LODGE KEY 3
Chris Thompson
Lodge Chief
Chris Thompson was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A third generation Eagle Scout, he began his scouting journey at the age of 6 as a Tiger Cub in Cub Scouts, He received his Eagle Scout at the age of 16, then went on to lead a crew to the Philmont Scout Ranch in 2022, a troop representing the Palmetto Council at the National Scout Jamboree in 2023, and an NYLT course in 2024, and teach shotgun shooting at Camp John J Barnhardt for 2 years. He has also staffed NYLT 4 times, and served Skyuka Lodge as the 2022 treasurer and 2026 Lodge Chief.
Creighton Taylor
Lodge Advisor
Creighton Taylor joined Scouting in 2009 with his son, Cole, in Pack 61 in Chester, South Carolina before “bridging over” to Troop 61 in Chester, South Carolina. Creighton was inducted into the Order of the Arrow in Skyuka Lodge in 2013 and sealed his membership in the Order through Brotherhood conversion in 2014. Creighton was selected to receive the Vigil honor in 2016 and kept his Vigil in 2017, being given the name Wilhungen Elangomat, or “Selfless Friend.” Creighton is a recipient of both the Skyuka Lodge Indian on the Mountain Award (2021) and the Order of the Arrow Founder’s Award (2022). Creighton began serving as Skyuka Lodge Adviser in 2024 with the aim of leading Skyuka Lodge to hosting the 2027 Cornerstone Conclave, and looks forward to seeing Skyuka Lodge achieve this milestone following the flood of Camp Bob Hardin.
Sandi Patrick
Lodge Staff Advisor
My name is Sandi Patrick and I have been in scouting for the last 11 years. I began with my sons when they joined as Tigers and ended up taking over as their Den leader. I was also very involved with the Pack committee and the York District Day Camp for many years. When my sons crossed over to Troop 219 I joined their committee. Since then I have enjoyed all the many camp outs and activities I have been able to attend as a scout leader. In 2024 I not only became a professional scouter but I was also inducted into the OA and was able to obtain my brotherhood in the fall of 2024. Since then I have had the privilege of serving the OA as the staff advisor and now also taking on the role of craft advisor.