Chairman: Nick Wertman
Adviser: Mike Williams
Committee Functions
In our committee, we honor our Native American forefathers by weaving their culture into the culture of Witauchsoman Lodge 44. Specifically, we are responsible for:
All Ceremonies performed by the Lodge
Creating and maintaining Native dancers
Learning and playing our dance/ceremony drums
So, when you attended a ceremony, saw a dance or heard the drum..well..that was our committee at work! But to do this takes a lot of work and a lot of fun. Here are our duties:
– Conduct all Ceremonies and dances
– Train our ceremonialists so they are effective
– Take care of all our regalia and equipment
– Make regalia, gear and props for our teams
– Maintain our ceremonial circles at Trexler and Minsi
– Approve all summer camp call-out scripts and help as needed
– Do ceremonies for special occasions (Cub cross-overs, Eagle COH,…)
– Research traditions and assure validity to costuming
– Research, train and perform authentic Native dances
– Maintain Lodge 44 drums and teepee
– Promote interest in Native American culture
– Go to local PowWows and other Indian events
And..we have fun doing it! Our heritage is a key part of all Order of the Arrow principles, and we get to live the legend.
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In the words of Kitchkinet
“Follow me, and these my brothers..Let us try to find the Arrow”