lodge leadership is elected by the youth members of the lodge during the May election event. They are installed in their office and begin their term in August at the Council Wide Expo. The term of office for all leadership in the lodge is one year.
The lodge leadership is always looking for good help. If you see an area you are wanting to help with, send and email to that leader and let them know.
For complete details on the responsibilities of each area, refer to the Lodge Operating Guidelines.
Gayle Hende
Lodge Chief
Home Chapter: Coyote
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The Lodge Chief along with the Lodge Advisor and Supreme Chief of the Fire are the Key 3 of the Lodge leadership.
The Lodge Chief is responsible for the operations of the lodge. He/She presides over the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) and works with the Vice-Chiefs to assure all functions of the lodge are being handled in an appropriate manner. In the event that a Vice-Chief position is vacated, he/she works with the Lodge Advisor to find a replacement to finish that term of office.
Adam Pittman (outgoing)
Selynda Noland (incoming)
Lodge Advisor
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Freeman Johnson
Vice-Chief, Chapters
Home Chapter: Coyote
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The Vice-Chief of Chapters or 1st Vice-Chief would assume the duties and responsibilities of the Lodge Chief should the Lodge Chief not be able to fulfill his/her responsibilities. In addition to being 1st Vice-Chief, this position is responsible for working with the chapters in the lodge to ensure continuity of operations between the chapters and the lodge.
Steve Ortiz
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Coyote
vacant
Vice-Chief, Administration
Home Chapter: TBD
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The Vice-Chief of Administration or 2nd Vice-Chief would assume the responsibilities role of the Lodge Chief if the Lodge Chief or 1st Vice-Chief are not able to fulfill those duties. In addition, this position is responsible for the following committees:
Food Services
Membership
Health & Safety
Training
Marcy Roca
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Coyote
Jacob Keith
Vice-Chief, Programs
Home Chapter: Mesquite
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The Vice-Chief of Programs or 3rd Vice-Chief would be next inline to assume the role of Lodge Chief should the 1st and 2nd Vice-Chiefs not be available to perform those duties. In addition this position is also responsible for the following committees:
Activities
Service Corp
Camp Promotion/Outdoor Adventure
Conference Affairs
American Indian Affairs (AIA)
Dave De La Rue
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Roadrunner
Enrique Donnel
Vice-Chief, Inductions
Home Chapter: Roadrunner
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The Vice-Chief of Inductions or 4th Vice-Chief would assume to role of Lodge Chief should the 1st, 2nd or 3rd Vice-Chiefs not be available to take that role. In addition he/she is responsible for the following committees:
Unit Elections
Ceremonies
Ordeal Operations
Brotherhood Conversion
Vigil Honor Selection
Luis Ortiz
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Coyote
Robert “Rosco” Everts
Vice-Chief, Finance
Home Chapter: Roadrunner
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The Vice-Chief of Finance is responsible for the lodge’s budget and keeping the LEC informed of the financial status of the lodge. Other responsibilities include ensuring approved expenditures are handled in a timely manner, managing and reporting the inventory of the trading post as well as making recommendations for new products for the trading post. The areas of responsibility associated with this position are:
Budget
Bookeepping
Payment of Expenditures
Trading Post
Inventory of Lodge products
vacant
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: TBD
Alex Ortiz
Vice-Chief, Media and Communication
Home Chapter: Coyote
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The Vice-Chief of Media and Communication is responsible for for the communication of lodge business through the lodges social media presence and lodge newsletter. Areas of responsibility associated with this position are:
vacant
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: TBD