Wahinkto Lodge #199
2023 Lodge Chief
Zachary S.
Zachary is a Life Scout from Troop 363 and a participant in Crew 332, both in San Angelo. In his Scouting career, Zachary has had the opportunity to participate in a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, and aspires to visit all four High Adventure Bases. In the Order of the Arrow, Zachary is a Brotherhood Member. Zachary previously served as the 2021 Lodge Secretary and the 2022 Vice Chief of Program.
2023 Lodge Vice Chief – Admin
Lyla B.
Lyla is a Life Scout in San Angelo. In her Scouting career, Lyla has served as an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and as a Senior Patrol Leader. Lyla is a Brotherhood Member, and has previously served as an elangomat.
2023 Lodge Vice Chief – Program
Madison S.
Madison is an Eagle Scout from Troop 42 in San Angelo, and currently is a member with Crew 332. Outside of Scouting, Madison is a Senior at Christoval High School. In her free time, Madison enjoys hiking, camping, backpacking, and sailing. In the Order of the Arrow, Madison is a Brotherhood Member. Madison Previously served as the 2022 Lodge Chief, and will be serving Section G-2 as the 2023 Conclave Vice Chief of Administration.
Lodge Adviser
Don Dunbar
Don Dunbar has a wide range of experience in the Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow, where he has served in multiple leadership and advisory roles to benefit Scouting in Texas, the United States, and the World.
In the Order of the Arrow, Don was inducted into Tatanka Lodge in 1971, became a Brotherhood member in 1973, and received his Vigil Honor from Colonneh Lodge in 2000. In Colonneh Lodge, Don served as the Assistant Lodge Adviser for Inductions and Service for over 18 years, and was asked to serve Section G-2 as the training and service chair for multiple section conclaves. Don served on ArrowCorps 5 and Summit Corps. In 2005, Don received the Founders Award.
In 2000, Don was presented the St. George Award by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and in 2001, Don was awarded the Silver Beaver by the Sam Houston Area Council. Wahinkto Lodge is honored to have Don lead our team of Advisers.
Lodge Associate Adviser
Kevin Franke
Kevin Franke is an active Scouter across Texas, enabling thousands of Scouts to experience quality programs and grow in their fondness of Scouting. Kevin is a 2018 Eagle Scout from Troop 363 in San Angelo, where he served in multiple leadership roles as a youth.
In the Order of the Arrow, Kevin was inducted into Wahinkto Lodge in 2015 and received his Brotherhood in 2017. In 2023, Kevin was honored by Wahinkto Lodge with the Vigil Honor. Kevin served twice as Lodge Secretary as well as the 2018 Lodge Chief. Additionally, Kevin served in Leadership Roles in Section G-2, with the most notable being the Vice Chief of Administration for the 2019 Section Leadership Conference.
In 2021, Kevin served as an Assistant Program Director for the Inaugural Summer Camp for Camp Strake in the Sam Houston Area Council. In 2022, Kevin served as the Camp Commissioner for Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. Additionally, Kevin is the Camp Director for the annual Winter Camp at Camp Sol Mayer.
Lodge Associate Adviser
Dave Mulvey
Dave Mulvey is an active Scouter in the Texas Southwest Council, serving in multiple District and Council level positions. Dave enjoys working with youth in the program, frequently teaching the Radio or Space Exploration Merit Badges.
In the Order of the Arrow, Dave was inducted and received his Brotherhood and Vigil Honor through Mikinakawa Lodge in the Circle Ten Council. There, Dave served in multiple youth leadership positions and advisory positions before moving to San Angelo.
Dave’s passion for the Order of the Arrow and Scouting is evident in the numerous positions that he serves in at the District and Council Levels.