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2010 Western Region Chief Interview

2010 Norhteast Region Chief

2010 Western Region Chief, Fred Gross

How do you feel to be a national officer? What is most exciting about the role?

I am honored to be elected and looking forward to seeing High Adventure this summer.

What are you most looking forward to?

Camping and showing the power of the wilderness to young Arrowmen around the country

What are your earliest memories of the OA?

Working on my Brotherhood with my Chapter Adviser.

What was your first leadership position and what was the greatest lesson learned from it?

I was a patrol leader and I learned not to yell, but ask.   One of the best things I learned was to lead from the front and do the dishes every night.

What is the coolest thing you have done in Scouting?

OA Trail Crew and backpacking with my troop.

What makes you proudest to be an Arrowmen?

The service to the nation that we do on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.  It is amazing to see how much we accomplish working together.

What are some awesome things you have done in the OA?

Building trails for ArrowCorps5 and seeing everyone come together at NOAC.

What makes the OA so cool?
Youth leadership!

 

Revised 3/18/2010