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Order of the Arrow - Pischk Chapter SWAT Officer Tells of High-risk Searches, Hostages: Shows Gear Steve Spurlock of San Diego Police Department's SWAT team permitted Arrowmen to heft the high-powered weapons, belt, vest, and other tools of his occupation at Pischk's October meeting. The gear worn and carried by Officer Spurlock weighs about 60 pounds. Team members were shown at work in video, involved in hostage rescues and high risk warrant searches. One hundred officers make up San Diego's SWAT team, including a primary force of 75 and 14 snipers. The age range of team members is from about 24-52 years. While not engaged in a SWAT operation, members serve as regular patrol officers; their gear is always in the trunk of the patrol car, however, ready on a moment's notice. Mountain Climber Highlights December Gathering at Scout Hut Wayne Doeden, an experienced mountain climber with, among other successes, two of the tallest peaks in South America to his credit, shared his experience and displayed his gear at the December chapter meeting. Andrews Attains Brotherhood Chapter Chief Taylor Andrews received the Brotherhood honor in a November 10 ceremony at Camp Balboa during Fall Fellowship. Lodge Banquet Slated for January 19 at El Cajon Community Center El Cajon Community Center will again be the site of Tiwahe Lodge's annual banquet on Saturday, January 19 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Mr. McBride for tickets, cost is $17. Lodge Patches, Gear Offered An assortment of patches and articles of clothing are available through Pischk Chapter that allows members to proudly display their Order affiliation. The t-shirts make excellent class B uniforms. Items are available for sale at chapter meetings with t-shirts starting at $8 with patches and neckerchiefs for $15 and $25. Currently the Pischk Chapter meets at the Scout Hut, 7 p.m., third Thursday of each even numbered month. Mr. John Callan is our Pischk Chapter OA Advisor For more information all current Pischk Chapter Arrowmen receive the Zephyr newsletter in the mail, produced by Mr. McBride.
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