On December 27th, 2017, Blue Heron member, Anthony Peluso, became the first Blue Heron Arrowman to serve as the National Chief. Anthony, a former Lodge Chief, has also served the Order of the Arrow as SR-7A Section Chief since April 2016, as a developer of the new National Leadership Seminar (NLS), a staffer of multiple NLS courses, and as a staff member for the upcoming 2019 World Scouting Jamboree. Anthony, a Vigil Honor member, has also been honored with Founder’s Award.