Past Lodge Advisers

Each Lodge has an appointed head volunteer adviser. The Lodge Adviser works with the Lodge Officers, specifically the Lodge Chief, to ensure a smoothly ran Lodge and an effective program. They will offer suggestions to the youth and make molding leaders their number one goal while doing thier job. Lodge Associate Advisers are appointed by the discretions of the Lodge Adviser. These Advisers can be in charge of committees, special projects, or other positions, such as a finance adviser or a patches adviser.

13. Jefri Jones (2024 - Present)

12. Paul Anderson (2019 - 2023)

11. Larry Martin (2016- 2018)

10. Shawn Johnston (2013 - 2015)

- Shawn served as a Lodge Chief of PaHin Lodge in 1993-1994. Shawn received the Vigil Honor in 1993. Shawn received the Founder’s Award and was recognized for his contributions with the James E West fellowship in 2010.

9. Steve Shark (2010 - 2012)

- Steve was a Lodge Chief in Minniduta Lodge. He received the Vigil Honor in 1974 and the Founder’s Award in 2013. He continues to be active as a member of the Northern Lights Council Executive Board.

8. Hon. Dale Sandstrom (2007 - 2009)

- Dale is a Distinguished Eagle Scout and former Lodge Chief of Minniduta Lodge. Dale received the Vigil Honor in 1969. He continues to be active as member of the Northern Lights Council Executive Board.

7. Ben Lenzen Sr. (2005 - 2007)

- Prior to serving as Lodge Adviser, Ben was active as a Chapter Adviser and as the Associate Lodge Adviser for the western half of the Lodge. Ben received the Vigil Honor in 2000 and the Founder’s Award in 2005.

6. Steve Motschenbacher (1995 - 2005)

- Prior to serving as Lodge Adviser, Steve served as Chapter Adviser for Chapter 2. Steve was recognized with the Silver Beaver for his work with the Lodge. He received the Vigil Honor and the Founder’s Award in 1997.

5. Dr. Jeff Pastir, M.D. (1993 - 1995)

- Jeff was an active youth member of Pa-Hin Lodge and was an active ceremonialist for Ordeal, Brotherhood and Vigil Ceremonies. Jeff served as Lodge Adviser while completing a residency at the University of North Dakota in Family Medicine. Jeff received the Vigil Honor in 1980. Jeff currently serves as a District Committee member and Wood Badge staff member in Northern Star Council.

4. Jim Koehler (? - 1993)

- Jim Koehler was a Lodge Adviser in the early 1990s. Jim received his Vigil Honor in 1980.

3. Tom Mulhern (mid - late 1980's)

- Tom Mulhern served as Lodge Adviser in the mid- to late-1980’s. Along with Staff Adviser Paul Manning, Mulhern allowed the youth to really run the lodge, stepping in only when it was deemed necessary. Mulhern was an Air Force veteran and lived in Grand Forks, ND.

2. Dr. Terry Eder (early - mid 1980's)

- Terry Eder was a music professor at the University of North Dakota. He served as Lodge Adviser in the early- to mid-1980’s.

1. Don Carlson

- Don served as the first Lodge Adviser for the newly formed PaHin Lodge. Don previously served as the Northern Lights Council OA Coordinator, with key responsibilities for guiding the Lodge merger process. Don was one of the co-founders of the Blackhawk Traders Assocation, an organization of collectors, Scout historians, and collectors, who organized Trade-O-Rees and patch histories of each of the Lodges. Don received the Vigil Honor in 1974. Don passed away in September 2010.