What’s in a name? NAFRA vs. OFS-USA
(This article originally appeared in the Fall 2018 issue of Tau-USA)
The acronym “NAFRA” has been used for years to refer to the National Fraternity. However, it isn’t unique to the United States. So to provide certainty we are shifting to the use of “OFS-USA.” You’ll see email addresses, the website, our Facebook page address, and Twitter account change to the OFS- USA.
Of course, we will still use the term “National Fraternity” in speaking of all OFS in the United States but we will limit the use of “NAFRA.”
Remember that all of us belong to four fraternities: local, regional, national and international. (Someday we need a list of acronyms listed on the website!).
Nation Executive Council Election Results
After reflecting together on the needs of our Order, after spending time in prayer and formation, and after invoking the help of the Holy Spirit, the National Fraternity has chosen the team that will guide and animate the Fraternity for the next three years. The following servant leaders were elected to NEC positions:
- Jan Parker, OFS — Minister
- Mary Bittner, OFS — Vice Minister
- Jane DeRose-Bamman — Secretary
- Claudia Kauzlarich, OFS — Treasurer
- Awilda Guadalupe, OFS — International Councilor
- Josh Molidor, OFS — Councilor 1
- Dennis Ross, OFS — Councilor 2
- Donna Hollis, OFS — Councilor 3
Jane DeRose-Bamman was also elected Alternate International Councilor
Please keep all of these brothers and sisters in your prayers.
Our new National Executive Council reciting the Commitment to Serve immediately following the conclusion of the election.