Section/Lodge Leadership
The Section NE-1B Council of Chiefs is made up of the section chief, vice-chief, secretary, the immediate past section chief, and one youth delegate from each council. Below is a list of the Current Section Officers and Advisers, as well as the Lodge Chiefs of NE-1B.
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| Section Chief: Adam Hoy | ||
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| Section Vice-Chief: Colby Ward | ||
![]() Colby is a Life Scout in Tisquantum Lodge of Old Colony Council. He currently serves as Section NE-1B Vice Chief, Tisquantum Lodge Chief and a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster for his troop. Colby was previously his Lodge's 2nd Vice Chief. Outside of Scouting, Colby is active in his school's student council where he holds the position of Class President.
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| Section Secretary: Michael Mangina | ||
Michael is a Life Scout and a Brotherhood Honor Member of Abnaki Lodge. He currently serves as the Section NE-1B Secretary and has previously served as Lodge Chief of Abnaki Lodge and as Senior Patrol Leader for his troop. Outside of scouting, Michael is active in his Church, is a Varsity Baseball Catcher, and an avid paintball player. |
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| Immediate Past Section Chief: Greg Burke | ||
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Greg is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member, and Founders Award recipient of Tisquantum Lodge, Old Colony Council 249. He is currently the Lodge Leadership Development Task Force Chief and a member of the National Leadership Development Sub-Commmittee where he oversees the Lodge Leadership Development program. He previously served as the Section NE-1B Chief from 2007-2010. Greg has served the Order as Lodge Chief, Lodge First Vice Chief, Chapter Vice Chief, and many other chairmanship roles. He has participated and served on the National Leadership Seminar staff. He is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 44 in Walpole, MA. Greg has served on staff at the 2006 NOAC at Michigan State University, the 2007 NCLS at Indiana University, and the 2008 George Washington and Jefferson ArrowCorps5 site. In 2006, he participated in the Order of the Arrow Trail Crew. Greg is a graduate of Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, MA and currently attends Fairfield University located in Fairfield, CT where he is pursuing degrees in Accounting and Economics. |
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Section Advisers
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| Section Adviser: Branden Morris | ||
Branden is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor Member, and a Founders' Award recipient of Grand Monadnock Lodge, Nashua Valley Council. From Townsend, MA Branden is currently serving as the Section Adviser. Branden further serves as a Committee Chair and as the Council Training Chairman for his Council’s Executive Board. Branden has served as Lodge Adviser for Grand Monadnock Lodge, Section NE-1B Associate Adviser, Section Chief, Philmont Retreat Vice Chief of Training, and as the CVC of Training for the 2006 NOAC. In addition, Branden has attended and staffed multiple NOACs, NLS, NLATS, and other such events. |
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| Section Associate Adviser: Dave Paulson | ||
Bio Coming Soon |
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| Section Staff Adviser: Jonathan Widmark | ||
Jonathan is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Member of Abnaki Lodge, Narragansett Council. From Dover, NH, Jonathan currently serves as both the Section and Lodge Staff Adviser as well as a Development Director for the Council. Jonathan attended the 2007 NCLS in Indiana, the 1997 National Jamboree and was on Regional Seabadge Staff. |
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Conclave Coordinator & Adviser |
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| Conclave Coordinator: TBD | ||
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| Conclave Adviser: TBD | ||
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Lodge Chiefs |
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| Abake-Mi-Sa-Na-Ki Chief: Brendan MacGregor | ||
Bio Coming Soon |
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| Abnaki Lodge Chief: Nicholas Grande | ||
Bio Coming Soon |
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| Grand Monadnock Chief: Joshua Champagne | ||
Joshua is a Life Scout and a Brotherhood Honor Member of Grand Monadnock Lodge of the Nashua Valley Council. He currently is serving as Lodge Chief and Senior Patrol Leader of his Troop. Additionally, Joshua has served as the Work Projects Chair for GML. Joshua enjoys hiking, Scouting, and working at Camp Wanocksett. |
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| Pachachaug Chief: Andrew Meloche | ||
Andrew is an Eagle Scout and a Brotherhood Honor Member of Pachachaug Lodge of Mohegan Council. He serves as his Lodge Chief and as his troop's Senior Patrol Leader. Additionally, Andrew has in the past served as his lodge's Nominations Chairman, Ordealmaster, and as Inductions Chairman. Andrew carries his lodge's tradition of Ultimate Frisbee outside of Scouting as well. |
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| Tisquantum Lodge Chief: Colby Ward | ||
![]() Colby is a Life Scout in Tisquantum Lodge of Old Colony Council. He currently serves as Section NE-1B Vice Chief, Tisquantum Lodge Chief and a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster for his troop. Colby was previously his Lodge's 2nd Vice Chief. Outside of Scouting, Colby is active in his school's student council where he holds the position of Class President.
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| Tulpe Lodge Chief: Rohan Vakil | ||
Rohan is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor Member of Tulpe Lodge of Annawon Council. He currently is Lodge Chief, a Troop Representative, and a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster for his troop. Rohan has previously served as the Vice Chief of Communications and Youth Chairman of Elections for Tulpe Lodge. Rohan enjoys such activities as Biking, Running, Karate, reading, writing for his school's newspaper, and getting pied in the face. |
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Adam is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of Tulpe Lodge of Annawon Council. He currently serves as the Section NE-1B Chief. Adam has served as the Section NE-1B Secretary, Section ArrowCorps5 Coordinator, Tulpe Lodge Vice Chief of Programs, and Lodge Vice Chief of Communications. Adam participated in ArrowCorps5 at the George Washington and Jefferson site. Adam also attended the 2007 NCLS at Indiana University, the 2005 National Jamboree and the 2009 NOAC. Adam is a graduate of Xaverian Brothers High School. He currently attends Georgetown University where he is pursuing degrees in Chemistry and Physics.
Michael is a Life Scout and a Brotherhood Honor Member of Abnaki Lodge. He currently serves as the Section NE-1B Secretary and has previously served as Lodge Chief of Abnaki Lodge and as Senior Patrol Leader for his troop. Outside of scouting, Michael is active in his Church, is a Varsity Baseball Catcher, and an avid paintball player. 
Branden is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor Member, and a Founders' Award recipient of Grand Monadnock Lodge, Nashua Valley Council. From Townsend, MA Branden is currently serving as the Section Adviser. Branden further serves as a Committee Chair and as the Council Training Chairman for his Council’s Executive Board. Branden has served as Lodge Adviser for Grand Monadnock Lodge, Section NE-1B Associate Adviser, Section Chief, Philmont Retreat Vice Chief of Training, and as the CVC of Training for the 2006 NOAC. In addition, Branden has attended and staffed multiple NOACs, NLS, NLATS, and other such events.
Jonathan is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Member of Abnaki Lodge, Narragansett Council. From Dover, NH, Jonathan currently serves as both the Section and Lodge Staff Adviser as well as a Development Director for the Council. Jonathan attended the 2007 NCLS in Indiana, the 1997 National Jamboree and was on Regional Seabadge Staff.
Bio Coming Soon
Andrew is an Eagle Scout and a Brotherhood Honor Member of Pachachaug Lodge of Mohegan Council. He serves as his Lodge Chief and as his troop's Senior Patrol Leader. Additionally, Andrew has in the past served as his lodge's Nominations Chairman, Ordealmaster, and as Inductions Chairman. Andrew carries his lodge's tradition of Ultimate Frisbee outside of Scouting as well. 