| Index: | National Conference Committee | National Conference Committee Leadership | National Conference Program Committees | National Conference Support Service Groups |
The 1998 National Order of the Arrow Conference is planned and produced by a National Conference Committee, consisting of section chiefs from across the country and members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee. A National Planning Meeting, held in December prior to the conference, is used to select a theme and begin development of the conference program.
The section chiefs elect a national chief, vice chief, four region chiefs and conference vice chiefs to develop and deliver their program plans. Members of the National Order of the Arrow Committee provide overall guidance and support for the conference.
Veteran Arrowmen from around the nation make up the National Order of the Arrow Committee and bring to the National Conference not only years of OA and Scouting experience, but an extensive knowledge of conference staging and management.
A Vice-Chairman of the National Order of the Arrow Committee serves as Conference Chairman. He appoints lead advisers and supports the national chief and vice chief in managing and producing the conference. The National Director of the Order of the Arrow is the Conference Director and holds the professional accountability for the conference. Three other members of the national committee serve as Program Coordinators, helping to guide the development of specific areas of the conference program.
National Conference Committee Leadership |
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| National Chief National Vice Chief Conference Chairman Conference Director |
Mathew Milleson David Petrush Bradley Haddock Clyde Mayer |
| Program Coordinators | Jack Butler American Indian Activities, Inductions and Ceremonial Events, TOAP, Training Ken Grimes Communications and Public Relations, Publications, Shows David Halliday Activities, Region Chiefs, Special Events |
The 1998 National Conference is organized into ten program committees. Each program committee is led by a Conference Vice Chief, with other section chiefs serving on the committee. A member of the National Order of the Arrow Committee serves as Lead Adviser to each program committee. The committees recruit additional youth and adult staff, as necessary, to carry out their conference responsibilities. Specific committees, their Conference Vice Chief and Lead Adviser, and their areas of responsibility are outlined below:
| Activities - Ken Jenkins, CVC - Gene Schnell, LA |
Athletic competition, recreation, movies, radio station, OA Jeopardy, patch trading, band, chorus, etc. |
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Communications and Public Relations - Lance McAlister, CVC - Bob Szczys, LA |
Development of pre-conference information, coordination of printed material distributed during the conference, information booths, hometown news, community and media relations, VIP relations, the NOAC Web Site, and the spouse program. |
| Inductions and Ceremonial
Events - David Strebler, CVC - Del Loder, LA |
Ceremonial workshops in attire, delivery and staging, and performance evaluation. |
| Publications - Nash Alexander, CVC - Bill Ketron, LA |
Publication of a daily conference newspaper and a printed report distributed after the conference. |
| Region Chiefs - Mark Angeli, SR Chief - Brandon Fessler, WR Chief - Ryan King, CR Chief - Jason Kuder, NER Chief - Tom Reddin, LA |
Welcome orientation, coordinate and promote region gatherings, and Founder's Day. |
| American Indian Activities - Brian Rowe, CVC - Dave Shettles, LA |
American Indian training workshops, craft fair, individual and group dance, team singing, attire competition, Pow-Wow, trading post, and a show produced in conjunction with the Shows committee. |
| Shows - John Bicket, CVC - Bruce Sanders, LA |
Provide entertaining and inspiring shows, Opening, Theme, Closing and other productions, including one in conjunction with the American Indian Activities committee. |
| Special Events - Seth McFarland, CVC - Matt Walker, LA |
Very Important Arrowman luncheons and similar events, religious services, Philmont adviser training/trail crew reunions, conference displays, exhibits, Distinguished Service Award dinner/reception, OA museum, and community service project. |
| The Outdoor Adventure Place
(T.O.A.P.) - Allen Garner, CVC - Dan Segersin, LA |
Development and operation of camp
promotion and
outdoor/camping skills areas. |
| Training - Michael McCrea, CVC - Mike Hoffman, LA |
Development and delivery of training seminars, workshops and educational opportunities for youth and adults, staff training/orientation. |
Five support service groups help ensure the conference's success. A member of the National Order of the Arrow Committee serves as Lead Adviser for each support service group. Each group recruits youth and adult staff, as necessary, to carry out their conference support responsibilities. Support service groups, their Lead Advisers, and their general areas of responsibility are outlined below:
| Administrative Services - Ken Davis, LA |
Staff and delegate registration, housing, motor pool, equipment and secretarial. |
| Financial Services - Carl Marchetti, LA |
Conference business management. |
| Health and Safety
Services - Dr. Wayne Farnsworth, LA |
Medical and security support. |
| Service Lodge - R.D. Dunkin, LA |
Local procurement and manpower support through the service lodge. |
| Trading Post - Glenn Ault, LA |
Trading post retail, mail order and pre-order operations. |
Revised 4/2/98. jwg