In April of 1996, Area 5 was realigned because of very long travel distances. Section W-5B was split, with the northern four lodges (Crazy Horse 171, Apoxky Aio 300, Tatokainyanka 356, and Kola 464) becoming Section W-5C. Also, Ha‑Kin‑Skay‑A‑Ki 387 was moved from 5A to 5B.
Reference: Jason Kracht, former W-5B Section Secretary

Old W-5A (1996 conclave) New W-5A to W-5B Yah-Tah-Hey-Si-Kess 66 Kwahadi 78 Gila 378 Tupwee 536 Ha-Kin-Skay-A-Ki 387

Old W-5B (1996 conclave) New W-5B New W-5C (1996 conclave) Tahosa 383 Mic-O-Say 541 Ha-Kin-Skay-A-Ki 387 (from W-5A) Crazy Horse 171 Apoxky Aio 300 Tatokainyanka 356 Kola 464

1996 W-5A Conclave  Philmont Scout Ranch Gila 378 image courtesy of Streamwood.net	1996 W-5B Conclave  location? Gillette, WY Tatokainyanka 356 image from eBay	1996 W-5B Conclave participation pin  location?, Gillete, WY Tatokainyanka 356	1996 W-5C Conclave  location? host? image courtesy of James Arriola

Mike Conkey from Tahosa Lodge #383 confirmed the following for W-5B:


• 1993 - Held at Camp Luccock in Livingston, MT. Hosted by Apoxky Aio
• 1994 - Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO. Hosted by Tahosa.
• 1995 - Ft. Richardson, Crawford, NE. Hosted by Kola.
• 1996 - Gillette, WY. Hosted by Tatokainyanka.

A big question is did this area change occur before or after that year's conclaves? The 1996 W-5A conclave patch lists all five lodges. However, because W-5C also held their first event that year, as well as the 1996 W-5B conclave patch doesn't list any lodges, it is unclear which lodges actually attended that year's W-5B. Unless the two lodges of 5B that didn't move were the only attendees, there has to have been some overlap.

Mike and Jane Clinch wrote me in an email: "In addition, the patch for Section W-5B in 1996 makes reference to old legends, and shows a giant bear clawing at the side of a steep-sided mountain, to reach the Native Americans on top of the mountain. It's the legend of the formation of Devil's Tower, located in northeastern Wyoming. It's likely that Tatokainyanka Lodge 356 would have been the host..."

"Two intense years of planning and organizing finally came to a close with the formation of Orca Lodge #194. Orca Lodge held its first Lodge Dinner on January 6, 1994. It is only fitting that 194 was granted as the Lodge’s number, as it symbolizes the date (1/94) of the founding of the Lodge. The totem of the Lodge is that of the Killer whale, or Orca."

"Representatives from Kcumkum #285, Tahoma #348, and Tillicum #392 lodges met on Saturday, November 6, 1993 and Sunday, November 21, 1993 to discuss the merger of their lodges. According to the delegates, all of the issues and concerns were dealt with quickly and it was a relatively painless process. It was decided that the merger would occur during the weekend of the Section W-1B Conclave held April 22-24, 1994 at Camp Fire Mountain. Troy Young's suggestion of "Nisqually" for the lodge name was selected over the original proposed name of "Kalai Kallakala," which translates as "black raven." The raven was kept as the lodge totem and Young was elected as the first Lodge Chief."

• Evergreen Area Council and Mount Baker Area Council had earlier merged to form the Mount Baker Council #606 in Everett, WA.
  Effective: 1994

• Cache Valley, Jim Bridger, and Lake Bonneville councils had earlier merged to form Trapper Trails Council #589 in Ogden, UT.
  Effective: 1993

• Mission Council and Santa Lucia Area Council had earlier merged to form Los Padres Council #53 in Santa Barbara, CA.
  Effective: Jan, 1994

• Yosemite Area Council and Forty-Niner Council had earlier merged to form Greater Yosemite Council #59 in Stockton, CA.
  Effective: Jan 1, 1998
  Its council office moved to Modesto, CA in 2000.

• The Scout Executive of the Snake River Council announced that Ma-I-Shu Lodge 363 was officially disbanded, due to "internal politics". It was mentioned that they will consider rechartering in a minimum of three years.
  Reference: Ben Gomm, of Shunkah Mahneetu Lodge #407
  
  "Ma-I-Shu Lodge 363 has been disbanded by the Scout Executive of Snake River Area Council due to internal difficulties. They will consider rechartering again in a minimum of three years. This will make W-2B a small Section as there are only two other lodges in it."
  Reference: Minnihan, Dave. "OA News." The American Scouting Traders Association Report, vol. 14, no. 2, June 1999, p. 51.
  
  Effective: April 18, 1999
  Reference: Arapaho II, 2000 ed.