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 July 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 an email to that leader or committee and let them know.
For complete details on the responsibilities of each area, refer to the Lodge Operating Guidelines.
Alejandro Ortiz
Lodge Chief Elect
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.
John Fuentes
Lodge Advisor
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Paolo Lipari III
Vice-Chief of Communications Elect
Home Chapter: Coyote
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The Vice-Chief of Communications 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. The areas of responsibility associated with this position are:
Communications
Chapter
History
Spencer Ward
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Coyote
Payton Cathcart
Vice-Chief of Events Elect
Home Chapter: River
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The Vice-Chief of Events 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:
Inductions
Ceremonies
Programs
Event CVCs
David De La Rue
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Roadrunner
Rebecca Castro
Vice-Chief of Admin Elect
Home Chapter: Coyote
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The Vice-Chief of Admin or 3rd Vice-Chief would be next in line 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:
Brotherhood
Member Administration
Marcy Roca Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Coyote
Aarav Paryemalani
Vice-Chief of Finance Elect
Home Chapter: Roadrunner
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The Vice-Chief of Finance 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:
Food Service
Budget
Trading Post
Lodge Inventory
Tammy Ward
Assoc. Lodge Advisor
Home Chapter: Coyote
