The 1980 National Planning Meeting was held at the end of the year in Austin, Texas, home of the University of Texas and scheduled site for the 1981 NOAC. The majority of the meeting was consumed with preparations for the upcoming NOAC. Brad Starr of Klahican Lodge, Wilmington, North Carolina was elected National Chief. Kevin Moll of Ha-Kin-Skay-A-Ki Lodge, Colorado Springs, Colorado was elected National Vice Chief. The Regions Chiefs elected were, Richard Aberle - Northeast Region, Allen Cooper - Southeast Region, Rob Akes - East Central Region, Jim Rhodes - South Central Region, Arnold Heck - North Central Region and Kurt Christiansen - Western Region.