AIA introduces Elder Award

Check out some photos from Sunday’s American Indian Affairs (AIA) staff gathering! During this event, team leads were able to train their staff members and swap stories about how their lodges approach the influence of AIA on our Order. During the gathering, the Elder Award was presented for the first time to eight staff members who have given exceptional service to the youth of the OA through exceptional, continued and unselfish service to the AIA program.

AIA Lead Adviser Ron Bell and Deputy Advisers Wayne Dukes and Darrell Donahue present the first AIA Elder Award recipients with their medals. The first class of honorees included (from left to right): Gary Wetherill, Phil Clark, Jim Ross, Ed LaFave, Sandy Rhodes, Randy English, Rich Perry and Eloy Solis.

AIA Conference Vice Chief Brandon Sinclair officially introduces his team leads, Section Chiefs Max Cravener and Connor Hodge.

AIA staff member and lifelong magician Sandy Rhodes works the AIA crowd during his magic show.

Magician Sandy Rhodes prepares the guillotine for AIA Conference Vice Chief Brandon Sinclair.