History of Ta Tanka Lodge By Dave Minnihan

Introduction During the early years of the BSA, many camps had Camp Honor Societies. These societies had many purposes, but the main one was to recognize outstanding campers. One such society was the Wimachtendienk from the Philadelphia Council’s Camp Treasure Island, formed in 1915. Over the next six years, the Wimachtendienk would spread to form lodges in an additional nine camps. The Lodges met in 1921 to form a Grand Lodge to administer the program and the first Grand Lodge Meeting was held. In 1922, the Wimachtendienk became an official “experimental program” of the BSA. Later, in 1927, the name was changed to the in order to obtain greater public acceptance and recognition. E. Urner Goodman, the co-founder of the Wimachtendienk, became Scout Executive of the Chicago Council in 1927. At the time, Chicago was one of the largest Councils in the country and many professionals Scouters spent time in Chicago before moving on to other Councils. During their time in Chicago, there would be introduced to the OA, and were encouraged to take the program with them as they progressed on to other Councils. This lead to a great growth in the Order. Goodman became National Program Director of the BSA in 1931 and now had the means to encourage and promote the growth of the OA throughout the country. In 1934, the OA became part of the BSA, as part of the Senior Division which fell under Goodman’s supervision. In 1948, the OA was fully integrated into the BSA. The Grand Lodge was dissolved and the National OA Committee was formed. Four years later, Ta Tanka Lodge was formed. And the rest is history.

Council History We need to start the history with a brief history of the Council. With the founding of the BSA in 1910, the first goal of the program was to organize as many troops as possible. Paid professionals, many of whom were YMCA leaders, were recruited to help spread the Scouting Program. They were sent out into the field to organize troops and recruit leaders. As the level of Scouting increased in a community and there was sufficient financial support, a local administrative unit, the Council, could then be formed. The first of the BSA councils to be organized in Southern California was the Los Angeles Council in 1914. Troops in the Pasadena area were originally independent units dealing directly with the National Headquarters in City, though they used the Los Angeles Council as a source for forms, badges and related material. By March 1919, there were nine active troops with 190 boys. The Pasadena Council (also known as the Pasadena District Council) of the was organized March 3, 1919, with jurisdiction over Pasadena, Altadena and Lamanda Park. In those days a district council (also known as a section council) was not what we consider to be a district now. Rather, it was a designation by the BSA that a council covered more than one city or town, but less than a county. A charter was granted by the National Headquarters dated April 1, 1919. In 1929, the Council was renamed to Pasadena-San Gabriel Valley Council to reflect that larger geographic area it covered. Later, in 1951, the name was changed to the San Gabriel Valley Council. Old Baldy Council, headquartered in , CA, was dissolved in 2006 and the portion residing in Los Angeles County was merged into San Gabriel Valley Council.

Camping Program Camping has played a major part of the Scouting program since the beginning. The Los Angeles Council held a camp at Banning Beach on Catalina Island in 1918, and may have camped there in previous years. There are rumors that Los Angeles Council also camped on Catalina at White’s Landing. William Wrigley, owner of Wrigley’s Chewing Gum, and the Chicago Cubs, had a residence in Pasadena, which is now the Tournament of Roses House and was one of the original members of the Pasadena District Council’s Board of Directors. Sometime in 1919, Wrigley purchased the Catalina Island Company, and so became owner of Catalina Island. Wrigley allowed the Pasadena Council to establish a camp on Catalina Island at Howlands Landing in 1919. Not much is known about this first camp except that it ran for one ten-day session with 60 campers. The cost was $12.50. An interesting note is that the Pasadena Scouts were not the first to use their camp. Schools in the Los Angeles School District opened several weeks before the Pasadena schools, so Scouts from Los Angeles actually camped at Howlands Landing, under the direction of the Los Angeles Council, before the Pasadena Council got to use it.

Camp Cherry Valley After four seasons at Howlands Landing, it was apparent that the council needed larger facilities. Several locations were offered, including Emerald Bay, but Cherry Valley was the ultimate choice. Skipper Robison, long-time Camp Director, once mentioned that the reason Cherry Valley was chosen was the tide pools. Because of the appearance and the smell of the tide pools, it was felt that no other group would want to come in and take the camp away from the BSA. Cherry Valley opened in 1923. It was very primitive that first year. There was no pier so campers had to wade ashore or be shuttled from the Betty-O to shore via rowboats. Scouts ate at an “open air” Dining Hall and were plagued by yellow jackets. Much of the camp was covered with cactus and much time was spent that year clearing it away. Camp Cherry Valley continued to grow and improve throughout its existence and continues to be the premier camp of the San Gabriel Valley Council.

Camp Huntington Throughout the years, the Council has utilized many camps in addition to Cherry Valley. Camp Huntington, located in Eaton Canyon near the foot of Mt. Lowe, Pasadena, was a weekend camp used for troop camping and training conferences. It was operated from 1920 to the early 1960’s. Camp Huntington was used for OA meetings and ceremonies.

Camp Blue Ridge Camp Blue Ridge was located in above Wrightwood and was used mostly as a winter camp. It was used from 1930/1931 until 1942.

Camp Because of the closing of Catalina Island to all except the military in 1942, Camp Cherry Valley was closed for the duration of the war. Wartime travel restrictions and gas rationing led to a need for a summer camp somewhat close to the Council’ Scouts. Camp San Antonio, located on Mt. Baldy, was opened in 1942. The buildings from Camp Blue Ridge and the equipment from Cherry Valley were moved to the new camp. Skipper Robison was Camp Director and lead a staff comprised of mostly younger boys due to the War. In 1947, Cherry Valley was re-opened, but because of an increased number of Scouts, San Antonio continued to be used as a summer camp until 1956. San Antonio was also used as a weekend camp, served as a site for OA ordeals, and served as the Council’s Winter Camp until 1969-1970.

Camp Cedar Canyon/Holt Scout Ranch The Council had an opportunity to purchase land near Forest Home in the San Bernardino mountains. This became Camp Cedar Canyon, which was opened for camping in 1957. Cedar Canyon was used as a summer camp and for weekend camping and training courses, as well. It was also used for the OA, as a site for Ordeals, Fellowships, and Vigil Ceremonies. In 1968, it was renamed Holt Scout Ranch in memory of Herbert Brayson Holt who had sold the property to the Council. Holt Scout Ranch last operated as a summer camp in 1974 and was sold in 1976.

Sky Valley Sky Valley was 160 acres located near Idyllwild and was an undeveloped property. The Council bought it in the mid 1950’s for $50,000. It was purchased because at one point the National Office mandated that Councils should have one acre of land for every Scout. (At this time we had about 3,000 Scouts).. The Council had to have some Scouts camp on the land to avoid being taxed, so several troops did camp there. There were also some OA ordeals held there. Just like Camp Huntington and Medicine Lodge, civilization encroached on the camp and it was sold during the mid 1970’s.

Trask Scout Reservation Originally known as Monrovia Scout Reservation, Trask was bought in 1966 for $45,290. 160 Acres were originally bought, then in 1968, the Council leased an additional 320 acres from the City of Monrovia. The camp was formally dedicated as Tallman H. Trask Scout Reservation on May 13, 1972. The first official event at the camp was a Catholic Scout retreat held in October, 1970. Trask has served many purposes; a weekend camp, Summer Resident Camp, Cub Day Camp, Cub Resident Camp, Oak Badge and Wood Badge courses, and a site for OA Ordeals, Fellowships, and Vigils

Camp Cumorah Crest/Camp Eaton The Camp was built by the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) sometime around 1941. In 1993 the Church decided to allow its lease with the Forest Service to lapse unless the Council was interested in taking it over. The Council took it over on a trial basis for several years and then decided that they would keep it. The Forest Lawn Foundation gave a sizeable sum of money to the Council for improvements to the Camp. Because there was already a Forest Lawn Scout Reservation (owned by ), the Camp was renamed Camp Eaton in 2000. The camp was used for weekend camping conferences, and some OA events By 2005 it was no longer economically feasible to operate the Camp and it was sold.

Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch In 1965 the Old Baldy Council purchased the land for Holcomb Valley. It took four years until 1969, to develop the camp. In 1969 it opened to camping. In 2006 Old Baldy Council was split between San Gabriel Valley Council and California Inland Empire Council. Our Council took over the operation of Holcomb Valley. Holcomb Valley is used as a summer camp and is also used for OA Ordeals and Fellowships.

Tribe of Torqua Tallman Trask, Scout Executive of the Pasadena Council and Camp Director of Howlands Landing Camp, originated the Tribe of Torqua at Howlands Landing in 1922. Its purpose was to increase Scout spirit and camp participation, and encourage campers to return to camp in succeeding years. In 1923, the Tribe was carried over with the move to Camp Cherry Valley. The Tribe had four degrees; Brave, Warrior, Medicineman, and Chief. Originally, all members were selected by the Tribal Council, comprised of the Camp Staff. Each degree was conferred upon approval of the Tribal Council. In the 1930’s, it was changed so that every camper became a member of the Tribe upon attending Camp. Warrior, Medicineman, and Chief were still conferred by the Tribal Council upon review of the candidate’s performance at camp. Adults, not originally inducted into the Tribe as boys, were given the degree of Tribesman. The symbol for membership in the Tribe was a ribbon that was worn across the chest. Blue was for Brave, Red for Warrior, Yellow for Medicineman, and White for Chief. Upon attaining the Chief Degree, a camper could then become a “Star Chief’, earning a star for each year thereafter that he returned to Camp. We know of one individual to have been a 13-Star Chief. In the late 1940’s, the Tribe discontinued using the ribbons and instead, went to felt patches for each Degree. These were followed in 1951 with a twill patch for membership in the Tribe and individual arcs to signify each degree. Camp Cherry Valley was closed from 1942-1946, due to World War II, and summer camp was transferred to Camp San Antonio. The Tribe of Torqua was continued through at least 1947 at San Antonio. Cherry Valley was reopened in 1947 and the Tribe of Torqua was reinstated there. The Tribe continues at Cherry Valley through the present day.

Order of the Arrow Although all of the other councils in the Los Angeles area had OA lodges by the early 1940’s, the Tribe of Torqua was such a strong organization that there was no interest in forming an OA lodge. With the retirement of Tallman Trask in 1952, Lee Harbottle became the new Scout Executive. Harbottle wanted to get an OA Lodge started in the Council, so asked Herb Williams, San Marino District Executive, to help form the Lodge. Herb had been inducted as a youth into Siwinis Lodge in Los Angeles Area Council and was the only Arrowman on the Council Staff. Herb started organizing the Lodge with the help of John Heinman, a scoutmaster from Pasadena, who would become the first Lodge Advisor. Herb and John went to the Southwest Indian Museum in South Pasadena looking for information. They thought the buffalo would be a good totem, and thought Ta Tanka, the Sioux word for buffalo, had a nice ring to it. Bill Bruns, the Aquatics Director at Cherry Valley, was elected as the first Chief. Although the lodge was organized and the first Ordeal held in 1952 at Camp Cherry Valley with 120 inductees, the Lodge wasn’t chartered with National until 1953. The Lodge was originally broken into three Clans; Mandan, Teton, and Miniconjou. These Clans may or may not have been set up along District boundaries. Around 1955, the Lodge had grown in membership and there were enough members to expand the Chapters to include all the districts. Herb and Elmo Engelsted, another member of the Council’s professional staff, were inducted into the Vigil Honor in 1953 at our first Lodge Fellowship held at Camp Josepho, in a ceremony conducted by Siwinis Lodge. The first five Lodge Chiefs, Bill Bruns (1953), Ed Mc Arthur (1954), Tom Koetz (1955), Carlos De Avila (1956), and Dick Clark (1957), were all members of the Camp Cherry Valley Staff, and Herb Williams served as Camp Director, as well as the Lodge’s Staff Advisor. Most of the Lodge’s camp activities though, were held at the three camps on the mainland; Camp Huntington in Pasadena’s Eaton Canyon, Camp San Antonio on Mount Baldy, and Camp Cedar Canyon in Mentone. The Lodge’s headquarters were at Camp Huntington in Skipper Robison’s Cabin. There was a magazine bench in one corner of the cabin that when opened, led to a staircase going down to the cellar of the cabin. Skipper had turned this into a kiva. It was here that the lodge held meetings and some ceremonies. Ta Tanka Lodge was originally in Area 12-A, which covered Southern California from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, Arizona and Las Vegas, NV. In 1955, Area 12-A was broken into several different areas, with the northern portion (including Ta Tanka) becoming Area 12-E. A humorous note, Ed Mc Arthur, the 1954 Lodge Chief was a student at Redlands University and also a member of A-Tsa Lodge 380. As a a member of A-Tsa, he ran for Area Chief of Area 12-A and lost the election. He then went to where the newly formed Area 12-E was holding their election and ran for Area Chief as a member of Ta Tanka. He was defeated in this election also. Things still worked out for Ed, as he was elected Deputy Area Chief a couple years later. Harry Green from Ta Tanka was the first Area 12-E Advisor from 1956-1958, and was also a member of the National OA Committee. .Over the years the Lodge has been active in Area and Section activities. Ta Tanka was host for the 1961 and 1968 Area 12-E Conferences, as well as the 1975, 1982, 1991, 1998, and 2005 Section W4-A Conclaves. The Sections were reconfigured in 2009 and Ta Tanka moved to Section W4-S which also includes Wiatava 13, Puvunga 31, and Cahuilla 127. Ta Tanka hosted the 2010 and 2014 Section Conclaves.

Desert Caravan In 1933, the Council started an annual tradition of holding a Desert Caravan during the Christmas Vacation. Troops would meet at the Council office in Pasadena, then caravan to a location in the desert top camp out. This was later changed to Thanksgiving Weekend. In 1985, Council decided to discontinue the holding the Desert Caravan. Fortunately, the OA took over running Caravan and continues to do so to this day.

Merger with Navajo Lodge In 2006, Old Baldy Council (Navajo Lodge 98) was dissolved. The portion of the Council located in San Bernardino County became part of California Inland Empire Council (Cahuilla Lodge 127), while the portion located in Los Angeles County became part of San Gabriel Valley Council. Navajo Lodge, which was founded in 1937, was absorbed into Ta Tanka Lodge.

Recognitions Herb and Elmo Engelsted, another member of the Council’s professional staff, were inducted into the Vigil Honor in 1953 at our first Lodge Fellowship held at Camp Josepho, in a ceremony conducted by Siwinis Lodge. Since then, many Vigil members have been inducted. Please see the Vigil listing found in this History. Andy Groenink, a member of the Council’s professional staff in the 1950’s, at one time had been the Area U Advisor, the Region 12 OA Chairman, a member of the National Committee, and a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 1952. (all of these before joining our council and lodge). Dr. Glenn Ault is a member of the National OA Committee and is a Distinguished Service Award recipient. (received as a member of a different lodge in 1988). Jeremy Mo was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 1998. Alex Braden was Chairman for ArrowCorps 5 in 2008 and was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 2009. David Carson was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 2012. .

Patches Starting with a round patch issued on a red and white silk neckerchief in 1953 (R-1), and the first pocket flap (F-1), also issued in 1953, Ta Tanka has issued many patches. These are pictured elsewhere in the History. For a close-up view of the patches and a description, please go to www.oaimages.com.

San Gabriel Valley Council Districts and Clans 1952-1955

Alhambra Avalon El Monte (1) La Canada/Linda Vista Lucky Baldwin Monte Vista Mt. Wilson Pasadena/Altadena Mandan Clan(2) Ramona Teton Clan(2) Rancho Miniconjou Clan(2) Rosemead (1) San Gabriel San Marino Santa Fe Trails (1) Temple City (1)

(1) El Monte, Rosemead and Temple City Districts merged in 1955 to form Santa Fe Trails District. (2) Original Clans may or may not have been set up along District boundaries

Districts and Clans 1955-1960

Alhambra Iniskim Clan (became Kiowa in 1960) Crown City (1) Mandan Clan Foothill (1) Mandan Clan La Canada/Linda Vista Cheyenne Clan Lucky Baldwin Blackfoot Clan Monte Vista Oglala Clan Mt. Wilson Miniconjou Clan Pasadena/Altadena (1) Mandan Clan Ramona Teton Clan Rancho Miniconjou Clan San Gabriel Iniskim Clan San Marino Iniskim Clan Santa Fe Trail Teton Clan Ha Hamovic Clan (2) Mescalero Clan (2)

(1) Pasadena/Altadena District was divided into Crown City and Foothill Districts in 1959. (2) Ha Hamovic Clan and Mescalero Clan were new Clans in 1959. It is not known which Districts they were from.

Districts and Clans/Chapters 1960-1969

El Camino El Camino Chapter(1) Iniskim Clan Kiowa Clan Teton Clan Lucky Trails Lucky Trails Chapter (1) Blackfoot Clan Dakota Clan Sioux Chapter Monte Vista Oglala Clan (1) Oglala Chapter Rancho Miniconjou Clan(1) Miniconjou Chapter Rose Bowl Rose Bowl Chapter (1) Cheyenne Clan Ha Hamovic Clan Mandan Clan Mescolero Clan Apache Chapter

(1) The Council merged into five Districts in late 1960. In 1961, the Lodge went to the chapter system with Clans as subdivisions of Chapters. This lasted until at least 1962- 1963.At some point in the mid 1960’s, some of the Chapters were renamed.

Districts and Chapters 1969-1974

1. Angeles Crest (1)(2) Iroquois Chapter 2. Mount Lowe (2) Navajo Chapter 3. Old Mill (1) Paiute Chapter Mill Crest(1)(2) 4. Four Canyons (2) Lakota Chapter Rose Bowl (2) 5. Santa Anita Sihasapa Chapter 6. Foothill Mandan Chapter 7. Los Amigos Kiowa Chapter 8. Mission Shoshone Chapter 9. Santa Fe Trails Blackfoot Chapter 10. Los Conquistadores Arapaho Chapter 11. Medicine Lodge Sioux Chapter 12. Big Dalton Cherokee Chapter 13. El Centro Cheyenne Chapter 14. Arrow Hidatsa Chapter 15. Chapparal (3) Nez Perce Chapter 16. Highland (3) Teton Dakota Chapter Chapparalland (3)

(1) Angeles Crest and Old Mill Districts merged in 1972 to form Mill Crest District (2) Mount Lowe, Mill Crest and Four Canyons Districts merged by 1974 to form Rose Bowl District. (3) Chapparal and Highland Districts merged in 1972 to form Chapparalland District.

Districts and Chapters 1974-1982

Rose Bowl Oglala Sioux Chapter Lucky Baldwin (1) Kiowa Chapter Mission Trails (2) Shoshone Chapter Los Amigos Blackfoot Chapter Conquistadores (3) Arapaho Chapter Big Dalton Cherokee Chapter Silver Trails (4) Cheyenne Chapter High Chaparral Brule Chapter

(1) Lucky Baldwin District created from merger of Santa Anita and Foothill Districts. (2) Mission Trails District formed from merger of Mission and Sana Fe Trails Districts. (3) Conquistadores District formed from merger of Los Conquistadores and Medicine Lodge Districts. (4) Silver Trails District formed from merger of El Centro and Arrow Districts. (5) Chaparraland District renamed to High Chaparral District.

Districts and Chapters 1982-1985

Rose Bowl Oglala Sioux Chapter Lucky Baldwin Shoshone Chapter Mission Amigos (1) Hunkpapa Chapter Mountain View (2) Broken Feather Chapter

(1) Mission Amigos Chapter formed from merger of Mission Trails and Los Amigos Districts (2) Mountain View District formed from merger of Conquistadores, Big Dalton, Silver Trails and High Chaparral Districts.

Districts and Chapters 1985-1995

El Camino Real Blackfoot Chapter Shoshone/Blackfoot Chapter (1) Golden Eagle Kiowa Chapter Lucky Baldwin Hunkpapa Chapter Mission Amigos Shoshone Chapter Shoshone/Blackfoot Chapter (1) Rose Bowl Oglala Sioux Chapter Oglala Lakota Chapter (2) San Gabriel River Teton Dakota Chapter Valle Del Sol Teton Dakota Chapter (1) Blackfoot Chapter and Shoshone Chapters merged in 1995to become Shoshone/Blackfoot Chapter. (2) Oglala Sioux changed its name to Oglala Lakota in 1995.

Districts and Chapters 1996-present

Golden Eagle Kiowa Chapter Lucky Baldwin Hunkpapa Chapter Mission Amigos Arapaho (1) Rose Bowl Oglala Lakota Chapter San Gabriel River(2) Teton Dakota Chapter Valle del Sol Teton Dakota Chapter

(1) Shoshone /Blackfoot Chapter changed its name to Arapaho Chapter. (2) San Gabriel River District merged with Valle Del Sol.

Ta Tanka Lodge Key Three

Year Chief Advisor Staff Advisor 1953 Bill Bruns John Heinman Herb Williams 1954 Ed McArthur 1955 Tom Koetz William Morse/ Bob Meinholtz Byron Bradley 1956 Carlos DeAvila 1957 Richard Clarke 1958 Roger Grogan 1958-1959 Tom Gerfen Charles Vallas 1959-1960 Roy Horn Charles Vallas Bill Gold 1960-1961 Tom Gerfen Charles Vallas Bill Gold 1961-1962 Norbert Tetreault Don Nafius Jack Hoag 1962-1963 Steve Sharborough Don Nafius Jack Hoag 1963-1964 Mike Trout Dick Colman Bob Lundquist 1964-1965 Mike Trout Bob Lundquist 1965-1966 Pat Conner Bob Lundquist 1966-1967 Randy Bray Bob Lundquist 1967-1968 Gordon King 1968-1969 Arthur Stevens Roger Shanks Don Michelson 1969-1970 Nolan Mackness Ed Wintermute Don Mickelson 1970-1971 Michael Cousineau Gene Hickle Don Nafius 1971-1972 Patrick Newburn Gene Hickle Don Nafius 1972-1973 Jeff Guertin/john Mulvey Gene Hickle Don Nafius 1973-1974 Patrick Newburn Gene Hickle Don Nafius 1974-1975 Greg McAloney Gene Hickle Waldo Jones 1975-1976 Patrick Sharkey Gene Hickle Waldo Jones 1976-1977 Robert Doutre Herb Naus Waldo Jones 1977-1978 Scott Masterson Herb Naus John Drebinger, Jr. 1978-1979 Lee Pauly Herb Naus John Drebinger, Jr. 1979-1980 Robert Taylor Herb Naus Robert Bode 1980-1981 Gary McMurtery Herb Naus Robert Bode 1981-1982 Gary McMurtey Bob Mulvey/Bob McMurtey Jeff Gonce 1983 Dan Del Pino Bob McMutrey Jeff Gonce 1984 John Nelson Bob McMurtrey John Chikow 1985 Jimmy Pinard Bob McMurtrey John Chikow 1986 Dave Counts, Jr. Bob McMurtrey John Chikow 1987 Brian Muller Bob McMurtrey John Chikow 1988 Brian Muller Bob McMurtrey John Chikow 1989 Tim Morgan Bob McMutrey John Chikow 1990 Jeff Morgan Bob McMurtrey Al Sakai 1991 Arthur Banks Bob McMurtrey Glen Goddard 1992 Peter Wellington Richard Smith Pete Forbes 1993 Peter Wellington/Jeremy Mo Mark Bower Pete Forbes 1994 Jeremy Mo Mark Bower Jim McCarthy

1995 Oscar Garcia Dennis Dayne Jim McCarthy/ Jack Bohlka 1996 Al Masse Dennis Dayne Marty Baldwin 1997 Joseph Riley Dennis Dayne Marty Baldwin/ Jack Bohlka 1998 Dean Schlingmann Al Garcia Andy Beard 1999 Darin Sorrels Al Garcia David Tate/ Gary Jensen 2000 Elie Sayegh Steve Schlingmann Gary Jensen 2001 Ryan Lee Rev. Paul Clark Gary Jensen 2002 Ryan Lee Rev. Paul Clark Gary Jensen 2003 Michael Clark Tim Otto Gary Jensen 2003-2004 Will Kelso Tim Otto Gary Jensen 2004-2005 Ricky Cardenas/Dave Carson Jim Riley Gary Jensen 2005-2006 Alex Braden Jim Riley Gary Jensen 2006-2007 Brian Renfrew Jim Riley Gary Jensen 2007-2008 Patrick Renfrew Martin Deveau Gary Jensen 2008-2009 Matt Schroyer Martin Deveau Carlos Cortez 2009-2010 Daniel (D. J.) Sanchez Martin Deveau Joey Robinson 2010-2011 Josiah Deveau John Nelson Joey Robinson 2011-2012 Josiah Deveau John Nelson Joey Robinson 2012-2013 Zachary Johnson Jon Haskett Joey Robinson/ Matt Bear 2013-2014 Roberto Castillo-Davidson Jon Haskett Matt Bear/Joey Robinson 2014-2015 John Waldron Steve Salyards Joey Robinson

Ta Tanka Lodge Area/Section Officers and Advisors

Area 12-E 1956 Harry Green Lay Advisor 1957 Ed McArthur Deputy Area Chief Harry Green Lay Advsior 1958 Harry Green Lay Advisor 1960 Roy Horn Deputy Area Chief 1962 Jack Hoag Professional Advisor 1963 Steve Sharborough (?) Area Chief Jack Hoag Professional Advisor 1966 Mike Trout Deputy Area Chief P. William Davis Regional Advisor 1967 Mike Trout Area Chief Bill Rice Secretary P. William Davis Regional Advisor 1968 Bill Sitz Deputy Area Chief Art Stevens Deputy Area Chief P. William Davis Regional Advisor 1969 Art Stevens Area Chief Mel Trout Assistant Advisor 1970 Mel Trout Assistant Advisor 1972 Mike Cousineau Deputy Area Chief

Section W4-A 1973 Bob Barnes Assistant Advisor 1974 Jeff Bader Secretary 1975 Gene Hickle Assistant Advisor 1976 Tom Tenerowicz Vice Chief Gene Hickle Assistant Advisor 1977 Tom Tenerowicz Chief 1982 Jeff Gonce Professional Advisor 1991 Al Sakai Professional Advisor 1992 Jeff Morgan Chief 1993 Jeff Morgan Chief 1996 Jeremy Mo Chief 1997 Jeremy Mo Chief Bob McMurtrey Associate Advisor 1998 Bob McMurtrey Associate Advisor 1999 Bob McMurtrey Advisor 2000 Bob McMurtrey Advisor 2001 Darin Sorrels Chief 2006 David Carson Chief 2008 Alex Braden Chief Jim Riley Associate Advisor

Section W4-S 2009 Jim Riley Associate Advisor 2012 Josiah Deveau Vice Chief Timothy Salyards Secretary 2013 John Nelson Associate Advisor 2014 Scott Toomer Secretary John Nelson Associate Advisor 2015 Roberto Castillo-Davidson Secretary John Nelson Advisor

Ta Tanka Vigil List Below is a listing of the Vigil members of Ta Tanka Lodge. The Vigil is bestowed upon an OA member for outstanding service above and beyond his responsibilities of his position.

Year Recipient Vigil Name Translation 1953 Herbert Williams Wewingtonheet One Who Likes to Converse other Andy Groenink Unknown Unknown other Mr. Williams Unknown Unknown 1953 Elmo Englestead One Who Feasts Often Unknown 1954 None

1955 None

1956 George Brailo Perseverance Tschitanitehen 1956 William Bruns Unknown Unknown 1956 Ralph Cass Medicine Man Meteu 1956 Harry Greene Worshipper of Great Mysteries Unknown 1956 John Heimann Wewoapisak On the Watch 1956 Edward McArthur Unknown Unknown 1956 Louis Tury, Jr. Unknown Unknown 1957 None

1958 Ronald Wood Trustworthy Nageuchsowaganit 1958 William Wallace Little Big Man Tatchen Amangi 1958 Francis Smith Medicine Bear Machque 1958 Lloyd Quimby Long Feather Amiga 1958 Gerald Pontius One who is Skillful Wowoatam 1958 Walter Pearson One who Helps Witscheman 1958 David Mower Running Antelope Kschamehhellan 1958 John Morse A Leader Takachsin 1958 Thomas Moore Woodsman Unknown 1958 Steve Mason Red Plume Machkeu 1958 Ivan Martin Teacher Achgeketum 1958 Tom Koetz Woapalanne Eagle Person 1958 Paul Koetz Horse Leader Nenajunges Takachsin 1958 Roy Horn Wisaweu Machque Yellow Bear 1958 Ancel Horn Yellow Hawk Wisaweu Meechgalanne 1958 Glyn Hopping Eagle Chief Zi Tha' Ga Ni Ge 1958 Jack Hoag Storyteller Schachkapatonen 1958 Kenneth Hilgaertner Worker Achowalogen 1958 Roger Groghan Medicine Man Meteu 1958 Tom Gerfen Chief Sakima 1958 Richard Evans Fire Chief Sakima 1958 Royal English Founder Unknown 1958 P. William Davis Bear with a Big Voice Machque 1958 Charles Couchman Energetic Man Lenno 1958 Richard Clark Inexhaustible Unknown 1959 Don Wood Faithful Eagle Woapalanne 1959 Craig Wallace Sharp Eagle Woapalanne 1959 Robert Turner Walking Eagle Pemsit Woapalanne 1959 Jim Tuepker Working Bear Achowalogan Machque 1959 Terry Pond Many Feathers Eagle Woapalanne 1959 Hap Pool Strong Brother Achewon Nimat 1959 Henry Ojenyk Quiet Eagle Klamachpin Woapalanne 1959 W. R. "Bill" Gold Arrow Chief Alluns Sakima 1959 Bruce Ackerman Indian Leader Takachsin 1960 Charles Vallas Fine One Awullsu 1960 Clark Ross True Eagle Woapalanye Leke 1960 Ed McNeill Unknown Unknown 1960 Bruce Henry Fast One Tschitanek 1960 James Fryer Good Natured One Tgauchsin 1960 George Cook Red Headed One Keechgal Hukquot 1960 Bob Brewer Helper Witchindin 1961 Sidney Thompson Writer Lekhiket 1961 Irv. Thompson He who Speaks Truly Wulamoc 1961 Roger Shanks One who Enjoys Apendamen 1961 Norman Shanks Hard Worker Achowalogeue 1961 Lon Oaks Diligent One Lichpin 1961 Don Nafius One who Does Good Work Wulalogewagan 1961 Don Mickleson Thoughtful One Pennuawelemen 1961 Wayne Mader Camper Mechmechmauwukenk 1961 Max Henry Friend Elangomat 1961 Jack Grownewout Watchman Wewoapisak 1961 Arthur Douglas Thinker Litchen 1961 Donald Carlson Dancer Gentgeen 1961 Cecil Campbell Cook Sachgachtoon 1962 Marcus Woodward One who Assists Witchindin 1962 Hap Pool

1962 Robert Kief Busy One Wischiki 1962 Tim Hogan Large One Amangi 1962 Lee Harbottle White Feather Wapsu Wetochwink 1962 E. Tom Hanafin He who Serves Allogagan 1962 Lloyd Hagquist Quiet One Klamachpin 1962 George Funk, Sr. Builder Wikhetschik 1962 George Funk, Jr. Inquiring One Natoochton 1962 Phillip "Phil" Farrell One who Delivers Nihillasohen 1962 Michael Farrell Tall One Gunaquot 1962 Ernest Entwistle One who Knows How Wunita 1962 Eugene Colletta He who Makes Gischihan 1962 Bruce Broderick Lively One Achgiguwen 1962 Bruce Barns Reliable One Nagatamen 1963 Mel Trout Ardent Wiseman Segachtek Wowoatammowino 1963 Norbert Tetreault Friendly Counselor Tgauchsin Atschimolsin 1963 Steve Sharbrough Soaring Eagle Wschimuin Woapalanne 1963 Rojer Sende Calm Minded One Klamhattenamin 1963 Gary Ostrander Skillful Beaver Wowoaten Ktema 1963 Allen Ostrander Sea Hawk Nimenees 1963 William Newbury One who Does Good for Others Wulihan 1963 John Morse Friendly One Tgauchsin 1963 John Kidnay Worker Mikemossit 1963 Larry Hooper Able Fox Nunita Woakus 1963 C. Thomas Hartman, Jr. Fleeting Deer Tschitanek Achtu 1963 Kenneth Dodge Elected One Gegekhuntschik 1963 Fred Brewer Helpful One Witscheman 1963 Marvin Arboleda Leader Takachsin 1964 Stanton Turner Reliable One Nagatamen 1964 Mike Trout Honest One Schachachgapewi 1964 James Semple Hard Worker Achowalogen 1964 William Rice, Sr. Upright One Wulapejuwagan 1964 William Rice, Jr. Big Arrow Amangi Alluns 1964 Douglas Reece Sure One Bischik 1964 Dale Price Toiler Achowalogen 1964 Arthur McMurray Wise One Lippoe 1964 Leo Lynch Steady One Clamhattenmoagan 1964 Robert Kief Loyal One Leke 1964 Gary Kief Black Fox ? Woakus 1964 Edwin Jones Busy One Wischiki 1964 William Hauser Prepared Gischenaxin 1964 Victor “Vic” E. Harris Valuable One Wilawi 1964 Ken Funk Fine One Awullsu 1964 Tom Finn Big Rock Amangi Achsin 1964 M. Donaldson Large One Amaggi 1964 Ralph Crippen Experienced One Lippoe 1964 John Bruton Diligent One Lilchpin 1964 Ray Biggerstaff Teacher Achgeketum 1964 Pete Arvedson Mild One Tgauchsu (Honored by Siwinis Lodge #252 1964 Paul Arrambide Quiet One Klamachpin 1965 Steve Writer Swimmer Aschowin 1965 Jack Wallace One who has Authority Tschitanessoagan 1965 Michael Tyler Determined One Gischitehen 1965 Leon Tomarin Traveler Memsochet 1965 Roy Nutter Fast Talker Alappiechsin 1965 Loren Ruddlesdin Brother Worker Nimat Mikemossit 1965 Charles McKeown One who Knows How Wunita 1965 Robert McCluskey Leader Takachsin 1965 Donald Jackson One who Comes Back Alatschin 1965 Boyd Ivie Has Inner Confidence Nageuchsowagan 1965 Lloyd Hackett Giver of First Aid Achibis 1965 Richard Gamble Builder Wikhetschik 1965 Armando Franco Laughing One Gilkissin 1965 Ernest Gurrero Black Haired One Sukeu Woaphokquawon 1965 James Grant Batchelor Kikape 1965 Ernest Courter One who Is Ready Gischhatteu 1965 Richard Colman Overseer Genachgihat 1965 Mark Butler One who Does Good Work Wulalogewagan 1965 Albert Burke Valuable One Wilawi 1965 Edward Barrows One who Assists Witschindin 1966 Tom Plater

1966 Norm Platter

1966 Jack Orswell

1966 Steve Ogle

1966 Richard Mays

1966 Ted Knutson

1966 Tandy Hooper

1966 Gene Green

1966 Ray Enz

1966 Joe Enz

1966 Howard Dillard

1966 Roy David

1966 John Courter

1966 Aaron Courter

1966 Pat Conner

1966 Clyde Conner

1966 Al Butler

1966 Randy Bray

1967 Steve Wapaha Valuable One Wilawi 1967 Terry Trout He who Has Endurance Ahowoepewi 1967 Arthur Stevens Joyful One Wulelendam 1967 Keith Scott One who Is Able Wunita 1967 Fred Schuster Redbird Mehokquiman 1967 David Orswell Busy One Wischiki 1967 Richard Meier Helpful One Witscheman 1967 Nels Larson Tall One Gunaquot 1967 Gordon King Tall One Gunaquot 1967 Kenneth Jackson Dancer Gentgeen 1967 Mike Gratten Young Brother Chesimus 1967 W.H.E. “Buck” Dunham

1967 Brad Cahoon Helpful One Witscheman 1967 Rodney Bray Accomplished One Pakantschiechen 1968 Dave Lawrence

1968 Don Huffman (Received Vigil Honor out of Lodge),

1968 Merle Fistler

1968 Tim Fistler Small One Tangetto 1969 Edward Wintermute Teacher Achgeketum 1969 Jack Washburn He who Is Prepared Gischenaxin 1969 Linus Venne One who Serves Allogagan 1969 Jim Trail Large One Amangi 1969 Robert Spellmire One who Instructs Allohakasin 1969 Ted Niel Smith One who Knows How Wunita 1969 Rodger Siereveld Witty One Luppoewagan 1969 Robert Shafer Quiet One Klamachpin 1969 Richard Seigle Bird Awehhelleu 1969 Robert Rodgers Proud One Wulelensin 1969 James Putler Friendly One Tgauchsin 1969 Edwin Murphy Different One Tschetschpi 1969 Charles Mess One who Carries a Load Najundam 1969 Dolan Mackness Buck Ajapeu 1969 Nicholas Lessenevitch Dancer Gentgeen 1969 David Laurence He who Goes Away Elemussit 1969 Gail Kienzle Night Traveler Nipahwoachwen 1969 Ronald Johnson Calm Minded One Klamhattenamin 1969 Harold Jacobs Leader Takachsin 1969 Herbert Hettich Sorrowful One Uschuwelendam 1969 John Fotens Steady One Clamhattenmoagan 1969 Merle Fastler One who Aids Witawematpanni 1969 Gedney Fenton Worthy One Eligixin 1969 Tom Evans Helpful One Witscheman 1969 Dan Dunham Reliable One Nagatamen 1969 David Dawson Recommended One Wulakenimgussin 1969 Hugh Daniels He who Travels Alone

1969 Michael Cousineau Worker Achowalogen 1969 James Coulson Hunter Elauwit 1969 Robert Chamberlain Tall One

1969 John Bechtel Helpful One Witscheman 1969 Gorden Baker Loyal One Leke 1969 George Asman One who Aids Witawematpanni 1969 Wade Arens Swimmer Aschowin 1970 George Sebastian Strong Current Kschippehellen 1970 Delbert Raby Accomplished One Pakantschiechen 1970 Vincent Peterson Eater

1970 Don Palm Calm Minded One Klamhattenamin 1970 James C. Maclaren He who is Concerned Lachauweleman 1970 James Maclaren Active One Wischixin 1970 Michael Mackness Owl Gokhos 1970 Robert Brewington Bear Machque 1970 John Ballum Assistant Witawematpanni 1971 Donald Young White Oak Wipunquoak 1971 Mark Pullman Comrade Tschutti 1971 Robert Mulvey He who Is Prepared Gischenaxin 1971 Eugene Montgomery Reliable One Nagatamen 1971 David McLarin He who has Proven True Gischileu 1971 William Johnson Dancer Gentgeen 1971 William Ingall Loyal One Leke 1971 Oliver Ingall Diligent One Lilchpin 1971 Gene Hickle He who does Good Work Wulalogewagan 1971 Clifford Eager Foremost One Niganit 1971 Kenneth Coulson One who Creates with his Hands Gigchihan 1971 Michael Calkins Tall One Gunaquot 1971 Gary Bader Active One Wischixin 1972 Steve Vilter

1972 Mitch Smith

1972 Carl Smith

1972 Robert Regan

1972 Gene Peak

1972 Patrick B. Newburn He who has Good Spirits Wulantowagan 1972 John Mulvey

1972 Ed Kolberg

1972 Don Finney, Jr.

1972 Patrick Deason

1972 Peter “Pete” Couchman One who Does First Aid Achibis 1972 John Cash

1973 Leonard Smith Second Son, Dancer Nischeneyit Quis Gemtgeen 1973 Joe Remlinger Happy One, Instructor Allohakasin 1973 Joe McMullin Noisy One, Merchant Achgiguwen Memhallamund 1973 George Lunel He who has Endurance Ahowoepewi 1973 Joe Finney, Sr. Steady One Clamhatten Moagon 1973 Michael Etchie Thinker Litchen 1973 Phil DePrima Man with Strong Hands Docojima 1973 Thomas Coulson Rock Brother Achsin Nimat 1973 Richard Clark First Son, Lively One Natami Quis Achgig Uwen 1973 Paul Clark One who is a Father Wetochwink 1973 Doug Clark Second Son Nischeneyit Quis 1973 Maurice Bryan Builder Wikhetschik 1973 Paul Bronskey Drum Beater Pohonasin 1974 Mel Weller Square One, Dancer Haschawije Gemtgeen 1974 Thomas Tenerowicz Camper, Writer Mechmauwikenk Lekhiket 1974 Mike Simmons Red Headed One Meechgalhuquot 1974 Hitoshi “Tom” Suechika Camper, uide Mechauwikent Kichkinet 1974 Seuard Smith Second Son, Dancer Nischenley Quis Gemtgeen 1974 Greg McAloney Chief who Lifts Up Sakima Aspenummen 1974 Kalvin Rinard Mighty and Powerful One Ehalluchsit 1974 Hubert Naus One who Instructs Allohakasin 1974 Bob Murphy Capable One Tschitanissowagan 1974 Joe Mello One who can be Trusted Nagatamen 1974 Mike McAdams Active One Wischixin (Honored out of Lodge. By Ahwahnee Lodge #430), 1974 Dennis Latta Ardent One Segachtek 1974 Mike Lamberti Trader Memhallmund 1974 Marshall “Bud” Cash One who Knows How Wunita 1974 Dale Brown Willing One Nuwingi 1974 Christopher Bernauer Fast Talker Alappiechsin 1974 Ted Barry Traveler, He who Serves Memsochet Allogagan 1974 Bill Baldwin Tall, Bearded One Gunaquot Tuney 1975 Robert Visty Diligent Hard Worker Lilchpin Achowalogen 1975 Rogerto Roman Quiet One who Creates With His Hands Klamachpin Gishihan 1975 Joe Pendelton Laughing One Gikissin 1975 Mike Naus Swims Like a Fish, But Can’t Catch Them Aschowin Names Pallikteminak 1975 Enzo Glorioso Strong One Achewon 1975 Brad Fullerton One who Excels Wdallowelemuwi 1975 Rob Bowman Perplexed One Ksukguamallsin 1975 Cared Bonamassa One who Persuades Achtschinkhalan 1976 Ronald Phillips Noisy Cook Achqiguwen Sachgachtoon 1976 Scott McMurtrey Quiet One Klamachpin 1976 Leonard Klenk Helpful One Witscheman 1976 Pat Gharkey Swimmer in Lake Glorce Aschowin Horicon 1976 Dan Gaspero Capable One, Fast Talker Tschitanissowagan Alappieshsin 1976 Dave Fetters Earnest One, Dancer Kittelendamwagan Gentgeen 1976 Dave Bryan Happy One Wulamallessin 1976 Robbie Bogue Merchant, Treasurer Memhallamund Mawachpo 1977 Rick Nordstrom He who has Good Spirits Wulantowagan 1977 Robert “Bob” McMurtrey One Who Leads From Within Zeameotztsansz Hotoma Hestoe (Cheyenne), 1977 James McMullin Quiet Creator Klamachpin Gischeleman 1977 James Livingston One who Creates with his Hands Gischihan 1977 Waldo Jones Leader who carries the Load Takachsin Najundam 1977 Robert Doutre He who Perseveres Tschijanitehen 1978 Robert Taylor Sleepy Ghost Helper Seoxz Vistamosenehe Enomonetan (Cheyenne), 1978 Fred Swirbul, III He who Thinks Ahead Litchen Wahhellemat 1978 Larry Pilar Growling Bear Naicoema (Cheyenne), 1978 Donald G. Chubbuck Quiet Worker Klamachpin Mikemossit 1979 David Thompson Reliable One Nagatamisn 1979 Wynn Ritch Trader Memhallamund 1979 Gary McMurtrey Outspoken, Small, Loud Speaker Wdoon 1979 Farrell Peak One who Does Good Work Wulalogkwagan 1979 Glen Kwum Quiet Worker Klamachpin Mikemossit 1979 Karl Jones He who has Proven True Gischileu 1980 James T. “Jim” Whipp Creative Collector Gischihan Mawachpo 1980 Ron Naus Second Son, Strong Bear Nischenley Quis Achewon Machque 1980 Tom Powell One who Serves Allogagsin 1980 Jeff Krogen One who Loves the Water Natlnummen Mbi 1980 Norman A. Erichsen Thinker Who Serves Litchen Allogacen 1980 Thomas Creasy, Sr. Great One who Cooks Amrngi Wiechkinin 1980 Thomas Creasy, Jr. Concerned One Lachauweleman 1980 David Alvarez One who Has Knowledge Weuehsowagan 1981 Ronald Reid Little One, Big Heart Tachen Amangi Wdee 1981 David Pinard Quiet, Determined One Klamachpin Gischitehen 1981 Vincent Pilar Helper Witschindin 1981 John Nelson Sensitive One who Goes Swiftly Amandamuwi Kschihllen 1981 Christopher Harris Lifesaver Gachpallan 1981 Charles Carrillo Strong One - This Way Achewon Undachqui 1982 Kenneth Lane, III One with Many Activities Allapijeyjuwagan 1982 Kenneth Lane, II To Go Afoot Pommissin 1982 Paul Fanning The Big Little Boy, Honorable One Mechgilik Pilawetit Wulapeju 1982 Dan DelPino Determined One who Waits Gischitenen Pejoop 1982 Mark Bower Tall One who Creates with His Hands Gunaquot Gischihan 1983 Glenn “Bud” Wunderly Tall Worthy One Quanaquot Elgixin 1983 Stephen Ross Active One, Willing Leader Wischixin Nuwingi Takachsin 1983 Robert Ross Hunter, Quiet Leader Elauwit Klamachpin Takachsin 1983 David Pinard, Sr. Collector of Knives Mawachpu Kschikan 1983 Richard Harris, Jr. Lively One Achiqiguwen 1983 Richard Harris Storyteller Schachachkaptonen 1983 Kenneth Krogen Quiet One, Hard Worker Klamachpin Achowalogen 1983 Robert “Bob” Hanson Tall One with Large Nose Quanaquot Amangi Wikiwon 1983 Jeff Gonce Thin One with Many Activities Waskeu Untschi Allapijeyjuwagan 1983 Dr. Glenn T. Ault Mountain Traveler Wachtschu Memsochet 1984 Greg Van Cleve Quiet Leader Klamachpin Takachsin 1984 Jim Pinard Active One Wischixix 1984 John Mills Able Worker Wunita Achowalogun 1984 James Mills Hard Worker Achowalogeu 1984 John Downhower Frog Tsguall 1985 Perry Jones Friendly One Tgauchsin 1985 Ken Hirscht, Sr. Drum Beater Pohonasin 1985 Bill Hayes Mighty Hunter Allouchsit Elauwit 1985 Douglass Darnell Far Sighted One Wulowachtauwoapin 1985 Arthur Darnell One who Has Authority Tschitanessoagan 1985 David Counts, Jr. Willing One Nuwingi 1986 Phillip Uebele Teacher of Information AchgeGingWagan 1986 Paul Saunders

1986 Brian David Muller

1986 Brian D Muller One who loves to Write Mawat Auwen Ahoaltowagan Lekhiket 1986 David Counts, Sr. Willing One Nuwingi 1987 Tim Wachter He who has Good Spirits Wulantowagan 1987 Robert Stanton Tall Young Man of Many Hats Gunaquot Pilapeu Uatsuhi Alloquepinchweli 1987 Paul Seabern Little One with Big Heart Tatchen Amangi Wdee Quiet Traveling Collector of Friends and 1987 Dave Minnihan Trinkets (Honored by Achewon Nimat Lodge #282 - Oakland, CA), 1987 Martin Mazloom Persevering One Tschitanitehen 1987 Ken Harris Tall Big Foot Gunaquot Amangi Wist 1987 Robert Buchanan Generous One Wilawilinan 1987 Raymond Buchanon Determined One Gischitchen 1988 Morgan C. Morgan Tall One Who Wears Red Hat Gunaquot Machkeu Allquepi 1988 Mike Lang Great Swimmer Macheu Aschowin 1988 Perry “Lucky” Jones Lucky Welapensit 1988 Steven Edwards Reliable One who Enlightens Nagatamen Gischachsummed 1988 John Chikow Hard Worker Achowalogeu 1988 Jeff Bower One who Serves Cheerfully Majauchsit Allogagan Wingolanchsik 1988 Arthur Banks He who Serves Quietly Allogagon Klamachpin 1989 Michael Wiesner Lone Bear Mawat Machque 1989 Timothy C. “Tim” Morgan Crooked Fox Waakey Woakus 1989 Bob Lang

1989 Paul Hopping Hiker Achpansin 1989 George Faulkner, Jr. Grey Pony Wipunxit Nenajunges 1989 Ron Dellessandro

1990 Peter Wellington Black Cloud Suksit Achgumhok 1990 Sam Sammelman Earth Mover Haki Ktschukquihhilleu 1990 Kevin Sammelman Cheerful One Mejauchsit 1990 Jeffrey Morgan Fast One Who Works Hard Tschitanek Achowalogen 1990 George Faulkner, Sr. Little Man with Big Heart Lennotit Amangi Wdee 1990 John Doyle Happy Dancer Wulamallessohen Gentgeen 1990 Bobby Jo “Bob” Banks Trading Man Memhallamund 1991 William “Bill” McCroskey, Jr. Badger who Walks Fast in the Morning Gawi Wachtschu Rsemochnen 1991 Dave Fuller Laughing One Gilkissin 1991 Dennis G. Dayne Long Words Gunen Aptonagan 1991 Robert W. “Bob” Chamberlain Capable One Tschitanissowagan 1991 Mark Brewster Snore Monster Ganschhittaquot Gischelemuxit 1991 Joe M. Alexander One who Cares and Works Hard Anatschiton Achowalogen 1992 Joe Clark Little Man with Big Attitude

1992 Kevin Bower The Fisherman Wendamen 1993 John Wyszniewski One with Long Name Majauchsu Quin Wdellewunsowagan Adagatiya Adewelagisgv (Cherokee - Honored by Colonneh Lodge 137 - Sam Area Council, 1993 Travis Williams The Guardian of the Flame TX), 1993 James R. Nelson Busy One Wischiki 1993 Jeremy Mo Quick to Help Schiphasu Witschingen 1993 Tom Mast Music Man Achipiauon Weuhokeyit 1993 Alvaro Garcia, Jr. Wise as a Bear Amangi Lippoe Machquigen 1993 Geoffrey Dayne Tired Worker Schenek Wulihilleu 1994 Aldric Masse Merchant Memhallamund 1994 Robert “Bob” Krause Bearded One Tuney 1994 Arlen Facey

1994 Bryan Chamberlain Big As Bear Elgigunk Machque 1995 David Mast Canoe Shoes Anpcho Machtschipak 1995 Oscar Garcia Strong as a Buffalo Achengu Sisilya 1996 Joseph Riley Little Man with Big Heart Tachen Amangi Wdee 1996 James “Jim” Riley Hole In The Leg

1996 Jonathan Mo One Who Will Never Be Tall

1996 Edward Mo Determined One Gischitehen 1996 Matt Kanbara One To Rely Upon Nagatamen 1997 Rick Wellington Silent Worker Tschitqui Mikemossin 1997 Kevin J. Stepp Excited One, That Missed His Chance Glakelendam Papallachwilsummen 1997 Dean Schlingmann One Who Likes Horse Power Mejachsit Elgigui Nenajunge Alohak 1997 Eli Sayegh Paddle Warrior Tschimakan Netopalis 1997 Franz Rueckert One Who Knows Every Bit Mejauchsit Wuliweuchsin Mescheki 1997 Alan J. Kanbara Fat Fixer of Wagons Schameu Matton Tetuptschenellak 1997 Robert Crompton Moschakantpeu Mbi Shammen

1997 Don Browning Honest One Schachachgapewi 1998 Justin Wood Quiet Tall Dancer Klamachpin Gunaquot Gentgeen 1998 Theo Strinz To Speak With Happiness Aptonen Getteminakuwagan 1998 Jo Mo Mother to the Chiefs Guka Li Ne Sakima 1998 Zachary Hillbruner He Who Makes One Happy Wulamallessohaluwed 1998 Ryan Egebrecht One Who Loves to Cook Mawat Auwen Ahoaltowagan Sachgachtoon 1998 James E. “Jim” Carter, Jr. He Gives his Life to do Good for Others Lehellechemhaluwet Wulihan 1999 Nick Yovanavich Forgetful Doer Wannessin ? 1999 Ann Wellington Blue Hair Schiwapew Woaphokquawon 1999 Steve Schlingmann Big Man with Bigger Heart Elgigunkhaki Amangi Wdee 1999 John Read Talks with Thunder Wewingtonheet Helleniechsin 1999 Alvaro Garcia, Sr. Brother of All Nimat ? 1999 James E. “Jimmy” Carter, III Knowledgeable One who Speaks Favorably Witscheman Weuchso Wagan Wulaptonen 1999 Andy Beard One Who Fulfills Dreams Mgjawat Auwen Pakantschiechton Lunswamen 1999 David Bañuelos Quiet Spirit Klamachpin Achewon 2000 Bill Wojdak High Minded Gunaquot Elsit 2000 Ryan Lee Pressure Walker Wiuchschachavwan Pemsit 2000 Chris Langdon Hot Headed Geeshtek Wil 2000 Paul A Clark Reverend Pichpemmetonhet 2000 Mike Clark Basketball Warrior Tankhakan Ptukhikan Netopalis 2000 Matt Brewster Solid Minded Worker Amendchewagan Mikemossowagan 2000 Bob Bower Big Sleeper Amangi Gewit 2001 John Winston He Who Knows How to Cook Unknown 2001 Ron Wallace One Who is Ready Unknown 2001 Darin Sorrels High Minded Chief Unknown 2001 Joseph Schloss One With Solid Disposition Unknown 2001 Adam Gunn To Seek Spirit Unknown 2001 David Granillo Great Youthful Worker Unknown 2001 David Carson Little - Big Chief Unknown 2001 Dave Carson Silent Server Unknown 2001 Fred Bates Warrior giver of time Milan Amiga Steel 2001 Jeremy Ballew One Who is Always There Unknown 2002 Dion Whitley Unknown Unknown 2002 Jeanne V. Walton Unknown Unknown 2002 Timothy Otto Unknown Unknown 2002 Ethan Hall Unknown Unknown 2002 Brandon Granillo First to Serve Unknown 2002 Gary Cromwell Unknown Unknown 2002 Ricky Cardenas Strong Warrior Achewon Topalowileno 2003 Paul Reyes Unknown Unknown 2003 David Renfrew Unknown Unknown 2003 Bruce Renfrew Unknown Unknown 2003 Perry Poon Unknown Unknown 2003 David C. Lee Thunder Voice Amangiechsis Pedhakquon 2003 Brian Jenkins Unknown Unknown 2003 Linda Clark Daughter of the Moon Nokomis 2004 None

2005 Carol Silva Unknown Unknown 2005 Matthew Schmidt Unknown Unknown 2005 Patrick Renfrew Unknown Unknown 2005 Brian Renfrew Unknown Unknown 2005 Rick Cardenas Unknown Unknown 2006 Margie Stanton Unknown Unknown 2006 David Schmidt Unknown Unknown 2006 Matt Schroyer Unknown Unknown 2006 Eric Johnson Unknown Unknown 2006 Joe Dorsey Unknown Unknown 2006 Martin Deveau Unknown Unknown 2006 Alex Braden Tall Crooked One Gunaquot Waktschen Mejauchsu 2006 Eddie Blackburn One Who Fights Back Auwen Machtagen Wapahamink 2006 John Baczkowski Silent Communicator Klamachpin Wulamoc 2007 Tom Crowley The Unselfish One to Work With Achgachemawachtin Witaloven 2007 Cody Crowley Loyal One Leke 2008 Daniel Sanchez Jr. - DJ Funny Bear Unknown 2008 Josiah Deveau Scarred Worker Unknown 2008 Marcus Mack Keeper of The Fire Unknown 2008 Geoffrey Miank Faithfull singer Unknown 2008 Huber Bongolan Allways Late Unknown 2009 Alex Chang People Keeper Nihillalatschik Nochnsemaliuwet 2009 John F. Haskett Trail Fixer With Watermelon Aney Hattonnachoi Ehasfitamank 2009 Jay Parker Instrument Player Achipiquon Achiaiawen 2009 Charlie Wulk Knotmark Gechpilrussow Oagan Manitto 2009 Alex Begg Silent Guide Tschitiqui Kichkinet 2009 Dave Sargent Wagon Driver Tetuptshehellak Petisramen 2008 Jon Haskett Witschindin To Lend A Hand 2002 Jim Gavigan Tgauchsin Metschitschank Who Has Good Spirit 2011 Connor Crowley Ambitious Runner Gatatam Kschamehhellan 2011 Zachary Johnson Patch Collector Dachiquoagan Mawachpo 2011 Timothy Salyards Smiling Ceremony Worker Wulelendam Wtschitschank Witalouen 2011 Candia Crowley Unselfish Friendly One Tgauchsin Gettemagelensit 2011 Rick Kunzler Friendly Giant Tgauchsin Gunaquot 2011 Bruce Toomer Tall Guide Gunaquot Kichkinet 2010 Anthony Villalobos Bear Whisperer Unknown 2010 Stuart Goss Dirty Happy Worker Unknown 2010 Jake Johnson Silent Runner Unknown 2010 Steve Schroyer Platform Builder Unknown 2010 David Walker Unknown Unknown 2010 Kyle Kwasnick Flashy Runner Unknown 2012 Scott Toomer Unknown Unknown 2013 Nancy Begg Buffalo Suit Maker Sisiliam Ehempsahet 2013 William (Bill) Duarte Jr. Happy Servant Unknown 2013 Caleb Deveau Tick Collector Unknown 2013 Seth Castro Unknown Unknown 2014 Roberto “Bob” Castello-Davidson Swift Hare Unknown 2014 Kenneth Hirscht Ernest Speaker Unknown

Lodge Dance Team 1950’s

Lodge Campsite at 1950’s Desert Caravan

1955 Camp Cherry Valley Staff. Herb Williams (on far left) first Lodge Staff Advisor. Bob Meinholtz (2nd from left) 1955 Lodge Staff Advisor. Bill Bruns (5th from left) 1953 Lodge Chief. Also pictured in photo are Ed Mc Arthur, 1954 Lodge Chief; Tom Koetz, 1955 Lodge Chief; Carlos DeAvila, 1956 Lodge Chief; and Richard Clark, 1957 Lodge Chief.

Lodge Flaps

Lodge 2 piece sets and Oddshapes

Lodge Oddshapes and Section Conclaves

Lodge Actvity patches

I would like to thanks the following people who provided information for this history: Bill Bruns, Bill Gold, Vic Haris, Ed McArthur, Bob McMurtrey, Paul Myers, Don Nafius, John Nelson, Hap Poole, Darin Sorrels, Tom Tabb, and Herb Williams