PROJECT PRESERVATION

 

 

 

PROJECT PRESERVATION CASCWA HISTORICAL REVIEW AND FOCUS ON PAST STATE PRESIDENTS

 

This year's CASCWA State Conference will have a big emphasis on honoring the past history of CASCWA and recognizing some of the outstanding leaders who have been state presidents of CASCWA. There are several sources for information about the history of CASCWA. There is a listing of all past CASCWA State Presidents and the official CASCWA publication the "Intercom". Also there are former state presidents like Richard Davis who are still active in the organization after many, many years of service.

In the 2009 State Conference program is a listing of all of the past state presidents of CASCWA. That list includes the first state president of CASCWA Guy M. Holt 1936-1937 through Sherman Garnett, the current 2009 state president. CASCWA has been in existence since 1936 which means 2009 is our 73rd year. Take a moment to review the names of great leaders who throughout the years have led CASCWA and established an ongoing legacy.

Much of the history of CASCWA is found in the pages of the "Intercom" which has been the official publication and bibliography of CASCWA for many years. Printed editions of the Intercom have been scanned and can be reviewed on the CASCWA web site The earliest edition that was scanned is dated for 1983. Since 1983 there has been editions published each year and every issue provides a snapshot of the development of CASCWA and the influence our organization in the world of Child Welfare and Attendance.
A great resource for understanding the history of CASCWA is Richard Davis. Rich has been involved with CASCWA since 1969, and is still an active member today. Rich has a great memory and can tell you great stories about CASCWA over the years and many of the influential past leaders of the organization. Look for Rich at this year's Conference, He will be there and will have a great story for you about CASCWA!

In addition to having a living legend in Rich Davis who has contributed a life long passion to CASCWA, there ave been a number of outstanding individuals whose hard work, foresight and great leadership skills have made CASCWA a lasting organization since 1936. Lee Lundberg was state president 1977- 1978 but had a long spanning career with CASCWA. His foresight and leadership in working with the California Legislature and keeping CASCWA in the loop on all legislation matters was legendary. Lee Lundberg set the stage for one of CASCWA's basic goals as an organization to have a focus on legislation. Many of the subsequent giants of CASCWA were all mentored or influenced by the work of Lee Lundberg. William Booth was the editor of the "Intercom" from 1986-2002. During these years the Intercom was the anchor of the entire CASCWA organization and provided a lasting record of the history of the many contributors to our success. Phil Kauble was state president from 1999-2000. Phil Kauble was the first president of the new millennium who instrumented the changes to modernize the organization to keep up with a fast changing technological world. The following are highlights from all of the CASCWA Intercoms 1983-2009 which will provide a history of the organization and information on many of our great state presidents:

INTERCOM Highlights 1983-2009

1983 January Edition, Merle Bell, Editor
James Milner, State President
Spring Conference-Palm Springs
Fall Conference-Oakland
Sections of CASCWA, North, Bay, San Joaquin, Southern

 

1884 January Edition,
Sharon Rohrke, Editor Richard Davis, State President
Spring Conference-Palm Springs
Fall Conference-San Jose
Governor Deukmejian proclaims 1983-84 school year California Year of School Safety and Student Attendance
CASCWA State Legislation Committee chaired by Lee Lundberg
September, December Editions, Francis Tucker, Editor
CASCWA Membership dues increase $25-$30

 

1985 April, October Editions, Frances Tucker, Editor
Jake Colburn, State President
Spring Conference-Palm Springs
Fall Conference-Fresno
Francis Tucker wrote editorial: Intercom, Will It Survive?
CASCWA Executive Committee proposes CWA Handbook CASCWA
"50 Years" Celebration held at Fall Conference
CASCWA Northerly Section organized

 

1986 February, April, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Jake Colburn, State President
Spring Conference-Sacramento
Fall Conference-Union City
Richard Davis retires from Sacramento County Office of Education, proposes CASCWA Honorary Life Member status
Attempt to align Northerly Section with "CADRE"
State President Jake Colburn conducts SARB Workshop in Connecticut
Bill Booth takes over as Editor of Intercom

 

1987 January, June, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Francis Tucker, State President
Spring Conference-San Diego
Fall Conference-Monterey
Northerly Section reorganized into existing Sections: San Joaquin, Bay, Southern and Delta Sierra, new logo designed

 

1988 January, April, October Editions, William Booth, Editor
Francis Tucker, State President
Spring Conference-Sacramento
Fall Conference-San Francisco
Francis Tucker, like predecessor Jake Colburn and later John Burton serves two terms as State President
First State SARB Meeting held in Sacramento, June 21, 1988
CASCWA State Executive Board includes member from State Attorney General's Office Nancy Lyons

 

1990 January, April, October Editions, William Booth, Editor
John Burton, State President
Spring Conference-Fresno
Fall Conference-Santa Clara
John Burton ends two terms as State President
CASCWA statewide membership is 36
CASCWA State Executive Board establishes Outstanding Service Award to formally recognize CASCWA Members who have made continuing contributions in the field of Child Welfare and Attendance

 

1991 January, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Dale Turner, State President
Spring Conference-Palm Springs
Fall Conference-Sacramento

 

1992 January, April, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Jean Stoval, State President
Spring Conference-Fresno
Fall Conference-Santa Clara
Spring Conference was also Gang Symposium with keynote speaker Dan Lungren, State Attorney Genera

 

1993 February, April, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Bob Brazil, State President
Spring Conference-Palm springs
Fall Conference-Rancho Cordova
CASCWA officially opposes California Voucher Initiative

 

1994 January, April, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Lillie Wilson, State President
Spring Conference-Fresno
Fall Conference-San Jose Bill Booth, longtime editor of Intercom receives CASCWA outstanding Service Award

 

1995 January, March, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Gregg Bass, State President
Spring Conference-Palm Springs
Fall Conference-Lake Tahoe
John Burton receives California Juvenile Officer's Association coveted Dan Pursuit Award

 

1996 January, April, September editions, William Booth, Editor
Bob Burgess, State President
Spring Conference-Fresno
Fall Conference-San Francisco
Rich Davis "retires" from CASCWA Board
Lee Lundberg begins chemotherapy-steps down from CASCWA and is replaced by Shari Lawson
CASCWA Outstanding Service Award renamed after Lee Lundberg after his passing in September, Bob Burgess is first recipient

 

1997 January, April, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Karen Saunders, State President
Spring Conference-Palm Springs
Fall Conference-Lake Tahoe
CASCWA web site is developed
Phil Kauble is CASCWA Liaison to ACSA

 

1998 January, April, Editions, Bill Booth, Editor
Gil Awalt, State President
Spring Conference-Fresno
Proposal at State Board to change format two a year state conferences to one annually hosted by state president's Section was discussed and survey sent out to membership
CASCWA.ORG web site up and running developed by Tom Mangione and Irene Villalpando

 

1999 March, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Shirley Kesterke, State President
Annual State Conference-San Francisco
First time state conference is held only in Spring

 

2000 February, September Editions, William Booth, Editor
Phil Kauble, State President
Annual State Conference-Palm Springs
New Northern and Southern Legislation Co-Chairs appointed to CASCWA State Board
Official CASCWA 2000 Publication published

 

2001 February, October Editions, William Booth, Editor
Robert Gerig, State President
Annual State Conference-Lake Tahoe
William "Bill" Booth retires as editor of the Intercom
Sherman Garnett appointed to State Board as Southern Legislative Representative

 

2002 February, April Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Joe Brucia, State President
Annual State Conference-Fresno
CASCWA mourns passing of Jack Erikson long time CASCWA supporter and author of numerous publications including California Laws Related To Minors

 

2003 January, October and State Conference Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Sue Chambers, State President
Annual State Conference-Monterey
First "State Conference" edition of the Intercom published by Frank Boehler

 

2004 March, October, State Conference Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Frank Boehler, State President State
Conference-San Diego
Frank Boehler joins Francis Tucker as both State President and Editor of Intercom

 

2005 January, State Conference and November Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Debbie Morris, State President
State Conference-Sacramento
State Superintendent Jack O'Connell speaks at CASCWA State Conference
Members of CASCWA State Board participate in first ever National Truancy Conference in Washington D.C.

 

2006 January, State Conference 1, 2 and November Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Dennis Wiechiemann, State President
State conference-Fresno CASCWA
Intercoms dating back to 1983 scanned and placed on web site
Lee Lundberg Outstanding Service Award presented to "co" winners Sherman Garnett and Joe Taylor

 

2007 March, State Conference, August and November Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Jan Treff, State President
State Conference-Napa
State Board votes to change format of state conference to be held in Section of President-Elect which will allow President more time to serve in statewide capacity. This change will require all 2007 Board Members to serve one more term in 2008

 

2008 February, September, December Editions, Frank Boehler, Editor
Jan Treff, State President
State Conference-Long Beach
Jan Treff serves second term as State President, first since John Burton 1988-90
First Annual Model SARB Recognition Awards presented at State Conference by State Superintendent Jack O'Connell

 

2009 March Edition, Frank Boehler, Editor
Sherman Garnett, State President
State Conference-Lake Tahoe