Women's Auxiliary Knights Of The Garter
Each year, the members of the CLCA State Women's Auxiliary bestow the honor of Knight of the Garter to a regular or associate member of CLCA who meets some very special criteria. However, there are some who aren't familiar with the history of this honorable title and aren't quite sure what the criteria is!
The Order of the Garter is the highest and oldest order of knighthood in Great Britain. It was founded in 1349 by King Edward III of England. According to legend, King Edward was dancing with the Countess of Salisbury at a great court ball. During the dance, the Countess lost her garter. As the king nobly picked it up to hand it to her, he saw several smile and heard remarks. The king became very angry at these reactions and he exclaimed, "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it." Then he added that he would make the garter "so glorious that everyone would wish to wear it." On all ceremonial occasions, members of the Order wear their garters on the left leg below the knee.
The modern day definition of the "knight" is a champion. He is a man devoted to the service of a woman or a cause.
As a result, the Knight of the Garter is a person who is a noble gentlemen. He is courteous, well-mannered, kind and is always willing to help when needed. The Knight of the Garter is also presented with a garter to be worn at the CLCA functions on the left leg below the knee. He may be asked, at any time during these functions, to display his garter for all to see. In exchange, he receives a kiss from the lady who asks to see his garter.
The Women's Auxiliary has bestowed this prestigious award since 1958 with a great deal of respect, admiration, and love to a list of men who have epitomized the true meaning of the Knight of the Garter. The Auxiliary is proud to present a full listing of these Knights on the following page.
Mary Cohen
SFBA
January, 1988
Recipients
| 2008..................N/A | 2007..................Sir Michael Hertzer | 2006..................Sir Edward L. Wallace, CLIA |
| 2005..................Sir Henry Buder | 2004..................Sir Jon Singley | 2003..................Sir Richard Angelo |
| 2002..................Sir Girvin Peters | 2001..................Sir Lebo Newman | 2000..................Sir Peter Estournes |
| 1999..................Sir Jay Tripathi | 1998..................Sir Frank Dell | 1997..................Sir Charles Nunley |
| 1996..................Sir Randy Tavenner | 1995..................Sir Fred Hanker | 1994..................Sir John Redmond, Jr. |
| 1993..................Sir Paul Shogren | 1992..................Sir Robert L. Crudup, Jr. | 1991..................Sir Carl Kono |
| 1990..................Sir Roger Fiske | 1989..................Sir Barry Cohen | 1988..................Sir Efraim Donitz |
| 1987..................Sir Mickey Strauss | 1986..................Sir Tom Yanase | 1985..................Sir Tim Nord |
| 1984..................Sir Warren Thurston | 1983..................Sir John Culbertson | 1982..................Sir Haruo Yamashiro |
| 1981..................Sir Charles Christensen | 1980..................Sir Ken Gerlack | 1979..................Sir Nelson Colvin |
| 1978..................Sir Chuck Rei | 1977..................Sir Chuck Rich | 1976..................Sir Hi Kellogg |
| 1975..................Sir Chuck Armstrong | 1974..................Sir Lee Gentry | 1973..................Sir Walter Bray |
| 1972..................Sir Richard Sanchez | 1971..................Sir Jere Driscoll | 1970..................Sir Bert CeDillos |
| 1969..................Sir Joe Tanouye | 1968..................Sir Glenn Martin | 1967..................Sir Bob Kaplanek |
| 1966..................Sir Kenneth Schmidt | 1965..................Sir Herb Frank | 1964..................Sir Warren Purdy |
| 1963..................Sir Hommer Gillilend | 1962..................Sir Keith Card | 1961..................Sir Bill Huebsch |
| 1960..................Sir Bill Griffin | 1959..................Sir Jack Brem | 1958..................Sir Kenneth Jenner |