https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/5bbbfe296565b5055dd825ac940c963b.pdf d9392c2e71f66c0a465d24fc343ca2c2 PDF Text Text The Dancing Bear The Official Publication. of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 of the Order of the Arrow under the advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America Spr~ng 1995 Volume 1 Issue l Spring Ordeals 1995 Lodge Soon~ Because of the large area SprtQg Ordeal Registration that the Lodge covers. the first arrowmen to be inducted into the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge -will get a c;hoice of two spring Ordeals this year. One at Camp Tallaha and one at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. ST__;___ The first Ordeal will be City held at Camp Tallaha on May 12-District_ __ 14. The second will be held at Kia Zip Kima Scout Reservation froni June 2-4. There will be an Phone (__ )_ _ _ _ __ opportunity for you to seal your membership in the Lodge as a Member($15)_ _ Brotherhood member at both Brotherhood Ordeals. Candidate($25 )_ _ There will be plenty of work and fellowship going on so Make Checks Payable To: sign up as soon as possible. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge { l Flap~ Pick up )C!Urs at the Scout Shop Today. ) ) l{ Send to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 The Conclave Race Beginst By: Peter Abell As long a~ the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, there will be a Conclave. A Con clave is an annual gathering of Arrowmen from all around Tennessee, Mls.s issippl. Arkansas, · and Louisiana. This year the Conclave will be held at Camp DeSoto in E IDorado, Arkansas. from April 2 1-23. By attending. you make yourself eligible for a weekend that inclwles athletic events. J\ at!ve American Dancing and Sin!~Ing. Ceremonies competition. and a 1011g list of other, exciting events too numerous to be mentioned. . Pro bab ly the best part about a Conclave is that there are no limits on the number of peoi_ )le a Lod ge can bring. This is \.\·· here you, the members of the Lod:ge come in. It is your duty to sign up and attend this fun and exciting. yet fulfilling event. (.Just fill out the form on page four of this O.(~wspaper and send it and your check to the Scout Office: It is promised to be a weekend of fun and fellowship. See you there! ..----------------~------~----------------, Arrowmen in Action Featuring: Jeremy Palazola By: Peter Abell The purpose of this column has strJved to recognize . those Arrowmen who have demonstrated unparalleled standards in service. This issue, the Dancing Bear has c hosen to recognize an outstanding Scout. _ Jeremy Palazola. (.Jere my Palazola is an Eagle Seo u t in Troop 34 and a Brotherhood member in the Lodge. J-{e also attends Christian Brothers High School where he is a member of the Class of 1996. He also has served dutifully at Kia Kima Scou t reservation for three summers as a member of the Aquatics Staff. He is 1nterested in the Dance and Sing Team and the Ceremonies team. Jeremy epitomizes the Arrowman who is dedicated to ·cheerful service, making him a '---.:.._--------~--------------------; truly special person to the Lodge and to society. Chuck Barber. Jon Grizzie. atld Stewn Zelinski plan f'or Conclave. •------•-r If you would like to nominate a deserving Arrowman for the Arrowman in Action, send the nominees name to: Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Mem his, TN 38111 l t l ) I l l �The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Dear Pete, A Letter From the Chief 1995 Lodge Calendar Fellow Arrowmen, I am an Ordeal member of the Lodge and I __was· wondering how I could get my Brotherhood? I am excited about this upcomin.g year. The Lodg-e Executive Committee and I have Sincerely. already · begun making plans for Inquiring Arrowman the months ahead. Although, the one key element that our new Dear Inquiring Arrowman, Lodge requires is your input and your assistance. None of our The Ahoalan-Nachpikln ideas will be fulfilled without Lodge offers the opportunity for your involvement. Brotherhood membership at every For our new members, major event(Ordeals, Fellowships) this is an excellent time to start and weekly at summer camp. getting involved in your chapter New this yearfor your convenience as well as lodge committees such are weekly Brotherhoods at Camp as Ceremonies, Camp Promotions Tallaha. Please take advantage of and Unit Elections, and the these opportunities and seal your Dance and Sing Team. As for membership in the Lodge as a some our older brothers, why not Brotherhood member. take part in the fun and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __.,. fellowship that our Lodge has to offer. Whether you have just been inducted or you have been around since E. Urner Goodman, it is never too late to sign up for a committee. So what are you waiting for? Get a head start on everybody else and get active in the Order of the Arrow. ~RDERoFTHE ~RROW OA History Quiz In Cheerful Service, Brad N. Stevens Lodge Chief What University has held the most National Order of the Arrow Conferences? February 23 · 25 24-26 Scoutmaster's Dinner at McLemore Christian Church Scoutmaster's Luncheon at Camp Tallaha National Leadership Seminar at Millington NAS 11 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp C Li rrie r 2 21-28 Conclave Contingent Meeting SR-9 Conclave at Camp DeSoto, Eldorado, Arkansas 6 12-14 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha 2-4 0 rdea I/Brotherhood at Kia Ki ma Seo u t Rese roatio n }SUMIYIER CAMP 28-80 29 Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Camp Tallaha 25-27 Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil at Kia Kima 80 30 Lodge Leader Development Training at Camp Currier Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r 14 Lodge Family Banquet March Aprtl May June July August Septemter Octoter uf·t. and you will benefit from . . . . ~-=~===~::i;.;;:,;:==:=:::====::::::;--;ar.1i'iffii;c:":':i ---~------=--:...:-....__......,......., 'The Dancing Bear [< Ed itor-i n-C hief Peter Abe 11 Sheny Aycock Head Advisor Lodge Chief Brad Stevens by Peter Abell and Sheny done is editing and typesetting All Aycock. A11 comments s ho uId be forvvarded to Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood. The 0$ncing 8eK do es not disctiminat e on the basis of race or religious beliefs. Become a Brotherhood Member. It's ~easy to do! What does it all mean? I went to do hard labor at Kia Kima, and all I got was this stinking sash and pocket flap! Surely doubts and questions this severe don't run through your mind as you try to sleep each night, but it makes sense if you are an Ordeal member to have questions about the Order; it's natural to want to know more about this mysterious and confusing sometimes organization. The best way to get this information, that is, to learn and grow as an arrowman is to seal your membership in the Order as a Brotherhood passed. Become famt11ar with The Customs and Traditions of the Inspiration th e ceremony will Ordeal given on pages 54-56 of . bring you. Not only that, the The OA Handbook( 1991 ed.) 3. &2ve your unit. Retain Chickasah Lodge will benefit from stronger membership with every your registration in Scouting. During your 10-month period, new Brotherhood member. Becoming a Brotherhood strive to fulfill your obligation by member is relatively easy. And continuing and expanding your once again this year, the Lodge is service to your own troop or post. 4. Plan for service in your offering several opportunities to complete this key step: at the ~ Retain your registration in upcoming Ordeal work weekend the Lodge and keep your dues at Kia Kima, and each Thursday paid. Be aware that acceptance of membership night at summer camp. That way, Brotherhood you can choose which .seems involves a pledge of service to the more appropriate to your summer . Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fu Ifill this plans. the pledge. way, E it h er 5. Review your progress. requirements are the same. As a preliminary, you must have been When you earnestly feel that you an Ordeal member for at least ten have met the four challenges months. In addition; you must above, write a letter to the Lodge meet .five chal~enges before you Secretary. In this letter: - Explain what you think enter the Circle of the the Obligation means. Brotherhood: - Describe how you have 1 . Memorize the signs of Arrow menibt2·ship. Memorize the been fulfilling this Obligation in Obligation of the Order , which your troop or post and in your you received from Allowat Sakima daily life, and how you have used (printed on the back · of your your understanding of the Ordeal membership card or in your to aid in this service. - Describe your specific handbook). Also, memorize . the the plans for giving service in the Song, Official OA Admonition, the sign of Ordeal lodge program. Bring this letter to the · membership, and the Arrow Brotherhood with you. handclasp. SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A 2 . Advance in your understandingoftheOrdeaL Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! thorough understanding of the Ordeal thrm.~gh which you have the• Increased knowledge and The Official Publication of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 of the 0 rd er of the Arrow under the advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of Arrterica. member. Becoming a -brother is not that . �The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Committee Reports Ceremonies Team rehersals today. The first meeting By: Jon Grizzle Fellow Arrowmen. are you 'w ondering how to qecome more active in our new Lodge? ·well, the Ceremonies team is a great way to get involved. One of my goals for this year is to get as many Ceremonies teams put together as possible. To achieve this goal, there must be a great deal of Arrowman who are interested. WE NEED YOU! If you are interested. our next meeting will be Feb. 25. For more information please call Jon Grizzle at 452-7420, Renee Leith at 383-8111, or Jason Stewart at 365-1917. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __...;._ _ _ _--1 Dance and Sirtg Team · will be March 2nd at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church on the corner of Graham and Macon. Activities and Civic Service Committee The Activities and Civic Service committee is a committee that all Arrowmen should get involved with. The committee is responsible for Service Projects and for Banquets and Ordeals. It is open · to Arrowmen of all ages and always could use a helping· hand. To get involved sign up to join the Activities and Civic Service Committee at the next Lodge function. By: Steven Zelinski Camp . Promotions and ATTENTION ARROWMEN! Unit Elections The Native American Dance and Sing Team needs new Committee blood, and you are it. "But I The ·" Camp Promotions cannot dance," you may say. and Unit Elections Committee is Never fear, we will teach you. a very important committee for And yes, we can help your the Lodge. , The Lodge's main signing also. Come, learn, and be purpose is service to the Council, active with the Lodge. Give and this can be acheived through me(Steven Zelinski) a call at 6.8 3- Camp Promotions and Unit 5041. If I am not home, leave Elections. To get -involved call your name and telephone your Chapter Cheif or Jamie number. I will call you. The Lewis at 753 r2355. Please get Dance and Sing team is ready to involved with this committee. start its performances and your participation is needed. Eastern I North Central Chapter_is the BEST! By: Brian Leith Hello Fellow Arrowmen! If you are in the Eastern or the North Central Districts then you are in the greatest chapter of the new Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. My name is Brian Leith and I am your 1995 Chapter Chief. We recently had Chapter elections and Daniel Friedman was elected Vice-Chief and Ryan Cooper has been appointed Secretary. Our Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Chairman, Matt Curtis, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - has also been put into position. We are ready to take control and show other Chapters how to run Southeast/ South Central by providing l 00% of all Camp Ch t Promotions and Unit Elections in ap er At the first Chapter our Chapter and Matt is prepared meeting, a handful of Arrowmen for this difficult task. . were present to elect Chip Anybody and everybody Scrivener to the Chapter Chief should participate in the Chapter position and Eric Peppenhorst to this year so - we can have the the position of Chapter Vicebiggest turnout for Conclave in Chief. Chip appointed . Rob April. Any youth Arrowman who Thweatt as the temporary wishes to be active this year and Chapter Secretary. The Chapter· has not already been contacted Staff Advisor is Thomas yet should either call me at Jefferson. No Advisor has been (901 }383-8111 or Matt Curtis at appointed yet. One of the main {901)754-8646 to get on board of goals for this Chapter is our team. Our next Chapter meeting participation. They desperately will be sometime in March and need more Arrowmen to get involved With Chapter activities. hopefully all arrowmen will be If you would like to get involved notified in an upcoming flyer, so contact Chip Scrivener at look out for it in the mail.We {90 1)79 4_ 7 063 : must be the best! Get Active! D~~nce and Sing Team Chairman Steven Zelinski Dancing .. Northeast/ Nashoba/ Crittenden Chapter Northwest Mississippi/ Sou thwest Elected to the Chapter Chief position was John Bussell. His Vice-Chief is Brian Boyce, and the Chapter Secretary is John Read. The Professional Advisor for the Chapter is Harold Witherspoon. A Chapter Advisor has not been appointed yet .. Chief John Bussell is going to have to focus on Camp Promotions and Unit Elections. About 20 people were present at the first meeting so they have a good start for participation, but more hel1~ is needed. If you would like to get involved, contact John Bussell at (901 }398-2932. About 25 Arrowmen showed up at the first chapter meeting and elected Ralph Rosen as Chapter Chief, Mike Knight as Chapter Vice Chief, and Kevin Owens as Chapter Secretary. Ralph is ready to get things started now. Advisors for th.i s chapter are Robert Strickland and professional Tim Gauldin. :If you want to get involved, please contact Ralph Rosen at {901)4659696. -------------- Malmaison/ Tallaha/ Washington District At · the first Chapter meeting, Trey Clark ·was elected Chapter Chief. Robbie Cain was elected Chapter Vice-Chief and David Moses was appointed as the temporary Chapter Secretary. The Chapter does not have an Advisor but does have a Professional, Michael Crouch. Attendance and participation is going to be vital for Trey because of the large area that the Chapter covers. If you would like to get involved, contact Trey Clark at '(601 }624~5996 Get involved w·~.th your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support is · important. �The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 - 1995 LEC Phone Directoiy Lodge Chief Brad Stevens 869 Sumpter Cove Memphis, TN 38112 (90 I) 683-5032 ,,. Internal Vice-Chief Felder Davis 602Percy · . Indianola, MS 38 715 (601) 887-4856 Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Jamie Lewis 333 Richard's Way Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 753-2355 Dance and Sing Team Steven Zelinski 780 Eastern Drive Memphis, TN 38122 (90 l) 683-5041 External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber ·. 3529 Tutwiler Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 458-0712 Secretruy Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 381 H (901) 323-5712 Ceremonies Jon Grizzle 802 Bowen Circle Memphis, TN 38122 (901)452-7 420 A.S.K Coordinator , David Atchley 348 Powder Spring Cove Colllervile, TN 3801 7 (901) 853-3086 Treasurer Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr · Germantown. TN 38138 (90 l) 754-9898 Past Lodge Chief Ken Kimble 9129 Anderton Springs Memphis, TN 38133 (90 l ) 388- I 098 Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood 2245 Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I ) 27 4- 7008(H) (90 I) 525- I 332(W) Lodge Staff Advisor Scott Stephens 171 South Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 381 12 (901) 327-4 193 Chapter Chiefs Northeast, Nashoba, Crittenden Ralph Rosen . 4255 McFadden Dr. Oakland, TN 38060 (901) 465-9696 Tallaha, Malmaison, Washington · TreyClark 265 Westover Dr. Clarksdale, MS 38614 (601) 624-5996 Southeast, South Central .. Chip Scrivener 3963 Ben Venue Memphis, TN38118 (901) 794-7063 Northwest Mississippi, Southwest John Bussel 4523 Saint Honore Memphis, TN 381.16 ('901) 398-2932 . Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Season is Under Way On January 28th, Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Chairman Jamie Lewis instructed about 25 Arrowmen how to hold a proper election and camp promotion. The day began around 9:00 AM and concluded around 1 :OOPM with a lunch served at the conclusion. Cbief Brad Stevens. External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber. Secretary Peter Abell, and elections guru Brian Leith were there to answer any questions about the new Lodge and its activities. Also. Chuck Barber promoted the · 1995 Section Conclave. This looks to be a great year for Camp Promotion and Unit Elections. If you would like to help out with the Camp Promotions and Unit Elections team call Jamie Lewis at 753-2355. Eastern, North Central Brian Leith 2 713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 383-8111 Scout Office Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 r-~onclave-:R"egi"Str-atloii----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- · Camp DeSoto April 21-23 1995 Training Sessions (Check Six) ' City: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ ST: _ _ _ Zip: Phone: Circle One Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Circle One Adult Youth Troop: ~--- District: _Working with Adults OA Trivia _The A.S.K Program _The Trail to Brotherhood _Lodge Leader Development _Camp Promotions _Mission of the Order Publications ' Make Checks payable to the Chickasaw Council. BSA Workshops (Check Three) _Ordeal Ceremony Dance Attire -Bead work/Pow Wow American Indian Dancing _Brotherhood Ceremony _Vigil Honor Ceremony Send or take checks to : Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Conclave Registration Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis. TN 38112 Fees _$22.00 Regular Fee{Before 3/ 1) _$27.00 Late Fee(Before 4/ 1) I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ·- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _, Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphi:..;, TN 38112-4899 Non-Profit 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/. 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 The Dancing Bear The Official Publication. of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 of the Order of the Arrow under the advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America Volume 1 Issue l Spr~ng 1995 Spring Ordeals Soon~ 1995 Lodge Flap~ Because of the large area that the Lodge covers. the first arrowmen to be inducted into the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge -will get a c;hoice of two spring Ordeals this year. One at Camp Tallaha and one at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. The first Ordeal will be held at Camp Tallaha on May 12- 14. The second will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation froni June 2-4. There will be an opportunity for you to seal your membership in the Lodge as a Brotherhood member at both Ordeals. There will be plenty of work and fellowship going on so sign up as soon as possible. SprtQg Ordeal Registration City ST__;___ Zip -District __ _ Phone ( __ ) _____ _ Member($15) __ Brotherhood Candidate($25 ) __ Make Checks Payable To: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Send to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Pick up )C!Urs at the Scout Shop Today. The Conclave Race Beginst By: Peter Abell Arrowmen in Action Featuring: Jeremy Palazola By: Peter Abell As long a~ the sun rises ..----------------~------~----------------, in the east and sets in the west, there will be a Conclave. A Con clave is an annual gathering of Arrowmen from all around Tennessee, Mls.sissippl. Arkansas, and Louisiana. · This year the Conclave will be held at Camp DeSoto in E IDorado, Arkansas. from April 2 1-23. By attending. you make yourself eligible for a weekend that inclwles athletic events. J\ at!ve American Dancing and Sin!~Ing. Ceremonies competition. and a 1011g list of other, exciting events too numerous to be mentioned. . Pro b ab ly the best part about a Conclave is that there are no limits on the number of peoi_ )le a Lo d ge can bring. This is \.\·here you, the members of the Lod :ge come in. It is your duty to sign up and attend this fun and exciting. yet fulfilling event. (.Just fill out the form on page four of this O.(~wspaper and send it and your check to the Scout Office : It is promised to be a weekend of fun and fellowship. See you there! The purpose of this column has strJved to rec ognize . those Arrowmen who have demonstrated unparalleled standards in service. This issue, the Dancing Bear has c hosen to recognize an outstanding Scout. _ Jeremy Palazola. (.Jere my Palazola is an - Eagle Seo u t in Troop 34 and a Brotherhood member in the Lodge. J-{e also attends Christian Brothers High School where he is a member of the Class of 1996. He also has served dutifully at Kia Kima Scou t reservation for three summers as a member of the Aquatics Staff. He is 1nte rested in the Dance and - Sing Team and the Ceremonies team. Jeremy epitomizes the Arrowman who is dedicated to ·cheerful service, making him a '---.:.._--------~--------------------; truly special person to the Lodge Chuck Barber. Jon Grizzie. atld Stewn Zelinski plan f'or Conclave. •------•-r and to society. If you would like to nominate a deserving Arrowman for the Arrowman in Action, send the nominees name to: Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Mem his, TN 38111 { l ) ) l { l t l ) I l l The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Dear Pete, I am an Ordeal member of the Lodge and I _ _was· wondering how I could get my Brotherhood? Sincerely. Inquiring Arrowman Dear Inquiring Arrowman, The Ahoalan-Nachpikln Lodge offers the opportunity for Brotherhood membership at every major event(Ordeals, Fellowships) and weekly at summer camp. New this year for your convenience are weekly Brotherhoods at Camp Tallaha. Please take advantage of these opportunities and seal your membership in the Lodge as a Brotherhood member. A Letter From the Chief Fellow Arrowmen, I am excited about this upcomin.g year. The Lodg-e Executive Committee and I have already · begun making plans for the months ahead. Although, the one key element that our new Lodge requires is your input and your assistance. None of our ideas will be fulfilled without your involvement. For our new members, this is an excellent time to start getting involved in your chapter as well as lodge committees such as Ceremonies, Camp Promotions and Unit Elections, and the Dance and Sing Team. As for some our older brothers, why not take part in the fun and ____________ _.,. fellowship that our Lodge has to ~RDERoFTHE ~RROW OA History Quiz What University has held the most National Order of the Arrow Conferences? offer. Whether you have just been inducted or you have been around since E. Urner Goodman, it is never too late to sign up for a committee. So what are you waiting for? Get a head start on everybody else and get active in the Order of the Arrow. In Cheerful Service, Brad N. Stevens Lodge Chief 23 · 25 24-26 11 2 21-28 6 12-14 2-4 28-80 29 25-27 80 30 14 1995 Lodge Calendar February Scoutmaster's Dinner at McLemore Christian Church Scoutmaster's Luncheon at Camp Tallaha National Leadership Seminar at Millington NAS March Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp C Li rrie r Aprtl Conclave Contingent Meeting SR-9 Conclave at Camp DeSoto, Eldorado, Arkansas May Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha June 0 rdea I/Brotherhood at Kia Ki ma Seo u t Rese roatio n } SUMIYIER CAMP July Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Camp Tallaha August Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil at Kia Kima Septemter Lodge Leader Development Training at Camp Currier Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r Octoter Lodge Family Banquet . ---~------=--:...:-....__......,......., ........ ~-=~===~::i;.;;:,;:==:=:::====::::::;--;ar.1i'iffii;c:":':iuf·t. and you will benefit from passed. Become famt11ar with The 'The Dancing Bear the• Increased knowledge and Customs and Traditions of the [ < The Official Publication of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Inspiration th e ceremony will Ordeal given on pages 54-56 of . bring you. Not only that, the The OA Handbook( 1991 ed.) Lodge 558 of the 0 rd er of the Arrow under the Chickasah Lodge will benefit from 3. &2ve your unit. Retain advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of stronger membership with every your registration in Scouting. new Brotherhood member. During your 10-month period, Arrterica. Becoming a Brotherhood strive to fulfill your obligation by Peter Abe 11 Ed itor-i n-C h ief S heny Aycock Head Advisor Brad Stevens Lodge Chief All typesetting and editing is done by Peter Abell and Sheny Aycock. A 11 comments s ho u Id be forvvarded to Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood. The 0$ncing 8eK do es not disctiminat e on the basis of race or religious beliefs. Become a Brotherhood Member. It's member is relatively easy. And continuing and expanding your once again this year, the Lodge is service to your own troop or post. offering several opportunities to 4. Plan for service in your complete this key step: at the ~ Retain your registration in upcoming Ordeal work weekend the Lodge and keep your dues at Kia Kima, and each Thursday paid. Be aware that acceptance of night at summer camp. That way, Brotherhood membership you can choose which .seems involves a pledge of service to the more appropriate to your summer . Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of plans. how you plan to fu Ifill this E it h er way, the pledge. requirements are the same. As a 5. Review your progress. preliminary, you must have been When you earnestly feel that you an Ordeal member for at least ten have met the four challenges months. In addition; you must above, write a letter to the Lodge meet .five chal~enges before you Secretary. In this letter: enter the Circle of the - Explain what you think Brotherhood: the Obligation means. 1 . Memorize the signs of - D e scribe how you have ~easy to do! What does it all mean? I went to do hard labor at Kia Kima, and all I got was this stinking sash and pocket flap! Surely doubts and questions this severe don't run through your mind as you try to sleep each night, but it makes sense if you are an Ordeal member to have questions about the Order; it's natural to want to know more about this mysterious and sometimes confusing organization. Arrow menibt2·ship. Memorize the been fulfilling this Obligation in Obligation of the Orde r , whic h your troop or post and in your you received from Allowat Sakima daily life, and how you have used (printed on the back · of your your understanding of the Ordeal membership card or in your to aid in this service. The best way to get this information, that is, to learn and grow as an arrowman is to seal your membership in the Order as a Brotherhood member. Becoming a -brother is not that handbook). Also, memorize . the - Describe your specific OA Official Song, the plans for giving service in the Admonition, the sign of Ordeal lodge program. membership, and the Arrow Bring this letter to the · handclasp. Brotherhood with you. 2 . Advance in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A understandingoftheOrdeaL Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! thorough understanding of the Ordeal thrm.~gh which you have The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Committee Reports Ceremonies Team By: Jon Grizzle Fellow Arrowmen. are you 'wondering how to qecome more active in our new Lodge? ·well, the Ceremonies team is a great way to get involved. One of my goals for this year is to get as many Ceremonies teams put together as possible. To achieve this goal, there must be a great deal of Arrowman who are interested. WE NEED YOU! If you are interested. our next meeting will be Feb. 25. For more information please call Jon Grizzle at 452-7420, Renee Leith at 383-8111, or Jason Stewart at rehersals today. The first meeting will be March 2nd at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church on the corner of Graham and Macon. Activities and Civic Service Committee The Activities and Civic Service committee is a committee that all Arrowmen should get involved with. The committee is responsible for Service Projects and for Banquets and Ordeals. It is open· to Arrowmen of all ages and always could use a helping· hand. To get involved sign up to 365-1917. join the Activities and Civic ________ _...;. ___ --1 Service Committee at the next Dance and Sirtg Team· By: Steven Zelinski ATTENTION ARROWMEN! The Native American Dance and Sing Team needs new blood, and you are it. "But I cannot dance," you may say. Never fear, we will teach you. Lodge function. Camp .. Promotions and Unit Elections Committee And yes, we can help your signing also. Come, learn, and be active with the Lodge. Give me(Steven Zelinski) a call at 6.83- 5041. If I am not home, leave your name and telephone number. I will call you. The Dance and Sing team is ready to start its performances and The ·" Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Committee is a very important committee for the Lodge. , The Lodge's main purpose is service to the Council, and this can be acheived through Camp Promotions and Unit Elections. To get -involved call your Chapter Cheif or Jamie Lewis at 753r2355. Please get involved with this committee. your participation is needed. D~~nce and Sing Team Chairman Steven Zelinski Dancing .. Eastern I North Central Chapter_ is the BEST! By: Brian Leith Hello Fellow Arrowmen! If Northwest Mississippi/ you are in the Eastern or the Sou th west North Central Districts then you Elected to the Chapter are in the greatest chapter of the Chief position was John Bussell. new Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. His Vice-Chief is Brian Boyce, My name is Brian Leith and I am and the Chapter Secretary is your 1995 Chapter Chief. We John Read. The Professional recently had Chapter elections Advisor for the Chapter is Harold and Daniel Friedman was elected Witherspoon. A Chapter Advisor Vice-Chief and Ryan Cooper has has not been appointed yet .. Chief been appointed Secretary. Our John Bussell is going to have to Northeast/ Nashoba/ Crittenden Chapter About 25 Arrowmen showed up at the first chapter meeting and elected Ralph Rosen as Chapter Chief, Mike Knight as Chapter Vice Chief, and Kevin Owens as Chapter Secretary. Ralph is ready to get things started now. Advisors for th.is chapter are Robert Strickland and professional Tim Gauldin. :If you want to get involved, please contact Ralph Rosen at {901)465- Camp Promotions and Unit focus on Camp Promotions and 9696. Elections Chairman, Matt Curtis, --------------- Unit Elections. About 20 people -------------- has also been put into position. were present at the first meeting We are ready to take control and so they have a good start for show other Chapters how to run Southeast/ South Central participation, but more hel1~ is by providing l 00% of all Camp Ch t needed. If you would like to get Promotions and Unit Elections in At the apfi resrt Chapter involved, contact John Bussell at our Chapter and Matt is prepared meeting, a handful of Arrowmen (901 }398-2932. for this difficult task. . were present to elect Chip Anybody and everybody Scrivener to the Chapter Chief should participate in the Chapter position and Eric Peppenhorst to this year so -we can have the the position of Chapter Vicebiggest turnout for Conclave in Chief. Chip appointed . Rob April. Any youth Arrowman who Thweatt as the temporary wishes to be active this year and Chapter Secretary. The Chapter· has not already been contacted Staff Advisor is Thomas yet should either call me at Jefferson. No Advisor has been (901 }383-8111 or Matt Curtis at appointed yet. One of the main {901)754-8646 to get on board of goals for this Chapter is our team. Our next Chapter meeting participation. They desperately will be sometime in March and need more Arrowmen to get involved With Chapter activities. hopefully all arrowmen will be If you would like to get involved notified in an upcoming flyer, so contact Chip Scrivener at look out for it in the mail.We {901)794_ 7063: must be the best! Get Active! Malmaison/ Tallaha/ Washington District At · the first Chapter meeting, Trey Clark ·was elected Chapter Chief. Robbie Cain was elected Chapter Vice-Chief and David Moses was appointed as the temporary Chapter Secretary. The Chapter does not have an Advisor but does have a Professional, Michael Crouch. Attendance and participation is going to be vital for Trey because of the large area that the Chapter covers. If you would like to get · involved, contact Trey Clark at '(601 }624~5996 Get involved w·~.th your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support is important. ,,. The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Lodge Chief Brad Stevens 869 Sumpter Cove Memphis, TN 38112 (90 I) 683-5032 Internal Vice-Chief Felder Davis . 602Percy · Indianola, MS 38 715 (601) 887-4856 External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber ·. 3529 Tutwiler Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 458-0712 Secretruy Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 381 H (901) 323-5712 Treasurer Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr · Germantown. TN 38138 (90 l) 754-9898 Past Lodge Chief Ken Kimble 9129 Anderton Springs Memphis, TN 38133 (90 l ) 388- I 098 - 1995 LEC Phone Directoiy Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Jamie Lewis 333 Richard's Way Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 753-2355 Dance and Sing Team Steven Zelinski 780 Eastern Drive Memphis, TN 38122 (90 l) 683-5041 Ceremonies Jon Grizzle 802 Bowen Circle Memphis, TN 38122 (901)452-7 420 A.S.K Coordinator , David Atchley 348 Powder Spring Cove Colllervile, TN 3801 7 (901) 853-3086 Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood 2245 Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I ) 27 4- 7008(H) (90 I) 525- I 332(W) Lodge Staff Advisor Scott Stephens 171 South Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 381 12 (901) 327-4 193 Chapter Chiefs Northeast, Nashoba, Crittenden Ralph Rosen . 4255 McFadden Dr. Oakland, TN 38060 (901) 465-9696 Tallaha, Malmaison, Washington · TreyClark 265 Westover Dr. Clarksdale, MS 38614 (601) 624-5996 Southeast, South Central Chip Scrivener . . 3963 Ben Venue Memphis, TN38118 (901) 794-7063 Northwest Mississippi, Southwest John Bussel 4523 Saint Honore Memphis, TN 381.16 ('901) 398-2932 . Eastern, North Central Brian Leith 2 713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 383-8111 Scout Office Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Season is Under Way On January 28th, Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Chairman Jamie Lewis instructed about 25 Arrowmen how to hold a proper election and camp promotion. The day began around 9:00 AM and concluded around 1 :OOPM with a lunch served at the conclusion. Cbief Brad Stevens. External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber. Secretary Peter Abell, and elections guru Brian Leith were there to answer any questions about the new Lodge and its activities. Also. Chuck Barber promoted the · 1995 Section - Conclave. This looks to be a great year for Camp Promotion and Unit Elections. If you would like to help out with the Camp Promotions and Unit Elections team call Jamie Lewis at 753-2355. r-~onclave-:R"egi"Str-atloii----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camp DeSoto · Training Sessions Workshops I April 21-23 1995 (Check Six) (Check Three) ' _Working with Adults _Ordeal Ceremony City: __________ ST: ___ Zip: ~--- Phone: Circle One Ordeal Brotherhood Circle One Vigil Youth Adult Troop: District: Fees _$22.00 Regular Fee{Before 3/ 1) _$27.00 Late Fee(Before 4/ 1) OA Trivia Dance Attire _The A.S.K Program -Bead work/Pow Wow _The Trail to Brotherhood American Indian Dancing _Lodge Leader Development _Brotherhood Ceremony _Camp Promotions _Vigil Honor Ceremony _Mission of the Order Publications ' Make Chec ks payable to the Chic kasaw Council. BSA Send or take checks to : Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Conclave Registration Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis. 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