Lost Dutchman Chapter 5917+4 is a member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, a Historical Organization dedicated to the preservation of Western History.The Lost Dutchman Chapter was established in Arizona on October 1, 1990 by Frank “Credit Card Smith” Houdek. We have members throughout the state of Arizona, but mostly in Prescott and Phoenix. Our Current Humbug is Jeremy "Irish" Murphy.
More History Here
What does E Clampus Vitus mean? Well, that's the greatest mystery of all, because none of us know exactly what it means! There are many unsolved theories currently under review.
What does 5917+4 mean? Our chapter number is derived from the year that Arizona and New Mexico became states, minus the current Clamper Year (CY). Do the math! The +4 is the number of NM Members at that time.
Our Motto: Credo Quia Absurdum = "I believe because it is absurd".
What is our purpose? It is claimed that ECV is a "historical drinking society". Others claim it to be a "drinking historical society". The debate continues... Resolve happens in CY6069. Stay tuned!
Our objectives? Members swear to take care of the widows and orphans — especially the widows.
Clamper Authority: All members are officers, and all officers are of equal indignity.
Wanna be a Clamper? Become a Clamper
Chapter Officers - Support Members - Humbugs
Chapter Officers
JEREMY “Irish” MURPHY
Noble Grand Humbug
XNGH
Chapter Clampatriarch 3 Year Term
JEREMY “Irish” MURPHY
Noble Grand Humbug
JUSTIN "The Heathen" WINEMILLER
Vice Humbug
JUSTIN "The Heathen" WINEMILLER
Vice Humbug
MATT "Marty" SCHWALL
GDR
MATT "Marty" SCHWALL
GDR
BRENT BAILEY
Clamp Cook
BRENT BAILEY
Clamp Cook
XNGH TOM "Lost Boy" GARLAND
State Recorder / Keeper of The Docs
XNGH TOM "Lost Boy" GARLAND
State Recorder / Keeper of The Docs
BILL “Ambassador” GREENE
Chapter Ambassador
Golden Hills
BILL “Ambassador” GREENE
Chapter Ambassador
XSNGH FRANK "Credit Card Smith" HOUDEK
Founder & Lifetime Clampatriarch Emeritus
Golden Hills
XSNGH FRANK "Credit Card Smith" HOUDEK
Founder & Lifetime Clampatriarch Emeritus
XNGH Dr. BOB "The Saint" STRAGNELL
Founder & Lifetime Clampatriarch Emeritus
Golden Hills
XNGH Dr. BOB "The Saint" STRAGNELL
Founder & Lifetime Clampatriarch Emeritus
Support Members
DERRICK "PICKLE" ELLIOTT
Hangman
Derrick "Pickle" Elliott
Hangman
RON "no name" KNOX
Sheriff
RON "no name" KNOX
Sheriff
MIKE "Doc" JOHNSON
Chapter Historian
MIKE "Doc" JOHNSON
Chapter Historian
DAVE “Uncle Dave” DUTCHER
Kitchen Liason
DAVE “Uncle Dave” DUTCHER
Kitchen Liason
TIM “Second Place” CONNACHER
Chapter Publisher
TIM “Second Place” CONNACHER
Chapter Publisher
MIKE "Scooter" FROST
Medic / Lost Jackass Patrol
MIKE "Scooter" FROST
Medic / Lost Jackass Patrol
BOBBY “9 Fingers” MOORE
Facebook Administrator
BOBBY “9 Fingers” MOORE
Facebook Administrator
Humbugs - Past and Present
| Bob “The Saint” Stragnell, Lifetime Clampatriarch Emeritus 1990 - Frank “Credit Card Smith” Houdek 1991 - Bill “Bug Trap” Iselin 1992 - Morris “The Senior” Nicholson 1993 - Ron “Whizfish” Jones 1994 - Gary “The Sweck” Swecker 1995 - Ed “The Mayor” Smith 1996 - Frank “Martini” Gregorious 1997 - Angelo “Roadmap” Fauci 1998 - Stan “Spuds” Yardas 1999 - Jack “Roundevil” Johnson 2000 - Frank “Little Frank” Chedester 2001 - Bob “The Don” Scola 2002 - Ken “Dorsal” Berry 2003 - Jim “Pa Begot” Phillips 2004 - Tom “Luv You Man” West 2005 - Ken “Washmite” Houdek 2006 - Barry “Barley” Christensen 2007 - Daryl “Master” Bates 2008 - Keith “Scribble” Dodds |
2009 - Bobby “9 Fingers'“ Moore 2010 - Tom “Lost Boy” Garland 2011 - Harold “I Can Help” Benette 2012 — Mike “McRib” Anderson 2013 - Ken “Pet” Smith 2014 - Sam “Samiam” Haynes 2015 - Jeff “Burnum” Haller 2016 - John “Whiskey John” Hoover 2017 - Mark “Fireplug” Christensen 2018 - Gary “Ma Bell” Wilson 2019 - Shane “Digger” Holcombe 2020 - Jeremy “Irish” Murphy 2021 - Jeremy “Irish” Murphy 2022 - Jason Phillips 2023 - Michael “Shivshank” Manning 2024 - Curt "Filibuster" Raney 2025 - Jeremy "Irish" Murphy |