Jake Wellman is now the new National Chief for the 2008 year. He was formerly the Section W-5A Chief, and was also a Summit Vice Chief at NCLS. We are proud to have one of our region's own as our national chief once again.

Jake Wellman is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Albuquerque, NM. Jake was inducted and became a brotherhood member of Ini-to Lodge #324 in Georgia. Now, he is a Senior at Cibola High School in Albuquerque, NM, and is a member of Yah-tah-hey-si-kess Lodge #66. Congratulations Jake!

Ben Stilwill is now the new National Vice Chief for the 2008 year. Formerly the Section C-2B Chief, Ben is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Okemos, MI and is a Freshman at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He was Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Kens Lodge Chief, served 2 terms Section C-2B Chief, staffed NLS, and served as the Summit Vice Chief of Gatherings at the 2007 NCLS. Congratulations Ben!

The 2007 National Planning Meeting Schedule

The 2007 OA National Planning Meeting schedule is now available on this website. Find out when elections and meetings take place. All times on the schedule are in Central Standard Time (CST).

Get an inside look at the National Planning Meeting

So, what happens at an OA National Planning Meeting? Take a look for yourself at the four-day session that plans all the great events in our Order for the year of 2008. This is also when the new National and Region officers are elected. Can't be part of the fun? Well, OAWEST is here to bring you up to the minute coverage.