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History of the ACA Chapter

*This page is a work in progress.

 

Formation of the Chapter and Clans

   In 1999 the Azwit Chapter was absorbed by the Agua Caliente Chapter. The ACA Chapter was formed when the Agua Caliente Chapter and Chemehuevie Chapter merged in 2000. The name ACA was derived from the merger of the 3 Chapters: Agua Caliente, Chemehuevie, and Azwit.

   Because the Chapter is so geographically large, bisected by a mountain range and Joshua Tree National Park, it was difficult for Arrowmen from one half of the Chapter to attend OA meeting and events in another half. In order to solve this dilemma, in 2002 the Chapter was was subdivided into 2 Clans: Agua Caliente and Chemehuevie.

   The Clans operate like a mini Chapter. Each hold their own monthly meetings, perform Arrow of Light Ceremonies for local Cub Scout Packs, and perform their own service projects for the community. Once every quarter (every 3 months) both Clans officially meet together as a Chapter for the Annual ACA Chapter Potluck (January), Sunrise District Spring Camporee (April), Service Project and Chapter Meeting at Camp Emerson (August), and Cahuilla Lodge Fall Fellowship (October). 

ACA Chapter Chiefs

Term/Year Chapter Chief Chapter Adviser
2008 Robert Routon James Hermes
2007 Daniel Perry James Hermes
2006 Daniel Perry James Hermes
2005 Chris Kaskow/ Jarred Brown/ Daniel Perry James Hermes
2004 Chris Kaskow James Hermes
2003 Judge Hensley/ Doug Cheley James Hermes
2002 Andrew Brooks/ Andrew Granite James Hermes/ Bruce Miller
2000/ 2001 Andrew Granite Bruce Miller

Agua Caliente Clan Chiefs
Term/Year Agua Caliente Clan Chief Clan Adviser
2008 Robert Routon James Hermes
2007 Daniel Perry James Hermes
2006 Daniel Perry James Hermes
2005 Daniel Perry/ Jarred Brown/ Chris Kaskow James Hermes
2004 Chris Kaskow James Hermes
2003 Judge Hensley James Hermes
2002 Brandon Gatlin James Hermes

Chemehuevie Clan Chiefs
Term/Year Clan Chief Clan Adviser
2008 Josh Rios/ Jonathan Cambon Darin Eldridge
2007 Johnathan Rakestraw Darin Eldridge
2006 Johnathan Rakestraw Darin Eldridge
2005 William Winn James Hermes
2004 William Winn James Hermes
2003 Stephen Ashton James Hermes
2002 Stephen Ashton James Hermes/ Bruce Miller


Vigil Honor Recipients from  the
ACA Chapter

   The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position of office to one or more of the following: their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout Camp.

2008 Tyler Beltran, William Winn, Johnathan Rakestraw
2006 Art Cherry, Ronald Hodge
2002 Marilyn Bojorquez


Received Awards from Cahuilla Lodge #127
2008 Negami, Chapter Excellence
2007  Negami 
2006 Honor Chapter, Chapter Excellence, Negami
2005 Honor Chapter, Spirit Award
2006 Honor Chapter, Chapter Excellence, Negami
2004 Honor Chapter, Chapter Excellence
2003 Honor Chapter
2002 Honor Chapter


ACA Chapter Service Award Recipients
   The Chapter Service Award is given to Arrowmen who have gone above and beyond in cheerful service to the ACA Chapter. This award was created in 2002 by Chapter members and is found only here. It is the highest award that an Arrowmen can earn in our Chapter.
2008 William Winn, Tyler Beltran
2007 William Winn, Daniel Perry
2006 Johnathan Rakestraw, Jacob Valenzuela
2005 Ronald Hodge, Evan Willbrecht
2004 Bobby Nettles, Kendrick Stern
2003 Elijah Ford, Bobby Nettles
2002 Stanford Jones

ACA Chapter members at the 2002 Fall Fellowship.






 


ACA Chapter members at the 2003 Fall Fellowship.







ACA Chapter members at the 2004 Fall Fellowship




 

 
ACA Chapter members at the 2005 Fall Fellowship






ACA Chapter members at the 2006 Fall Fellowship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACA Chapter members at the 2007 Fall Fellowship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACA Chapter members at the 2008 Fall Fellowship