Lodge Leadership
2026
Samuel Whitesell
Lodge Chief
Samuel is a senior at Northwest Guilford High School, an Eagle Scout, and Vigil Honor member. He loves backpacking and primitive camping enough to have disappeared for a month on the AT, two weeks at Philmont, and another 10 days on the MST. He has served on summer camp staff at CSR for 3 years, coming up on 4 as the Metalwork director. He has also served on NYLT staff for 3 years, providing participants with his vision of a high quality leadership training. Samuel is very excited to lead the lodge in the upcoming year, and hopes that you will have as much fun as he has.
Anya Maholick
Lodge Vice Chief of Program
Anya is currently working on her Venturing Summit award and Sea Scout Quartermaster award. She also attends GTCC for elementary education. She enjoys reading, teaching others, swimming, and debating about any subject. She hopes to continue working with the lodge and camp to make it a better and more enjoyable time!
Hunter Carter
Lodge Vice Chief of Communications
Hunter is an Eagle Scout from Troop 4 in High Point, and engaged Sea Scout who actively participates in ship meetings. Elsewhere, Hunter remains intensely interested in leadership, public speaking, and serving, recognizing opportunities outside of Scouts that call for organization and clear guidance. In his spare time, Hunter is enthusiastic about sailing, instructing others, and living up to the best Scout traditions, all while seeking ways to improve the Lodge next year.
Sidney Dill
Lodge Vice Chief of Administration
Eyan Wise
Lodge Vice Chief of Service
Eyan is a life Scout with Troop 31, Currently a Senior at Uwharrie Ridge 6-12. He was inducted to the Order of the Arrow in 2021 and was selected for Vigil induction in 2024. Eyan served as the Tutelo Chapter Vice Chief of Service in 2023 and 2024. In 2024 Eyan served as the lodge Brotherhood Chair. Eyan hopes to continue to grow the lodge through his role.
Yana Withrow
Lodge Vice Chief of Inductions Ceremonies Elections (ICE)
Yana, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor, is currently a dual-enrolled student at UNCG studying nursing. She enjoys staffing medical for scouting events and attending various powwow's, dancing a fancy shawl and inducting members into the lodge with ceremonies. She hopes the experience she gained through these activities can influence others to start dancing or participating in ceremonies during Lodge 70 events!
Izzy Rouse
Lodge Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs (AIA)
Izzy is currently a Life Scout with Troop 5068 in Jamestown and a Vigil Honor member of our lodge. She is a high‑school senior who plans to attend Western Carolina University this fall to study environmental science. Izzy is a fancy shawl and jingle dress dancer who loves attending powwows and meeting new people. She is excited to meet all of you and is looking forward to the year ahead!
Lodge Advisers
Rusty Gray
Lodge Adviser
Rusty is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 4566 in Stoneville, NC. He is the Lead EMT for Cone Health's CareLink Mobile Critical Care Transport Team. He has been employed with Cone Health for 20 years. Scouting planted the seed of volunteerism that lead him to serve the Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad as Chief for 17 years and as member for 25 years. He has served Saura Chapter as Chapter Adviser for several years. Rusty has served as a Health Officer for Lodge and Council events, was a NYLT staff member and current Wood Badge staff member for 2022. He is currently on the Council Camping Committee and serves as Co-Chair for the Cherokee District Committee. As a youth Rusty was very active in Scouting and now enjoys Scouting as an adult with his son. As a young person obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 4566, worked on Camp Staff at Cherokee Scout Reservation, was a Chapter Chief, Lodge Vice Chief and ceremonialist. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1992. Rusty is humbled and excited to serve as Lodge Adviser. He believes that the Scouting program and the Order of the Arrow offers America's youth timeless values, leadership development, outdoor skills, and a since of service beyond self.
Bud Harrelson
Lodge Staff Adviser
Bud is the Director of Cherokee Scout Reservation and Strategic Initiatives, and has been involved with Scouting for many years in multiple roles. Prior to becoming a professional Scouter, Bud was active as a youth and adult volunteer. He served as lodge chief of Tsalagi Lodge and SR-7 section chief. As an adult, he served as our lodge’s associate adviser for service before serving as the SR-7B section adviser. Bud served on multiple national committees, including the national Order of the Arrow committee. He also has a background in education at the school and district level. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1993 and the National Distinguished Service Award in 1998. Bud (and his dog Brody) look forward to supporting the lodge chief and lodge adviser in their goals, and guiding Tsoiotsi Tsogalii into a bright future with a strong program.
