The 1953 Area 2-A Conclave was hosted bu Chappegat Lodge #15 and held at their Camp Siwanoy in Wingdale, New York.
There were several issues for the event:
A pocket patch:
There were also at least 2 neckerchiefs:
The first appears to be a contingent neckerchief for the five GNYC Lodges:
There was also an issue from Chappegat Lodge #15; their 15N7
Was there a generic conclave neckerchief issue for this event?
According to Rob Higgens OA Section List, the following Lodges were part of Area 2-A:
- Ranachqua Lodge #4
- Chappegat Lodge #15
- Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24
- Tahawus Lodge #32
- Hanigus Lodge #47
- Suanhacky Lodge #49
- Skanondo Lodge #64
- Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82
- Aquehongian Lodge #112
- Apachedotte Lodge #246
- Shinnecock Lodge #360
- Buckskin Lodge #412
- Nooteeming Lodge #443
- Munsi Lodge #444
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“When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation, since the hand that gives is above the hand that takes… Money has no motherland; financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their sole object is gain.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
