ACA Chapter History

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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
2010	Cody Reddick	James Hermes
2009	Robert Routon	James Hermes
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	James Hermes
2002	Doug Cheley/ David Miller	James Hermes
2001	Andrew Brooks/ Doug Cheley	Bruce Miller/James Hermes
2000	Andrew Granite	Bruce Miller

Agua Caliente Clan Chiefs

Term/Year	Agua Caliente Clan Chief	Clan Adviser
2010	Cody Reddick	James Hermes
2009	Robert Routon	James Hermes
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
2010	Jonathan Cambon	Darin Eldridge
2009	Jonathan Cambon	Darin Eldridge
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.

2009	Daniel Perry, Robert Routon, Jerry Rounds
2008	William Winn, Johnathan Rakestraw
2006	Art Cherry, Ronald Hodge
2002	Marilyn Bojorquez

Received Awards from Cahuilla Lodge #127

2009	Negami
2008	Honor Chapter, 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.

2010	Jonathan Cambon, Cody Reddick, Wendy Hodge
2009	William Winn
2008	William Winn
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