Lodge Key 3

 

 
The lodge Key 3 consists of the lodge chief, lodge adviser and lodge staff adviser. These three Arrowmen help to ensure that lodge officers and committees successfully carry out the operations of the lodge.
 

Current Key 3 Members

Lodge Chief

Kadyn Barsch

Kadyn is a Vigil Honor member of the Wikiak Sabbeleu Chapter and is affiliated with Troop 222 and Crew 595. Prior to his election as Lodge Chief, he served in several leadership roles, including Vice Chief of Operations, Vigil Honor Chair, and Chapter Chief. An Eagle Scout, Kadyn currently serves as President of Crew 595 and recently served as a Troop Guide for NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training).

He has participated in the 2023 National Jamboree and the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference, and he will head to Philmont in the summer of 2025 as part of the OA Trail Crew.

Kadyn is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly camping, hiking, and fishing.


Lodge Adviser

Vicki Dubis

Vicki has been an active member of the Order of the Arrow since completing her Ordeal in 1997. She was honored with Vigil in 2003. In Kanwa tho Lodge’s ten years, Vicki has given service to the lodge by co-advising the inductions committee and most recently as the chapter adviser for Eluwak.
 
Vicki has been involved in Scouting for over 30 years. She has worn many unit, district, and council hats with positions ranging from Cubmaster to district training chair to Wood Badge staff and she has had the privilege of running many district events. She is currently a committee member of Troop 595B and Troop 595G in West Allis. She also is a member of the Aurora District Eagle advancement committee, working with many prospective Eagle Scouts. Vicki has been a recipient of the District Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver, and the Order of the Arrow Founder's Award.
 
With graduate studies in Art Therapy from Mount Mary and graduate studies in an MA in Urban Education, Vicki has an educational background that supports understanding youth growth and development. As an educator and a Registered Art Therapist, Vicki has had many years of experience working with youth.
 
Scouting and family keep Vicki and her husband, Michael busy. When not participating in Scouting adventures, Vicki enjoys gardening, traveling, canoeing or kayaking, and spending time with grandchildren.

 


Staff Adviser

Austin Gulbrandson

Austin serves as the District Executive for the Red Arrow District.

Past Lodge Key 3 Members

 

Year

Lodge Chief

Lodge Adviser

Staff Adviser

Term: November 1 - October 31

2013

Sean T. Waiss

Bob Farrell

Robert Garrett

2013-2014

Sean T. Waiss

2014-2015

Mitchell Russ

2015-2016

Dean Busalacchi

Michael Dubis

2016-2017

Michael Cohoon

Erin Buhrmester

2017-2018

Tyler Gerds

Ken Walton

Wally Smith
Nathan Rackers

2018-2019

Nolan Tremelling

Nathan Rackers

2019-2020

Nolan Tremelling

2020-2021

Kyle Waiss

2021-2022

Evan Smazal
Term: June 15 - June 14 (due to updated lodge bylaws)

2022-2023

Evan Smazal
Ken Walton
Vicki Dubis
Nathan Rackers

2023-2024

Madilynn Puetz

Vicki Dubis

Cory Weber

2024-2025

Abigail Bork

2025-2026

Kadyn Barsch

Cory Weber
Austin Gulbrandson