2003 National Officer Election Results

 

Nick Digirolamo 2003 National Chief

National Chief Nick Digirolamo has been elected as the 2003 National Chief of the Order of the Arrow. Nick, age 19, is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the OA. He is the Section Chief of S-4S and is a member of Seminole Lodge of the Gulf Ridge Council. An Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 46, he attends school in Orlando, FL. Nick has participated in OA Wilderness Voyage and served on Inductions and Ceremonial Events staff at NOAC 2002. He has served on NLS staff, and also staffed the National Junior Leader Instructor Camp. Nick currently attends the University of Central Florida, where he is a business major. He enjoys playing recreational basketball. Nick's favorite hobbies include backpacking, canoeing, and watersports. Asked for his thoughts on being elected national chief, Nick replied, "I look forward to leading the Order of the Arrow through its many promising opportunities this upcoming year!"

 

Rich Moore 2003 National Vice Chief

National Vice Chief Rich Moore has been elected as the 2003 National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow. He is the Section Chief of C-5B and is a member of Ku-Ni-Eh Lodge of the Dan Beard Council. He comes from Loveland, OH. Rich, age 18, is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of the OA. He is an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 621. He has served on his council summer camp staff, and was the Inductions and Ceremony Events CVC for NOAC 2002. Rich is currently attending Eastern Kentucky University, and majoring in fire science engineering. When not Scouting, he enjoys pool and bowling. Asked for his thoughts on being elected national vice chief, Rich replied, "This year we will work together and make a program that enhances our Order's heritage. With this enhancement will come better ceremonies, dancing, and an overall program; thus we will fulfill the Order's true service to youth."

Region Chiefs

 

Adam Enerson Central Region Chief

Central Region Chief Adam Enerson , 19, of Janesville, Wisconsin, is an assistant Scoutmaster in troop 540. An Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Chemokemon Lodge and Sinnissippi Council, Enerson is enrolled at the University of Wisconsin - Stout where he is majoring in construction. At school, he is involved in the American Cancer Society. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, hunting, climbing, fishing, and golf. Enerson is "looking forward to keeping cheerfulness at the center of the Order's service and activities" in 2003.

 

Ian Pinnavaia Northeast Region Chief

Northeast Region Chief From Brooklyn, New York, eighteen year-old Ian Pinnavaia is a Vigil Honor member of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge of the Greater New York - Brooklyn Council. He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 237. Pinnavaia, a computer science major at St. John's University, enjoys climbing, backpacking, soccer and hockey. When asked about the resources of his region, Pinnavaia noted that "the greatest strength of the Northeast region is its support from past and current officers - local, sectional, and regional. I look forward to working with them to continue our tradition of excellence this year."

 

Frank McMillan Southern Region Chief

Southern Region Chief An Eagle Scout in Troop 431, Frank McMillan , 19, is a Vigil Honor member of Egwa Tawa Dee in the Atlanta Area Council. As a philosophy major at the University of Chicago, McMillan is an avid backpacker, rock climber, and swimmer and is involved in political organizations on campus. McMillan's goals for the year will be focused on improving service, training, and communication in the Southern Region, particularly towards young Arrowmen; "we must strive to develop not only our leadership, but also our base - newly inducted Arrowmen," says McMillan.

 

Matthew Griffis Western Region Chief

Western Region Chief A Vigil Honor member of Achewon Nimat Lodge, Matthew Griffis, 18, is an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 612 of the San Francisco Bay Area Council. An environmental science major at the University of California - Berkeley, Griffis enjoys playing the guitar, hiking, and camping. In sports, he actively plays OA Jeopardy. When asked about this year, Griffis said, "I am really excited about Indian Summer because of my past experience with ceremonies and dance; this is an exciting opportunity for our Order."

This page revised 1/23/03.