{"id":409,"date":"2020-05-24T11:32:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T18:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheawcd.org\/newsite\/?page_id=409"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:16:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T19:16:29","slug":"california-hawaii-elks-association-officers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cheawcd.org\/newsite\/index.php\/california-hawaii-elks-association-officers\/","title":{"rendered":"California-Hawaii Elks Association Officers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The West Central District, established in 1938, has a long and prosperous heritage, and many of our Members have served this District with distinguished service. Below are the many Members serving our District, from 1914 to present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1914-1915: San Francisco<\/strong>
Trustee: Dr.L.M. Linscott, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1921-1922: Santa Cruz<\/strong>
District Vice President: A.S.T. Johnson, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1922-1923: Eureka<\/strong>
District Vice President: George S. Gould, Salinas
Trustee: Thomas Flint, Hollister
Distribution Chairman: A.S.T.Johnson, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1924-1925: San Francisco<\/strong>
District Vice President: W.C.Theile, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1925-1926: Santa Monica<\/strong>
District Vice President: R.W.Frisbee, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1926-1927: Monterey<\/strong>
Trustee: Fredrick A. Curtiss, San Jose
Golf Chairman: Harry L. Brownell, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1927-1928: Santa Barbara<\/strong>
Ritualistic Chairman: F.E. Dayton, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1928-1929: Los Angeles<\/strong>
District Vice President: F.E Dayton, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1929-1930: Monterey<\/strong>
District Vice President: F.E. Dayton, Salinas
Bowling Chairman: Herman Susong, San Jose
Social & Community Welfare Chairman: George M. Smith, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1930-1931: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: F. E. Dayton, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1931-1932: San Jose<\/strong>
State President: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Trustee: George M. Smith, San Jose
Bowling Chairman: F.N.Arnerich, San Jose
Baseball Chairman: Roy Chittick, San Jose
Glee Club Chairman: Dr. C.M.Richards, San Jose
Golf Chairman: E.L. Bothwell, San Jose
Jinks Chairman: Perey O’Connor, San Jose
Transportation Chairman: Charles L. Snyder, San Jose
Trap Shooting Chairman: Dr. R .M .Baker, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1932-1933: Long Beach<\/strong>
District Vice President: Lloyd A. Foster, Santa Cruz
Trustee: George M. Smith, San Jose
State Assoc. Advisory: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1933-1934: Sacramento<\/strong>
District Vice President: Paul Pioda, Salinas
Social & Community Welfare Chairman: Lloyd A. Foster, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1934-1935: Santa Monica<\/strong>
District Vice President: M.M. Swisher, Watsonville
Trustee:, Chairman George M. Smith, San Jose
State Assoc. Advisory
F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Social & Community Welfare Chairman: M.M. Swisher, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1935-1936: Oakland<\/strong>
State President: George M. Smith, San Jose
District Vice President: J.A. Greenelsh, Monterey
Trustee: John B. Sherrer, Gilroy
Auditing Chairman: R.R. Fazer, San Jose
State Assoc. Advisory: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Golf Chairman: E. M. Porter, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1936-1937: Pasadena<\/strong>
District Vice President: M.N Watters, Watsonville
Treasurer E.M. Porter, San Jose
Trustee: John B. Sherrer, Gilroy
Auditing Chairman: R.R. Fazer, San Jose
Lapsation Vice Chair: Robert McKeever, Monterey
Ritualistic Vice Chair: Elmer Zanetta, Monterey
State Assoc. Advisory: F.Eugene Dayton, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1937-1938: Monterey<\/strong>
District Vice President: Joseph M. O’Donnell, Hollister
Treasurer: E. M. Porter, San Jose
Trustee: John B. Sherrer, Gilroy
Ritualistic Chairman: Roy Emmerson, San Jose
State Assoc. Advisory: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Bowling Chairman: C.A. McAdams, Salinas
Golf Chairman: O. W. Irwin, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1938-1939: Santa Monica<\/strong>
District Vice President: Lawrence T. Brazier, Palo Alto
Treasurer: E.M. Porter, San Jose
Trustee: John B. Sherrer, Gilroy
State Assoc. Advisory: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Americanization Chairman: Lawrence T. Brazier, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1939-1940: Santa Cruz<\/strong>
District Vice President: R.C. Ingles, Monterey
Treasurer: E.M. Porter, San Jose
Trustee: James Greenelsh, Monterey
Auditing Chairman: C.M.Goldsworthy -Monterey
Lapsation Vice Chairman: M.M.Swisher, Watsonville
State Assoc. Advisory: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Bowling Chairman: C.A. McAdams, Salinas
Golf Chairman: Harry Lachman, Santa Cruz
Parade Chairman: George Milias, Gilroy
Pistol Shooting Chairman: Charles Roach, Monterey
Service Pin Vice-Chairman: D.W. Gray, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1940-1941: Long Beach<\/strong>
District Vice President: Harris E. Rowe, Salinas
Trustee: James A. Greenelsh, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1941-1942: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: George S. Tait, Santa Cruz
Trustee: James Greenelsh, Monterey
Publicity & Lodge Activities Chairman: Don Liebendorfer, Palo Alto
State Assoc. Advisory: F. Eugene Dayton, Salinas
Ritualistic Vice-Chairman: Roy J. Ladra, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1942-1943: Los Angeles<\/strong>
District Vice President: Horrace R. Wisely, Salinas
Trustee: James A. Greenelsh, Monterey
Calif. State War Elks Comm. Vice Chairman: Frank L. Crist, Palo Alto
Lapsation Chairman: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas
Lodge Activities Vice Chair: Roy Emerson, San Jose
Membership Vice Chairman: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas
State Assoc. Advisory: F.E. Dayton, Salinas
Bowling Vice-Chairman: Paul Moschell, Salinas
Soft Ball Vice-Chairman: Al W. Berquest, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1943-1944: San Jose<\/strong>
District Vice President: W.W. Jacca, San Jose
Trustee: James A. Greenelsh, Monterey
Calif. State War Elks Comm. Vice Chairman: W.W. Jacca, San Jose
State Assoc. Advisory: F.E. Dayton, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1944-1945: Los Angeles<\/strong>
District Vice President: Frederick O. Sherrill, Santa Maria
Trustee: James A. Greenlsh, Monterey
Auditing Chairman: C.M. Goldsworthy, Monterey
Lapsation Chairman: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1945-1946: Los Angeles<\/strong>
State President: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas
District Vice President: Frank Heiner, Hollister
Trustee: Charles Rabing, San Jose
Auditing Chairman: C.M. Goldsworthy, Monterey
Bowling Chairman: C.A. McAdams, Salinas
Golf Committee Chairman: Dean Searle, Monterey
Law & Order Chairman: Fred Moore, Monterey
Pistol Shooting Chairman: Al Berquist, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1946-1947: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Frank L. Crist, Palo Alto
Trustee: Charles Rabing, San Jose
Resolutions Chairman: John Muller -Salinas
Lapsation Chairman: Howard Wilson, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1947-1948: Santa Cruz<\/strong>
District Vice President: Lloyd M. Hebbron, Santa Cruz
Trustee: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Golf Committee Chairman: Sam H. Nigh, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1948-1949: Long Beach<\/strong>
District Vice President: George Shipper, Watsonville
Trustee: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Credentials Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Resolutions Chairman: Judge M.T. Dooling, Hollister
Billard Chairman: Jimmie Mills, San Jose
Credentials Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Lapsation Vice Chairman: Charles E. Howes, San Jose
Law & Order Chairman: James A. Jeffery, Salinas
Pistol Shoot Chairman: Erwin M.J. Bork, Palo Alto
Resolutions Chairman: Judge M.T.Dooling, Hollister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1949-1950: Sacramento<\/strong>
District Vice President: Roy J. Ladra, Salinas
Billard Chairman: Robert Ethen, Palo Alto
Lodge Activities Chairman: Roland Tavernetti, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1950-1951: Santa Monica<\/strong>
District Vice President: Dan Searle, Monterey
Auditing Chairman: Orville Rockhold, Palo Alto
Billard Chairman: Ed Meehan, Santa Cruz
ENF Chairman: Frank Bartlett, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1951-1952: Monterey<\/strong>
State President: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
District Vice President: William Nelso San Luis Obispo
Trustee: Edwin L. Andersen, Santa Cruz
Tiler: Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville
Major Project: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas
BillardS Co-Chairman: Ed Meehan, Santa Cruz
band Chairman: A.L. McManus, Palo Alto
Bowling Chairman: Arlo McKinsey, Salinas
Golf Co-Chairman: Eddie Duino, San Jose
Golf Co-Chairman: Dan Searle, Monterey
Pistol Shoot Chairman: Clint Colburn, Monterey
Ritualistic Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Parade Chairman: Reg Foster, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1952-1953: Long Beach<\/strong>
District Vice President: Francis H. Cislini, Salinas
Trustee: Edwin L. Andersen, Santa Cruz
State Assoc. Advisory: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Major Project Chairman: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1953-1954: San Francisco<\/strong>
District Vice President: Dr.John M. King, San Jose
Trustee: James B. Nielson, Watsonville
State Assoc. Advisory: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Major Project Chairman: Horace R. Wisley, Salinas
Billards Vice Chairman: Ed Meehan, Santa Cruz
Golf Chairman: Douglas Whittaker, Palo Alto
Pistol Shoot Vice Chairman: Clint Colburn, Monterey
Parade & band Chairman: Sam Cava, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1954-1955: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Paul Sanchez, Santa Maria
Trustee: James B. Nielson, Watsonville
Tiler: Walter J. Schween, Salinas
State Assoc. Advisory: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Lapsation Vice Chairman: Roland Tavernetti, Salinas
Lodge Activities Chairman: Lloyd Stolich, Salinas
ENF Chairman: James F. Sloan, Salinas
Pistol Shoot Vice Chairman: Robert Trenner, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1955-1956: San Jose<\/strong>
President: James B. Nielsen, Watsonville
District Vice President: John D. Morris, Palo Alto
Assistant Tiler: Norman Goodrich, Gilroy
Americanization Chairman: Roy Johnson, Santa Cruz
State Assoc. Advisory: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Billards Vice Chairman: Eugene McFadden, Palo Alto
Boy Scouts\/Youth Actv.: William Littledale, Watsonville
Historian & Publicity: William G. Jones, San Jose
ENF Chairman: James F. Sloan, Salinas
Pistol Chairman: Robert Trenner, Monterey
State Bulletin Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1956-1957: Santa Barbara<\/strong>
District Vice President: Curtis H. Clark, San Jose
Asst. Sergeant At Arms: Lloye E. Stolich, Salinas
Major Project Treasurer: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Band & Parade Chairman: Louis A. Rossi, San Jose
BillardS Vice Chairman: Thomas D. Caldwell, San Jose
Service Pin Vice Chairman: Walter Swenson, Salinas
State Assoc. Advisory: John B. Morey, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1957-1958: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Howard K. Schipper, Hollister
Trustee: Norman B. Goodrich- Gilroy
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Membership Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Piggy Bank Chairman: Lloyd E. Stolich, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1958-1959: Anaheim<\/strong>
District Vice President: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville
Trustee: Norman B. Gooodrich, Gilroy
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1959-1960: Sacramento<\/strong>
District Vice President: Eddie Duino, San Jose
Trustee: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Major Project Trustee: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Ritualistic Chairman: George R.D. Estcourt, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1960-1961: Santa Monica<\/strong>
District Vice President: James F. Sloan, Salinas
Trustee: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Lapsation Chairman: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville
Youth Activities Chairman: Edward B. Crady, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1961-1963: Long Beach<\/strong>
District Vice President: Werley Naydock, Redwood City
Trustee Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Asst. Sgt At Arms: Richard J. Wallace, Salinas
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Americanism Chairman: Mark Tuban, Palo Alto
Fiscal Year changed served for
20 months <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1963-1964: San Mateo<\/strong>
District Vice President: Marvin G. Broderson, Gilroy
Trustee Chairman: Eric J. Silva, Palo Alto
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Americanism Chairman: Mark Tuban, Palo Alto
Band & Drill Team Chairman: Robert Garcia, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1964-1965: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Leland Simas, Santa Maria
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1965-1966: Monterey<\/strong>
District Vice President: Jack Sloan, Monterey
Special Assignments: Mark Tuban, Palo Alto
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Billards Chairman: Al Morstad, San Jose
Bowling Chairman: Bob Hayes, Watsonville
Glee Club Chairman: Paul Hazdovac, Monterey
Golf Chairman: Charles Brown, Monterey
Pistol Shoot Chairman: Robert Trenner, Monterey
Ritualistic Chairman: Jack Hitchcock, Salinas
Youth Activities Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1966-1967: Anaheim<\/strong>
District Vice President: Dan P. Galli, Hollister
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
ENF Chairman: Howard Esplund, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1967-1968: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Albert Berquest, Monterey
Trustee: Jack Hitchcock, Salinas
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Membership Chairman: Jack Sloan, Monterey
ENF Chairman: Howard Esplund, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1968-1969: Palm Springs<\/strong>
President: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville
District Vice President: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Trustee: Jack Hitchcock, Salinas
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
ENF Chairman: Howard Esplund, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1969-1970: Sacramento<\/strong>
District Vice President: Charles Harms, Los Gatos
Trustee Chairman: Jack Hitchcock, Salinas
Sergant At Arms: W.E. Bartlett, Watsonville
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1970-1971: Honolulu<\/strong>
District Vice President: Henry P. Trinchero, Palo Alto
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1971-1972: San Diego<\/strong>
State President: Walter Shween, Salinas
District Vice President: Roy E. Goodwin, Sunnyvale
Tiler: Richard A. Alves, San Jose
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville
Ritual Judges Panel Vice Chairman: Norman S. Lien, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1972-1973: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Paul Cheqwin, Los Gatos
Sergant At Arms: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Scholarship Vice Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1973-1974: Anaheim<\/strong>
Trustee: Elmer Lanini, Salinas
District Vice President: H.Austin Harvigsen, Hollister
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
New Lodges Vice Chairman: Richard A. Alves, San Jose
Scholarship Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
Ritual Contest Vice Chair: George Esteuat, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1974-1975: Sacramento<\/strong>
District Vice President: Claude E. Wheeler, Palo Alto
Trustee Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Assistant Tiler: Paul Cheqwin, Los Gatos
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Scholarship Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
Ritual Contest Vice Chair: George Esteuat, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1975-1976: San Francisco<\/strong>
District Vice President: Lou Moro, Santa Cruz
Trustee: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Asst Sgt At Arms: Jack Sloan, Monterey
Advisory Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Scholarship Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
Ritual Contest Chairman: George Esteuat, Palo Alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1976-1977: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Andrew Parola, Salinas
Advisory Vice Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Scholarship Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1977-1978: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Al Stockdale, Santa Clara
Asst Sargent At Arms: Roy E. Goodwin, Sunnyvale
Advisory Vice Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
State Officer Training Vice Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1978-1979: Anaheim<\/strong>
District Vice President: Lewis Johnson, Gilroy
Advisory Vice Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
State Officers Training Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1979-1980: San Jose<\/strong>
District Vice President: Gene Pellegrini, Santa Clara
Trustee: Roy E. Goodwin, Sunnyvale
Convention Chairman 1980: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Advisory Vice-Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Bowling Chairman: Edward E. Sobczak, San Jose
Credentials Chairman: Robert I. Lock, San Jose
Golf Chairman: Jack W. Riodan
Pistol & Trap Chairman: Joseph A. Guerra, Jr, San Jose
State Officers Training Chair: Ricahrd H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1980-1981: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Jack Welch, Palo Alto
Trustee: Roy E. Goodwin, Sunnyvale
Advisory Vice-Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Major Project Vice Chair: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
OfficerS Training Chair: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1981-1982: Sacramento<\/strong>
District Vice President: Robert G. Burns, Monterey
Trustee: Roy E. Goodwin, Sunnyvale
Advisory Vice Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Ritual Training Chairman: Luther Vaden, Salinas
OfficerS Training Chairman: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
District Leaders: John B. Morey, Palo Alto, Jim B. Nielslen, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1982-1983: San Digeo<\/strong>
District Vice President: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Sergant At Arms: Richard Bartels, San Jose
Grand Lodge Convention Coordinator: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Advisory Vice Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
District Leaders: John B. Morey, Palo Alto, Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1983-1984: Monterey<\/strong>
President: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
District Vice President: D.R.”Irish” Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Grand Lodge Convention Coordinator: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Assoc. Iation Convention Coordinator: Abe Robertson, Montery
Advisory Vice Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Public Relations Vice Chair: Frank Greco, Hollister
District Leaders: John B. Morey, Palo Alto, Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1984-1985: Long Beach<\/strong>
District Vice President: William H. Hellwig, Sunnyvale
Grand Lodge Convention Coordinator: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Advisory Vice-Chairman: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
Public Relations Vice Chair: Frank Greco, Hollister
District Leaders: John B. Morey, Palo Alto, Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1985-1986: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Charles Cole, Monterey
Trustee: Eugene Peligrini- Santa Clara
Grand Lodge Convention Coordinator: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
State Advisory Emeritus: John B. Morey, Palo Alto
District Leaders: Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville, Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1986-1987: Sacramento<\/strong>
President: Richard Alves, San Jose
District Vice President: Robert McSweeney, Palo Alto
Trustee: Eugene Pelligrini, Santa Clara
Asst Sgt At Arms: Louie F. Moro, Santa Cruz
Secretary To The President: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
Major Project Vice Chair: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Ritual Training Panel Vice Chairman: Dan A. Proost, San Jose
Scholarship Vice Chairman: Arthur C. Devincenzi, Santa Clara
Youth Activities Vice Chairman, North: Joe Somavia, Hollister
District Leaders: Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville, Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas, Ermeritus, John B. Morey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1987-1988: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: J.R.”Bob” Barone, Los Gatos
Trustee: Eugene Pelligrini, Santa Clara
G.L. Gold Coat Chair: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Association Convention 1989 Chairman: Russ C. Mosher, San Jose
Drug Awareness Vice Chairman, North: Dick Searle, Monterey
Float Fund Vice Chairman, North: Alfred Wlodyka, Los Gatos
Major Project Vice Chair: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Ritual Training Panel Chairman: Dan A. Proost, San Jose
Scholarship Chairman: Arthur Devincenzi- Santa Clara
Youth Activities Vice Chairman, North: Joe Somavia, Hollister
District Leaders: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas, Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Ermeritus Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1988-1989: San Jose<\/strong>
District Vice President: Joseph P. Licursi -Santa Cruz
Asst Sergant At Arms: Willliam H. Hellwig, Sunnyvale
G.L. Gold Coat Chair: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
CHEA Convention 1989 Chairman: Russ C. Mosher, San Jose
CHEA Convention 1991 Chairman: Eugene Pelligrini, Santa Clara
Advisory Vice Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Bowling Chairman: Charles J. Casillo, San Jose
Drug Awareness Vice Chair: Dick Searle, Monterey
Float Fund Vice Chairman: Afred S. Wlodyka, Los Gatos
Major Project Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Scholarship Chairman: Arthur Devincenzi- Santa Clara
District Leaders: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas, Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Emeritus Jim B. Nielsen, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1989-1990: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice-President: L.John Monetti, Hollister
Business Practices Vice Chair, North: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Grand Lodge Gold Coat Chairman: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Chea Convention 1991 Chairman: Eugene Pelligrini, Santa Clara
Advisory Vice Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Bequest & Living Trust Vice Chairman: Don Schutzler, Monterey
Drug Awareness Vice Chair: Dick Searle, Monterey
Float Fund Chairman: Alfred S. Wlodyka, Los Gatos
Gvnt Relations Vice Chair: Louis Williams, Sunnyvale
Lapsation Chairman: William H. Hellwig, Sunnyvale
Ritual Contest Vice Chair: Dan A. Proost, San Jose
District Leaders: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas, Ricard L. Alves, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1990-1991: Santa Clara<\/strong>
District Vice President: Ernest E. Sexton, Palo Alto
Asst. SGT At Arms: Doug Larsen, Salinas
G.L. Gold Coat Chair: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Association Convention 1991, Chairman: Eugene Pelligrini, Santa Clara
Association Convention 1992, Chairman: Dick Searle, Monterey
Advisory Vice Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Business Practices Vice Chairman, North: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Bequest & Living Trust Chairman: Don Schutzler, Monterey
Drug Awareness Vice Chair: Dick Searle, Monterey
Float Fund Chairman: Alfred S. Wlodyka, Los Gatos
Gvnt Relations Vice Chair: Louis Williams, Sunnyvale
Ritual Contest Chairman: Dan A. Proost, San Jose
District Leaders: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas, Richard L. Alves, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1991-1992: Monterey<\/strong>
District Vice President: Russell C. Mosher, San Jose
Trustee: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
G.L. Gold Coat Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Association Convention 1992, Chairman: Dick Searle, Monterey
Business Practices Chair: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
G.L. Gold Coat Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Chairman President’S Achievement Award: Joseph P. Licursi, Santa Cruz
Bequest & Living Trusts Vice Chairman North: Don Schutzler, Monterey
Credit Card Chairman: D.R.”Irish” Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Drug Awareness Vice Chairman: Dick Searle, Monterey
Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration Chairman: D.R.”Irish” Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Meeting Vice Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
District Leaders: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas, Richard L. Alves, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1992-1993: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Richard “Dick” Waid, Gilroy
Trustee: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
G.L. Blue Coat Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Business Practices Chair: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Bequest & Living Trusts Vice Chairman, North: Don Schutzler, Monterey
Elks Training Vice Chairman: Charles Cole, Monterey
Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration Chairman: D.R. Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Government Relations Vice Chairman: Louis Williams, Sunnyvale
Meetings Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Membership Chairman: Joseph P. Lucursi, Santa Cruz
Ritual Training Panel Chair: Charles W. Wynn, San JOse
District Leaders: Elmer L. Laini, Salinas, Richard L. Alves, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1993-1994: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Don Schutzler, Monterey
Trustee: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Secretary: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
BLT Vice Chairman North: George P. Delucchi SantaClara
Elks Training Vice Chair: Charles E. Cole, Monterey
Veterans Restoration: D.R.`Irish''<\/code> Ferregan- Santa Cruz
Meeting Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
Membership ChairmanA: Joseph P. Licursi, Santa Cruz
Ritual Training Chairman: Charles W. Wynn, San Jose
Business Practices Chair: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
District Leaders: Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1994-1995: Anaheim<\/strong>
Vice President At Large: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
District Vice President: Kenneth Bogges, Watsonville
Secretary: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
Elks TrainingVice Chair: Charles E. Cole, Monterey
Veterans Restoration: D.R.”Irish” Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Meeting Vice Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
New Lodge Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Business Practices Chair: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Association Convention 1996, Chairman: Arthur Devincenzi Santa Clara
District Leaders: Richard A. Alves, San Jose, Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1995-1996: Santa Clara<\/strong>
Association President: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
District Vice President: Phillip E. Bettencourt, Sunnyvale
Secretary: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
Chaplain: Donald Schutzler, Monterey
Sergant At Arms: Eugene Bonifacino, Salinas
Chairman President’s Achievement Award: Leslie Yeffa, Santa Cruz
Association Convention 1996, Chairman: Arthur Devincenzi, Santa Clara
Elks Training Chairman: Charles E. Cole, Monterey
Veterans Restoration: D.R.Irish Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Meeting Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
New Lodges Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Piggy Bank Vice Chairman: William W. Hellwing-Sunnyvale
President Achievement: Leslie A. Yeffa, Santa Cruz
Ritual Contest: Charles W. Wynn, San Jose
Youth Activities Vice Chair: Donald R. Bloom, Monterey
Business Practicies Chairman: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Ritual Contest Vice Chair: Charles W. Wynn, San Jose
District Leaders: Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Anthony J, Mauro, Hollister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1996-1997: San Diego<\/strong>
Historian: Richard A. Bartels, San Jose
District Vice President: Eugene D. Witteveen, Santa Clara
Veterans Restoration: D.R.Irish Ferrigan, Santa Cruz
Government Relations Vice Chair: Thomas L. Brazier, Santa Cruz
Meeting Vice Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
New Lodges Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Tri-District Ritual: Jerry Switalski, Palo Alto
Youth Activities Chairman: Donald R. Bloom, Monterey
Business Practices Chair: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Ritual Coordinator: Dan A. Proost, San Jose
District Leaders: Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1997-1998: Fresno<\/strong>
Trustee: Charles E. Cole, Monterey
HistorianA: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
District Vice President: Jerry Switalski*<\/sup>, Palo Alto, Eugene Witteveen, Santa Clara
Blue Coat Chairman: Eugene Bonifacino, Salinas
Business Practices: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Government Relations Chairman: Thomas L. Brazier, Santa Cruz
Meetings Vice Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
New Lodges Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Ritual Coordinator: Dan A. Proost, San Jose
Tri-District Ritual Training: William Sarow, Santa Cruz
Youth Activities Chairman: Donald R. Bloom, Monterey
District Leaders: Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Anthony J. Mauro, Hollistser
*<\/sup>Passed away in Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1998-1999: San Diego<\/strong>
Trustee: Charles E. Cole, Monterey
CHEMPI Trustee: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Historian: Richard H. Bartels, San Jose
District Vice President: David Perry*<\/sup>, Los Gatos
Eugene Witteveen, Santa Clara
Blue Coat Chairman: Eugen Bonifacino, Salinas
Business Practices Chairman: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Government Relations Chairman: Thomas L. Brazier, Santa Cruz
Meeting Vice Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Tri-District Ritual Training: William Sarow, Santa Cruz
District Leaders: Richard L. Alves, San Jose, Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
*<\/sup>Passed away in Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999-2000: Palm Springs<\/strong>
Trustee: Charles E. Cole, Monterey
CHEMPI Trustee: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Vice President: Geoffrey Holland, Hollister
Blue Coat Chairman: Eugene Genio Bonifacino, Salinas
BLT Vice Chair North: Donald Schultzer, Monterey
Business Practices Chairman: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Meetings Vice Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Tri-District Ritual Training: William Sarow, Santa Cruz
Investments Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
District Leaders: Richard L. Alves, Emereitus, Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Doug Larsen, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000-2001: Fresno<\/strong>
CHEMPI Trustee: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Vice President: William “Bill” Bohnett, Salinas
Asst Sargent At Arms: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Blue Coat Chairman: Eugene “Genio” Bonifacino, Salinas
BLT Vice Chairman North: Donald Schultzer, Monterey
Business Practices: Raymond A. Monette, San Jose
Meetings Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Membership Chairman: Phillip E. Bettencourt Sunnyvale
Tri-District Ritual Training: Willia Sarow, Santa Cruz
Major Project Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Doug Larsen, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001-2002: San Diego<\/strong>
CHEMPI Trustee: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Vice President: John F. Berger, Gilroy
Blue Coat Chairman: Eugene Bonifacino-Salinas
BLT Vice Chairman North: Donald Schultzer, Monterey
Meetings Chairman: Richard L. Alves, San Jose
Membership Chairman: Phillip E. Bettencourt Sunnyvale
Major Project Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Doug Larsen, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2002-2003: Fresno<\/strong>
First Vice President: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Vice President: David A. Fletcher, Los Gatos
BLT Vice Chairman North: Donald Schultzer, Monterey
Meeting Chairman: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Investments Vice Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Doug Larsen, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2003-2004: Ontario<\/strong>
President: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Vice President: Catherine “Kitty” Tufford Monterey
Trustee: Eugene Bonifacino, Salinas
Chaplain: Eugene Witteveen, Santa Clara
Sargent At Arms: Leslie A. Yeffa, Santa Cruz
President Awards: Herva “Bud” Jobe, San Jose
BLT Vice Chairman North: Donald Schultzer, Monterey
Meetings Chairman: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister
Investments Chairman: Elmer L. Lanini, Salinas
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Doug Larsen, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2004-2005: Fresno<\/strong>
Trustee: Eugene “Genio” Bonifacino, Salinas
District Vice President: Randy McClellan, Watsonville
BLT Vice Chair North: Donald Schultzer, Monterey
Meetings Vice Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Tri-District Ritual Training: William “Bill” Turner Palo Alto
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Doug Larsen, Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2005-2006: San Diego<\/strong>
Trustee: Eugene “Genio” Bonifacino Salinas
District Vice President: David M. Pacheco, Hollister
Meetings Vice Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Tri-District Ritual Training: William “Bill” Turner Palo Alto
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Thomas S. Brazier, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2006-2007: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Leslie A. Yeffa, Santa Cruz
Meetings Vice Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Tri-District Ritual Training: William” Bil” Turner Palo Alto
Mid-Term Conference 2006, Chairman: Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro, Hollister, Thomas S. Brzazier, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007-2008: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Manny Lema, San Jose
Meeting Vice Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Tri-District Ritual Training: William “Bill” Turner, Palo Alto
District Leaders: Anthony J. Mauro (Emeritus), Thomas S. Brazier, Santa Cruz, Catherine “Kitty” Tufford, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008-2009: Ontario<\/strong>
District Vice President: Steven G. Mayne, Gilroy
Asst Sargent At Arms: Catherine “Kitty” Tufford, Monterey
Meeting Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Ritual Training: Vice Chairman: William “Bill” Turner Palo Alto
Tri-District Ritual Training: Donald J. Sirena, Santa Clara
District Leaders: Thomas S. Brazier, Santa Cruz, Catherine”Kitty” Tufford Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009-2010: San Diego<\/strong>
Trustee: Catherine “Kitty” Tufford, Monterey
District Vice President: Ernie Chambers, Hollister
Meetings Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Ritual Training Chairman: William “Bill” Turner, Palo Alto
Tri-District Ritual Training: Donald J. Sirena, Santa Clara
Mid -Term Conference 2010, Chairman: Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara
District Leaders: Thomas S. Brazier, Santa Cruz, Catherine “Kitty” Tufford Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010-2011: Fresno<\/strong>
Trustee: Catherine Tufford, Monterey
Asst Sargant At Arms: Eugene Genio Bonifacino, Salinas
District Vice President: Carroll “Bud” Hall, Monterey
Elks Training: Leslie A. Yeffa, Santa Cruz
Meetings Chairman: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Ritual Training Vice Chair: Donald J. Sirena, Santa Clara
Mid-Term Conference 2010, Chairman: Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara
District Leaders: Thomas S. Brazier, Santa Cruz, Catherine “Kitty” Tufford, Monterey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011-2012: San Diego<\/strong>
Trustee: Catherine “Kitty” Tufford*<\/sup> Monterey
Trustee: Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara
District Vice President: Carlos Mariscal, Salinas
Elks Training: Leslie A. Yeffa, Santa Cruz
Insurance & Safety, Chair: Steven G. Mayne, Gilroy
Ritual Contest Vice Chair: Willian “Bill” Turner, Palo Alto
District Leaders: Thomas S. Brazier, Santa Cruz, Catherine “Kitty” Tufford*<\/sup>, Monterey, Randy McClellan, Watsonville
*<\/sup>Passed away in Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012-2013: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Robert Fleck, Palo Alto
Lodge Activities North: Doug Larsen, Salinas
Ritual Contest: William “Bill” Turner, Palo Alto
District Leaders: Randy McCellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013-2014: Anaheim<\/strong>
District Vice President: Wayne E. Weller, Gilroy
Assistant Tiler: Randy McClellan, Watsonville
BLT Vice Chair North: John F. Berger, Gilroy
Lodge Activities: Doug Larsen, Salinas
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014-2015: Palm Springs<\/strong>
District Vice President: Patricia Kleinert, Santa Cruz
Tiler: Leslie A. Yeffa, Santa Cruz
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015-2016: San Diego<\/strong>
District Vice President: Bill Pedrazzi, Hollister
Scouting: Carlos Mariscal, Salinas
Trustee: Randy McClellan, Watsonville
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016-2017: Anaheim<\/strong>
District Vice President: James McCloskey, Sunnyvale
Scouting: Carlos Mariscal, Salinas
Trustee: Randy McClellan, Watsonville
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017-2018: Palm Springs<\/strong>
District Vice President: Deniz Bilgin, Monterey
Vice Chairman Government Relations: Carlos Mariscal, Salinas
Chairman Officer Training: Les Yeffa, Santa Cruz
Trustee Chairman: Randy McClellan, Watsonville
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018-2019: San Antonio<\/strong>
District Vice President: Michele Wilson, San Jose
Government Relations: Carlos Mariscal, Salinas
Officer Training: Les Yeffa, Santa Cruz
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019-2020: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Phil Quast, Gilroy
Government Relations: Carlos Mariscal, Salinas
Officer Training: Les Yeffa, Santa Cruz
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020-2021: Palm Springs (canceled due to covid19)<\/strong>
Due to Coronavirus lockdown, there was no conventon and all CHEA officers continued in their same office for another year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021-2022: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Kyle York, Santa Cruz
Officer Training: Les Yeffa, Santa Cruz
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022-2023: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Betty McClellan, Watsonville
Officer Training: Les Yeffa, Santa Cruz
District Leaders: Randy McClellan, Watsonville, Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 – 2024: Palm Springs<\/strong>
District Vice President: Rich Torres, Watsonville
Officer Training:
District Leaders: Anthony Mauro, Hollister, Jim Smith, Hollister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 – 2025: Fresno<\/strong>
District Vice President: Danielle Viola, Palo Alto
Officer Training:
District Leaders: Anthony Mauro, Hollister, Jim Smith, Hollister
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 – 2026: Anaheim<\/strong>
District Vice President: Angela Moore, Gilroy
Officer Training:
District Leaders: Jimmy Hancock, Santa Clara, Steve Mayne, Gilroy<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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