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| LESS THAN 100 DAYS REMAIN! |
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. TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 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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| Help Wanted – Apply Within |
Many times it has been said that the Tribe of Mic-O-Say thrives because of the countless hours of many individuals. From the Tribe’s ceremonies and special events to building of facilities and fund raising, the Mic-O-Say experience for all is made possible by the diverse talents of its membership.
Now, whether you are a Brave or a Chieftain, YOU have an opportunity to be one of those individuals who are willing to go the extra mile. You may have an opportunity to learn about some of the inner workings of Mic-O-Say and have a lot of FUN at the same time.
CLICK HERE to download an OFFICIAL Mic-O-Say "job" questionnaire which essentially tells us in what capacity you would like to volunteer.
By serving your Tribe in this manner, you will be giving to those future Tribesmen who follow in your footsteps.
(NOTE: Microsoft Word or other application with the ability to read ".doc" files is required to open the form)
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The highest rank in the BSA was initially the Silver Wolf.
In 1910 as the Boy Scouts of America was just beginning, E.T. Seton rushed to produce a book to serve as the official manual of the fledgling organization (reference Dennis Weiser’s article on E.T. Seton located in "Past News Archive" on this website).
Seton’s new book, Boy Scouts of America – Official Handbook, copied some 50 pages verbatim from the Baden-Powell handbook used in England, including the advancement and recognition program.
The ranks would be Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Any of the original 14 "Badges of Merit" could be earned after having attained the rank of 1st Class (Ambulance, Fireman, Cyclist, Clerk, Signaler, Pioneer, Seaman, Marksman, Master-at-Arms, Stalker, Gardener, Horseman, Electrician, and Musician). Subsequent awards, were not considered ranks but instead were "Super Badges of Merit".
The LIFE "Super Badge of Merit" was presented when the 1st Class Scout passed the tests for five Badges of Merit.
The STAR "Super Badge of Merit" was earned by passing the tests for an additional five Badges of Merit, a total of ten.
The highest "Super Badge of Merit" was the SILVER WOLF, awarded for earning all fourteen Badges of Merit.
The National Office BSA was now ready to publish the new handbook and in June 1911 printed 4600 draft copies for distribution nationwide to leaders of industry, educators, scoutmasters, etc. asking them to review and respond with suggestions/comments in one month.
The country’s leadership loved the proposed Scouting program, but felt that the Nation’s emblem, the Eagle, should be the name of the highest award in scouting.
After much discussion by the national leadership and before the first edition of the handbook was published for use by the Boy Scouts of America program, the highest award was renamed the Eagle.
Additional Badges of Merit were quickly added and by 1912, twenty-one were required for the new award. In August 1912, Arthur Eldred of Long Island, NY became the first Eagle Scout after passing a stringent Board of Review conducted by James E. West, E.T. Seton, and Dan Beard.
(Source: Dr Terry Grove – "A Comprehensive Guide to the Eagle Scout") |
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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
This FREE monthly newsletter published expressly for Mic-O-Say Tribesmen by Medicine Man Many Firesticks (George Wyatt).
The newsletter is "chock full" of memories of older tribesmen, old photos, costume ideas, birthdays of brother Tribesmen, events and places of interest, and stories from Mic-O-Say history written by those who experienced them. Tribesmen are also encouraged to submit their own articles of interest to Medicine Man Many Firesticks.
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 the 1960’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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| New Photographs from Old Geiger |
CLICK HERE to see pictures of some never before publicly seen photographs of Camp and Tribal leaders in their younger years.
If you have old photos from Camp Geiger, please send them to webmaster@micosay.org and share them with the rest of your brother Tribesmen.
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Last month we asked you to identify yourself by Tribal rank and Paint Station. Now, for the purpose of determining future content, we would like to know how often you access the Mic-O-Say site.
How often do you access the Website???
CLICK HERE to express your opinion by selecting one of the options in our online survey. This will also allow you to see the results of February’s survey. Final results of this survey will be posted on April 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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| Great Ceremonies, Brothers All! |
| This summer, Medicine Man White Bow celebrates his 50th year in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. CLICK HERE to tap into "White Bow Bob's" on-target perspective of Ceremonies. |
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At the time this picture was taken at the Grand Opening of the new Swimming Rock Lodge on May 31, 2008, the accumulated Mic-O-Say experience of these 6 Tribesmen was nearly 230 years.
But, OH MY!,,, what’s this??? If you CLICK HERE, you’ll notice that there is something different about this picture from the one below it. See if you can bring sanity back to those assembled (quite a task!) by finding the 15 differences between the 2 photographs. It’ll be fun!!!
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By virtue of solving this challenging puzzle, the Mic-O-Say website OFFICIALLY recognizes the following Tribesman as one of supreme Tribal knowledge and intelligence:
Rodney Coverdell
Tom Tom Beater Summer Wind
By virtue of nearly solving this challenging puzzle, the Mic-O-Say website OFFICIALLY recognizes the following Tribesman as one of "Better than Average" Tribal knowledge and intelligence:
Bruce Bielby – Honorary Warrior Speedy Fire
Surprisingly, Rodney and Bruce were the lone entries in the Mic-O-Puzzle contest. Gee! SORRY!!! Was it too difficult?
For those who apparently needed something a bit more meek, try this one…
DOG D (____) (____)
(Hint: begins with ’D’, three letters, one word, walks on four legs, man’s best friend)
Now unscramble those letters to spell out "what the green light of a traffic signal instructs you to do".
____ ____
(Hint: rhymes with "toe" and "snow", opposite of "STOP")
CLICK HERE to see the solution of the Mic-O-Puzzle.
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Adults could earn the Eagle Scout Award?
In the early days of scouting through 1965, both boys and men could earn the rank of Eagle Scout. However, during the late 1940’s and early 1950’s the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America began to frown upon the practice.
Regardless, through the 1950’s and mid 1960’s, whether or not an adult was allowed to earn the Eagle award largely depended upon the individual council’s program emphasis.
Some councils discouraged adults from earning the award while other councils encouraged them to do so. The belief was that an adult who became an Eagle would be helpful to the boy program by being more understanding of what was required.
In 1965, when requirements changed to include that an Eagle candidate must hold a "boy" office in the troop for 6 months, adults were no longer able to earn the Eagle Scout Award.
Source: Dr Terry Grove
"A Comprehensive Guide to the Eagle Scout Award" |
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DO YOU FEEL THAT SHAUN WHITE may be acting a bit smug over winning another Half-Pipe Snowboarding Gold Medal at the Vancouver Winter Olympics?
Have you been thinking that Lindsey Vonn is just a little "full of herself" after winning multiple Olympic skiing medals?
And don’t even get me started about Austria and their fancy-schmancy Luge team!
Revenge is a dish best served cold…and on the front and rear of your automobile! Get yourself a set of personalized MIC-O-SAY License Plates!!!
Plus, DIG THIS! This is a bit of "hardware" that, no matter how hard they train, is beyond the reach of ANY Olympian!!!
Imagine the pride you will feel when your "ride" is adorned with these truly Olympic inspired license plates. As a bonus, your new plates will also be emblazoned with the VERY YEAR that the Vancouver Winter Olympics were held (a numeral "10" will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of your license plates).
If you CLICK HERE you’ll find that it doesn’t take an Olympic effort to show Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn, and (AARRRGGHHH!!!) the Austrians, that you are just as heroic as they are.
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| Meeting times set for the Warriors Council, White Coup Society, & Tribal Council |
The Annual Spring meeting of the White Coup Society and the Warriors Council will be held at Camp Geiger on Saturday, April 10th.
- Warriors Council 10:00 AM
- White Coup Society 1:30 PM
The Annual Spring meeting of the Tribal Council will be held at Camp Geiger on Sunday, April 11th.
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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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