January 2026 Meeting Minutes

Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Heart of America Council Service Center

1. Call to Order
   The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Lodge Chief, Jedi.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the OA Obligation.  There were approximately 45 youth members and 30 adults in attendance.
2. Old Business
   • Approval of December LEC Minutes
     • The Lodge Secretary, Jacqueline, presented the November LEC minutes.
     • Jedi made a motion to approve the minutes.
     • Chloe C. seconded the motion.
     • Minutes were approved by general consent in a voice vote.
       
3. Safety Moment – Troy Johnson, Lodge Adviser
   • Spoke about safe communications and the importance of two-deep leadership.
   • Announced a new peer-to-peer training recently released by National.
     
4. New Business
   • Lodge Chief – Jedi
     • Introductions: All attendees introduced themselves by sharing name, chapter, and position.
     • THRIVE: Shared the THRIVE possibility and promise statements and provided a QR code for those interested in attending THRIVE meetings.
     • NLS: Announced National Leadership Seminar in Omaha, NE, February 20–22, with scholarships available reducing the cost to $50 per person.
       
   • Vice Chief of Administration – Jackson
     • Discussed a planning roles and responsibilities meeting.
     • Introduced committees and chairmen for reports.
     • Membership – Chloe C: Reported 647 dues-paying members so far this year.
     • Event Registration: No report.
       
   • Vice Chief of Chapters – Adrian
     • Introduced all new chapter chiefs and area chairs
     •  and discussed plans to meet with chapter chiefs to encourage involvement at the chapter level.
       
   • Vice Chief of Inductions – Luka
     • Introduced the committee.
     • Discussed inductions chair training, including roles, expectations,
     • Talked about the role of EPSS at events 
       
   • Vice Chief of Program – Joshua
     • Introduced the committee.
   • Winter Banquet Recap: 
     • Reported 37 Arrowmen in attendance, successful fundraising for lodge initiatives, and recognition of 47 Vigil Honor members
     • Award recipients were acknowledged.
   • LLD:
     • Announced Lodge Leadership Development on February 7 at Dave & Buster’s (Legends, Kansas City).
     • Training will be led by lodge officers; theme is Love and Fellowship.
       
   • Vice Chief of Communications – Jacqueline
     • Introduced the committee.
     • Requested chapters and members to submit photos for lodge use.
       
   • Vice Chief of Finance – Alex
     • Introduced the committee.
     • Discussed Naish 100th anniversary patches, including pricing and limited-quantity options.
     • Noted that all Naish 100th information is available on the HOA website.
     • Reminded chapters to submit reimbursement requests to the Finance email after expenses are incurred.
       
5. Open Floor Discussion
   • Section Business – Avail Whitaker
     • Section G6 Foundations: January 23–24, 2026 at Camp Naish.
     • Section G6 Conclave: April 10–12, 2026 at Camp Naish.
   • NYLT – Jedi briefly advertised NYLT and explained what it is.
     • Encouraged members to attend events to help chapters meet Chapter of Excellence goals.
   • Alibis
     • Discussed patches, chapter use of Lodgemaster for elections, Performance Measurement Program metrics expected to be available in May, and upcoming lodge events.
6. Adviser’s Minute(s) – Troy Johnson
   Final adviser remarks were shared.
   
7. Closing
   The meeting concluded with the OA Song.