The following is a list of Ta Tanka Lodge's
Vigil Honor members.  This page was created to honor all of our Vigil brothers for their dedicated, cheerful service given to the Lodge.  The information includes our brother's given name, Vigil Name and translation ~ and (if available), a brief story on why that particular name was chosen.  All Vigil Honor names are from the Lenni Lenape language unless otherwise noted.

Our Lodge dates back to 1953, and in many cases, there are gaps where information was missing or difficult to piece together.  If you have any of the missing information, corrections or would like to add your information to the list, just send an e-mail message to the
Lodge WebMaster.  Thank you!

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1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 

2006

 

2005

Rick Cardenas
Brian Renfrew
Patrick Renfrew
Matthew Schmidt
Carol Silva

2004

None presented.

2003 - 19 September

Linda Clark - Nokomis
"Daughter of the Moon"
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Brian Jenkins - 
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David C. Lee - Amangiechsis Pedhakquon
"Thunder Voice "
Marcus Lehman - 
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Perry Poon - 
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Bruce Renfrew - 
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David Renfrew- 
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Paul Reyes- 
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2002 - 23 November

Ricky Cardenas - Achewon Topalowileno
"Strong Warrior"
"" Gary Cromwell - 
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Jim Gavigan -Tgauchsin Metschitschank "He Who Has Good Spirit"

 
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Brandon Granillo- 
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Ethan Hall- 
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Timothy Otto - 
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Jeanne V. Walton - 
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Dion Whitley- 
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2001 - 22 September

Jeremy Ballew - 
"One Who is Always There"
Fred Bates - 
"Steel Warrior, Giver of Time"
Dave Carson - 
"Silent Server"
David Carson - 
"Little - Big Chief"
David Granillo - 
"Great Youthful Worker"
Adam Gunn - 
"To Seek Spirit"
Joseph Schloss - 
"One With Solid Disposition"
Darin Sorrels - 
"High Minded Chief"
Ron Wallace - 
"One Who is Ready"
John Winston - 
"He Who Knows How to Cook"

2000 - 22 September

Bob Bower - Amangi Gewit
"Big Sleeper"
Matt Brewster - Amendchewagan Mikemossowagan
"Solid Minded Worker"
Mike Clark - Tankhakan Ptukhikan Netopalis
"Basketball Warrior"
Paul A Clark - Pichpemmetonhet
"Reverend"
Chris Langdon - Geeshtek Wil
"Hot Headed"
Ryan Lee - Wiuchschachavwan Pemsit
"Pressure Walker"
Bill Wojdak - Gunaquot Elsit
"High Minded"

1999 - October

David Bañuelos -Klamachpin Achewon
"Quiet Spirit"
Andy Beard - Mgjawat Auwen Pakantschiechton Lunswamen
"One Who Fulfills Dreams"
James E. "Jimmy" Carter, III  - Witscheman WeuchsoWagan Wulaptonen
"Knowledgeable One who Speaks Favorably"
Alvaro Garcia, Sr. - Nimat ?
"Brother of All"
John Read - Wewingtonheet Helleniechsin
"Talks with Thunder"
Steve Schlingmann - Elgigunkhaki Amangi Wdee
"Big Man with Bigger Heart"
Ann Wellington - Schiwapew Woaphokquawon
"Blue Hair"
Nick Yovanavich - Wannessin ?
"Forgetful Doer"

James E. "Jim" Carter, Jr. - Lehellechemhaluwet Wulihan
"He Gives his Life to do Good for Others"
Ryan Egebrecht - Mawat Auwen Ahoaltowagan Sachgachtoon
"One Who Loves to Cook"
Zachary Hillbruner - Wulamallessohaluwed
"He Who Makes One Happy"
Jo Mo - Guka Li Ne Sakima
"Mother to the Chiefs"
Theo Strinz - Aptonen Getteminakuwagan
"To Speak With Happiness"
Justin Wood - Klamachpin Gunaquot Gentgeen
"Quiet Tall Dancer"

1997 - 12 October

Don Browning - Schachachgapewi
"Honest One"
Robert Crompton - Moschakantpeu Mbi Shammen
Alan J. Kanbara - Schameu Matton Tetuptschenellak
"Fat Fixer of Wagons"
Franz Rueckert - Mejauchsit Wuliweuchsin Mescheki
"One Who Knows Every Bit"
Eli Sayegh - Tschimakan Netopalis
"Paddle Warrior"
Dean Schlingmann - Mejachsit Elgigui Nenajunge Alohak
"One Who Likes Horse Power"
Kevin J. Stepp - Glakelendam Papallachwilsummen
"Excited One, That Missed His Chance"

• "Excited one" refers to my excitement and enthusiasm for the Order of the Arrow. The second part, "that missed his chance", refers to my encounter with Miss Teenage America at the 1996 National Order of the Arrow Conference. I was very "excited" to met her, I waited in line for 45 minutes. Finally I got a picture with her, and she kissed my sash. I later had a chance to talk to her, but being the shy timid guy I am, I "missed my chance." She drove away never to be seen by me again."
  - Kevin J. Stepp December 21, 1997

Rick Wellington - Tschitqui Mikemossin
"Silent Worker"

1996 - 13 October

Matt Kanbara - Nagatamen
"One To Rely Upon"
Edward Mo - Gischitehen
"Determined One"
Jonathan Mo - "One Who Will Never Be Tall"
James "Jim" Riley - "Hole In The Leg"
Joseph Riley - Tachen Amangi Wdee
"Little Man with Big Heart"

1995 - 15 October

Oscar Garcia - Achengu Sisilya
"Strong as a Buffalo"
David Mast - Anpcho Machtschipak
"Canoe Shoes"

1994 - 9 October

Bryan Chamberlain - Elgigunk Machque
"Big As Bear"
Arlen Facey
Robert "Bob" Krause - Tuney
"Bearded One"
Aldric Masse' - Memhallamund
"Merchant"

1993 - 10 October

Geoffrey Dayne - Schenek Wulihilleu
"Tired Worker"
Alvaro Garcia, Jr - Amangi Lippoe Machquigen
"Wise as a Bear"
Tom Mast - Achipiauon Weuhokeyit
"Music Man"
Jeremy Mo - Schiphasu Witschingen
"Quick to Help"
James R.  Nelson - Wischiki
"Busy One"
Travis Williams - Adagatiya Adewelagisgv - (Cherokee) - Honored by Colonneh Lodge 137 - Sam Houston Area Council, TX
"The Guardian of the Flame"
John Wyszniewski - Majauchsu Quin Wdellewunsowagan
"One with Long Name"

1992 - 11 or 13 October

Kevin Bower - Wendamen
"The Fisherman"
Joe Clark - "Little Man with Big Attitude"

1991 - 13 October

Joe M. Alexander - Anatschiton Achowalogen
"One who Cares and Works Hard"
Mark Brewster - Ganschhittaquot Gischelemuxit
"Snore Monster"
Robert W. "Bob" Chamberlain - Tschitanissowagan
"Capable One"
Dennis G. Dayne - Gunen Aptonagan
"Long Words"
Dave Fuller - Gilkissin
"Laughing One"
William "Bill" McCroskey, Jr. - Gawi Wachtschu Rsemochnen
"Badger who Walks Fast in the Morning"

1990 - 14 October

Bobby Jo "Bob" Banks R.I.P. - Memhallamund
"Trading Man"
John Doyle - Wulamallessohen Gentgeen
"Happy Dancer"
George Faulkner, Sr.  - Lennotit Amangi Wdee
"Little Man with Big Heart"
Jeffrey Morgan - Tschitanek Achowalogen
"Fast One Who Works Hard"
Kevin Sammelman - Mejauchsit
Cheerful One"
Sam Sammelman - Haki Ktschukquihhilleu
"Earth Mover"
Peter Wellington - Suksit Achgumhok
"Black Cloud"

1989 - 15 October

Ron Dellessandro
George Faulkner, Jr.  - Wipunxit Nenajunges
"Grey Pony"
Paul Hopping - Achpansin
"Hiker"
Bob Lang
Timothy C. "Tim" Morgan - Waakey Woakus
"Crooked Fox"

• "My Vigil name, as most do, had a humorous tie to my experiences in the Order of the Arrow. I belonged to a group who were into creating traditional regalia that was as authentic as we could make. This included making our own drums, tipis, etc. and occasionally attempting to tan a skin we had found or were given. One of my earliest pieces of regalia was a red fox hat that I had saved months for, and finally found a pelt for sale at a rendezvous. My name came from that hat, which in my hurry to buy, I did not notice how small a fox really is. When I made the inner cap and sewed the pelt on, it not only did not fit my head, but the face of the fox was "Crooked" and always appeared to look over my shoulder. I had to tie it onto my head with a string, and so was teased a lot on that account."
  - Timothy C. Morgan January 22, 1997

Michael Wiesner - Mawat Machque
"Lone Bear"

1988 - 9 October

Arthur Banks - Allogagon Klamachpin
"He who Serves Quietly"
Jeff Bower - Majauchsit Allogagan Wingolanchsik
"One who Serves Cheerfully"
John Chikow - Achowalogeu
"Hard Worker"
Steven Edwards - Nagatamen Gischachsummed
"Reliable One who Enlightens"
Perry "Lucky" Jones - Welapensit
"Lucky"
Mike Lang - Macheu Aschowin
"Great Swimmer"
Morgan C. Morgan - Gunaquot Machkeu Allquepi
"Tall One Who Wears Red Hat"

1987 - 11 October

Raymond Buchanon - Gischitchen
"Determined One"
Robert Buchanan - Wilawilinan
"Generous One" 
Ken Harris - Gunaquot Amangi Wist
"Tall Big Foot"
Martin Mazloom - Tschitanitehen
"Persevering One"
Dave Minnihan - Honored by Achewon Nimat Lodge #282 - Oakland,CA
"Quiet Traveling Collector of Friends and Trinkets"
Paul Seabern - Tatchen Amangi Wdee
"Little One with Big Heart"
Robert Stanton - Gunaquot Pilapeu Uatsuhi Alloquepinchweli
"Tall Young Man of Many Hats"
Tim Wachter - Wulantowagan
"He who has Good Spirits"

1986 - 12 October

David Counts, Sr. R.I.P. - Nuwingi
"Willing One"
Brian D Muller - Mawat Auwen Ahoaltowagan
Lekhiket
"One who loves to Write"
     - Brian David Muller  June 15, 2001
Paul Saunders
Phillip Uebele - AchgeGingWagan
"Teacher of Information"

1985 - 13 October

David Counts, Jr. - Nuwingi
"Willing One"
Arthur Darnell - Tschitanessoagan
"One who Has Authority"
Douglass Darnell - Wulowachtauwoapin
"Far Sighted One"
Bill Hayes - Allouchsit Elauwit
"Mighty Hunter"
Ken Hirscht Sr. - Pohonasin
"Drum Beater"
Perry Jones - Tgauchsin
"Friendly One"

1984 - 15 October

John Downhower - Tsguall
"Frog"
James Mills - Achowalogeu
"Hard Worker"
John Mills - Wunita Achowalogun
"Able Worker"
Jim Pinard - Wischixix
"Active One"
Greg Van Cleve - Klamachpin Takachsin
"Quiet Leader"

1983 - 30 June

Dr. Glenn T. Ault - Wachtschu Memsochet
"Mountain Traveler"

• "I was honored with the Vigil in August of 1983 by Gischigin Lodge of the Penn Mountains Council in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately both the lodge and Council have now merged with others and the current lodge is Lowwapaneu Lodge #191 from the Northeast Pennsylvania Council. My Vigil name is Wachtschu Memsochet which means Mountain Traveler. At the time I was growing up I lived in a town called Mountaintop, Pennsylvania. I was a section officer and ultimately section chief of the former NE-5A section (9 lodges of Eastern PA) and spent a lot of time trying to forge relationships with the lodges in my section. I also spent my senior year of high school in Washington DC thus leading to my name of Mountain Traveler."
  - Dr. Glenn T. Ault April 12, 1999

Jeff Gonce - Waskeu Untschi Allapijeyjuwagan
Thin One with Many Activities"
Robert "Bob" Hanson - Quanaquot Amangi Wikiwon
"Tall One with Large Nose"
Kenneth Krogen - Klamachpin Achowalogen
Quiet One, Hard Worker"
Richard Harris - Schachachkaptonen
"Storyteller"
Richard Harris, Jr. - Achiqiguwen
"Lively One"
David Pinard, Sr. - Mawachpu Kschikan
"Collector of Knives"
Robert Ross - Elauwit Klamachpin Takachsin
"Hunter, Quiet Leader"
Stephen Ross - Wischixin Nuwingi Takachsin
"Active One, Willing Leader"
Glenn "Bud" Wunderly - Quanaquot Elgixin
"Tall Worthy One"

1982 - 1 June

Mark Bower - Gunaquot Gischihan
"Tall One who Creates with His Hands"
Dan DelPino - Gischitenen Pejoop
"Determined One who Waits"
Paul Fanning - Mechgilik Pilawetit Wulapeju
"The Big Little Boy, Honorable One"
Kenneth Lane, II - Pommissin
To Go Afoot"
Kenneth Lane, III - Allapijeyjuwagan
"One with Many Activities"

1981 - 20 June

Charles Carrillo - Achewon Undachqui
"Strong One - This Way"
Christopher Harris - Gachpallan
"Lifesaver"
John Nelson - Amandamuwi Kschihllen
"Sensitive One who Goes Swiftly"
Vincent Pilar - Witschindin
"Helper"
David Pinard - Klamachpin Gischitehen
"Quiet, Determined One"
Ronald Reid - Tachen Amangi Wdee
"Little One, Big Heart"

1980 - 30 June

David Alvarez - Weuehsowagan
"One who Has Knowledge"
Thomas Creasy, Jr. - Lachauweleman
"Concerned One"
Thomas Creasy, Sr. - Amrngi Wiechkinin
"Great One who Cooks"
Norman A. Erichsen - Litchen Allogacen
"Thinker Who Serves"
Jeff Krogen - Natlnummen Mbi
"One who Loves the Water"
Tom Powell - Allogagsin
"One who Serves"
Ron Naus - Nischenley Quis Achewon Machque
"Second Son, Strong Bear"
James T. "Jim" Whipp - Gischihan Mawachpo
"Creative Collector"

1979

Karl Jones - Gischileu
"He who has Proven True"
Glen Kwum - Klamachpin Mikemossit
"Quiet Worker"
Farrell Peak - Wulalogkwagan
"One who Does Good Work"
Gary McMurtrey - Wdoon
"Outspoken, Small, Loud Speaker"
Wynn Ritch - Memhallamund
"Trader"
David Thompson - Nagatamisn
"Reliable One"

1978

Donald G. Chubbuck - Klamachpin Mikemossit
"Quiet Worker"
Larry Pilar - Naicoema - (Cheyenne)
"Growling Bear"
Fred Swirbul, III - Litchen Wahhellemat
"He who Thinks Ahead"
Robert Taylor - Seoxz Vistamosenehe Enomonetan - (Cheyenne)
"Sleepy Ghost Helper"

1977 - 1 June

Robert Doutre - Tschijanitehen
"He who Perseveres"
Waldo Jones - Takachsin Najundam
"Leader who carries the Load"
James Livingston - Gischihan
"One who Creates with his Hands"
James McMullin - Klamachpin Gischeleman
"Quiet Creator"
Robert "Bob" McMurtrey - Zeameotztsansz Hotoma Hestoe - (Cheyenne)
 "One Who Leads From Within"
Rick Nordstrom - Wulantowagan
"He who has Good Spirits"

1976 - 1 June

Robbie Bogue - Memhallamund Mawachpo
"Merchant, Treasurer"
Dave Bryan - Wulamallessin
"Happy One"
Dave Fetters - Kittelendamwagan Gentgeen
"Earnest One, Dancer"
Dan Gaspero - Tschitanissowagan Alappieshsin
"Capable One, Fast Talker"
Pat Gharkey - Aschowin Horicon
"Swimmer in Lake Glorce"
Leonard Klenk - Witscheman
"Helpful One"
Scott McMurtrey - Klamachpin
"Quiet One"
Ronald Phillips - Achqiguwen Sachgachtoon
"Noisy Cook"

1975

Cared Bonamassa - Achtschinkhalan
"One who Persuades"
Rob Bowman - Ksukguamallsin
"Perplexed One"
Brad Fullerton - Wdallowelemuwi
"One who Excels"
Enzo Glorioso - Achewon
"Strong One"
Mike Naus - Aschowin Names Pallikteminak
"Swims Like a Fish, But Can't Catch Them" 
Joe Pendelton - Gikissin
"Laughing One"
Rogerto Roman - Klamachpin Gishihan
"Quiet One who Creates With His Hands"
Robert Visty - Lilchpin Achowalogen
"Diligent Hard Worker"

1974

Bill Baldwin - Gunaquot Tuney
"Tall, Bearded One"
Ted Barry - Memsochet Allogagan
"Traveler, He who Serves"
Christopher Bernauer - Alappiechsin
"Fast Talker"
Dale Brown - Nuwingi
"Willing One"
Marshall "Bud" Cash - Wunita
"One who Knows How"
Mike Lamberti - Memhallmund
"Trader"
Dennis Latta - Segachtek
"Ardent One"
Mike McAdams - Wischixin
"Active One"
Honored out of Lodge. By Ahwahnee Lodge #430

• "My Vigil Order name is Wischixin (spelling?.havent looked at my card for....well...a while!) Translation, The Active One) I was a Chapter Chief, Lodge Vice Chief, Council Camp Staff member 2 years, '69 National Jamboree participant, '71 World Troop SPL, served on the Merger Committee to create Wiatava Lodge...and a couple of other things. Thanks!"
  -  Mike McAdams, August 2, 2001

.Joe Mello - Nagatamen
"One who can be Trusted"
Bob Murphy - Tschitanissowagan
"Capable One"
Hubert Naus - Allohakasin
"One who Instructs"
Kalvin Rinard - Ehalluchsit
"Mighty and Powerful One"
Greg McAloney - Sakima Aspenummen
"Chief who Lifts Up"
Seuard Smith - Nischenley Quis Gemtgeen
"Second Son, Dancer"
Hitoshi "Tom" Suechika - Mechauwikent Kichkinet
"Camper, Guide"
Mike Simmons - Meechgalhuquot
"Red Headed One"
Thomas Tenerowicz - Mechmauwikenk Lekhiket
"Camper, Writer"
Mel Weller - Haschawije Gemtgeen
"Square One, Dancer"

1973

Paul Bronskey - Pohonasin
"Drum Beater"
Maurice Bryan - Wikhetschik
"Builder"
Doug Clark - Nischeneyit Quis
"Second Son"
Paul Clark - Wetochwink
"One who is a Father"
Richard Clark - Natami Quis Achgig Uwen
"First Son, Lively One"
Thomas Coulson - Achsin Nimat
Rock Brother"
Phil DePrima - Docojima
"Man with Strong Hands"
Michael Etchie - Litchen
"Thinker"
Joe Finney, Sr. - Clamhatten Moagon
"Steady One"
George Lunel - Ahowoepewi
"He who has Endurance"
Joe McMullin - Achgiguwen Memhallamund
"Noisy One, Merchant"
Joe Remlinger - Allohakasin
"Happy One, Instructor"
Leonard Smith - Nischeneyit Quis Gemtgeen
"Second Son, Dancer"

1972 - 1 December

John Cash
Peter "Pete" Couchman - Achibis
"One who Does First Aid"
Patrick Deason
Don Finney, Jr.

• Lodge Chief for 1970-71 and again for 1972-73.

Ed Kolberg
John Mulvey
Patrick B. Newburn - Wulantowagan
"He who has Good Spirits"

• Lodge Chief for 1971-72 and again for 1973-74.

• "I was extremely pleased to "stumble" upon the Ta Tanka Website while surfing tonight. I think it's GREAT!  Good work and lots of it I'm sure. It brought a rush a great and treasured memories to mind!  The OA was the most influential experience of my adolescence and teen years.  The Vigil was held at Trask Scout Ranch in Monrovia.  Also, I was Ta Tanka Lodge Chief twice: 1971-72 and again 1973-74.  I was a Kiowa Chapter Chief prior to being Lodge Chief.  Eugene Peak was my Vice Chief, Jeff Guertin was Secretary and John Quinn was Treasurer.  We were installed by retiring Chief Mike Cousineau and by P. William Davis, Supreme Chief of the Fire.  Our Lodge Adviser was Gene Hickle.  Gene Hickle lived in Monrovia.  Bill Baldwin in Rosemead was one of the most important figures in my Scouting experience.  He is a treasure trove of history, and could provide a huge amount of history on the Kiowa Chapter (former Chapter Adviser and Sachem Award recipient). George Sebastian was a wonderful Kiowa Dance Team Adviser.  Again, your site is great, and a real testament to your current Lodge strength.  I'm happy to have been a part of the Ta Tanka Lodge between 1970 through 1975.  Today, I live in Thousand Oaks but the distance to Pasadena is just a moments thought away!
  Yours in the W.W.W., (the original WWW),"
  -  Patrick Newburn, July 6, 2001

Gene Peak
Robert Regan
Carl Smith
Mitch Smith
Steve Vilter

1971

Gary Bader - Wischixin
"Active One"
Michael Calkins - Gunaquot
"Tall One"
Kenneth Coulson - Gigchihan
"One who Creates with his Hands" 
Clifford Eager - Niganit
"Foremost One"
Gene Hickle - Wulalogewagan
"He who does Good Work"
Oliver Ingall - Lilchpin
"Diligent One"
William Ingall - Leke
"Loyal One"
William Johnson - Gentgeen
"Dancer"
David McLarin - Gischileu
"He who has Proven True"
Eugene Montgomery - Nagatamen
"Reliable One"
Robert Mulvey - Gischenaxin
"He who Is Prepared"
Mark Pullman - Tschutti
"Comrade"
Donald Young - Wipunquoak
"White Oak"

1970

John Ballum - Witawematpanni
"Assistant"
Robert Brewington - Machque
"Bear"
Michael Mackness - Gokhos
"Owl"
James Maclaren - Wischixin
"Active One"
James C. Maclaren - Lachauweleman
"He who is Concerned"
Don Palm - Klamhattenamin
"Calm Minded One"
Vincent Peterson - "Eater"
Delbert Raby - Pakantschiechen
"Accomplished One"
George Sebastian - Kschippehellen
"Strong Current"

1969

Wade Arens - Aschowin
"Swimmer"
George Asman - Witawematpanni
"One who Aids"
Gorden Baker - Leke
"Loyal One"
John Bechtel  R.I.P. -  Witscheman
"Helpful One"
Robert Chamberlain - "Tall One"
James Coulson - Elauwit
"Hunter"
Michael Cousineau - Achowalogen
"Worker"
Hugh Daniels - "He who Travels Alone"
David Dawson - Wulakenimgussin
"Recommended One"
Dan Dunham - Nagatamen
"Reliable One"
Tom Evans - Witscheman
"Helpful One"
Gedney Fenton - Eligixin
"Worthy One"
Merle Fastler - Witawematpanni
"One who Aids"
John Fotens - Clamhattenmoagan
"Steady One"
Herbert Hettich - Uschuwelendam
"Sorrowful One"
Harold Jacobs - Takachsin
"Leader"
Ronald Johnson - Klamhattenamin
"Calm Minded One"
Gail Kienzle - Nipahwoachwen
"Night Traveler"
David Laurence - Elemussit
"He who Goes Away"
Nicholas Lessenevitch - Gentgeen
"Dancer"
Dolan Mackness - Ajapeu
"Buck"
Charles Mess - Najundam
"One who Carries a Load"
Edwin Murphy - Tschetschpi
"Different One"
James Putler - Tgauchsin
"Friendly One"
Robert Rodgers - Wulelensin
"Proud One"
Richard Seigle - Awehhelleu
"Bird"
Robert Shafer - Klamachpin
"Quiet One"
Rodger Siereveld - Luppoewagan
"Witty One"
Ted Niel Smith - Wunita
"One who Knows How"
Robert Spellmire - Allohakasin
"One who Instructs"
Jim Trail - Amangi
"Large One"
Linus Venne - Allogagan
"One who Serves"
Jack Washburn - Gischenaxin
"He who Is Prepared"
Edward Wintermute - Achgeketum
"Teacher"

1968

Tim Fistler - Tangetto
"Small One"
Merle Fistler
Don Huffman - (Received Vigil Honor out of Lodge)
Dave Lawrence

1967

Rodney Bray - Pakantschiechen
"Accomplished One"
Brad Cahoon - Witscheman
"Helpful One"
W.H.E. "Buck" Dunham
Mike Gratten - Chesimus

1966

Randy Bray
Al Butler
Clyde Conner
Pat Conner
Aaron Courter
John Courter
Roy David
Howard Dillard
Joe Enz
Ray Enz
Gene Green
Tandy Hooper
Ted Knutson
Richard Mays
Steve Ogle
Jack Orswell
Norm Platter
Tom Plater

1965

Edward Barrows - Witschindin
"One who Assists"
Albert Burke - Wilawi
"Valuable One"
Mark Butler - Wulalogewagan
"One who Does Good Work"
Richard Colman - Genachgihat
"Overseer"
Ernest Courter - Gischhatteu
"One who Is Ready"
James Grant - Kikape
"Batchelor"
Ernest Gurrero - Sukeu Woaphokquawon
"Black Haired One"
Armando Franco - Gilkissin
"Laughing One"
Richard Gamble - Wikhetschik
"Builder"
Lloyd Hackett - Achibis
"Giver of First Aid"
Boyd Ivie - Nageuchsowagan
"Has Inner Confidence"
Donald Jackson - Alatschin
"One who Comes Back"
Robert McCluskey - Takachsin
"Leader"
Charles McKeown - Wunita
"One who Knows How"
Loren Ruddlesdin - Nimat Mikemossit
"Brother Worker"
Roy Nutter - Alappiechsin
"Fast Talker"
Leon Tomarin - Memsochet
"Traveler"
Michael Tyler - Gischitehen
"Determined One"
Jack Wallace - Tschitanessoagan
"One who has Authority"
Steve Writer - Aschowin
"Swimmer"

1964 - 22 May

Paul Arrambide - Klamachpin
"Quiet One"
Pete Arvedson - Tgauchsu - Honored by Siwinis Lodge #141 - Los Angeles Area Council, CA
"Mild One" - 
Ray Biggerstaff - Achgeketum
"Teacher"
John Bruton - Lilchpin
"Diligent One"
Ralph Crippen - Lippoe
"Experienced One"
M. Donaldson - Amaggi
"Large One"
Tom Finn - Amangi Achsin
"Big Rock"
Ken Funk - Awullsu
"Fine One"
Victor "Vic" E. Harris - Wilawi
"Valuable One"
William Hauser - Gischenaxin
"Prepared"
Edwin Jones - Wischiki
"Busy One"
Gary Kief - ? Woakus
"Black Fox"
Robert Kief - Leke
"Loyal One"
Leo Lynch - Clamhattenmoagan
"Steady One"
Arthur McMurray - Lippoe
"Wise One"
Dale Price - Achowalogen
"Toiler"
Douglas Reece - Bischik
"Sure One"
William Rice, Jr. - Amangi Alluns
"Big Arrow"
William Rice, Sr. - Wulapejuwagan
"Upright One"
James Semple - Achowalogen
"Hard Worker"
Mike Trout - Schachachgapewi
"Honest One"
Stanton Turner - Nagatamen
"Reliable One"

1963

Marvin Arboleda - Takachsin
"Leader"
Fred Brewer - Witscheman
"Helpful One"
Kenneth Dodge - Gegekhuntschik
"Elected One"
C. Thomas Hartman, Jr. - Tschitanek Achtu
"Fleeting Deer"
Larry Hooper - Nunita Woakus
"Able Fox"
John Kidnay - Mikemossit
"Worker"
John Morse - Tgauchsin
"Friendly One"
William Newbury - Wulihan
"One who Does Good for Others"
Allen Ostrander - Nimenees
"Sea Hawk"
Gary Ostrander - Wowoaten Ktema
"Skillful Beaver"
Rojer Sende - Klamhattenamin
"Calm Minded One"
Steve Sharbrough - Wschimuin Woapalanne
"Soaring Eagle"
Norbert Tetreault - Tgauchsin Atschimolsin
"Friendly Counselor"
Mel Trout - Segachtek Wowoatammowino
"Ardent Wiseman"

1962
(at Lodge Conference, Camp Cedar Canyon
(Holt Scout Ranch), October 22-24)

Bruce Barns - Nagatamen
"Reliable One"
Bruce Broderick - Achgiguwen
"Lively One"
Eugene Colletta - Gischihan
"He who Makes"
Ernest Entwistle - Wunita
"One who Knows How"
Michael Farrell - Gunaquot
"Tall One"
Phillip "Phil" Farrell - Nihillasohen
"One who Delivers"
George Funk, Jr. - Natoochton
"Inquiring One"
George Funk, Sr. - Wikhetschik
"Builder"
Lloyd Hagquist - Klamachpin
"Quiet One"
E. Tom Hanafin - Allogagan
"He who Serves"
Lee Harbottle - Wapsu Wetochwink
"White Feather"
Tim Hogan - Amangi
"Large One"
Robert Kief - Wischiki
"Busy One"
Hap Pool - 
Marcus Woodward - Witchindin
"One who Assists"

1961

Cecil Campbell - Sachgachtoon
"Cook"
Donald Carlson - Gentgeen
"Dancer"
Arthur Douglas - Litchen
"Thinker"
Jack Grownewout - Wewoapisak
"Watchman"
Max Henry - Elangomat
"Friend"
Wayne Mader - Mechmechmauwukenk
"Camper"
Don Mickleson - Pennuawelemen
"Thoughtful One"
Don Nafius - Wulalogewagan
"One who Does Good Work"
Lon Oaks - Lichpin
"Diligent One"
Norman Shanks - Achowalogeue
"Hard Worker"
Roger Shanks - Apendamen
"One who Enjoys"
Irv. Thompson - Wulamoc
"He who Speaks Truly"
Sidney Thompson - Lekhiket
"Writer"

1960

Bob Brewer - Witchindin
"Helper"
George Cook - Keechgal Hukquot
"Red Headed One"
James Fryer - Tgauchsin
"Good Natured One"
Bruce Henry - Tschitanek
"Fast One"
Ed McNeill
Clark Ross - Woapalanye Leke
"True Eagle"
Charles Vallas - Awullsu
"Fine One"

1959

Bruce Ackerman - ? Takachsin
"Indian Leader"

• An Executive with the Council.  Additionally, he was a Camp Director at Camp Cherry Valley, Catalina Island during the late 1950's and early 1960's.

R. "Bill" Gold - Alluns Sakima
"Arrow Chief"

• Served as Council Camping Director and Lodge Staff Advisor in the 1950's.

Henry Ojenyk - Klamachpin Woapalanne
"Quiet Eagle"
Terry Pond - ? ? Woapalanne
"Many Feathers Eagle"
Hap Pool - Achewon Nimat
"Strong Brother"

• Served as Lodge Treasurer, Secretary and Vice-Chief from 1957-1960.  The reason for his Vigil name is that he picked up the Tipis for each of the nine Chapters and drove them out to a Desert Caravan by himself.

Jim Tuepker - Achowalogan Machque
"Working Bear"
Robert Turner - Pemsit Woapalanne
"Walking Eagle"
Craig Wallace - ? Woapalanne
"Sharp Eagle"
Don Wood - ? Woapalanne
"Faithful Eagle"

1958 - 29 November

Richard Clark - "Inexhaustible"
Charles Couchman R.I.P.  - ? Lenno
"Energetic Man"
P. William Davis - Machque ?
"Bear with a Big Voice"

• An Executive with the Council from the 1950's through the 1970's and was the Scout Executive during the late 1960's into the 1970's.

Royal English - "Founder"

• An Executive with the Council.  Additionally, he was a Camp Director at Camp Cherry Valley, Catalina Island during the late 1950's and early 1960's.

Richard Evans - ? Sakima
"Fire Chief"
Tom Gerfen - Sakima
"Chief"
Roger Groghan - Meteu
"Medicine Man"
Kenneth Hilgaertner - Achowalogen
"Worker"
Jack Hoag - Schachkapatonen
"Storyteller"

• An Executive with the Council.  Additionally, he was a Camp Director at Camp Cherry Valley, Catalina Island during the late 1950's and early 1960's.

Glyn Hopping R.I.P. - Zi Tha' Ga Ni Ge
"Eagle Chief"
Ancel Horn - Wisaweu Meechgalanne
"Yellow Hawk"
Roy Horn - Wisaweu Machque
"Yellow Bear"
Paul Koetz - Nenajunges Takachsin
"Horse Leader"
Tom Koetz - Woapalanne ?
"Eagle Person"
Ivan Martin - Achgeketum
"Teacher"
Steve Mason - Machkeu ?
"Red Plume"
Thomas Moore - "Woodsman"
John Morse - Takachsin
"A Leader"
David Mower - Kschamehhellan ?
"Running Antelope"
Walter Pearson - Witscheman
"One who Helps"
Gerald Pontius - Wowoatam
"One who is Skillful"
Lloyd Quimby - Amiga ?
"Long Feather"
Francis Smith - ? Machque
"Medicine Bear"
William Wallace - Tatchen Amangi
Little Big Man"
Ronald Wood - Nageuchsowaganit
"Trustworthy"

1957

No information available for this year.

1956

George Brailo - Tschitanitehen
"Perseverance"
William Bruns
Ralph Cass - Meteu
"Medicine Man"
Harry Greene - "Worshipper of Great Mysteries"

• The First Area 12-E Adviser and was also a member of the National Committee.

John Heimann - Wewoapisak
"On the Watch"
Edward McArthur
Louis Tury, Jr.

1955

No information available for this year.

1954

No information available for this year.

1953
FIRST VIGILS OF TA TANKA LODGE

Elmo Englestead - "One Who Feasts Often"
Herbert Williams - Wewingtonheet
"One Who Likes to Converse"

• A District Executive and the Council Camping
  Director in the early 1950s.  Mr. Williams was the founder of Ta Tanka Lodge.
  
  
  
  

Vigil Honor Received out of Lodge prior to the formation of Ta Tanka Lodge.

Andy Groenink - Honored by the Cañalino Lodge #90, Santa Barbara Council, CA (Sometime in the 1940's)

• A  professional with the Council in the 1950s.  During the 1040's, he was a Region 12 OA Adviser and Area U Leader.  He was also a member of the National Committee and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1952.