https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/4381350f9dab56c8316ffb514779fe41.pdf 4e3d5c53647cd0d999039edb47844b70 PDF Text Text Vie ®Jflcicrl '"@ublicatiot1 eftlte Ahoakm-&6ddtpikit1 ~dg-e SS8 (/336 Gt,. 'ltmei- c:SJMdmC[fl 6'~i"5 Award ~ipienls) eft/18 ®rder eftlte A1row under advismp eftlte <91ticka:saw 6>tJu11c1{ ™op C)f;C<JutsefAmetica. Summer 1996 Vohlme II, Issue 2 2 of.3 Section Officers from 558! 558 Rules Conclave By: Ryan Cooper By: Ryan_Cooper On April l 9-21, Camp Cedar Valley was invaded by 80 AhoalanAt ~the past Southern Region Nachpikins. I)espite beginning with Section 9 (SR-9) Conclave on April hail and a thunderstonn as we drove 19-21, 1996, our Lodge was honored in (my car was almost hit by with two· inembers being elected to lightning), 558 ruled the Conclave. This is very Section offices. Our Lodge participated in extraordinary, since· there are three every event, winning or placing in positions and 9 Lodges, it is rare more than any of the 8 other Lodges Please See P e 3 in our Section! We also handled the 1996 OALT r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_J training sessions, of which Brad New~y elected Section Officers taking the Oath of Qffice, from left to right: Chief Larry Cagle, Vice-Chief David Zelinski, Secretary Ryan Cooper. Stevens was in charge. He and all The first Order of the Arrow the instructors did a very excellent Training on May 11, Leadership 1996 NOAC job as all Arrowmen benefitted from What's New at Kia Kima 1996 at Camp Currier was a huge By: Sean Veazie By: Ryan Cooper the Conclave through increased success. Some fifty Senior Patrol knowledge. As many of you know Leaders, Patrol Leaders, and other This camp rocks!! This Now, let's get back to the awards. Among the top of our list of summer you will notice some vast NOAC is coming up in August, and junior leaders showed up to take awards is the coveted and highest improvements to Kia Kima Scout we have a few spots left. The ~art i.n th~ only leadershiptraining of awards the SR-9 Section has to offer Reservation. Some of these many numbers are limited to 15 more its kmd m the world. What made Please See Page 2 Please See Page 6 Please See Page 3 Please See Page 3 Arrowmen in Action OA History Quiz Featuring: Mark Craig By: Ryan McKinley Last Issue's question : What are the only two patches which may be worn on the Order of the Arrow sash? Answer: The 50th and 60th Anniversary Awards. The purpose of this column has · strived to recognize those Arrowmen who have always demonstrated unparalleled standards in service. In this issue, The Dancing Bear has chosen to recognize an outstanding scout, Mark Craig. Mark Craig is a Life Scout and an 270 with Troop member Ordeal Germantown, TN sponsored by Grace Evangelical Church. As the Ceremony team began to realize that more and more peopl ·v· are hearing impaired, they decided to asll '· Mark to help. He said he'd be glad to but didn't know sign language for the Pre- This Issue's question: What Professional Scouter is the Supreme Chief of the Fire? Get involved with your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support are important. 1996 SR-9 Conclave Contingency picture of Ahoa/an-Nachpikin Lodge 1--------------,--------- -----..J..._______:.________j Ordeal Ceremony. He learned to sign for the Ceremony in 2 weeks before Conclave. Mark helped the Pre-Ordeal ceremony team win l st place at Conclave. He says that he can't wait to perform a real ceremony. Mark is a hearing impaired Scout who tries his hardest in Scouting and has improved his speech skills greatly. He's also a Dance team member and had a great impact at Conclave for our Lodge. Mark is a great guy, so if you see him, pat him on his back for his ace m lishments. Thanks. Inside This Issue . .. WWW By: Ryan Cooper The letters WWW have taken on a . brand new meaning for our Lodge, World Wide Web, that is. The Web is the information superhighway of the future. It is the key to a vast supply of information on every subject available! More importantly, it is accessible by anyone with a computer · and a modem. Recently I have placed our Lodge on the Web. Our address is: 558 Rules Conclave Page I Brotherhood Page2 What's New at Kia Kima Page 1 Ordeals Page3 1996 NOAC Page I NOAC Registration Form Page3 Section Officers Page 1 Letter from the Chief Page4 1996 OALT Page 1 Conference Vice-Chief (CVC) Page4 Arrowmen in Action Page 1 1996 Lodge Calendar Page4 WWW Page 1 Summer Camp Staff Application Page 5 Page 2 Troop Visitation Request Form Page6 Page 2 Chapter and Committee Rep9rts Page7 Page2 1996 LEC Phone Directory Pages http://home.teclink.net/--warrenw Camp Staff /lodge 558 Keep in mind that this page is under Where to go Camping constant improvements. Surf and enjoy!!! Dear Coop �The Dancing Bear Summer Camp Staff By: Ryan Cooper Ifs not too late!!! As an honor camper, we need you to join the 1996 Chickasaw Council Summer Camp Staff Team. Joining the Staff will be the most fun, most c~llenging, and the overall greatest experience of your life · If you are at least 15,. then you are invited to join the staff. You can use the form in The Dancing Bear (page 5), or you can pick one · d. up at t he Scout 0 ffiice 1mme •,a,tely. Remember WE NEED YOU •• ! Where to Go Camping That's right, the rumors are true. The Council's "Where to Go Camping" books are now available for distribution. Through tireless efforts by Peter Abell and Sean Veazie, the Lodge was able to have the book for display at the SR-9 Conclave in the full. Although distribution of the books are planned for the District Conclaves in the fall, a troop may request one by calling Peter Abell or Ryan Cooper. Summer 1996 Froin Page I Barber, Ryan Cooper, Sean Veazie, and Peter Abell. Along with all these awards, the Ron Yeager Best All-Around two Arrowmen from our Lodge Lodge Award. Other awards are as were elected as Section Officers, for follows: more information, please see page l st in Chiefs Cup 1. 2nd in Lodge Show-And-Do D 2nd. in Lodge Scrapbook I have recently heard all this 1st m Pre-Ordeal Ceremony t ff b t . . . . s u a ou wmnmg the E.• U rner 2nd m Brotherhood Ceremony G d C . A d 1st in Team Dance, with the Sioux 00 man . a.mpmg ":ar · Warriors Dance Wh~~ exactly 15 tt and how did we 1st in Specialty Dance- Chris get it . . . .. 1nqms1ttve1y, El H D am- oop ance EUG 2nd in Specialty Dance- Michael .Knight- Eagle Dance 2nd Dance-Duff Dear ask a very excellent 558 Rules Conclave i~~caoi~bt 1st in Straight Dance Outfit- Duff Holcomb 3rd in Grass Dance- Michael Lowery 2nd in Traditional Dance- Brad Stevens 3rd in Traditional Outfit- Brad Stevens The Pre-Ordeal team was: David Zelinski, Ryan Mc.Kinley, Ryan Cooper, and David Hepburn Ill. The Brotherhood team was: Chuck E.~~~·· E. Urner Goodman Camping Award is question. The one of the highest awards given to a Lodge in the nation. It is given every two years to eight Lodges nationally at the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) to Lodges who tpply. The committee chooses those Lodges w~o have most supe~bly executed thetr Lod.ge program~ m the past ~wo years,. . with a special emphasis on Camp and inspiration the ceremony wiU bring you. Not only that, the Ahoa1an,,,. Official 1'ultlie.tion of the c2\hoAlao-~aehpikin J,o's• ff8 Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from of the (.jnler of th• c2\rrow un•I' the ••viso11 of th• ChiebNw stronger membership with eveiy new Brotherhood memb~. Council, ~09 ~outs of c2\m•riea. Becoming a Brotherhood member is relatively easy. And this ~,.., CoopH e•tor-in-Chief upcoming year the Lodge is providing several opportunities: at the Ordeals, ~ cZ\feoek ~..t c2\dvisor Swnmer Camp, NOAC, and the next ·~ri.., J,eith Chief Fall Fellowship. That way, you can CZ\ll . ,.. e.&ti99 i• done ltf ~pan Coopn ,...,. ~""'I choose which seems more appropriate c2\feoek. c2lll e°"""°ts ehoul41 •• focw.r•• to J,oAs• c2\.tvieor to your plans. ' ~n 1'·.QocHI. Either way, the requirements 7'e ~ J1-r .._ DOt Ai•crimiHce oe the ._,. of.,_. ol' nlifiou• are the same. First, you must be an Ordeal member for at least ten months. Wieh • ..,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____,.Then you must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of What does it all mean? I went Brotherhood: to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha l. Memorize the signs of and all I got was this stinking sash and Arrow membership. Memorize the a pocket flap! Surely doubts and Obligation of the Order, which . was · questions this severe don't run through given to you by Allowat Sakima . your _mind as you ti)' to sleep each (printed on the back of your card or in night, but it makes sense if you are an your handbook). Also, memorize the Ordeal member to ha_ve questions about OA Official Song, the Admonition, the the Order: it's natural to want to know sign of Ordeal membership, and the more about this mysterious and Arrow handclasp. sometimes confusing organization. 2. Advance in your The best way to get this understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a information, that is, to learn and grow thorough understanding of the Ordeal as an arrowman, is to seal your through which you have passed. membership in the Order as a Become familiar with the Customs and Brotherhood Member. Becoming a Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 brother is not that difficult, and you will of the OA handbook (1994 ed.) benefit from the increased knowledge 3. Serve your unit. Retain .m.,, •• Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! ..to• Promotions/ Unit Elections and service to Summer Camps, including Summer Camp Staff and support, as well as funds given to help provide camperships and other funds. Our Lodge has been selected as one of the few and the best Lodges in the nation. How did we do it? With your help we were the . best Lodge we could possibly be. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has begun on the right foot, winning the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award in only its second year of existence. So remember, attend NOAC to represent one of the best Lodges 1;1nd to KSA!!!!!! Coop If you have any Dear Coop questions, send them to: Dear Coop 1384 Cedar HoJlow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 your registration in scouting. During the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill your obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your troop or post. 4. Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in the Lodge and keep your dues paid. Beware that acceptance of the Brotherhood involves a pledge of service to the lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. 5. Review your progress. When you earnestly feel you have met the challenges above, write a letter to the Lodge Secretary. In this letter: -Explain what you think the Obligation means. -Describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation in your troop or post and in your daily life, and how you have used your understanding of the Ordeal to aid you in this service. -Describe your specific plan for giving service to the Lodge program. Bring this letter to the Brotherhood with you. SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! ~RDERoFrHE ~RROW �The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 From Page 1 Ordeals Section Officers By: Ryan Cooper to have one Sec~ion officer, much less 2 ! This year the AhoalanThe Arrowmen elected were N achpikin Lodge will once again David Zelinski as Section Vice-Chief and Ryan Coo.p er as Section Secretary. On top have 4 ordeals, a pre- and post-camp of this, the Section Adviser, Jim· Laycook, each for Kia Kima and Tallaha. Section publication Advisor, Sherry and They will be: June 7-9 at Kia Kima, Aycock, are also from our Lodge. This is July 26-28 at Camp Tallaha, and just another example of how our Lodge is August 23-25 at Kia Kima. the Best Lodge in leadership and A change for this year, many other skills. though, is our new Inductions From Page 1 Committee . This committee is in 19960A LT charge of the Elangomat Program. Takachkin-Machque Chapter Chief Adam Leith modeling our Conclave contingent shirts. - Any member may be an Elangomat, OALT unique was that it was run by youth for t----------------------------------------------------.~------------------------------------------------- fo r youth. Everything from preserving the encouraged is it and camp to filling out a tour permit and buying Brotherhoo d candidates . As an food was done by the OAL T chairman Elangomat , you will guide a clan Peter Abell and his group of outstanding through the Ordea1. You will be in aides, Sean Veazie, Ryan Cooper, Chuck charge of every move they make. If Barber, and Bo Rosa. , · The training itself was a mixture of you would like to be an Elangomat Junior Leader Training, the Order Troop the call Jeremy Palazolo at (901) 278of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar, and an original training training engineered by Peter Abell that included footage from "Tommy Boy," "Billy Madison," and ""The Simpsons" to help convey the point. After the certificates were handed out, the group took part in the only pre-Summer Camp 6410. You will have a chance to seal your membership in the Order by obtaining your Broth~rhood at any of the Ordeals. You can refer to the article on the second page for more information about this passage ;;._---__;::::::,and all the adults that came so Charlie in your journey to see the Arrow. ~;.;;.;.;;.;;;;;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.;;;;;;;;;;_______;___;;,;,;::..,;..~..:.;;;,;_..;__.;;:;;;;;;;;;=;;;;;,;,;::=::; ·':.~k'& ·- -· .. ;:~~~t al~:·~~t~yw~: !::!~~ ~:.: Treasurer David Zelinski looking after the Lodge booth. the gate. .... _. .- .- - - -· - - -let-us_.in............... _____ _____ _____. . .__________________________________________________=-=----=-=----------------""'""""---=-=----would ~ From Page 1 1996 NOAC Regist ration 1996NO AC spots for youth and 6 for adults, so you need to get your registration in if you want to go. The prices are as follows: $225 for youth and $255 for adult members. The dates are August 10 through August 15. On the trip to the where University, Indiana a take will we held. Conference is being After side trip to Six Flags in St. Louis. this we will be spending the night in Effingham, IL. From there we will go to IU on the 11, which is the beginning ofNOAC, and will leave on the 15 and will arrive in Memphis late that day. NOAC will be full of fun, fellowship, competition, and incredible training seminars. Each night there will be a show that will include anything from our Lodge receiving the E. Umer Goodman Camping Award to a visit from Miss Teen USA. During the day training will be held for things such as making a dance outfit, camp promotions, as wel1 as how to put on a good ceremony. Competition s wiU be held for Ceremonies, Dance, Lodge booths, and OA Jeopardy. This will be an opportunity for Arrowmen young and old to learn new things or compete in areas in which they have taken an interest. If you are interested and wish to sign up, fill out the form to the right. Address: ~----------------------------------------------------;...._----------------~~------------------------- C i t y : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - State: ___ Zip: _ _ __ Phone:-----~----- Troop: Circle One: Ordeal Brother hood Circle·O ne: Youth ___ District: _ _ _ _ _ __ Vigil Adult Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Cost is $225.00 for youth and ·.$255.00 for adults. Hurry, limited spots available! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA �The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 SIGN UP NOW. In ord~r to fi11 our great contingent _ of 45 Arrowmen, there is about 20 spots left open. Come join every Lodge in the nation in fellowship and training and support for our great Lodge now being one of the Elite Eight of all Letter from the Chief Dear Arrowmen, Well it is now final! We are one of the best Lodges in the nation! At the Past Conclave we were awarded the Section's highest Ron Yeager Best All-Around Lodge Award. Lodges. As the summer begins and a new Summer Camp Season opens, We also came away with 14. of the we look forward to widening the awar~s handed out at the closing circle for our new Brothers in the show. Rising above the glory of the Come and coming months. Section, we were just informed by fueSo~hernRe~onoffi~ili~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~participa~ in ~I Lod~ summcr d Q d 1 h t ' ·t · from left to right: Treasurer David Zelinski, Activities Chairman l·~hu,,k Ba1·be·.r, a"1d r ea s an as ac 1v1 1es sue " ... are now one of the eight . recipients p 11 Past Chief Brad Stevens. ·e owships at both our Council URNER E. the of camps: Also remember to pay you r GOODMAN CAMPING dues and encourage others to pay honor, the AWARD. t he1r dues to be infonn ed by all Lodge mail outs. The long-term camping season now begins and we hope that all of our Scouts are getting the chance to be a part of the best Scouting has to offer. Congratulations and a job well done to the Camp Elections Unit Promotions/ Committee in the past years. We will receive this distinguished honor at the awards show at the National Order of the Arrow Conference in A ugust On the topic of NOAC ' 96, if there is anybody who wants to attend this OA extravaganza then Yours in B rotherhood, j Brian Leith Please See Right hand Column l~yc!11 (~o!!per (le.fi)_qnd Peter Abell Lra,ining A rrowmenfrom other Lodges .. Conclave Vice-Chief By: Ryan Cooper In the 1997 SR-9 Conclave, our Section will initiate a different means of organization. Instead of assigning each Lodge to a particular area of the Conclave, there will be Conclave Vice-Chiefs orCVCs. A CVC will put together a staff composed of Arrowmen of his This choice from our Section. means that Arrowmen from different Lodges may work together 1996 LODGE CALENDAR June 7-9- Ordeal @ Kia Kima July 26-28- Ordeal@ Tallaha* A ugust morec~scl~pro~ilingmmeu~fy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ll-15-NOAC Lodge Chief Brian Leith accepting the Ron Yeager Best All-Around Lodge Award. in our Section. Also, it will allow each Lodge to learn from others as individuals from different Lodges work together and form long lasting friendships. The different areas for CVCs are Shows, Training, Service (Host Lodge only), Founder's Day, Events American Native ' Ceremony, and Publications. If you would like to apply for any of these positions, contact Lodge Chief · Brian Leith at 323-0611 or Lodge Secretary Ryan Cooper at 795,-0388 for an application. You must act quickly, the Section officers will pick Arrowmen soon! Picture <if.the Dance Team. 23-25- Ordeal @ Kia Kima* September 13-15- Fall Fellowship@ Camp Currier October 12- Lodge Family Banquet * Dates may be changed. �Summer 1996 The Dancin r Bear r------------- -- -------To he read and signed afier completion qf Application. I do hereby make application for summer employment, and in accordance with the principles of the organization, subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, the Scout Law, and the ln Declaration of Religious Principle. consideration of my employment by the Council, I agree to abide by its rules and regulations. I declare on my. honor as a Scout (or Scouter) that each of the answers given is complete and true to the best of my ability and am aware tha~ any misrepresentation or omission may be cause for dismissal. I am aware that as a condit1on of employment, i employment is offered, l must be authorized to work in the U.S. and dem onstrate that 1 authorization as required by the Imm igration Reform and Contro l Act of 1986. I I 1996 Summer Camp Staff Application A:pplicant's Statement ---~~~~~~~--. I t PERSONAL lNFORMA TION Middle Name First Name Last Nrune Please attach a recent photograph here. I I I I I; 11 ~ 11 11 Address ii11 11 Zip State City 1: ~ 1 OPTIQN.4,L: . . .. . ·.·· .· ..., . / · . 1 . ) ( I I Date of Birth Phone Number SCHOOL & CO~IMlJNITY .. . . . I wouid like to ~ork .at (circl~): .:1 Osage Cherokee Tallaha 1j Any 1j Ozark Venture Base Social Secunty # ACTIVITIES 'II' 1:I I! GPA Grade/Degree School or College 1: ~ List school and communities awards, activities, and offices held: ------ - - - -·- ------- ·····-····---- - ·- ·- ---- --·- ·-·-·-- ·-·-------- - --·--·-·----- -· - - -- ------ ---·---- - ---- ·· · - - -- - ·- --- - -·--- - ------- -- ·- - - ----··- - - -------·--- 1i 1!I I' 1( -- -- - --- · ---·- ··-· ·--- --- -- --------- - ---- -- -· ·---. --~ - --~ · -- ------ --- 1j I understand that if accommodation is required ·- - ------·- - -·- ···- - - ··- - - - ------·-- ···- -- ·-- -- - -- - - -- - --·-·- - -- ---- - - - - - --- - - -· - - ··- Ii Ii due to a disabi lity, l must inform the Council. I will also state to the best of my knowledge SCOUTING EXPERIENCE ·~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ specificaccommodations l willrequire. , .... . •1 I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in a rrivin g at a n cm plo m nt decision. I authorize the Council to request reforences from previous employers, schools, and others to furnish the information requested. I understand that my prospective employment Finally, I depends on attendance levels. understand that this application will be given every consideration, but .its receipt does not imply that I wi 11 be employed. Parent's Signature(~( under 1~) Y ar a · a ub ·out Ye;:i rs s a Ro S o 1t Position in Unit Last Rank Achieved Ye0rs as A<lult Scouter Y ars as F.x plor r I I List other positions and high adventure and jamboree experiences: - - -- I 1 I I CAMPING EXPERIENCE ~~~~~~~~ ~~,....-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---· 1,:: Last Camp Staff Position Years on Staff Years as Camper Are you an Order of the Arrow member? --~-Vigil Honor Brotherhood If yes circle one: Ordeal List lodge and chapter offices held: 1J 11 ---·· :1 I I SPECIAL SKI.LLS AND TRAINING Dute Appl icanl 's Signature District Unit (Troop/Post) I List any musical instmments you can play:_- - -- · -·- - - - - - - ----· Are you trained in CPR or First Aid? _ ___________Type of Training: Expiration date: _ _ __ ___ Describe any additional skills, training, or talents relevant to the position sought: Date For Council Use . ----------_.____.......____, Date of Interview:_______ Interviewed By: ·-------'---Considered for: ...... Salary: ___ __._..._~_ Approval: ~---------...... Camp: Hired for: Please list Scoui leaders. employers, s<:hool <4ficials, and religious or civic leaders who willing to attest your qual(fications and character. 1 1 would he I 'N 1 ame I I Address Relationship Phone I recommend this scout for Chickasaw Council summer camp staff (Please comment on the applicant's qualification and scout spirit below). ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·~~ ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - ·~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - - --·- - - - - --- - - I .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~- ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I ~------·------------------------------- --· ---·-----·· -------- ··---.~.:...------- --------- -- ·--- ---· --· -- --· Scoutmaster's signature _ __ _ _ _ _ Date __:;_ _. . _- - - ----·- - - - .. - - - .--._..mL..~- - - ---------------- --- - --· �Summer 1996 The Dancing Bear Chapter and Committee Reoorts Dance/Sing Team h b Th D ce/S. T mg eam as eehn ~ an very b~sy m the last coup1e of mont s. Alm?~ every weekend. we have danced ~ ~tt e~ C~p C:umer or ~t Camp al ~a alo~ t e v:iousdcampo~ees, ~c~as~on .~ w~ :v~ an~ed 0~ a ew ~ e ;;ee ~S . u co;r ac s h dus~ re~ent y, t e tha~c al mg T t ~ chai;c;;~ ~~t ~IT t ents e: -9. · one1a~e, to eTtest. · t tde e a very impressive ma earn our all d · alt : · h · s owm~, wmnmg awar s m nost Dance- Duff categone~. ;nd u;mg a 2nd pace Straight Holcomb 1st Place Straight outfit- Duff Holcomb 3rd Place Grass Dance- Michael Lowery 2nd Place Traditional- Brad Stevens 3rd Place Trad. Outfit- Brad Stevens 1st Place Specialty Dance- Chris Elam- Hoop Dance 2nd Place Specialty Dance- Michael Knight- Eagle Dance lst Place Team Dance- Sioux Warriors Dance. Sincerely, Robert Flynn Chief of the Takachkin-Machque . Chapter (the best one). I have many high goals established for our teams, For any information call We are well on our way in the one of which is doing well at NOAC Jeremy S. Palazolo election season now. More than 65 this summer. Come join the team and Inductions Chainnan troops have had their election and camp _ _ _ __.help us create an exceptional program. promotion now. However, we are not t-----_..(9_0_1•.)_2_7_8-_6_4_1O Thanks! Ceremonies yet done; we will have a very busy Ryan McKinley season at both summer camps. We Andy Bland recently retired as need you at summer camp to help Membership . The 1996 complete these elections, so fill out Ceremonies Chairman. Hi, I'm Bo Rosa, Chairman of summer camp staff application today!!! Conclave participants were very Keep up the great work and as always impressed by the two teams that the new (non-official) Membership performed, both of which trained under Committee. ·We have been compiling a KSA. Your leader in Cheerful Service, the direction of Andy for the year. Due list of all members of Lodge ·558 who Matt Curtis to other activities that have been major paid their dues in l 995. Soon we will draw on his time, he has been forced to have this list on our brand new web Tearn page. we hope to have th'1s 1·1st up and · C,eremomes step down as lnducfon 1 S Chairman. Andy, thanks and good running soon. We shall likewise make a directory for members at a reasonable luck. Fellow Arrowmen we need price. Ifyou can offer any help, please WANTED you! The Ceremonies Team wants to feel free to call me at (901) 683-3196. create at least 4 teams, 2 Brotherhood Any advice you can give will be greatly ELANGOMATS and 2 Pre-Ordeal. Probably we'll have appreciated. PREFERABLy ALIVE one of each in the Mississippi area and Thanks! Reward: Limited Ed. Lodge Shirt. Rosa Bo one in the Memphis area. This would i---------------.1 Lasting friendships, sense of Activities simplify the process of providing teams accomplishment, and fun. for ceremonies at .our Council Camps. Well guys, a couple of of the Guys, this committee is fun and Be prepared for a weekend of challenging, but it does take some work. main things this committee does is helping fellow scouts become setting up the Lodge display for I hope you'll join. inducted into the Order of the I am Robert Ryan McKinley, Conclave and NOAC and organizing Arrow. the new Ceremonies Chairman. I am a the Lodge Family Banquet. If you Lead your own elite crew of Ordeal Life Scout in Troop 270 sponsored by would like to help at all, give me a call · at (901) 458-0712. Church Evange1·teaI ~ m Candidates through the following Grace Chuck Barber Germantown, TN. I also serve as ViceOrdeal: Camp Promo./Unit Elections KIAKIMA June 7-9, 1996 a Unit Elections are coming along them, Please give me call (my Nuwingi-Achewon nicely. We are almost at 100% for number is on the back). Yours in Brotherhood, Brothers, The Eluwak Chapter has Eastern District, and I would like We are finally down to the Noah Bunn changed its meeting date to the any troops in North Central to last few Camp Promotions and Unit Ishlachi South East Boy Scout Roundtable please contact me to get your Elections, and I have several people and the South Central Boy Scout election scheduled. Even if you I would like· to thank. Buddy ·· Roundtable. Our next meeting will don't need or want an election, it is Hello Brothers, As you know, Summer is Crenshaw, Blake Rehberg, Eric be June 2 at 6p.m. at the South important for us to visit you. One means ... CAMPING!!! Sefton, Alan Sefton, John McKee, That here. to Arrowmen more getting problem: AME, Bethel at Central Roundtable help with Ordeals: If anyone has Most of you are planning on going Jimmy Moncrief, and David 2011 Aley Road. Also we had a chapter suggestions or just wants to know to Summer Camp. If you are, Zelinski have all helped immensely. If you know of any units that service project in which 3 youth and more about the O~ or ·help with consider yourself a prime helper for visits, please have them need still Camp to service our in OA the you 3 adults attended. We dug up the Ordeals and get mo~e ,involved, Our call me as soon as possible. All burst water pipe next to the council can call me or any other officer. Tallaha and Kia Kima. visits that are not done prior to the start will year ring so Mr. Ward could replace it. Oh! one more thing~ iti : order to Summer Camp this There were also the two camporees receive The Danc{ng Bear or any with an OA meeting each Sunday beginning of the Summer Camp in which we did several elections other OA mail outs (this .includes night to plan the following week. Season will have to be done at and helped with the campfire. If Chapter mail outs) you need to get Dance practice and Brotherhood Summer Camp. Also, Takachkin-Machque you have any questions call me at your dues paid. We need money. Testing will be held during the· If you're eligible for (E, NC) and Nuwingi-Achewon We may also have a Chapter week. 744-0632. James Nimmo meeting or cookout in the next Brotherhood, bring $10 extra · and (NE, NA, C) will have a joint pizza . a_c_h_q_u_e_----fmonth or so. Call m~ at 383-8111 if know your stuf_I(page 2) so that you party in the fall, so be watching for .....-..-T-.-a-k-ac_h_k_i_·n---Mcan sear your membership in the an announcement! Again thanks for you want to make this happen. all of your hard work! Adam Leith Order. Hello fellow Arrowmen, I David Hepburn III Hopefully, I will be Program Pischk would like to report on the success Director at Tallaha this summer, of Conclave. The Lodge won many and I expect to see each of you awards and I am proud to report that Fellow Arrowmen, Our Chapter is moving along there. Keep the Spirit in you, it our Chapter was very well These Arrowmen nicely now~ however, there are stilJ lives, seek its meaning. represented. enjoyed fellowship, competition, a few units who have not had their Yours in Brotherhood, Ch~erfulness, and Service Michael K. Lowery good eating, and plenty of fun. Our Unit Election. If you are one of Eluwak 1----------------1 -- �The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 Lodge Chief (Netami Sakima) Brian Leith , 2713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections Matt Curtis 1764 Great Oaks Cv. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 323-0611 (901) 759-5114 Internal Vice..:Chief (Sakima) Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 3811 l (901) 323-5712 Dance and Sing Team Robert D . Flynn, Jr. 6137 Marybeth Cv. Memphis, TN 3 8134 (90 I) 384-4564 External Vice-Chief (Sakima) Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 754-9898 Lodge Staff Advisor Harold Keller 1369 Virden St Greenwood, MS (90 l) 327-4193 Ceremonies Chapter Chiefs (Wajauwe) 4296 Rjppling Brk Cv. Memphis, TN 38125-3037 (901) 758-0530 Nuwingi-Achewon David Hepburn Ill 8540 Edney Ridge Cordova, TN 38018-4539 Activities Chuck Barber 3271 Rosamond Memphis, TN 3 8122 (901) 458-0712 (901) 323-0875 (901) 795-0388 Treasurer (Netami Mawachpo) David Zelinski 4291 Zelda Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 767-83]4 (901) 388-3411 Ishlachi Inductions Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 278-6410 Membership Bo Rosa Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 683-5032 _ ___ _ I I I •City:- - - - - - I I I Michael Lowery any pictures of anything RT. 1Box406 Charl.eston, MS 38921 (601) 647-8864 regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to: Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar HolJow Cordova, TN 3 80 l 8 Takachkin-Machque Adam Leith 1049 Ivy Rd. Memphis, TN 3 81 l 7 (90 I) 683-3196 ------ 27l1 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 380 18 (90 ) 383 -81 l 1996 Ordeals Registration --- --- ·· --------·-----·--------- ·-~--~- '1I Address: _ an article for the Fall DANCING BEAR, they are due by August 16, 1996. Send to Lodge Secretary Ryan Coo er. We Need Pictures of all ~odge Events. If you have Eluwak James Nimmo 4331 Judy Cv. Memphis, TN 3 811 l (901) 744-0632 15 S8 Eastmoreland Brad Stevens · 869 Sumter Cove •Name: We need you to turn in Jeremy Palazolo Past Lodge Chief Ir------~-------I Pischk Noah Bunn 5898 Redbud Cv Walls, MS J601) 781-0744 Jason P. Hood 224 S Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I) 274-7008(H) (901) 525-l322(W) Ryan McKinley Secretary (Netami Lekhiket) Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar Hollow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 J Lodge Advisor l Witawcmatpanni ncgeyjumhet) ------------ -----~-~ Ordeal: _ _ May 17-19 @CampTaHaha @Kia Kima June 7-9 @ Camp Tallaha* _ July 26-28 _ _August 23-25 @ Kia Kima* ST: _ _ _ Zip: ______ .___ _ * Dates May Be Changed. :Phone: _____ ____ Troop: _ __ __ District:___ __ _ Check One: 1 ___ Member ($15) _ _ Brotherhood Candidate ($25) I :circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil I Send to: : Circle One: Youth Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Adult 171 S. Hollywood St. I I I I ·Please return 1 week prior to Ordeal. Memphis, TN 3 8112 -----------------------------------------------· ·--------------------------Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112-4899 Non-Profit U.S. Organization U.S. Postage PAID Memphis, TN Permit No. 435 ~- 000D8601 01 L ~IN~E SUTHERLA ND .:: 1 l. ::: BLUEF I EL D MEMPHI S TN 3 81 28 3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear </em>Newsletters Description An account of the resource The collection contains the "Dancing Bear" Newsletters, published by the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 of the Order of the Arrow. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Vie ®Jflcicrl '"@ublicatiot1 ef tlte Ahoakm-&6ddtpikit1 ~dg-e SS8 (/ 336 Gt,. 'ltmei- c:SJMdmC[fl 6'~i"5 Award ~ipienls) eft/18 ®rder eftlte A1row under advismp eftlte <91ticka:saw 6>tJu11c1{ ™op C)f;C<Jutsef Ametica. V ohlme II, Issue 2 558 Rules Conclave By: Ryan Cooper On April l 9-21, Camp Cedar Valley was invaded by 80 AhoalanNachpikins. I)espite beginning with hail and a thunderstonn as we drove in (my car was almost hit by lightning), 558 ruled the Conclave. Summer 1996 2 of.3 Section Officers from 558! By: Ryan _Cooper At ~the past Southern Region Section 9 (SR-9) Conclave on April 19-21, 1996, our Lodge was honored with two· inembers being elected to Section offices. This is very extraordinary, since · there are three positions and 9 Lodges, it is rare Please See P e 3 Our Lodge participated in every event, winning or placing in more than any of the 8 other Lodges in our Section! We also handled the r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_J training sessions, of which Brad New~y elected Section Officers taking the Oath of Qffice, from left to right: Chief Larry 1996 OALT Stevens was in charge. He and all Cagle, Vice-Chief David Zelinski, Secretary Ryan Cooper. the instructors did a very excellent The first Order of the Arrow job as all Arrowmen benefitted from What's New at Kia Kima 1996 NOAC Leadership Training on May 11, the Conclave t hrough increased By: Ryan Cooper By: Sean Veazie 1996 at Camp Currier was a huge knowledge. success. Some fifty Senior Patrol Now, le t's get back to the This camp rocks!! This As many of you know Leaders, Patrol Leaders, and other awards. Among the top of our list of summer you will notice some vast NOAC is coming up in August, and junior leaders showed up to take awards is the coveted and highest improvements to Kia Kima Scout we have a few spots left. The ~art i.n th~ only leadershiptraining of awards the SR-9 Section has to offer Reservation. Some of these many numbers are limited to 15 more its kmd m the world. What made Please See Page 2 Please See Page 6 Please See Page 3 Please See Page 3 Arrowmen in Action Featuring: Mark Craig By: Ryan McKinley The purpose of this column has · strived to recognize those Arrowmen who have always demonstrated unparalleled standards in service . In this issue, The Dancing Bear has chosen to recognize an outstanding scout, Mark Craig . Mark Craig is a Life Scout and an Ordeal member with Troop 270 Germantown, TN sponsored by Grace Evangelical Church. As the Ceremony team began to realize that more and more peopl ·v· are hearing impaired, they decided to asll '· OA History Quiz Last Issue's question : What are the only two patches which may be worn on the Order of the Arrow sash? Answer : The 50th and 60th Anniversary Awards. This Issue's question: What Professional Scouter is the Supreme Chief of the Fire? Get involved with your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support are important. Mark to help. He said he'd be glad to but 1996 SR-9 Conclave Contingency picture of Ahoa/an-Nachpikin Lodge didn't know sign language for the Pre- 1--------------,--------------..J... _____ __:. _______ _j Inside This Issue . .. Ordeal Ceremony. He learned to sign for WWW the Ceremony in 2 weeks before Conclave. Mark helped the Pre-Ordeal ceremony team By: Ryan Cooper win l st place at Conclave. He says that he can't wait to perform a real ceremony . . The letters WWW have taken on a Mark is a hearing impaired Scout brand new meaning for our Lodge, World who tries his hardest in Scouting and has Wide Web, that is. The Web is the improved his speech skills greatly. He's information superhighway of the future. It also a Dance team member and had a great is the key to a vast supply of information on impact at Conclave for our Lodge . Mark is every subject available! More importantly, a great guy, so if you see him, pat him on his it is accessible by anyone with a computer back for his ace m lishments. Thanks. and a modem . · Recently I have placed our Lodge on the Web . Our address is: http://home.teclink.net/--warrenw /lodge 558 Keep in mind that this page is under constant improvements. Surf and enjoy!!! 558 Rules Conclave What's New at Kia Kima 1996 NOAC Section Officers 1996 OALT Arrowmen in Action WWW Camp Staff Where to go Camping Dear Coop Page I Brotherhood Page2 Page 1 Ordeals Page3 Page I NOAC Registration Form Page3 Page 1 Letter from the Chief Page4 Page 1 Conference Vice-Chief (CVC) Page4 Page 1 1996 Lodge Calendar Page4 Page 1 Summer Camp Staff Application Page 5 Page 2 Troop Visitation Request Form Page6 Page 2 Chapter and Committee Rep9rts Page7 Page2 1996 LEC Phone Directory Pages The Dancing Bear Summer Camp Staff By: Ryan Cooper Summer 1996 Froin Page I 558 Rules Conclave Barber, Ryan Cooper, Sean Promotions/ Unit Elections and Veazie, and Peter Abell. service to Summer Camps, Along with all these awards, including Summer Camp Staff and Ifs not too late!!! As an the Ron Yeager Best All-Around two Arrowmen from our Lodge support, as well as funds given to honor camper, we need you to join Lodge Award. Other awards are as were elected as Section Officers, for help provide camperships and other the 1996 Chickasaw Council follows: more information, please see page funds. Summer Camp Staff Team . Joining l st in Chiefs Cup 1. Our Lodge has been selected the Staff will be the most fun, most 2nd in Lodge Show-And-Do D as one of the few and the best c~llenging, and the overall greatest 2nd. in Lodge Scrapbook I have recently heard all this Lodges in the nation. How did we experience of your life 1st m Pre-Ordeal Ceremony t ff b t . . th E . U do it? With your help we were the · . . s u a ou wmnmg e • rner . If you are at least 15,. then 2nd m Brotherhood Ceremony G d C . A d best Lodge we could possibly be. you are invited to join the staff. You 1st in Team Dance, with the Sioux 00 man . a.mpmg ":ar · The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has can use the form in The Dancing Warriors Dance Wh~~ exactly 15 tt and how did we begun on the right foot, winning the Bear (page 5), or you can pick one 1st in Specialty Dance- Chris get it . 1 . . . . 1 E. Urner Goodman Camping h ffi · d. El H D nqms1ttve y, up at t e Scout 0 ice 1mme •,a,tely. am- oop ance EUG Award in only its second year of Remember WE NEED YOU •• ! 2nd in Specialty Dance- Michael existence. So remember, attend Where to Go Camping .Knight- Eagle Dance NOAC to represent one of the best 2nd i~~caoi~bt Dance-Duff Dear E . ~~~·· ask a very excellent Lodges 1;1nd to KSA!!!!!! That's right, the rumors are true. The Council's "Where to Go 1st in Straight Dance Outfit- Duff question. The E. Urner Coop Camping" books are now available Holcomb - Goodman Camping Award is for distribution. Through tireless 3rd in Grass Dance- Michael one of the highest awards given to a If you have any Dear Coop questions, send them to: efforts by Peter Abell and Sean Lowery Lodge in the nation. It is given Veazie, the Lodge was able to have 2nd in Traditional Dance- Brad every two years to eight Lodges Dear Coop the book for display at the SR-9 Stevens nationally at the National Order of Conclave in the full. Although 3rd in Traditional Outfit- Brad the Arrow Conference (NOAC) to 1384 Cedar HoJlow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 distribution of the books are Stevens Lodges who tpply. The committee planned for the District Conclaves The Pre-Ordeal team was: David chooses those Lodges w~o have in the fall, a troop may request one Zelinski, Ryan Mc.Kinley, Ryan most supe~bly executed thetr Lod.ge by calling Peter Abell or Ryan Cooper, and David Hepburn Ill. program~ m the past ~wo years, .... with Cooper. The Brotherhood team was: Chuck a special emphasis on Camp ,,,. Official 1'ultlie.tion of the c2\hoAlao-~aehpikin J,o's• ff8 of the (.jnler of th• c2\rrow un•I' the ••viso11 of th• ChiebNw Council, ~09 ~outs of c2\m•riea. ~,.., CoopH e•tor-in-Chief ~ cZ\feoek ~..t c2\dvisor · ~ri.., J,eith ..to• Chief CZ\ll ., .. .m.,, •• e.&ti99 i• done ltf ~pan Coopn ,...,. ~""'I c2\feoek. c2lll e°"""°ts ehoul41 •• focw.r•• to J,oAs• c2\.tvieor ~n 1'· . QocHI. 7'e ~ J1-r .._ DOt Ai•crimiHce oe the ._,. of.,_. ol' nlifiou• Wieh • and inspiration the ceremony wiU bring your registration in scouting. During you. Not only that, the Ahoa1an- the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from your obligation by continuing and stronger membership with eveiy new expanding your service to your troop or Brotherhood memb~ . post. Becoming a Brotherhood 4. Plan for service in your member is relatively easy. And this Lodge. Retain your registration in the upcoming year the Lodge is providing Lodge and keep your dues paid. several opportunities: at the Ordeals , Beware that acceptance of the Swnmer Camp, NOAC, and the next Brotherhood involves a pledge of Fall Fellowship. That way, you can service to the lodge . Develop a choose which seems more appropriate concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill to your plans. ' this pledge. Either way, the requirements 5. Review your progress. are the same. First, you must be an When you earnestly feel you have met Ordeal member for at least ten months. the challenges above, write a letter to ..,_ ________________________ ___,.Then you must meet five challenges the Lodge Secretary. In this letter: Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! before entering the Circle of -Explain what you think the What does it all mean? I went Brotherhood: Obligation means. to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha l. Memorize the signs of -Describe how you have been and all I got was this stinking sash and Arrow membership. Memorize the fulfilling this Obligation in your troop a pocket flap! Surely doubts and Obligation of the Order, which . was or post and in your daily life, and how · questions this severe don't run through given to you by Allowat Sakima you have used your understanding of . your _ mind as you ti)' to sleep each (printed on the back of your card or in the Ordeal to aid you in this service. night, but it makes sense if you are an your handbook) . Also, memorize the -Describe your specific plan for Ordeal member to ha_ve questions about OA Official Song, the Admonition, the giving service to the Lodge program. the Order: it's natural to want to know sign of Ordeal membership, and the Bring this letter to the more about this mysterious and Arrow handclasp. Brotherhood with you. sometimes confusing organization. 2. Advance in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A The best way to get this understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! information, that is, to learn and grow thorough understanding of the Ordeal as an arrowman, is to seal your through which you have passed. membership in the Order as a Become familiar with the Customs and Brotherhood Member. Becoming a Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 brother is not that difficult, and you will of the OA handbook (1994 ed.) benefit from the increased knowledge 3. Serve your unit. Retain ~RDERoFrHE ~RROW The Dancin Bear Ordeals By: Ryan Cooper This year the AhoalanN achpikin Lodge will once again have 4 ordeals, a pre- and post-camp each for Kia Kima and Tallaha. They will be: June 7-9 at Kia Kima, July 26-28 at Camp Tallaha, and August 23-25 at Kia Kima. A change for this year, though, is our new Inductions Committee. This committee is in charge of the Elangomat Program. - Any member may be an Elangomat, and it is encouraged for Brotherhood candidates. As an Elangomat, you will guide a clan through the Ordea1. You will be in charge of every move they make. If you would like to be an Elangomat, call Jeremy Palazolo at (901) 278- 6410. You will have a chance to seal your membership in the Order by obtaining your Broth~rhood at any of the Ordeals. You can refer to the article on the second page for more information about this passage in your journey to see the Arrow. Summer 1996 Takachkin-Machque Chapter Chief Adam Leith modeling our Conclave contingent shirts. t----------------------------------------------------.~------------------------------------------------- From Page 1 Section Officers to have one Sec~ion officer, much less 2 ! The Arrowmen elected were David Zelinski as Section Vice-Chief and Ryan Coo.per as Section Secretary. On top of this, the Section Adviser, Jim· Laycook, and Section publication Advisor, Sherry Aycock, are also from our Lodge. This is just another example of how our Lodge is the Best Lodge in leadership and many other skills. From Page 1 19960ALT OAL T unique was that it was run by youth fo r youth . Everything from preserving the camp to filling out a tour permit and buying food was done by the OAL T chairman Peter Abell and his group of outstanding aides , Sean Veazie, Ryan Cooper, Chuck Barber, and Bo Rosa . · The training itself was a mixture of the Troop Junior Leader Training, the Order of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar, and an original training training engineered by Peter Abell that included footage from "Tommy Boy," "Billy Madison," and ""The Simpsons" to help convey the point. After the certificates were handed out, the group took part in the only pre-Summer Camp · ':.~k'& ·--· .. ;:~~~t al~:·~~t~yw~: !::!~~ ~:.: ~;.;;.;.;;.;;;;; ________ .;;;;;;;;;; ___ ___;___;;,;,;::..,;..~..:.;;;,;_..;__.;;:;;;;;;;;;=;;;;;,;,;::=::;;;._---__;::::::,and all the adults that came so Charlie Treasurer David Zelinski looking after the Lodge booth. would let us in the gate. _______________ ..... _________________________________________________ =-=----=-=----------------""'""""---=-=---- - - - - _. ............... ~ .... _. .- .- - - -· From Page 1 1996NOAC spots for youth and 6 for adults, so you need to get your registration in if you want to go. The prices are as follows: $225 for youth and $255 for adult members. The dates are August 10 through August 15. On the trip to Indiana University, where the Conference is being held. we will take a side trip to Six Flags in St. Louis. After this we will be spending the night in Effingham, IL. From there we will go to IU on the 11, which is the beginning ofNOAC, and will leave on the 15 and will arrive in Memphis late that day. NOAC will be full of fun, fellowship, competition, and incredible training seminars. Each night there will be a show that will include anything from our Lodge receiving the E. Umer Goodman Camping Award to a visit from Miss Teen USA. During the day training will be held for things such as making a dance outfit, camp promotions, as wel1 as how to put on a good ceremony. Competitions wiU be held for Ceremonies, Dance, Lodge booths, and OA Jeopardy. This will be an opportunity for Arrowmen young and old to learn new things or compete in areas in which they have taken an interest. If you are interested and wish to sign up, fill out the form to the right. 1996 NOAC Registration Address: ~----------------------------------------------------;...._----------------~~------------------------- City:-------------- State: ___ Zip: ___ _ Phone:-----~----- Troop: ___ District: ______ _ Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Circle ·One: Youth Adult Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Vigil Cost is $225.00 for youth and ·. $255.00 for adults. Hurry, limited spots available! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 Letter from the Chief SIGN UP NOW. In ord~r to fi11 our great contingent _ of 45 Dear Arrowmen, Arrowmen, there is about 20 spots Well it is now final! We are left open. Come join every Lodge in one of the best Lodges in the nation! the nation in fellowship and training At the Past Conclave we were and support for our great Lodge now awarded the Section's highest being one of the Elite Eight of all honor, the Ron Yeager Best Lodges. All-Around Lodge Award. As the summer begins and a We also came away with 14 . of the new Summer Camp Season opens, awar~s handed out at the closing we look forward to widening the show. Rising above the glory of the circle for our new Brothers in the Section, we were just informed by coming months. Come and fueSo~hernRe~onoffi~ili~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~participa~ in ~I Lod~ summcr from left to right: Treasurer David Zelinski, Activities Chairman l·~hu,,k Ba1·be·.r, a"1d t ' ·t · h Q d 1 d are now one of the eight . recipients ... - " ac 1v1 1es sue as r ea s an Past Chief Brad Stevens. p 11 o f the E. URNER ·e owships at both our Council GOODMAN CAMPING camps: Also remem ber to pay you r due s and enc oura ge ot hers to pay AWARD. C ongratulations and a t he1r dues to be infonn ed by a ll job well done to the Camp Lodge mail outs. The long-term Promotions/ Unit Elections camping season now begins and we C ommittee in t he past years . We hope that all of our Scouts are will recei ve this d istinguish ed honor getting the chance to be a p art of the at the awards show at the N a tional best Scouting has to offer. O rder of the Arrow Conference in A ugust On the topic o f NOAC ' 96, i f there is anybody who wants to attend this OA extravaganza then Please See Right hand Column Conclave Vice-Chief By: Ryan Cooper In the 1997 SR-9 Conclave, our Section will initiate a different means of organization. Instead of assigning each Lodge to a particular area of the Conclave, there will be Conclave Vice-Chiefs orCVCs. A CVC will put together a staff composed of Arrowmen of his choice from our Section. This l~yc!11 (~o!!per (le.fi) _ q nd Pete r Abe ll Lr a, ining A rrowme nfrom other Lodges .. Yours in B rotherhood, j Brian Leith 1996 LODGE CALENDAR June 7-9- Ordeal @ Kia Kima July 26-28- Ordeal@ Tallaha* means that Arrowmen from A different Lodges may work together ugust morec~scl~pro~ilingmmeu~fy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ll-15-NOAC in our Section. Also, it will allow Lodge Chief Brian Leith accepting the Ron Yeager Best All-Around Lodge Award. 23-25- Ordeal @ Kia Kima* each Lodge to learn from others as individuals from different Lodges work together and form long lasting friendships. The different areas for CVCs are Shows, Training, Service (Host Lodge only), Founder's Day, Native American Events ' Ceremony, and Publications. If you would like to apply for any of these positions, contact Lodge Chief · Brian Leith at 323-0611 or Lodge Secretary Ryan Cooper at 795,-0388 for an application. You must act quickly, the Section officers will pick Arrowmen soon! Picture <if. the Dance Team. September 13-15- Fall Fellowship@ Camp Currier October 12- Lodge Family Banquet * Dates may be changed. The Dancin r Bear Summer 1996 r--------------- -------- A:pplicant's Statement To he read and signed afier completion qf Application. I do hereby make application for summer employment, and in accordance with the principles of the organization, subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, the Scout Law, and the Declaration of Religious Principle. ln consideration of my employment by the Council, I agree to abide by its rules and regulations. I declare on my. honor as a Scout (or Scouter) that each of the answers given is complete and true to the best of my ability and am aware tha~ any misrepresentation or omission may be cause for d i smissal. I am aware th at a s a condit1on of e mployment, i employment is o ffe red, l must be a uthorized to work in the U.S . a n d dem ons trate that 1 authorization as required by the Imm igration Reform and Cont ro l Act of 1986. I understand that if acco m modation is required due to a disabi lit y, l must inform the Council. I wi ll also state to t he best o f my knowledge 1996 Summer Camp Staff Application PERSONAL lNFORMA TION Last Nrune First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip ( ) I I Phone Number Date of B i rth Social Secunty # SCHOOL & CO~IMlJ NITY ACTIVITIES School or College Grade/Degree List sch ool and communi ties awards, activ ities, and offices held: GPA I I ---~~~~~~~--. Please attach a recent photograph here. I t I I I I I; 11 ~ 11 11 ii 11 11 1: . .. . . . ~ OPTIQN.4,L: ... . . . ·.· .· .. . , . / · .1 1 I wouid like to ~ork .at (circl~): . :1 Osage Cherokee Tallaha 1j Ozark Venture Base Any 1j 'I I' 1: I I! 1: ~ 1i 1! I ------- · -·---- - ·- ·----- --·- ·-·-·-- ·-· ------- - - --· --·-·----- -· - - -- ------ - --·---- - ---- ··---- - ·---- ----------·- I' 1( - ------ -·--- - -·--- - ------- -- ·- - - ----··- ----- ---- · ---·-··-· ·--- -------- ------ - ---- ---· ·---. --~---~· -- ------ - -- 1j ·--------·---·- ·- - - ·----------·-- ··- -- ·-- -- - ------ ---·-·- --- ------------ - - -·--··- I i I i SCOUTING EXPERIENCE ·~ . specificaccommodations l willrequire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as ma y b e n e c essary in a rrivin g a t a n cm plo m nt decision. I authorize the Council to request reforences from previous employers, schools, and others to furnish the information requested. I understand that my prospective employment depends on attendance levels. Finally, I understand that this application will be given every consideration, but .its receipt does not imply that I wi 11 be employed. Appl icanl 's Signature Dute Parent's Signature(~( under 1 ~) Date •1 Unit (Troop/Post) District Position in Unit Last Rank Achieved Y a r a · a ub ·out Ye;:i rs s a Ro S o 1t Y ars a s F.x plor r Ye0rs as A<lult Scouter List other positions and high adventure and jamboree experiences: CAMPING EXPERIENCE I I I ---- 1 I I ~~~~~~~~ ~~,....-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---· Years as Camper Years on Staff Last Camp Staff Position 1: ,: Are you an Order of the Arrow member? --~-- 1J If yes circle one: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Honor 11 List lodge and chapter offices held: :1 SPECIAL SKI.LLS AND TRAINING List any musical instmments you can play: _- --- ·-·-----------· Are you trained in CPR or First Aid? _ _________ __ Type of Training: Expiration date: _ _ ____ _ Describe any additional skills, training, or talents relevant to the position sought: For Council Use ---·· I I I Date of Interview : _______ Interviewed By: ·-------'---Considered for: ....... ----------_.____....... ____ , Hired for : Camp: Salary: ___ __._..._~_ Approval: ~---------...... 1 Please list Scoui leaders. employers, s<:hool <4ficials, and religious or civic leaders who 1 would he willing to attest your qual(fications and character. I 'N 1 ame Address Phone Relationship I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·~~~~~~~~~ I ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ·~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~- ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I ~------·------------------------------- I recommend this scout for Chickasaw Council summer camp staff (Please comment on the applicant's qualification and scout spirit below) . - ----·---------- --·---·-----· -------- ··- --.~ .:...------ ---- --- -----·--- ---·--·----· _ __ _ __:;_ _ _ _ Scoutmaster's signature Date .... _ - - - ---- ·- - - - .. - - - . -- ._..mL..~- - - ------------- --- --- - --· .... , The Dancing Bear Summer 1996 Chapter and Committee Reoorts Camp Promo./Unit Elections KIAKIMA Chief of the Takachkin-Machque . June 7-9, 1996 Chapter (the best one). I have many We are well on our way in the For any information call high goals established for our teams, election season now. More than 65 Jeremy S. Palazolo one of which is doing well at NOAC Dance/Sing Team troops have had their election and camp Inductions Chainnan this summer. Come join the team and Th D ce/S. T h b promotion now. However, we are not t-----_..(9_0_1 •. )_2_7_8-_6_4_1 O ___ _.help us create an exceptional program. ~ an mg 1 eam as eeh n yet done; we will have a very busy Ceremonies Thanks! very b~sy m the last coup e of mont s. season at both summer camps. We Ryan McKinley Membership . Alm?~ every weekend. we have danced need you at summer camp to help Andy Bland recently retired as ~ ~tt e~ C~p C:umer or ~t Camp complete these elections, so fill out Ceremonies Chairman. The 1996 al ~a alo~ t e v:iousdcampo~ees, ;nd summer camp staff application today!!! Conclave participants were very Hi, I'm Bo Rosa, Chairman of ~c~as~on . ~ w~ :v~ an~ed 0~ a ew Keep up the great work and as always impressed by the two teams that the new (non-official) Membership u co;r ac s u;mg ~ e ;;ee ~S . KSA. performed, both of which trained under Committee. ·We have been compiling a T h dus~ re~ent y, t e tha~c al mg Your leader in Cheerful Service, the direction of Andy for the year. Due list of all members of Lodge · 558 who e: a t ~ ch ai;c;;~ ~~t 9 ~IT t 1 ents Matt Curtis to other activities that have been a major paid their dues in l 995. Soon we will to eTtest. · t tde - . · one a~e, draw on his time, he has been forced to have this list on our brand new web our earn ma e a very impressive d C · T w h h th' 1· d h · : · d · alt all lnducfon step own as ,eremomes earn page. e ope to ave 1s 1st up an s owm~, wmnmg awar s m nost 1 S Chairman. Andy, thanks and good running soon. We shall likewise make categone~. Dance- Duff luck. a directory for members at a reasonable 2nd pace Straight WANTED Fellow Arrowmen we need price. Ifyou can offer any help, please Holcomb you! The Ceremonies Team wants to feel free to call me at (901) 683-3196. 1st Place Straight outfit- Duff ELANGOMATS create at least 4 teams, 2 Brotherhood Any advice you can give will be greatly Holcomb PREFERABL y ALIVE and 2 Pre-Ordeal. Probably we'll have appreciated. 3rd Place Grass Dance- Michael one of each in the Mississippi area and Lowery Reward: Limited Ed. Lodge Shirt. Thanks! Bo Rosa Lasting friendships, sense of one in the Memphis area. This would 2nd Place Traditional- Brad Stevens i---------------.1 accomplishment, and fun. simplify the process of providing teams Activities 3rd Place Trad. Outfit- Brad Stevens for ceremonies at . our Council Camps. 1st Place Specialty Dance- Chris Be prepared for a weekend of Guys, this committee is fun and Well guys, a couple of of the Elam- Hoop Dance helping fellow scouts become challenging, but it does take some work. main things this committee does is 2nd Place Specialty Dance- Michael inducted into the Order of the I hope you'll join. setting up the Lodge display for Knight- Eagle Dance Arrow. I am Robert Ryan McKinley, Conclave and NOAC and organizing lst Place Team Dance- Sioux the new Ceremonies Chairman. I am a the Lodge Family Banquet. If you Warriors Dance. Lead your own elite crew of Ordeal Life Scout in Troop 270 sponsored by would like to help at all, give me a call Sincerely, Gr E 1· I Ch h · Candidates through the following ace vange tea urc m at (901) 458-0712. ~ Robert Flynn Ordeal: Germantown, TN. I also serve as Vice- Chuck Barber Eluwak Unit Elections are coming along them, Please give me call (my nicely. We are almost at 100% for number is on the back). Nuwingi-Achewon The Eluwak Chapter has Eastern District, and I would like Yours in Brotherhood, Brothers, changed its meeting date to the any troops in North Central to Noah Bunn We are finally down to the South East Boy Scout Roundtable please contact me to get your Ishlachi last few Camp Promotions and Unit and the South Central Boy Scout election scheduled. Even if you Elections, and I have several people Roundtable. Our next meeting will don't need or want an election, it is Hello Brothers, · · I would like· to thank. Buddy be June 2 at 6p.m. at the South important for us to visit you. One As you know, Summer is Crenshaw, Blake Rehberg, Eric Central Roundtable at Bethel AME, problem: getting more Arrowmen to here. That means ... CAMPING!!! Sefton, Alan Sefton, John McKee, 2011 Aley Road. help with Ordeals: If anyone has Most of you are planning on going Jimmy Moncrief, and David Also we had a chapter suggestions or just wants to know to Summer Camp. If you are, Zelinski have all helped immensely. service project in which 3 youth and more about the O~ or ·help with consider yourself a prime helper for If you know of any units that 3 adults attended. We dug up the Ordeals and get mo~e ,involved, you the OA in our service to Camp still need visits, please have them burst water pipe next to the council can call me or any other officer. Tallaha and Kia Kima. Our call me as soon as possible. All ring so Mr. Ward could replace it. Oh! one more thing~ iti : order to Summer Camp this year will start visits that are not done prior to the There were also the two camporees receive The Danc{ng Bear or any with an OA meeting each Sunday beginning of the Summer Camp in which we did several elections other OA mail outs (this .includes night to plan the following week. Season will have to be done at and helped with the campfire. If Chapter mail outs) you need to get Dance practice and Brotherhood Summer Camp. you have any questions call me at your dues paid. We need money. Testing will be held during the· Also, Takachkin-Machque 744-0632. We may also have a Chapter week. If you're eligible for (E, NC) and Nuwingi-Achewon James Nimmo meeting or cookout in the next Brotherhood, bring $10 extra · and (NE, NA, C) will have a joint pizza .....-..-T-. -a-k-ac_h_k_i_·n---M-. a_c_h_q_u_e_----fmonth or so. Call m~ at 383-8111 if know your stuf_I(page 2) so that you party in the fall, so be watching for you want to make this happen. can sear your membership in the an announcement! Again thanks for Hello fellow Arrowmen, I Adam Leith Order. all of your hard work! would like to report on the success Pischk Hopefully, I will be Program David Hepburn III of Conclave. The Lodge won many Director at Tallaha this summer, 1----------------1 awards and I am proud to report that Fellow Arrowmen, and I expect to see each of you -- our Chapter was very well Our Chapter is moving along there. Keep the Spirit in you, it represented. These Arrowmen nicely now~ however, there are stilJ lives, seek its meaning. enjoyed fellowship, competition, a few units who have not had their Yours in Brotherhood, Ch~erfulness, and Service good eating, and plenty of fun. Our Unit Election. If you are one of Michael K. Lowery J The Dancin Bear Lodge Chief (Netami Sakima) , Brian Leith 2713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 323-0611 Internal Vice..:Chief (Sakima) Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 3811 l (901) 323-5712 External Vice-Chief (Sakima) Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 754-9898 Secretary (Netami Lekhiket) Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar Hollow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 795-0388 Treasurer (Netami Mawachpo) David Zelinski 4291 Zelda Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 767-83]4 Past Lodge Chief Brad Stevens · 869 Sumter Cove Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 683-5032 Summer 1996 Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections Matt Curtis 1764 Great Oaks Cv. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 759-5114 Dance and Sing Team Robert D . Flynn, Jr. 6137 Marybeth Cv. Memphis, TN 3 8134 (90 I) 384-4564 Ceremonies Ryan McKinley 4296 Rjppling Brk Cv . Memphis, TN 38125-3037 (901) 758-0530 Activities Chuck Barber 3271 Rosamond Memphis, TN 3 8122 (901) 458-0712 (901) 323-0875 Inductions Jeremy Palazolo 15 S 8 Eastmoreland Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 278-6410 Membership Bo Rosa 1049 Ivy Rd. Memphis, TN 3 81 l 7 (90 I) 683-3196 Lodge Advisor l Witawcmatpanni ncgeyjumhet) Jason P. Hood 224 S Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I) 274- 7008(H) (901) 525-l322(W) Lodge Staff Advisor Harold Keller 1369 Virden St Greenwood, MS (90 l) 327-4193 Chapter Chiefs (Wajauwe) Nuwingi-Achewon David Hepburn Ill 8540 Edney Ridge Cordova, TN 38018-4539 (901) 388-3411 Ishlachi Michael Lowery RT. 1Box406 Charl.eston, MS 38921 (601) 647-8864 Eluwak James Nimmo 4331 Judy Cv . Memphis, TN 3 811 l (901) 744-0632 Takachkin-Machque Adam Leith 27l1 Gerald Ford Dr . C ordova, TN 3 80 18 (90 ) 383 -81 l Pischk Noah Bunn 5898 Redbud Cv Walls, MS J601) 781-0744 We need you to turn in an article for the Fall DANCING BEAR, they are due by August 16, 1996. Send to Lodge Secretary Ryan Coo er. We Need Pictures of all ~odge Events. If you have any pictures of anything regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to: Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar HolJow Cordova, TN 3 80 l 8 r------~-------- ------ ------------ -----~-~ I I •Name: ------ ··--------·-----·---------·-~--~- ' I 1 Address: _ _ ___ _ I I I •City: I ------ I I ST: _ _ __ Zip: _____ _ . ___ 1996 Ordeals Registration Ordeal: _ _ May 17-19 @CampTaHaha June 7-9 @Kia Kima _ July 26-28 @ Camp Tallaha* _ _ August 23-25 @ Kia Kima* * Dates May Be Changed. :Phone: _______ Troop: _ __ __ District:___ __ __ Check One: ___ Member ($15) 1 __ Brotherhood Candidate ($25) I :circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil I : Circle One: Youth Adult I I I I Send to: Ahoalan-N achpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 3 8112 ·Please return 1 week prior to Ordeal. ·--------------------------------------------------------------------------· Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112-4899 ~ - 3 000D8601 01 L ~IN~E SUTHERLA ND .:: 1 l. ::: BLUEF I EL D MEMPHI S TN 3 81 28 Non-Profit U.S. Organization U.S. Postage PAID Memphis, TN Permit No. 435 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Title A name given to the resource 1996 (Summer) Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear</em> Newsletter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vince Sutherland Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Newsletter American Indian Conclave Newsletter Order of the Arrow Section Officer