April 2026 Meeting Minutes

Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Heart of America Council Service Center

 

• Call to Order
• Welcome
• Pledge
• Obligation
• Prayer
• Old Business
• Review Minutes – Jac P

• • March minutes were shared.
  • Jedi made a motion to approve the minutes.
  • Joshua seconded the motion.
  • Minutes were approved.

• New Business
  • Safety Moment – Troy Johnson

• • • Discussed the importance of the buddy system.
    • Explained how Youth Protection Training (YPT) is incorporated into the buddy system.

• • Chief – Jedi H

• • • Introduced all new LEC attendees and had them stand up and introduce themselves.
    • Reminded everyone to sign in.
    • Vigil and Founder’s Nominations are now OPEN. Emphasized the importance of submitting nominations.
    • Promoted THRIVE initiative.
    • Next LEC meeting: May 21st at 6:30 PM.

• • Vice Chief of Program – Josh P

• • • OA Mini Adventure – Updates provided.
    • Conclave – Recap shared.
    • Winter Banquet – Scheduled for January 2, 2027.
    • Fall Fellowship – Planning ongoing.
    • Ordeal Rally – Scheduled for July 8.

• • • Chairmen Reports

• • • • Chaplain – Mason K
      • Fall Fellowship – Aiden M
        • Created budget and needs list.
        • Reviewed possible activities.
      • OA High Adventure – Channing R
        • Two scholarships available.
      • Conclave – Neveah L
        • Tamegonit won the traveling trophy for the first time in a long time.
      • Naish 100 Year Anniversary – Ethan K
      • Winter Banquet – Avail W
      • NOAC – Evelyn T
      • OA Mini Camp – Madeline H
      • Ordeal Rally – Betsy T

• • Vice Chief of Chapters – Adrian P
    • Chapter Updates

• • • Updates on “Preparing Arrowmen 101.”
    • CCC event coming up.

• • • Chairmen Reports

• • • • Elections – Daniel P
      • OAUR
      • Training

• • • Area #1

• • • • Iron Horse – Hayden P & Graden M
        • Completed first major service project (served lasagna to those in need).
        • Upcoming Ordeal chapter activation event.
      • Soaring Eagle – Ethan H
        • No report.
      • Kaw – Samantha M
        • Conducted over 40 elections with 50 candidates elected.
        • 5 more elections upcoming.
        • Callout scheduled at Cub World fire ring.

• • • Area #2

• • • • Three Trails – Jackson K
      • North Star – Daniel B
        • Elections progressing well.
        • Service project collected 20 large bags of trash with 12 participants.
        • Successful callout with 6 candidates.
      • Lone Bear – Matthew T & Jaron H
        • Planned yearly events; meeting included fellowship.
      • Blue Elk – Michael Y
        • Developing hiking program to prepare for more advanced trails.

• • Vice Chief of Communications – Jac P

• • • Encouraged members to follow social media accounts.
    • Requested submission of Conclave photos.
    • Promoted THRIVE; interested members should connect after LEC.

• • Chairmen Reports

• • • Historian – Brandon H
    • Newsletter – Michael Y
      • April engagement was down; encouraged increased interaction.
    • Website
    • Social Media – Evie L

• • Vice Chief of Inductions – Luka

• • • Spring Induction #1 (April 24–25) – Registration closed.
    • Spring Induction #2 (May 15–16)
      • Encouraged staffing sign-ups.
      • Promote registration to troops.

• • Chairmen Reports

• • • Ceremonies – Graden M
      • Won highly competitive Conclave ceremony competition.
    • Elangomat – Reagan K
    • EPSS – Matthew T
      • Developing Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Service – Luke M
    • Brotherhood Conversion
    • Arrowmen 101/202
    • Logistics – Ben L
    • Nimat – Ryan K
    • Runner – Mattie M

• • Vice Chief of Administration – Jackson K

• • • Emphasized importance of signing in.
    • Reminder to pay dues; unpaid members will receive email from Brandee.
    • Dues are down by 100 members compared to last year.
    • Conclave Attendance: 147 total attendees; 60–70 from Tamegonit.

• • Chairmen Reports

• • • Membership – Chloe C
    • Event Registration – Caden R

• • Vice Chief of Finance – Alex L

• • • Budget Report
      • Chapter Chiefs should review their budgets.
    • Reimbursement Forms
      • Required for all reimbursements.

• • Chairmen Reports

• • • Fundraising – Thomas M
    • Trading Post – Jaron H

• Open Floor Discussion

• • Section Business / Leadership
    • Next Conclave: Camp Arrowhead, April 9–11.
  • Follow Section G6 social media (now reverted to original account: oag6).
  • National Jamboree – Operation Arrow
    • Opportunity for program or service participation.
  • Service Opportunity
    • Eagle Scout Fountain cleanup on April 18.
  • New Chapter Program
    • Inductees will meet chapter chiefs during inductions.
    • Participants receive beads representing district involvement.

• Closing
  • Adviser’s Minute – Troy Johnson
  • OA Song