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Lodge Officers 2011-2012

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Our Lodge is run by fellow brothers who take time out of their life to make the Lodge function. They are the ones who hear all the complaints and do everything within their power to fix the problem. If you would like to be an Officer in the future, take a look at the Election Rules

These are your key officers for the 2011-2012 year!   

Lodge Chief


My name is Elliott Mickey Taft. I joined scouting when I was a tiger, and continued on to earn the arrow of light and cross over into boy scouts. After I reached first class I was elected into the order of the arrow, and I have been active in Aal-Pa-Tah lodge ever since. I worked 5 years on summer camp staff from 2005-2009. In 2009 I graduated high school, reached the rank of eagle and received the vigil honor. In our lodge I have held the positions of chapter chief, historian, vice chief of service and I just began my second term as lodge chief.

Lodge Vice-Chief of Inductions



My Name is Mike McLoughlin and I am happy to be the next Vice Chief of Inductions for APT. I am an Eagle Scout with Troop 711 in the Osceola Chapter and have served as the Lodge Historian and Chapter Chief in the past. I was the OA Camp Coordinator on Summer Camp in 2011 and am also on the Ceremonies Team.  I plan to make the induction process in our lodge even better than before so contact me at [email protected] if you want to help out. We can always use help!

Lodge Vice-Chief of Program






Lodge Vice-Chief of Service


Daniel Olbrych has been involved in scouting since he was a Tiger Cub in pack 308 & 327. He is currently a Life Scout in Troop 336 and a Brotherhood member of the Lodge. He has attended 2010 National Jamboree, NYLT staff member in 2009-2010 along with summer camp staff member in 2010. He has been SPL as well as many other positions. He was the chapter chief of Abaniki chapter for two years and is an active member of Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge.

Lodge Treasurer


Lodge Secretary



Christopher Olbrych has been involved in scouting since he was a Tiger Cub. He is currently a Life Scout in Troop 336 and a Brotherhood member of the Lodge. He has attended National Jamboree, NYLT and was a summer camp staff member in 2009 and 2010. He has been SPL in his troop well as troop guide and OA rep. He was the assistant chapter chief of Abaniki chapter for a year and is an active member of Aal-Pa-Tah.

Lodge Historian



Ross Pantone started scouting as a Tiger in Pack 120 and is currently a Life Scout in Troop 111 and a Brotherhood member of the Lodge.  He has held numerous positions in Scouting including staffing numerous Cub Scout events and has been SPL of Troop 111.  Ross has attended National Jamboree, Northern Tier, NYLT and was a summer camp staff member in 2010. 

Staff Advisor

Lodge Staff Advisor Steve Steinmetz Steve Steinmetz has been a Scouter for for 28 years and has been active with the Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge since 1990. He was given Vigil in March, 1996, received his James E. West in 2004, and Founders award in 2010.

Ranger Steve has also been the Camp Ranger at Tanah Keeta since 2001. Ranger Steve has been married for 38 years to wife Cheryl, and he has 3 utes, Jennifer, Steve Jr., and Katherine.

Just remember this, Service to Camp comes from the heart. And this camp is Scouting's home. That being said help take care of your home...The idea of the O/A is cheerful service, and Camp promotion. Please help me in these efforts.

Lodge Advisor

  Amanda Pantone is currently the committee chairperson for Troop 111 in Royal Palm Beach.  She is a a Wood Badge Fox from SR707 and has been honored to be a Wood Badge staff member on numerous courses.  She is a Brotherhood member of Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge.  She is also the proud mother of 2 Eagle Scouts and 1 Life Scout.
[email protected]

Associate Lodge Advisor

Lodge Associate Advisor Bradley Ellis
Mr. Ellis earned his Eagle Scout on May 10, 1993 as a member of Troop 109, and currently serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 751. Mr. Ellis joined Aal-Pa-Tah in November of 1991, earned his Brotherhood in 1992, served as Vice Lodge Chief in 1997, was awarded the Vigil in 2000, and served as Lodge Chief for the 2000-2001 term. As a youth, Mr. Ellis was an active Hitchiti member - both in dancing and ceremonies - and continues to heavily support the Hitchiti program as Associate Lodge Advisor. Mr. Ellis attended: William T. Dwyer High School, Florida State University for undergraduate studies, and University of Florida for law school. Mr. Ellis lives in Jupiter, and works as an attorney in West Palm Beach.
Bradley Ellis Esq.
[email protected]

Associate Lodge Advisor

  Cindy Hall is currently an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 888 in the Sailfish District and has been a leader in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts since 1991. She joined the lodge as an Ordeal Candidate on Sept 18, 1999 and sealed her membership by becoming a Brotherhood member on June 9, 2001.  On March 3, 2005 Cindy became a Vigil Member in the Order of the arrow and has served as the Advisor to Elections since 2007.  She is an Associate Advisor for Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge, and a member of the Tanah Keeta Campmaster Core.  She has served on numerous training staffs and has served on the staff of numerous district and council functions.   She has two sons, Matthew and Christopher, both of whom are Eagle Scouts with two Eagle Palms each.  She is currently employed by Cap Stone Industries as the Sales & Marketing Director and runs her own company, Eco Solutions Marketing, Inc.  

If you experience trouble contacting any of the Officers or Advisors, just send us your message under the Contact Us page with the person who you are sending it to and information about what happened when you tried to send it. We will correct the issue and send your message to the appropriate person.

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