Nisha Kittan Lodge

Nisha Kittan Lodge has six elected officers; Chief, Vice-Chief of Administration, Vice-Chief of Program, Vice-Chief of Publications, Secretary, and Treasurer.  These positions are filled by youth members who want to help guide the Lodge by giving and sharing their time and advice; who want our members to have fun in the Order of the Arrow and enjoy the experiences it offers; and who are willing to give 100% in everything they do.

Officers are elected to one-year terms every year at our Spring Fellowship and take office at the end of the following Fall Reunion.  Members wishing to run for an elected office must have a permission form signed by their Scoutmaster, parent/legal guardian (if under 18), and the current Lodge Adviser; must be interviewed and approved by the Lodge Adviser and Staff Adviser; must be under 21 years of age for the entire term they will serve; and must be present at the time of the election.

The Lodge Chief is the presiding officer at all lodge events and lodge meetings.  He has the right to direct the other officers and members in their duties and responsibilities; he signs approved waivers for Boy Scout Troops from our Council that allow the call‐out of their Scouts at another council’s camping facilities; appoints one of the Vice Chiefs to the duties of Chief for the duration of a known absence; and fulfills all other duties assigned to his office in the Lodge Bylaws, the current Order of the Arrow Handbook, and the Guide for Officers and Advisers.

Responsible for the progress and smooth operation of the Awards, Camp Promotions, Troop Representative, Unit Elections, and Vigil Selection committees overseeing their actions through the chairmen of those committees; and fulfills all other duties assigned to his office in the Lodge Bylaws, the current Order of the Arrow Handbook, and the Guide for Officers and Advisers.