The 2017 national chief and national vice-chief were elected Tuesday evening at the national planning meeting. Congratulations to 2017 National Chief Forrest Gertin, and 2017 National Vice Chief Talon Parker. Forrest is a Vigil Honor member from Tschipey Achtu Lodge, Seneca Waterways Council in Rochester, NY. He has served as the NE-3A section chief, and will serve as the 2017 national chief of the Order of the Arrow. Talon is a Vigil Honor member from Croatan Lodge, East Carolina Council in Kinston, NC. He has served as the SR-7B section chief, and will serve as the 2017 national vice chief of the Order of the Arrow.