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1985 Section W4A Conclave

Attendance was 560, a record for Section W4A. The Conclave theme was “Pointing To The Future.” The participants award was an arrow-shaped leather patch with the theme on it. There was also a red, white, and blue, leather patch, with the shuttle on it.

Esten Grubb was recognized as a new member of the National Order of the Arrow Committee. Specials guests included Bill Downs, National Executive Secretary, and Del Loder, Western Region Chairman.

The Section Chiefs from W3A and W4B were present. Saturday night featured a Santa Maria-style barbeque. A special feature was the tour of Slick 6, which was the new space shuttle launch facility. The Space Shuttle Enterprise was also seen up close.

The Fair contest was won by Ta Tanka Lodge # 488. The Crazy Olympics event was won by Malibu Lodge # 566.

The Outstanding Lodge award was won by Malibu Lodge # 566. The Ordeal Trophy and Brotherhood Trophy were won by Chumash Lodge # 304. The Most Spirited Lodge was won by Yowlumne Lodge # 303.

1984 – 1985 Section Leadership

Chris Gardea (252)

Section Chief

Steve McFadden (291)

Section Vice-Chief

Charles Furness (291)

Section Secretary

Albertus Hoogeveen (566)

Section Adviser

John Thomas (304)

Associate Section Adviser

Thomas Robert Carr (291)

Assistant Adviser

Allan Hutchison (90)

Staff Adviser

Area and Region Leadership

Todd Brohaugh (468)

Western Region Chief

Esten Grubb (252)

Area Adviser

Derek Wilcock

Area Staff Adviser

Del Loder (502)

Region Chairman

Dick Rice

Region Adviser


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