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Your Mic-O-Say website is increasing in popularity with each passing month. Knowing who is accessing the website can be valuable information in determining content and features to be posted. Would you assist us in identifying our audience?
Who are you???
CLICK HERE to participate in this survey by selecting one of the options listed. This will also allow you to see the results of January’s survey. Final results of this survey will be posted on March 1, 2010.
Disclaimer: Please understand that this and any future polls appearing on this web-site are done so for amusement purposes only and will have no influence toward setting an agenda for the Tribal Council or the Council of Chieftains.
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| Leadership: Much More Than a Title |
| Much is said about Leadership and what it takes to be a leader. CLICK HERE to see what Presiding Medicine Man Much Timber has to say about this much talked about attribute. |
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Subscription Sign-up Campaign
The Tribe of Mic-O-Say has THREE important informational resources to which all Tribesmen, young and old, should take advantage…
- The Mic-O-Say Website
- The Make Talk Magazine
- On the Trail of Ben Hunt Newsletter
431 Tribesmen are currently subscribed to this monthly, online, and FREE newsletter published expressly for Mic-O-Say Tribesmen by Medicine Man Many Firesticks (George Wyatt).
Between now and the end of February, On the Trail of Ben Hunt is hoping to double its readership.
The newsletter is "chock full" of memories of older tribesmen, old photos, costume ideas, birthdays of brother Tribesmen, events and places of interest, stories from Mic-O-Say history written by those who experienced them, and a new feature this month - Equipment Review. Tribesmen are also encouraged to submit their own articles of interest.
The "Trading Post" feature allows Tribesmen to offer Scouting or Mic-O-Say costume parts they have for sale OR request from other subscribers that elusive item to complete a Mic-O-Say costume project.
The newsletter is named for W. Ben Hunt (1888 – 1970), a strong Scouting supporter, Outdoorsman, Woodcarver extraordinaire, Indian Lore expert, and regular contributor to Boy’s Life magazine under the pen names of Lone Eagle and Whittlin’ Jim from the 1930’s through the1960’s.
Take advantage of this wonderful newsletter and subscribe today. It is FREE OF CHARGE. How good is THAT?
All you have to do is CLICK HERE, enter your name and email address and you will begin receiving…On the Trail of Ben Hunt.
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HEED THESE WORDS...FORGET THEM NOT!!!!
If there is one thing that has remained constant among Tribesmen of Mic-O-Say since the inception of Paint Stations is that Braves want to become Warriors, Warriors want to become Firebuilders, Firebuilders want to become Tom Tom Beaters, and so on throughout the Paint Stations.
There are many requirements for advancement in the Tribe, not the least of which is advancement in Scout rank. To remind all Tribesmen again of what is expected, here is a quick outline of advancement obligations.
Braves –
Regardless of your rank when you were tapped, YOU are expected to be a LIFE SCOUT prior to your week in camp. That means, if you were one of the very few to have been Tapped as a First Class Scout, Second Class Scout, or (Gulp!) Tenderfoot…it makes no difference! YOU MUST BE A LIFE SCOUT, again, prior to coming to camp!
Warrior and Firebuilder –
In addition to being a LIFE SCOUT, you should be able to show significant progress toward the rank of Eagle. Warriors should also have completed Indian Lore Merit Badge prior to their week in camp.
Tom-Tom-Beater –
All Tom-Tom-Beaters expecting, wishing, hoping to become a mighty Runner in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, should BE an Eagle Scout PRIOR TO COMING TO CAMP! Not finishing a Merit Badge being taken at camp, not waiting on Board of Review, BE AN EAGLE SCOUT PRIOR TO COMING TO CAMP!
Who is responsible for your advancement to Star, Life, and Eagle? Is your Scoutmaster responsible for your advancement? Are your Parents responsible for your advancement?
NO! and NO!
YOUR advancement is YOUR responsibility!
Certainly, your Scoutmaster and your parents are tremendous resources that can assist you from time to time. There are others in your community and church that can also provide assistance. Take advantage of their help. But Scouting and Mic-O-Say stress that their members should learn to think clearly, set goals, and achieve those goals based upon their own individual effort and ability.
The following quote by 19th Century American writer John Greenleaf Whittier was written a different context, but is no less appropriate for Tribesmen seeking advancement:
…For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these: "It might have been!"
Tribesmen, don't cause yourself to wonder next Fall, "what might have been!". Begin now! Do it today! Complete all of YOUR requirements for advancement in Scouting and Mic-O-Say!
As is the case in every advancement, Tribesmen are expected to be active in their Troop and show leadership in that Troop. You must also be a good Scout, living by the Scout Oath and Law. Other specific requirements for advancement may be found in the Red Book.
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| 2010 Pony Express Council Eagle Recognition Dinner |
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, The Pony Express Council will recognize Scouts who in the past year have attained the pinnacle rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
Each Eagle Dinner has a Class Honoree. The 2010 Eagle Class Honoree is Gaylon Whitmer, a long time dedicated Scouter from Stewartsville, Missouri.
The 2010 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner will be held at:
Grace Evangelical Church
5103 South 50th Street
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Social hour will begin at 6:00PM. Dinner will begin at 7:00PM.
The Recognition Dinner is free of charge to all 2009 Eagle Scouts. Scouts from the Pony Express Council will receive a special invitation to the Recognition Dinner by mail soon. 2009 Eagle Scouts from OUTSIDE of the Pony Express Council that camp at Camp Geiger for long term summer camp are also invited to attend and should contact Cody Boswell via email at cody_bswll@yahoo.com. Additional questions can be directed to Cody at (816) 868-0706.
As is the case with any event of this kind, it cannot be done without the generosity of the general public. Please become an Eagle Scout sponsor. This can be done whether or not you plan to attend the dinner for $35.
Guests (parents and family members) of the honored Eagle Scouts, or the spouse or guest of a sponsor are encouraged to attend for the discounted price of $22 per person.
The registration deadline for the Eagle Recognition Dinner is February 13 for all sponsors and guests. Online registration is available by CLICKING HERE. Mail-in registration forms are available at the Council Service Center or by you can CLICK HERE to download the registration form.
This is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, so no Eagle Scout who attained this rank in 2009 will want to miss this once in a lifetime event.
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| 2010 Patrick L. Newman Mic-O-Say Scholarship Recipients |
| Zirkle and Brammeier are the recipients of the 2010 Patrick L. Newman Scholarship. CLICK HERE to read about these two exemplary Tribesmen! |
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| Boehner recognized for Lifetime Achievement |
| After a lifetime of service to Mic-O-Say and Scouting, Richard Boehner, Chieftain Sees the Sun, is recognized for his many contributions. CLICK HERE for details. |
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SAVE THE PLANET…
BUY MIC-O-SAY LICENSE PLATES!!! With the ever present threat of Global Warming, what can we do to preserve our species? Will we simply disappear as did the Passenger Pigeon, likely the first casualty of rising temperatures? (Source: Al Gore – An Inconvenient Truth)
Members of the great and mighty Mic-O-Say have an Ace-in-the-Hole.
- Have you ever wondered why our planet isn’t already a black, crusty, piece of charcoal?
- Have you ever wondered why the earth hasn’t burnt up like a package of Oscar Mayer hot dogs in the Tapping Fire?
- Are you curious as to whom it was that promised C-Span would broadcast Tribal Council meetings? Oh, wait…back to the original issue.
Well, many in Mic-O-Say believe it is because of the increasing number of really COOL Mic-O-Say License plates!
For those of you non-believers who have yet to order, CLICK HERE for easy to follow instructions on how to "Go Green" with your own set of Mic-O-Say License plates. There is no time to lose! You MUST do this now or something horrible will happen! This action will save the planet from annihilation… if you don’t order today YOU will be responsible for the drowning of a Polar Bear! The survival of our planet is in your hands.
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| Photos from the 2010 Conclave! |
If you have photos you’d like to submit, send them to webmaster@micosay.org soon and we’ll get as many online as we can! CLICK HERE to view the photos.
**NEW PHOTOS ADDED JAN. 9th!**
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This summer the Tribe of Mic-O-Say celebrates its 85th anniversary. In that time Mic-O-Say has transformed itself from a very rudimental program to one that has become very complex with a rich history.
Because of this, Tribesmen of all ages can sometimes become confused with protocol or why things are done. Answers to these questions can only come from those who have the experience, stature, savvy, and longevity in the program, namely, the Chieftains of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
If you have a question about Mic-O-Say, no matter how complex or difficult, the Chieftains are just the ones to provide you with an answer. Submit your question to webmaster@micosay.org and the Council of Chieftains will spring into action, convening a meeting, and formulating an answer explicitly tailored just for you.
CLICK HERE to view past questions and answers.
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If you’d like to take a stroll down Memory Lane, CLICK HERE to see some old photographs of Camp Geiger.
New photos were added on Dec. 15th!
Were You (or a member of your family) At "Old" Camp Geiger?
If any Tribesman has photos from “Old Camp Geiger” located near Waterworks Road, the MOS Archives wants to copy them!
We are looking for photos of people and/or the facilities of Camp Geiger from ANY year, but especially the old camp, which operated between the years of 1935-1951.
There are some of you out there who attended camp during this time, and there are MANY of you out there whose fathers and relatives were present at Camp Geiger during this time. Most of “old camp” is now gone, and our photos of this era are very few.
We wish only to copy the photographs. We will make absolutely certain the photos are delivered back to you in same condition! (Or if you wish to donate them, that would be great!)
THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT. TAKE A MINUTE TO THINK IF YOU KNOW OF OLD CAMP GEIGER PHOTOGRAPHS FROM 1935-1951. ARE THEY IN THAT OLD PHOTO ALBUM IN THE ATTIC? DID DAD PUT THEM ON THE TOP SHELF IN HIS CLOSET? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!
Contact webmaster@micosay.org
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Looking for that old editorial that inspired you? Or perhaps some earlier poll results to take to a Warriors’ Council meeting? Or maybe just a past news item that you’d like to read again?
Well, CLICK HERE to head over to the Past News Archive. There you will find most articles from the past few months. Here you can find those poll results you need to convince the Warriors’ Council to push for a new paint station...or remember the exact words the wise Medicine Men and Chieftains wrote when they inspired you to remain active in your scouting unit and in the Tribe! All of these can be found here! |
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| A new feature has been added to the Mic-O-Say website. Click on the old Camp Geiger Patch or on the scrolling banner above to see a list and photos of the Pony Express Council’s dedicated Camp Directors. Should you have a better picture of any of these gentlemen than the ones shown, please send it to the webmaster at webmaster@micosay.org. |
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| HELP YOUR TRIBE, GET INVOLVED, BECOME A DOG SOLDIER! |
Four of the bravest Dog Soldiers were chosen to wear sashes of tanned skins called “Dog Ropes” into battle. Attached to each “dog rope” was a picket-pin [used to tether horses]. The pin was driven into the ground as a mark of resolve in combat. When a Dog Soldier was staked to the ground in order to cover the retreat of his companions, he was required to remain there even if death was the consequence. The Dog Man could pull the pin from the ground only if his companions reached safety or another Dog Soldier released him from his duty.
Richard S. Grimes
The Cheyenne Dog Soldiers
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers were the bravest, most noble warriors who ever lived. They were the military elite, sworn to protect the tribe from harm, guard the village against raiding tribes, and preserve order within the tribe.
It is within that spirit that the Tribe of Mic-O-Say created the Dog Soldier Endowment Fund. Mic-O-Say Dog Soldiers indeed protect and preserve the tribe.
Matt Gerstner, Sachem Little Fallen Fire, is the coordinator of this important fund and provides us with the message below:
Becoming a Dog Soldier perhaps means something different to each Tribesman. For the young Brave or Warrior, it might mean sacrificing a video game or fast food purchase. For the Runner or Keeper, it might mean forgoing a night out at the movies with friends. For the adult Tribesman, it might mean parting with a portion of our earned income to provide for an organization that has meant so much our youth.
The Dog Soldier Endowment Fund has now been in existence for nearly 30 years. The income from the investment of the fund is available for use for the Mic-O-Say program. It is the vision of the Tribal Council that someday we can use that investment income to enhance the program at annual events and throughout the summer camping season.
I am asking that each Tribesman make a contribution, no matter how small an amount. I would ask ALL Tribesmen that can to also consider making a commitment to contribute $10 per month to the fund (just 33 cents per day). By making this commitment, you are making an investment in a program that we all regard as vital to Scouting in the Pony Express Council and that it continues to prosper and expand for many years to come. It is only through your generosity that we can grow this fund ‘for the future of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say’.”
I challenge each of you to discover what becoming a Dog Soldier means to you.
CLICK HERE to see how you can make a contribution and become a “Dog Soldier”.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the historical Dog Soldier Society. In so doing, you will be leaving the Tribe of Mic-O-Say’s website and will enter a web site maintained by a third party that is not related to the Pony Express Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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| REALLY GREAT MIC-O-SAY STUFF!!!! |
| The Tribe of Mic-O-Say and Mike Robertson (Sachem Quiet Wheel) have a full line of shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and hats emblazoned with the embroidered tribal emblem. These items make excellent gifts and are perfect to wear to all Mic-O-Say events… the Conclave, the Feast, Summer Camp… the list goes on and on. CLICK HERE to check them out! |
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BRAVES: CHECK YOUR DANCE TEAM NEWS HERE!
Every Tribesman has an opportunity to participate, not only in summer ceremonials and Council-wide Tribal events, but also in the public dance program under the leadership of the District Dance Director in his district.
In each District there are opportunities throughout the year to be of service to Scouting and Mic-O-Say by performing the many Tribal dances before public groups.
To participate, a Tribesman must construct his costume and attend dance practices held in his district during the fall and winter months. Dancers must be under 21 years of age, they must be a member in good standing in the Boy Scouts of America and Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and they must exhibit exemplary Scouting spirit and teamwork.
A schedule of these practices can be found by clicking on the heading at the top of this article. Your District Dance Director will do his best to keep this information up to date.
By taking part in this phase of the Mic-O-Say program, a Tribesman will satisfy one of the requirements for advancement, have a chance to earn dance coup, and HAVE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FUN!
You can identify your District Dance Director and his contact information by clicking on the “Leadership” tab (at the top of this page) and scrolling down to the section labeled “Website Administrators”.
So, let’s get going. Contact your District Dance Director TODAY and BE SOMEBODY!
BE A MIC-O-SAY DANCER!!!
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| IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL ADULT TRIBESMEN LEADERS | |
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