https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/48c8a607fc49351d27aaaffc21ae8bc6.pdf 7b510fee1d06f2105fd4e0ed8d252539 PDF Text Text i i ., , ,, , • ' "I ' ' { 7h• Offiri~l 1Jubliectrion of lh• 02\hM'-·~•ehpikin J,°"J• ;:JS (f996 £,. Zfm•,.Ooodm•n C•mpi09 02\wc.N ~eeipients) of the O'ller of the 02\rrow uoller Allvi&ol'fl of the .ChiekAHw Couoeil,:J6011 ~eout• of 02\merieA• . This issue _is dedicated to the Memory of National Vice Chief Josh Sain .:~ Volume III, Issue 3 Winter 1997 National Vice Chief killed in Accident The September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tallaha was not just ·an ordinary Ordeal. Those Arrowmen in attendance at this Ordeal had the opportunity to elect the lodge officers for the next year. The following is a directory of lodge officers and their·duties. · Lodge Chief Chuck Barber represents our lodge at all times. He oversees the functions of the lodge; promotes the various events, activities, and programs; and is responsible for At the September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tai/aha, the Lodge Chief was 11------------------ ----elected from the above candidates(from left to right: Trey Clark, Ryan by: John Robert Moss National Vice Chief Josh Sain was killed on October 25 1997' in a traffic accident: The driver survived-. Josh Sain \Vas a personal friend to many of our lodge's members. Josh Sain led an OA trail crew in Philmont in the summer of 97 and was a key leader in the OA youth services at the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Before becoming ·National Vice Chief, Josh Sain was .an Eagle Scout, a Vigil honor member, won the Founders Award, and was Section Chief for Wa-Hi-Nisa in the Middle Tennesse council. Tennessee Middle The council has set up the Josh Sain Memorial Fund which will be utilized to improve Boxwell Scout Reservation. If you would like to donate money to the Josh Sain Memorial Fund please address it to: Ryan Cooper 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 so it can be forwarded to the Middle Tennesse Council Headquarters Cooper, David Zelinski, and Chuck Barber) the operations of our lodge. Fird Vk~Ch~f Ryant~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LOAC Returns Cooper is directly in charge of any By: John Robert Moss He oversees the · lodge training. The Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference at Camp operations of the Chapters, assists the Chief in any way requested, and acts as Tallaha is back and with a vengence. You thought last year was cool, or rather cold. Sure you had live bands, contests, sports, Chief in the Chiefs absence. Second Vice-Chief Robert action, adventure, food, and fun. But is that the best we could do? This year LOAC RETURNS is coming to camp on January Harvell is directly in charge of special activities and programs. He oversees 9-11 or extreme cold and temperature date 16- 18. This year the the operations of the various food is all you can eat. That means kiss your belt good-bye and buy committees, assists. the Chief in any a new pair of scout pants cause you're going to .be rolling out of way possible, and acts as Chief when your truck on Sunday morning. The OA is bonging you around the· the Chief . and First Vice-Chief ar~ world in 80 course making stops in France, Mexico, and mother Italy. You'll be sucking up pasta and crunching down tacos as . absent. Lodge Secretary John Robert LOAC RETURNS delivers the goods. But you can stuff more than your face at LOAC RETURNS. Moss is responsible for all paper work of the lodge. He tracks membership in Gorge yourself on all the activities there for you to chow down on. conjunction with the Membership There's going to be a climbing wall where you can do a Peter Pan committee, is Editor-in-Chief of The off the top of a building. Every sport ever invented from ·flag Dancing Bear, .promotes lodge events football to ultimate frizbee to soccer and back again. But the fun and programs with fliers, and provides II=;:==:;;:===!!.==:;:.====-================p=-=============-=======-======= Inside This Issue .•• see page 2 publicity for the lodge. Lodge Treasurer John Election Results Pag.e I The Bear Side OA History :Quiz Burruss tracks the income and Last Issue's Question: expenses of the lodge. He handles the LOAC RETURNS Page I OA and High Adventure In what y~ was the E. Umer purchasing . and selling of lodge Qoodman Camping Award first Death of Josh Sain Page I NOAC '98 merchandise . and other financial · presented? OA History Quiz Page I NOAC '98.Early Registration Form matters as m~y come before the lodge. Answer: . 1969 Letter From the Chief Th.is Issue's Question: The Chapter Chiefs for the 97._. Page 2 Conclave 98 of location and name is.the What .back the ,on listed are year 98 lodge Scout Expo 97 Page 2 Order of the Arrow Song . the.founding.place of the OA? cover of The Dancing Bear. It als() includes . ~ complete listing of the 1997 Lodge·Calendar Page 2 Conclave Registration Form Get . involv~ with your committee cha.irmans, lodge advisors, Page 2 .Commitee/ Chapter Reports lodge officers and chapter chief~~ Chapter: as soon as possible. Brotherhood attendance, Your . names and phone numbers · for your Letter From the Editor Page 3 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Photos .parti~ipation, and .support are convenience. Dear John Page 3 LOAC Returns Registration Form .· important. Page3 Page4 Page4 Page4 Page 5 Pages Page 5 Page6 Page7 Pages �Winter 1997 The Dancing Bear From Page 1 Scout Expo 97 LOAC RETURNS 1 Page2 by: Ryan Cooper doesn't stop there. There will be Chapter Booths and T-shirts. Most Remember Scoutbase? Now the annual council wide event is Scout Expo at the Agricenter. On the weekend importantly there will be LOAC of October 24-25, 1997 3,333 scouts and Explorers gathered to share information and have a good time. RETURNS stuff ranging from hats · to shirts to patches and even pins. Our Lodge had a presence at this event as well. The Lodge booth was on display and a model campsite On top of all these great donated by Outdoors Incorporated was open for inspection. As a part of the model campsite, Outdoors activities, on Saturday night, there Incorporated lent our lodge a tent valued at over $5,000 along with several other $300-$700 tents and a variety will be a huge party known as of backpacks. A big-thanks goes to Outdoors Incorporated. Bearopalooza's Back. That's right folks, just like last time, we wil1 Some members of our lodge who are also registered as Explorers, namely Chuck Barber and Brian have a band playing current hits and Leith, participated in the Explorer Road Rally. They took first place and won $50 each. Good job guys! maybe some original music. LOAC RETURNS is sure to Scout Expo was a great event and it can only get better. Next year be sure your troop and or post be a great time to learn, play, and attends this awesome annual event. have fun! The cost will probably be around $19.00. This is a great time 1i1i-------------"'-11"--------------------------~ that you most certainly will not want Letter From the Chief to miss! by: Chuck Barber Lodge Events For 97-98 December No Letter From the Chief was Submitted for this issue. We apologize for its absence. January April - - - - 6 OA Family Banquet 9- 11 24-26 benefit from the i;creased kno~ledge and inspiration the ceremony will bring 7he OffitiAl 1JublieAtio1J of the d\hoAlAIJ-v'YAehpikio ~oll9e ;JS you. Not only that, the Ahoalanof the Orller of the d\rrow un.ter the Allvisor!J of the ChickASAW Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from stronger membership with every new Council, ~O!f ,Scouts of c'2\mericA. Brotherhood member. Becoming a Brotherhood c;John ~obert 'l'!Joss e111tor-in-Chiet member is relatively easy. And this upcoming year the Lodge is providing c;;Justin ~ueh CArtoonist several opportunities: at LOAC, the ~herr11 c2\11cock ~Alf d\flvisor Ordeals, Summer Camp, and most Chuck J6Arber .£0.t9e Chief other events. That way, you can choose d\U t9pesettin9 Anll e.titfo9 is done b!J c;;tohn ~obert tlt)oss Anll which seems more appropriate to your ~herr9 dl!fcock. d\U comments should be forwArllell to .£oll9e plans. Either way, the requirements d\llviser 'l!}Artin '5offert. 7he .Z,1111ei119 .:8'"',.11oes not lliseriminAte on tbe bm;is of r1tee or relisious are the same. First, you must be an beliefs. Ordeal member for at least ten months. 7he ~nne109 ~enr LOAC Returns Conclave 1998 3. ·s~..Ve y~ur ~flit. Retain your registration in scouting. Dming 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 sei:vice 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 ~-------------------------~Thooyoom~m~fi~~illoo~s~L~~&crct~fu~s~m: Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! What does it all mean? I w~nt to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha .. and all .I got was ~s. ~t1nking sash and a 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. The best way to get this information, that is, to learn and grow as an arrowman, 1s to seal your membership in the Order as a Brotherhood Member. Becoming a brother is not that diffic\iii, and you will before entering the Circle of -Explain what you think the Brotherhood: . _ Obligation means. . .. _ . 1. . MemoJ"ize' the · signs of -Describ~ how you have been Arrow menib~rshlp. - Memorlz.e the fulfilling this Qbligaffeon in your troop Obligati01{ ' ofth,e.· Urder,.which ~was or post and in your daily life, and how given to you by . Alfowat Sakima you have used your understanding of (printed:ori . ~he back ~f your card or in the Ordeal to aid you in ·this service. your ha~dbook). .Also', memorize the -Describe your specific plan for OA Offic.ial' Song, the Admonition, the giving service to the Lodge program. sign of Ordeal ., membership, and the Bring this 'etter to the ·Arrow handclasp . .,_ · Brotherhood with you. 2. · · Advance · in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! thorough understanding .of the Ordeal Woodbadge Training Available through which _you have passed. Become ·familiar with the Customs and Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 OA Needs Woodbadge Trained of the OA handbook (l.994 ed.) Adults _.__ ·-· ___________ _ _ _ �_T_h_e_D_a_n_c_in___B_e_a_r_ _ _ _ _ _ _w_in_te_r_1_99_7_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - !:~~ ~ - Letter From the Editor ------------- 1997 Troop Visitation Request Form Dear Brothers, Being only an ordeal member, I have been in the OA for a short period of time. I find myself not in only a difficult job to perform, but in very large shoes to fill. Ryan Cooper expanded the Dancing Bear from a 4 page to a seasonal 8 page newspaper that is ranked Top Ten in the Nation. It's hard to come in and do a job like that. But I am faced with the problem to do something better. Should I try to make all the photos in the Dancing Bear color? Should I try to sell classified ads for selling tents and other scouting _equipment? Should I have more cartoon strips, better . articles, what? As your new lodge secretary and editor of the Dancing Bear it is my duty to keep you informed and entertained. I can only do that if you tell me what you like. You can call me, write me, e-mail me, fax me, or even tell everyone around you so it will eventually get around to me. I want the Dancing Bear and our Lodge to be 1st in the nation and the only people that can make it happen are you: the ordeal, brotherhood, and vigil members of our Lodge. Yours in the Order, John Robert Moss Troop Number: _ _ _~--------------- Name of Scoutmaster:- - - - - - - - - Phone:- - - - - - Date of Requested Visit: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ------- Camp Promotion: Unit Election: Is VCR/TV Needed: Location: ------~------ Yes No - -Yes No Yes No Send to: David Zelinski Call at: (901) 767- 8314 Dear J.R, I have this great idea for my chapter but I don't know who to contact about it? Sincerely, A.O.B. Dear A.O.B., The first person you need to contact for information concerning your chapter is your chapter chief Your chapter chief can then contact the necessary people withm the chapter to see your idea through or to answer your question. If your chapter chief doesn't know the answer to your question or your idea involves more chapters than your own, you or your chapter chief need to contact the Lodge Chief so he can help you. He can offer assistance and information. And if he can't, he will be able to direct you to other Lodge officers or advisors who would have that information. A complete listing of the names and numbers of Lodge officers, Lodge advisors, and chapter chiefs is on the back of this issue to allow contacting these leaders to be less of a hassle. -----------------------------------1997 Dues _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State: _ _ _ Zip: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Troop: _ _ _ District: _ _ _ _ __ Ordeal Brotherhood Youth Adult Cost is SS.00 for the entire year of 1998! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Vigil Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Yours in camping, J.R. The Bear No Strip was submitted for publishing in this issue. We .apologize for its absence .. Side Justin Kuehl, a Brotherhood member, is the official cartoonist for The Dancing Bear. �Winter 1997 Pa e4 Philmont OA Trail Crew The Future of OA and High Adventur e By: Peter Abell By: Ryan Cooper This past summer, our lodge sent a contingent of six Arrowmen to the Philmont OA Trail Crew. These six fine Arrowmen were: Peter Abell, Brian Leith, Blake Rehberg, Jon Grizzle, Robert Harvell, and Josh McNary. While at Philmont, they spent the first week finishing up a trail. During their hard work, they learned the entire process of building a major trail, from surveying the area to finishing up by removing boulders and other such obstructions. After a week of hard, back-breaking work, the Arrowmen hiked a trek which they planned. During their hiking, the crew saw some of Philmont's most beautiful sites and, of course, had loads of fun. At the conclusion of the two week adventure, the group was treated to a special banquet, attended by such officials as past National Vice-Chief Ryan Miske, National Vice-Chief Josh Sain, several adult National officials, as well as a few Senators and Congressman. At the banquet, besides eating great food, the members of the group were individually called to the front to receive nice certificates and shake hands with some of the top brass in the OA. Jon Grizzle, though, did a bit more. He managed to b1ess the crowd with a bit of his well known humor by performing one of his many stunt falls -- he had the entire room laughing hysterically. Overall, the Trail Crew was a blast, and I encourage everyone interested to attend. If you have read about the Philmont OA Trail Crew (only $100), then you may want to experience it yourself. In 1998, our lodge will send another contingent on July 17 - July 31. If you desire to go, please contact Ryan Cooper at (901) 752-0684. Don't worry, the Trail Crew contingent will also be able to attend 1998 NOAC at Iowa State, but you don't have to do both. However, you are highly encouraged to participate in each activity. If you cannot go in 1998, plan on participating in 1999, after that, there may not be another Trail Crew at Philmont. An exciting new program that will be offered by the OA in the summers of 1999 and 2000 is one similar to the Philmont Trail Crew, except it will be at the Northern Tier High Adventure Base, that's right, the canoeing one. Arrowmen participating in this will work on evaluating new canoe routes, building new camp sites, repairing old camp sites, and other tasks which need to be done. More details will be released in the future. Keep in mind, though, that our lodge is tentatively planning to send a contingent in the summer of 1999. Remember, you must be at 1east 16 by the first day of the program but not yet 21 by the 1ast day to participate in either program. Who knows? Maybe an OA work crew program at the Florida Sea Base is in store for the future. I for one certainly hope so. 1998NOA C By: Ryan Cooper dn August 2-6, 1998, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held at Iowa State University in Aimes, Iowa. The cost of this fun-filled, action-packed, biannual eve~t is only $205 for youth and $240 for adults. Throughout the next year, there will be planned some fund raising activities to help curb the cost of this event. If you are interested at all, please fill out the form below to receive further information as it is released. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge plans to send another huge contingent to NOAC in '98. It is planned to take two charter busses with T.V.'s and V.C.R.'s. Along the way, there will be a couple stops to view some landmarks and to have fun at places like Six Flags in St. Louis. Once the contingent arrives at Iowa State, the real fun will begin. Our lodge plans on ruling NOAC by winning the national championships in OA Jeopardy, sports, dance, ceremonies, and more. Come represent the best lodge in the nation! _,1998 NOAC Early Registration Form Name City r ' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----:.. ~~~~~~~ ' :I Phone ~~~~~~~----~--~--~~~~~~~~~ State ' "· . ·zip. -- ~~----~~~~~~~ Tro_op · ~~--~~~~- District ~~~~~----- -~--~~--~------~~ I : Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood I I :circle One: · Youtli'°: ,,. · ,,Adult (as of August 1998) I 1 I I .. Vigil , .. This form does not obligate you to ~ny_ cost. ,, , · ' : .· Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Holly\Vood St. Memphis, TN 38112 ~----------;-~-----------------------~------------------------------------- �Winter 1997 The Dancing Bear Page 5 Conclave 98 ca . c: E C].) by: John Robert Moss ..c ...., April 24-26 1998 is the offical date for this years Conclave. It will be held at Camp Mackmorris in beautiful Camden, Tennessee. ...., ca ..c I- ~ c: . Q) s:0 Sr... C].) ..c ...., This year we will be attending as Section SR/6N. And since our lodge is a new addition at this Conclave, it is suggested that attendence be high and to give a good showing. :.a ~ .c: _?:' > Q) "'C 0 0 Cost will be $19. 00 this year. Our lodge is considering taking a bus. If so, extra transportation fees will be in order.Registration will be due on March 6, 1998 (that's a Friday). (/) 0) > I c: Q) ...., ..c O n:s J E c: ..c: ·c .c C].) 0 500 Arrowmen attended last year's Conclave and this year we hope there will be many more. The 1st 40 registered will ride the bus. If 80 register, we'll take 2 buses. I "'O 0 0 . ..c f.&..... ~ 0 I .0 Sr... Sr... ~ (.) I ,., c: Q) ..c ...., ::J 'l_w Sr... Cl) Cl) ~ ..c:: c: 0 :::J 0 .c E Sr... 0 Sr... .c L-- ::J 0 0 ~ 1 Conclave this about information diensyiroeurmroergeistration tfo yturnou Year Or forms, contact Lodge 1st Vice Chief Ryan Cooper at LOAC 0 .5 Conclave will serve a host of " ' fl i events, booths, food, and activities. It is asked that no non-scout related clothing, hats, socks, etc ... be worn by members of our lodge. .5 (I) 13 u:: c: m 0 .b u II~ • ~R-e-tum- -s-in_J_an- ua_ry -----------'~ . __ ----------------------------------------------------------------------Conclave '98 Registration Form Address ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ __ Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Troop _ _ _ _ _ _ District __________ __ Circle·One: Ordeal Brotherhood Circle One: 1 Youth ~dult I I I Fee: $19.00 Vigil (as of August 1998) :r Enclosed: Yes- - No- Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis,,,,J N 38112 ·------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ·------------- ----, . �, r , ,, • J Winter 1997 The Dancmg Bear ' , Page6 Chapter ·and Committee Reports Nuwing1- Achewon lslachi Takchkin- Machque Pischk by: Chris Jolley by: John Prescott IV by: Brian Leith Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Takachkin Machque chapter. This past month we elected chapter officers and they are as follows: ChiefBrian Leith; 1st Vice Chief- Brian Gallagher; 2nd Vice Chief- Bo Rosa; Secretary- Will Carter. We now have regularly scheduled meetings at the Eastern District Roundtable at Covenant United Methodist Church. At our November meeting we elected to have chapter TShirts for LOAC Returns so look for that in January. We intend.to have a chapter booth ready for LOAC Returns. In December, we had a chapter meeting on the 4th and attended the Lodge Banquet. Three brothers from our chapter were recognized as new Vigil Honor recipients, Ryan Cooper, Neil Gallagher, and Rusty Mckinely. Ryan Cooper took the bonnet of 1st Vice Chief and fellow chapter member John Robert Moss was inducted as the Lodge Secretary. In 1998, our chapter intends to lead the way for other chapters to follow, starting with LOAC Returns. Our chapter will rock at LOAC Returns and on into Conclave where we will take the biggest contingent. Let's raise some chapter spirit together to add to our building block to the all-powerful Lodge #558 In the Spirit of Service, Brian Leith by: Jeremy Anderson New Officers include Chris Zekinski as our new Vice Chief and Micheal Etheridge who volunteered as our new Secretary. Nuwingi- Achewon members attended OA events at Scout Expo '97 and at OWALT.and Camp Currier. We have had two meetings since the election and our next will be at the Roundtable at Good ShepherdUnited Methodist Church on December 11th. At meetings, we have discussed creating a Chapter.T-Shirt and designs for shirts and LOAC chapter booths wi11 be presented at the next meeting. Currently, Crittenden and Neshoba districts are still part of our Chapter. Therefore, their attedence at meetings is encouraged so an election can be held to see if these districts will remain that way. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me by phone 901-276-1555 and leave a message or via email to spidey34@hotmail.com. No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its · absence. Chris Jolly Nuwingi-Achewon chapter Chief. Inductions Camp Promotion I Unit Elections No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its absence. Ceremonies My Brothers, I would like to thank everyone for successfully completing many Ceremonies is one of the WANTED!!!! QA unit elections at summer camp. If anyone wants to get involved with best committees in the OA. Think about it, you get to dress up like our lodge and has no idea what to do, OA election teams are a good place Brave you~h Arrowmen. Must to start. You meet many people with elections, so give me a call at Indians, have fun, and make the be willing to pass trials of (901) 767-8314. I need all the election forms turned in. first impression about the OA upon Ordeal, AGAIN! Thank You, new members. Ceremonies is a lot VP.v-1"d 2elinSR.i of fun, and we are looking forward to a few meetings in the upcoming If you want to lead a clan of If you are interested, please weeks. Ordeal Candidates through Dance I Sing Team call me, Andy Anderson, their Ordeal, being an (601) 393-5057 Elangomat is the job for you. Brothers, During the summer months, the Dance I Sing Team welcomed the Call Ryan Cooper at (901) chance to sit back and relax after all the camporees had ended. Many 752-0684 for more members served on camp staff at either Kia Kima or Tallaha or attended information. as campers~ while the others remained home and took care of the Cub Day Membership Camps and other dances at which we were asked to dance. While at Arrowmen, Your Friend, summer camp, those who had elected to become proud staff members The Membership committee Noll (ialltllJl'OI danced at Friday evening campfires and held the occasional practice works with Lodge Secretary Ryan sessions. Cooper to handle registration at Activities As the new school year rapidly (too rapidly) approaches, many events, as well as keeping track of Brethren, dancers are once again reviewing their outfits for the upcoming dance lodge records. The greatest way for The Activities/ Civic Service season. With such exciting events to look forward to as the Scout Expo you to help this c,ommittee is to turn committee's main future concern is '97 (Oct. 24-26) and the various Blue and Gold Banquets, the Dance I Sing in your registration form for events the Lodge Family Banquet. We Team is also looking to welcome a few new members. Whether you are a on time! If you want to help out at registration for any event, call need help!! We do everything from new member of the lodge and looking for your niche or an old member Blake Rehburg at (901) 726-4735 finding a speaker to setting .the looking for something new, the Dance J Sing Team is a wonderful way to tables. If you can be of any service, go. Anyone interested can call me, Robert Flynn, Jr., at (901) 384-4564. 1sla~ RbUJl.fl please call Andrew Hmson at Your Brother in the Circle, e e <J (901)756-4840 ~<!JJ. 'ii~~,'(/. Avtd<ew- HiNt.stwv ATTENTION!!! ..._------------1 f2 ..., " J I) �, •I The Dancin Bear Winter 1997 Pae 7 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Pictures Below: a group of Order of the Arrow Ordeal canidates fill a truck full of dirt one shovel at a time at Camp Tallaha. Above: Brian Leith, Lodge Chief, posing with the OA Brotherhood candidates at Camp Tallaha Purpose of the Order To recognize those campers- Scouts and Scouters- who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manlier as to warrant recognition. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Above: (from left to right) Paul "Bubba" Martin, Ryan Cooper, Michael Lowery, and Dennis Johnson attending the OA Ordeal and Fellowship Above: Gene Stone (far righQ with other OA adults at the Camp Tallaha Ordeal in September. �,, I I ~ , .,. ' The Dancin Bear • ' Winter 1997 Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Chuck Barber (901) 384-8501 First Vice-Chief Ryan Cooper (901) 752-0684 Second Vice-Chief Robert Harvell . (901) 373-9100 Activities . Andrew Hinson (901) 756-4840 Eluwak Brian Day (901) 755-3361 Inductions Neil Gallagher (901) 757-1451 Takachkin-Machque Brian Leith (901) 7323-0611 Membership Blake Rehberg (901) 726-4735 Pischk Jeremy Anderson . (601) 393-5057 A. S.K. Coordinator Brad Duncan (901) 761-0678 Secretary John Robert Moss (901) 753-9594 Lodge Advisor Treasurer John Burruss (901) 274-3817 Martin Hoffert (901) 755-0771 Lodge Staff Advisor Trey Moore (901) 327-4193 Chairn:ien ~ I I . Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections David Zelinski (901) 767-8314 Chapter Chiefs Dance and Sing Team Robert D. Flynn, Jr. (901) 384-4564 Nuwingi-Achewon Chris folly (901) 276-1555 Ceremonies Andy Anderson (601) 393-5057 Ishlachi John Prescott IV (60 I) 846-6884 We need you to tum in an article for the ·Spring lssu~ of THE DANCING BEAR, by February 17, 1997. Send to Lodge . Secretary John Robert . Moss. We Need Pictures of all Lodge Events. If you have any·pictures of anything regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to John Rohcrt Moss. at 2108 I)alkcith Drive Germantown, TN 38139 - ----- --- ,,. - ---- --- --------LOAC --·---RETURNS -- ---- -.. --REGISTRATI -- ------- -----------ON I · · 1Name: I· ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~----------------~-- ------------------~----------------~~~ I :Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___...,._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I 1 ~City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ST: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Z~p: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I I •Phone: I ~--------------------------------~----------------- :circle One: Ordeal Brotherheod Troop: Vigil r>istrict -------------------------------------=--:....-:...-:...______-=:,-=:,-=:,=============-------~-----. IFee: $19.•00 .E nclesed: Yes No_ _ I 1 • Circle 1 On.e: Youth Adult Make.checks payable .to Chickasaw , c ouncil, BSA. : Send to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 1;71 . s. Hollywood ·st. Memphis, TN 38112 I I I .: : · I · .· Ahoalan-Nachpikin -Lo~dge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112-4899 ~ ::i-1 "Non..;Profit U.S. Organization .U.S . . Postage£P.AID 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 i i ., , ,, , • ' " ' ' I { 7h• Offiri~l 1Jubliectrion of lh• 02\hM'-·~•ehpikin J,°"J• ;:JS (f996 £,. Zfm•,.Ooodm•n C•mpi09 02\wc.N ~eeipients) of the O'ller of the 02\rrow uoller Allvi&ol'fl of the . ChiekAHw Couoeil,: J6011 ~eout• of 02\merieA • Volume III, Issue 3 The September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tallaha was not just ·an ordinary Ordeal. Those Arrowmen in attendance at this Ordeal had the opportunity to elect the lodge officers for the next year. The following is a directory of lodge officers and their · duties . · Lodge Chief Chuck Barber represents our lodge at all times. He oversees the functions of the lodge; .:~ . This issue is dedicated to the Memory of National Vice Chief Josh Sain promotes the various events, activities, 11----------------------and programs; and is responsible for At the September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tai/aha, the Lodge Chief was elected from the above candidates(from left to right: Trey Clark, Ryan the operations of our lodge. Cooper, David Zelinski, and Chuck Barber) Fird Vk~Ch~f Ryant~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cooper is directly in charge of any LOAC Returns · lodge training. He oversees the By: John Robert Moss operations of the Chapters, assists the The Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference at Camp Chief in any way requested, and acts as Tallaha is back and with a vengence. You thought last year was Chief in the Chiefs absence. cool, or rather cold. Sure you had live bands, contests, sports, Second Vice-Chief Robert action, adventure, food, and fun. But is that the best we could do? Harvell is directly in charge of special This year LOAC RETURNS is coming to camp on January activities and programs. He oversees 9-11 or extreme cold and temperature date 16- 18. This year the the operations of the various food is all you can eat. That means kiss your belt good-bye and buy committees, assists . the Chief in any a new pair of scout pants cause you're going to .be rolling out of way possible, and acts as Chief when your truck on Sunday morning. The OA is bonging you around the · the Chief . and First Vice-Chief ar~ world in 80 course making stops in France, Mexico, and mother absent. . Italy. You'll be sucking up pasta and crunching down tacos as Lodge Secretary John Robert LOAC RETURNS delivers the goods. Winter 1997 National Vice Chief killed in Accident by: John Robert Moss National Vice Chief Josh Sain was killed on October 25 1997' in a traffic accident : The driver survived-. Josh Sain \Vas a personal friend to many of our lodge's members. Josh Sain led an OA trail crew in Philmont in the summer of 97 and was a key leader in the OA youth services at the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Before becoming ·National Vice Chief, Josh Sain was .an Eagle Scout, a Vigil honor member, won the Founders Award, and was Section Chief for Wa-Hi-Nisa in the Middle Tennesse council. The Middle Tennessee council has set up the Josh Sain Memorial Fund which will be utilized to improve Boxwell Scout Reservation. If you would like to donate money to the Josh Sain Memorial Fund please address it to: Ryan Cooper 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 so it can be forwarded to the Middle Tennesse Council Headquarters Moss is responsible for all paper work But you can stuff more than your face at LOAC RETURNS. of the lodge. He tracks membership in Gorge yourself on all the activities there for you to chow down on. conjunction with the Membership There's going to be a climbing wall where you can do a Peter Pan committee, is Editor-in-Chief of The off the top of a building. Every sport ever invented from ·flag Dancing Bear, . promotes lodge events football to ultimate frizbee to soccer and back again. But the fun and programs with fliers, and provides II=;:==:;;:===!!.==:;:. ====-================p=-=============-=======-======= publicity for the lodge. see page 2 Inside This Issue .•• Lodge Treasurer John Burruss tracks the income and expenses of the lodge. He handles the purchasing . and selling of lodge merchandise . and other financial matters as m~y come before the lodge. OA History :Quiz Last Issue's Question: In what y~ was the E. Umer Qoodman Camping Award first · presented? Election Results LOAC RETURNS Death of Josh Sain OA History Quiz The Chapter Chiefs for the 97._. Th.is Issue's Question: Letter From the Chief 98 lodge year are listed ,on the .back What is.the name and location of Answer: . 1969 cover of The Dancing Bear. It als() the.founding.place of the OA? includes . ~ complete listing of the committee cha.irmans, lodge advisors, lodge officers and chapter chief~~ names and phone numbers · for your convenience. Get . involv~ with your Chapter: as soon as possible. . Your attendance, .parti~ipation, and .support are .· important. Scout Expo 97 1997 Lodge · Calendar Brotherhood Letter From the Editor Dear John Pag.e I The Bear Side Page I OA and High Adventure Page I NOAC '98 Page I NOAC '98 .Early Registration Form Page 2 Conclave 98 Page 2 Order of the Arrow Song . Page 2 Conclave Registration Form Page 2 . Commitee/ Chapter Reports Page 3 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Photos Page 3 LOAC Returns Registration Form Page3 Page4 Page4 Page4 Page 5 Pages Page 5 Page6 Page7 Pages The Dancing Bear Winter 1997 Page2 From Page 1 LOAC RETURNS doesn't stop there. There will be Scout Expo 97 by: Ryan Cooper Chapter Booths and T-shirts. Most Remember Scoutbase? Now the annual council wide event is Scout Expo at the Agricenter. On the weekend importantly there will be LOAC of October 24-25, 1997 3,333 scouts and Explorers gathered to share information and have a good time. RETURNS stuff ranging from hats · to shirts to patches and even pins. Our Lodge had a presence at this event as well. The Lodge booth was on display and a model campsite On top of all these great donated by Outdoors Incorporated was open for inspection. As a part of the model campsite, Outdoors activities, on Saturday night, there Incorporated lent our lodge a tent valued at over $5,000 along with several other $300-$700 tents and a variety will be a huge party known as of backpacks. A big-thanks goes to Outdoors Incorporated. Bearopalooza's Back. That's right folks, just like last time, we wil1 Some members of our lodge who are also registered as Explorers, namely Chuck Barber and Brian have a band playing current hits and Leith, participated in the Explorer Road Rally. They took first place and won $50 each. Good job guys! maybe some original music. LOAC RETURNS is sure to be a great time to learn, play, and 1 have fun! The cost will probably be Scout Expo was a great event and it can only get better. Next year be sure your troop and or post attends this awesome annual event. around $19.00. This is a great time 1i1i-------------"'-11"--------------------------~ that you most certainly will not want Letter From the Chief Lodge Events For 97-98 to miss! by: Chuck Barber December 6 OA Family Banquet No Letter From the Chief was Submitted for this issue. January 9- 11 LOAC Returns We apologize for its absence. April 24-26 Conclave 1998 - - - - 7he ~nne109 ~enr benefit from the i;creased kno~ledge 3. ·s~..Ve y~ur ~flit. Retain and inspiration the ceremony will bring your registration in scouting. Dming you. Not only that, the Ahoalan- the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from your obligation by continuing and stronger membership with every new expanding your service to your troop or 7he OffitiAl 1JublieAtio1J of the d\hoAlAIJ -v'YAehpikio ~oll9e ;JS of the Orller of the d\rrow un.ter the Allvisor!J of the ChickASAW Council, ~O!f ,Scouts of c'2\mericA. Brotherhood member. post. c;John ~obert 'l'!Joss e111tor-in-Chiet 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 LOAC, the Beware that · acceptance of the Orde als, Summer Camp, and most Brotherhood involves a pledge of other events. That way, you can cho ose sei:vice to the lodge. Develop a which seems more appropriate to your concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill c;;Justin ~ueh CArtoonist ~herr11 c2\11cock ~Alf d\flvisor Chuck J6Arber .£0.t9e Chief d\U t9pesettin9 Anll e.titfo9 is done b!J c;;tohn ~obert tlt)oss Anll ~herr9 dl!fcock. d\U comments should be forwArllell to .£oll9e plans. this pledge. d\llviser 'l!}Artin '5offert. Either way, the requirements 5. Review your progress. 7he .Z,1111ei119 .:8'"',.11oes not lliseriminAte on tbe bm;is of r1tee or relisious are the same. First, you must be an When you earnestly feel you have met beliefs. Ordeal member for at least ten months. the challenges above, write a letter to ~-------------------------~Thooyoom~m~fi~~illoo~s~L~~&crct~fu~s~m: 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 w~nt Brotherhood: . _ Obligation means. . .. _ . to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha 1 . .. MemoJ"ize' the · signs of -Describ~ how you have been .. and all .I got was ~s. ~t1nking sash and Arrow menib~rshlp. - Memorlz.e the fulfilling this Qbligaffeon in your troop a pocket flap! Surely doubts and Obligati01{ ' ofth,e.· Urder,.which ~was or post and in your daily life, and how questions this severe don't run through given to you by . Alfowat Sakima you have used your understanding of your mind as you try to sleep each (printed: ori .. ~he back ~f your card or in the Ordeal to aid you in ·this service. night, but it makes sense if you are an your ha~dbook). . Also', memorize the -Describe your specific plan for Ordeal member to have questions about OA Offic.ial' 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 'etter 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 Woodbadge Training Available as an arrowman, 1s 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 OA Needs Woodbadge Trained brother is not that diffic\iii, and you will of the OA handbook (l.994 ed.) Adults _.__ ___________ ___ _ ·-· _T_h_e_D_a_n_c_in __ B_e_a_r ______ w_in_te_r_1_99_7 ____________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - !:~~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Letter From the Editor Dear Brothers, Being only an ordeal member, I have been in the OA for a short period of time. I find myself not in only a difficult job to perform, but in very large shoes to fill. Ryan Cooper expanded the Dancing Bear from a 4 page to a seasonal 8 page newspaper that is ranked Top Ten in the Nation. It's hard to come in and do a job like that. But I am faced with the problem to do something better. Should I try to make all the photos in the Dancing Bear color? Should I try to sell classified ads for selling tents and other scouting _equipment? Should I have more cartoon strips, better . articles, what? As your new lodge secretary and editor of the Dancing Bear it is my duty to keep you informed and entertained. I can only do that if you tell me what you like. You can call me, write me, e-mail me, fax me, or even tell everyone around you so it will eventually get around to me. I want the Dancing Bear and our Lodge to be 1st in the nation and the only people that can make it happen are you: the ordeal, brotherhood, and vigil members of our Lodge. Dear J.R, Yours in the Order, John Robert Moss I have this great idea for my chapter but I don't know who to contact about it? Dear A.O.B., Sincerely, A.O.B. The first person you need to contact for information concerning your chapter is your chapter chief Your chapter chief can then contact the necessary people withm the chapter to see your idea through or to answer your question. If your chapter chief doesn't know the answer to your question or your idea involves more chapters than your own, you or your chapter chief need to contact the Lodge Chief so he can help you. He can offer assistance and information. And if he can't, he will be able to direct you to other Lodge officers or advisors who would have that information. A complete listing of the names and numbers of Lodge officers, Lodge advisors, and chapter chiefs is on the back of this issue to allow contacting these leaders to be less of a hassle. The Bear Side Yours in camping, J.R. 1997 Troop Visitation Request Form Troop Number: ___ ~--------------- Name of Scoutmaster: Phone: --------- ------- Date of Requested Visit: ______________ _ Location: ------- ------~------ Camp Promotion: Yes No Send to: David Zelinski Unit Election: Yes No -- Call at: Is VCR/TV Needed: Yes No (901) 767- 8314 ------------------------------------------------------------------------1997 Dues _________ State: ___ Zip: ______ _ ________ Troop: ___ District: _____ _ Ordeal Brotherhood Youth Adult Cost is SS.00 for the entire year of 1998! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Vigil Mail to : Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 3 8112 No Strip was submitted for publishing in this issue. We .apologize for its absence . . Justin Kuehl, a Brotherhood member, is the official cartoonist for The Dancing Bear. Winter 1997 Philmont OA Trail Crew By: Peter Abell Pa e4 The Future of OA and High Adventure By: Ryan Cooper This past summer, our lodge sent a contingent of six Arrowmen to If you have read about the Philmont OA Trail Crew (only $100), the Philmont OA Trail Crew. These six fine Arrowmen were: Peter Abell, then you may want to experience it yourself. In 1998, our lodge will send Brian Leith, Blake Rehberg, Jon Grizzle, Robert Harvell, and Josh another contingent on July 17 - July 31. If you desire to go, please contact McNary. While at Philmont, they spent the first week finishing up a trail. Ryan Cooper at (901) 752-0684. Don't worry, the Trail Crew contingent During their hard work, they learned the entire process of building a major will also be able to attend 1998 NOAC at Iowa State, but you don't have trail, from surveying the area to finishing up by removing boulders and to do both. However, you are highly encouraged to participate in each other such obstructions. activity. If you cannot go in 1998, plan on participating in 1999, after that, After a week of hard, back-breaking work, the Arrowmen hiked a there may not be another Trail Crew at Philmont. trek which they planned. During their hiking, the crew saw some of An exciting new program that will be offered by the OA in the Philmont's most beautiful sites and, of course, had loads of fun. At the summers of 1999 and 2000 is one similar to the Philmont Trail Crew, conclusion of the two week adventure, the group was treated to a special except it will be at the Northern Tier Hi gh Adventure Base, that's right, the banquet, attended by such officials as past National Vice-Chief Ryan canoeing one. Arrowmen participating in this will work on evaluating Miske, National Vice-Chief Josh Sain, several adult National officials, as new canoe routes, building new camp sites, repairing old camp sites, and well as a few Senators and Congressman. At the banquet, besides eating other tasks which need to be done. More details will be released in the great food, the members of the group were individually called to the front future. Keep in mind, though, that our lodge is tentatively planning to to receive nice certificates and shake hands with some of the top brass in send a contingent in the summer of 1999. the OA. Jon Grizzle, though, did a bit more. He managed to b1ess the Remember, you must be at 1east 16 by the first day of the program crowd with a bit of his well known humor by performing one of his many but not yet 21 by the 1ast day to participate in either program. Who stunt falls -- he had the entire room laughing hysterically. Overall, the knows? Maybe an OA work crew program at the Florida Sea Base is in Trail Crew was a blast, and I encourage everyone interested to attend. store for the future. I for one certainly hope so. 1998NOAC By: Ryan Cooper dn August 2-6, 1998, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held at Iowa State University in Aimes, Iowa. The cost of this fun-filled, action-packed, biannual eve~t is only $205 for youth and $240 for adults. Throughout the next year, there will be planned some fund raising activities to help curb the cost of this event. If you are interested at all, please fill out the form below to receive further information as it is released. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge plans to send another huge contingent to NOAC in '98. It is planned to take two charter busses with T.V.'s and V.C.R.'s. Along the way, there will be a couple stops to view some landmarks and to have fun at places like Six Flags in St. Louis. Once the contingent arrives at Iowa State, the real fun will begin. Our lodge plans on ruling NOAC by winning the national championships in OA Jeopardy, sports, dance, ceremonies, and more. Come represent the best lodge in the nation! _,1998 NOAC Early Registration Form Name ' ' "· City State . ·zip. -- r ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----:..~~~~~~~ ~~----~~~~~~~ ~~~~~----- ' : Phone Tro_ op · District I ~~~~~~~----~--~--~~~~~~~~~ ~~--~~~~- -~--~~--~------~~ I : Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil This form does not obligate you to ~ny _ cost. I I :circle One: · Youtli'°: ,,. · , ,Adult (as of August 1998) ,, , · I Mail to: 1 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge I .. , .. ' : . · 171 S. Holly\Vood St. I Memphis, TN 38112 ~----------;-~-----------------------~------------------------------------- The Dancing Bear Conclave 98 by: John Robert Moss April 24-26 1998 is the offical date for this years Conclave. It will be held at Camp Mackmorris in beautiful Camden, Tennessee. This year we will be attending as Section SR/6N. And since our lodge is a new addition at this Conclave, it is suggested that attendence be high and to give a good showing. Cost will be $19. 00 this year. Our lodge is considering taking a bus. If so, extra transportation fees will be in order.Registration will be due on March 6, 1998 (that's a Friday). 500 Arrowmen attended last Winter 1997 year's Conclave and this year we f.&..... hope there will be many more. The ~ 1st 40 registered will ride the bus. If ~ 80 register, we'll take 2 buses. ,., Conclave will serve a host of "' events, booths, food, and activities. fl i It is asked that no non-scout related 'l_w clothing, hats, socks, etc ... be worn by members of our lodge. Year Or 1 tfo yturnou diensyiroeurmroergeistration ~ information about Conclave this forms, contact Lodge 1st Vice II~ Chief Ryan Cooper at LOAC • C].) ..c ...., Sr... C].) ..c ...., "'C 0 0 ..c: I . 0 Sr... .0 .5 ~ c: :::J 0 .c E Sr... u:: c: . ca E s: 0 (/) 0) c: ·c .c C].) 0 Sr... Cl) Cl) ..c:: 0 c: m 0 Page 5 ...., ca ..c I- ~ .c: _?:' > Q) > I (.) I c: ::J 0 0 L-- ::J 0 (I) 13 .b u ~ c: . Q) :.a c: Q) ...., ..c O J n:s E "'O 0 0 ..c I Sr... Q) ..c ...., 0 Sr... .c .5 ~R-e-tum---s-in_J_an--ua_ry _. -----------'~ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conclave '98 Registration Form Address ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ City __________________ State ________ Zip ____ _ Phone ________________ Troop ______ District ___________ _ Circle · One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Fee: $19.00 Enclosed: Yes -- No -- 1 Circle One: Youth ~dult (as of August 1998) Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis,,,,JN 38112 I I :r I , . ·-------------------------------------------------------·------------------ r , , ,, • J ' , The Dancmg Bear Winter 1997 Page6 Chapter·and Committee Reports Nuwing1- Achewon by: Chris Jolley New Officers include Chris Zekinski as our new Vice Chief and Micheal Etheridge who volunteered as our new Secretary. Nuwingi- Achewon members attended OA events at Scout Expo '97 and at OWAL T. and Camp Currier. We have had two meetings since the election and our next will be at the Roundtable at Good ShepherdUnited Methodist Church on December 11th. At meetings, we have discussed creating a Chapter. T-Shirt and designs for shirts and LOAC chapter booths wi11 be presented at the next meeting. Currently, Crittenden and Neshoba districts are still part of our Chapter. Therefore, their attedence at meetings is encouraged so an election can be held to see if these districts will remain that way. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me by phone 901-276-1555 and leave a message or via email to spidey34@hotmail.com. Chris Jolly Nuwingi-Achewon chapter Chief. Inductions WANTED!!!! Brave you~h Arrowmen. Must be willing to pass trials of Ordeal, AGAIN! If you want to lead a clan of Ordeal Candidates through their Ordeal, being an Elangomat is the job for you. lslachi by: John Prescott IV No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its · absence. Takchkin- Machque by: Brian Leith Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Takachkin Machque chapter. This past month we elected chapter officers and they are as follows: ChiefBrian Leith; 1st Vice Chief- Brian Gallagher; 2nd Vice Chief- Bo Rosa; Secretary- Will Carter. We now have regularly scheduled meetings at the Eastern District Roundtable at Covenant United Methodist Church. At our November meeting we elected to have chapter TShirts for LOAC Returns so look for that in January. We intend.to have a chapter booth ready for LOAC Returns. In December, we had a chapter meeting on the 4th and attended the Lodge Banquet. Three brothers from our chapter were recognized as new Vigil Honor recipients, Ryan Cooper, Neil Gallagher, and Rusty Mckinely. Ryan Cooper took the bonnet of 1st Vice Chief and fellow chapter member John Robert Moss was inducted as the Lodge Secretary. In 1998, our chapter intends to lead the way for other chapters to follow, starting with LOAC Returns. Our chapter will rock at LOAC Returns and on into Conclave where we will take the biggest contingent. Let's raise some chapter spirit together to add to our building block to the all-powerful Lodge #558 In the Spirit of Service, Brian Leith Pischk by: Jeremy Anderson No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its absence. Camp Promotion I Unit Elections Ceremonies ATTENTION!!! My Brothers, I would like to thank everyone for successfully completing many Ceremonies is one of the QA unit elections at summer camp. If anyone wants to get involved with best committees in the OA. Think our lodge and has no idea what to do, OA election teams are a good place about it, you get to dress up like to start. You meet many people with elections, so give me a call at Indians, have fun, and make the (901) 767-8314. I need all the election forms turned in. first impression about the OA upon Thank You, new members. Ceremonies is a lot Dance I Sing Team Brothers, VP.v-1"d 2elinSR.i of fun, and we are looking forward to a few meetings in the upcoming weeks. If you are interested, please call me, Andy Anderson, (601) 393-5057 During the summer months, the Dance I Sing Team welcomed the Call Ryan Cooper at (901) chance to sit back and relax after all the camporees had ended. Many 752-0684 for more members served on camp staff at either Kia Kima or Tallaha or attended ..._------------1 information. as campers~ while the others remained home and took care of the Cub Day Membership Camps and other dances at which we were asked to dance. While at Arrowmen, Your Friend, summer camp, those who had elected to become proud staff members The Membership committee Noll (ialltllJl'OI danced at Friday evening campfires and held the occasional practice works with Lodge Secretary Ryan sessions. Cooper to handle registration at Activities As the new school year rapidly (too rapidly) approaches, many events, as well as keeping track of Brethren, dancers are once again reviewing their outfits for the upcoming dance lodge records. The greatest way for The Activities/ Civic Service season. With such exciting events to look forward to as the Scout Expo you to help this c,ommittee is to turn committee's main future concern is '97 (Oct. 24-26) and the various Blue and Gold Banquets, the Dance I Sing in your registration form for events the Lodge Family Banquet. We Team is also looking to welcome a few new members. Whether you are a on time! If you want to help out at need help!! We do everything from new member of the lodge and looking for your niche or an old member registration for any event, call finding a speaker to setting .the looking for something new, the Dance J Sing Team is a wonderful way to Blake Rehburg at (901) 726-4735 tables. If you can be of any service, go. Anyone interested can call me, Robert Flynn, Jr., at (901) 384-4564. 1sla~ f2 RbUJl.fl please call Andrew Hmson at Your Brother in the Circle, e e <J (901)756-4840 ~<!JJ. 'ii~~,'(/. A vtd<ew- H iNt.stwv ... , " JI) , •I The Dancin Bear Winter 1997 Pae 7 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Pictures Above: Brian Leith, Lodge Chief, posing with the OA Brotherhood candidates at Camp Tallaha Purpose of the Order To recognize those campers- Scouts and Scouters-who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manlier as to warrant recognition. To de velop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life p urpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Above: (from left to right) Paul "Bubba" Martin, Ryan Cooper, Michael Lowery, and Dennis Johnson attending the OA Ordeal and Fellowship Below: a group of Order of the Arrow Ordeal canidates fill a truck full of dirt one shovel at a time at Camp Tallaha. Above: Gene Stone (far righQ with other OA adults at the Camp Tallaha Ordeal in September. ,, I I ~ , .,. ' • ' The Dancin Bear Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Chuck Barber (901) 384-8501 First Vice-Chief Ryan Cooper (901) 752-0684 Second Vice-Chief Robert Harvell . (901) 373-9100 Secretary John Robert Moss (901) 753-9594 Treasurer John Burruss (901) 274-3817 Chairn:ien Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections David Zelinski (901) 767-8314 Dance and Sing Team Robert D. Flynn, Jr. (901) 384-4564 Ceremonies Andy Anderson (601) 393-5057 Winter 1997 Activities . Andrew Hinson (901) 756-4840 Inductions Neil Gallagher (901) 757-1451 Membership Blake Rehberg (901) 726-4735 A. S.K. Coordinator Brad Duncan (901) 761-0678 Lodge Advisor Martin Hoffert (901) 755-0771 Lodge Staff Advisor Trey Moore (901) 327-4193 Chapter Chiefs Nuwingi-Achewon Chris folly (901) 276-1555 Ishlachi John Prescott IV (60 I) 846-6884 Eluwak Brian Day (901) 755-3361 Takachkin-Machque Brian Leith (901) 7323-0611 Pischk Jeremy Anderson . (601) 393-5057 We need you to tum in an article for the ·Spring lssu~ of THE DANCING BEAR, by February 17, 1997. Send to Lodge . Secretary John Robert . Moss. We Need Pictures of all Lodge Events. If you have any· pictures of anything regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to John Rohcrt Moss. at 2108 I )alkcith Drive Germantown, TN 38139 - -- - - - -- - ,,. - ---- --- --- - - - - - --· -- - --- -- -- -... ---- -------- - ----------- ~ I LOAC RETURNS REGISTRATION I . I · · 1Name: I · ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~----------------~--------------------~----------------~~~ I :Address: _________________________________ __...,. ________ _ I 1~City: _______________ ST: __________ Z~p: ____________ _ I I •Phone: Troop: r>istrict I ~--------------------------------~----------------- -------------------------------------=--:....-:...-:... ______ -=:,-=:,-=:,=============-------~-----. :circle One: Ordeal Brotherheod Vigil IFee: $19 .• 00 .Enclesed: Yes No _ I I 1 Send to: I • 1 Circle On.e: Youth Adult Make .checks payable .to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge . : Chickasaw ,,council, BSA. 1;71 . s. Hollywood ·st. : Memphis, TN 38112 : I · I · .· Ahoalan-Nachpikin - Lo~dge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112-4899 "Non..;Profit U.S. Organization ~ .U.S . .. Postage £P.AID ::i-1 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 1997 Title A name given to the resource 1997 (Winter) 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 Camp Tallaha Conclave Newsletter Order of the Arrow Scout Exposition