tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58564987329818398802024-03-14T03:49:10.909-04:00Carpenter Coyotes Smoke SignalsPals forever - Friends alwaysCarpenter Coyoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15938476698990874168noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-51606981068796943262010-11-15T10:46:00.000-05:002010-11-15T10:47:00.578-05:00Updated Schedule from Chief<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">August</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Durham</span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> Ronald McDonald House – Saturday, 8/28 from 8 – 12 (<b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; ">Thanks Todd Godwin</span></i></b>)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Possible Railhawks or College Football Game (TBD)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">September</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Camping + 4 mile hike at Hanging Rock – Saturday, 9/25</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Volunteer labor for mulch (<b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; ">subject to HOA approval</span></i></b>)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">October</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.5in; "><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Wingdings; color: black; ">§</span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 7pt; color: black; "> </span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">Charity Walk/Run (TBD) – Several opportunities are posted on the website including </span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; "><a href="http://www.arapahoe-nation.org/CropWalks.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 65, 112); "><span ><span style="color: navy; ">Crop Walk</span></span></a> on Sunday 10/3 at 2 PM or </span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial; color: red; "><a href="http://www.walkforhope.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 65, 112); "><span ><span style="color: red; ">Walk For Hope</span></span></a></span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; "> on Sunday 10/10. Also, Camp Kanata </span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial; "><a href="http://www.arapahoe-nation.org/Kanata_MPWrun_brochure2010.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 65, 112); ">Reach Out</a><span ><span style="color: navy; "> 5k Run/Walk on Saturday 9/25 or The Carying Place</span></span><a href="http://www.arapahoe-nation.org/TCP%20Walkathon%20Flyer.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 65, 112); "> Walk for Wings</a> <span ><span style="color: navy; ">on Sunday 9/26</span></span></span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Possible GH or PC Football Game or YGP Night at State Fair on Monday 10/18</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">November</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Durham Food Bank - S</span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">aturday, 11/13 from 9 – 12 (Thanks Jon Hager)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Fall Outing – Saturday, 11/20 from 9 AM – 8 PM (new program this year for 3<sup>rd</sup> year)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">December</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Angel Tree (<b><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Not sure of dad hosting</span></b>)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Coyote Holiday Party (only official tribe meeting)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">January</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Raleigh Rescue Mission (<b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; ">Not sure of dad hosting</span></i></b>)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Possible College Basketball Game (TBD)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">February</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Brown Bag Ministry (<b><i><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; ">Not sure of dad hosting</span></i></b>)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Winter Inning – Saturday 2/5 - </span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial; ">The Passing Zone presents</span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial; color: windowtext; "><a href="http://www.passingzone.com/theatrical/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 65, 112); "> GRAVITY ATTACKS</a></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">March</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Spring Cleaning for Seniors (TBD)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Possible Hurricane’s Game (TBD)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">April</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Raft</span></span><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> Building</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Spring Outing (TBD)</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy; ">May</span></span></p><ul type="square"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Troops Memorial Day Thanks (concept that came up at our Dad’s meeting to create a patch for other tribes to send letters/packages)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 15px; color: navy; "><span ><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Possible Durham Bulls or Carolina Mudcats Game (TBD)</span></span></li></ul></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-12618924065483842062010-04-09T10:49:00.002-04:002010-04-09T10:56:19.558-04:00Spring Outing coming upHow How,<div><br /></div><div>Just a reminder that our Spring Outing is in two weeks! try to complete all your feathers before then. Consult your book for activities and things to do. Don't forget to also assemble and bring a relief kit to Spring Outing. please see previous blog entry for details. I'll send out an update, directions, etc. next week.</div><div><br /></div><div> - Chief Laughing Horse</div><div> - Little Red Wolf</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-56504486153148577062010-03-12T15:40:00.002-05:002010-03-12T15:42:49.537-05:00Haiti Relief for Spring Outing<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><p align="center" class="style56" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Coyotes - Please read info below and plan on bringing a relief kit. Thanks.</span></b></span></p><p align="center" class="style56" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p align="center" class="style56" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Haiti Relief at Spring Outing<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> </span></span></span></span></p><p align="left" class="style56" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">There is a reason why we call ourselves the "Mighty Arapahoe Nation." There is strength in our numbers. As you are aware the entire nation of Haiti was affected by the earthquake that occurred on January 12, 2010. As with most human disasters on this level, there is an initial overwhelming response from the global community; however, there is a natural tendency to move on with our lives. In Haiti, the pain, suffering, and need continues. This is where the Mighty Arapahoe Nation can step in to help make a difference.<br /><br />The Third Year tribe Raging Ravens is spearheading an effort with the Arapahoe Nation to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. They are asking every father/child pair to make a Personal Hygiene Kit and bring it to the Spring Outing where we will collect the kits. Dads and kids will need to purchase a 1 gallon zippered plastic bag. Inside the bag please include the following items:</span></span></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span class="style56" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Hand Towel<br />1 Washcloth<br />1 Bar of Soap (3 oz and up)<br />1 Toothbrush (single brush only in original wrapper, not child-sized)<br />1 Tube of Toothpaste<br />1 Large Comb<br />1 Nail File or Nail Clipper<br />6 Band-aids<br />1 One Dollar Bill (in an envelope to defray various project costs)</span></span></span></li></ul><p align="left" class="style56" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />Please help the Raging Ravens and the Mighty Arapahoe Nation support the citizens of Haiti. Each pair that brings a Personal Hygiene Kit to the Spring Outing will receive special patches for their efforts. You only need one kit per pair to receive the patches, but you are welcome and encouraged to make more than one kit.<br /><br />The Raging Ravens are also looking for additional support for this project. They need help procuring suitable cardboard boxes for packing the kits, large collection bins for the Spring Outing, a rental truck to transport the kits from Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer to the drop off location after the final Spring Outing weekend, and other needs. If you can help with these additional efforts, please contact John Jenkins at </span></span><a href="mailto:jjenkins@stewart-eng.com" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(251, 53, 53); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">jjenkins@stewart-eng.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> or (919) 906-8508. Thank you in advance for your time and support!<br /></span></span></p><p align="center" class="style56" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span class="style59" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Aim 5: To Love My Neighbor as Myself</span></span></span></p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-91243898876656339542010-01-08T07:44:00.002-05:002010-01-08T16:56:02.136-05:00Notes from the Spring Chiefs MeetingHow How,<br /><br />Here are some notes of interest from the Chief's meeting. First one is most critical<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Spring Outing</span><br /><br />- Registration starts 7AM Jan 19th and ends Mar 12.<br />- Registration cost is $119 per dad/son. Cash, Check (payable to YMCA), and Credit Card are accepted.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">- </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">There are only 100 swaps allowed for each weekend. All money MUST come with registration form to secure another weekend.<span> Translation - if we want April 23 or May 14, we need to have ALL the money and registration in the office on Jan 19.</span><br />- I will be out of town this week so I need another dad to collect the money and take it into the office. I need a volunteer.<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> - Cabin assignments are made week of camp. We can get our cabin assignments at that fishing store in Kinston.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Other potential activities and items of interest</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> - We can bring model rockets to kite day. Moose used the "don't ask, don't wanna know" policy here.<br />- There is a park clean up day on Feb 27th (Bond Park - I think) where we can earn our green bear claw. Not sure if we want to add that to our calendar.<br />- DQ is offering a backstage tour of their facility and each kid (and dad) gets to make their own Sunday. May be a good add later in the spring. email (for my future reference) is Yexperience@triangleDQ.com<br />- Y-Guides circus night is Feb 26 and 27. $13.00<br /><br />We can discuss more during our next meeting but I do need a volunteer to collect payment and register for our spring outing on Tuesday Jan 19.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-91633364888664459032009-11-04T14:01:00.002-05:002009-11-04T14:16:25.531-05:00Countdown to Fall OutingHow How,<br /><br />Fall Outing is upon us. A couple of loose ends to tie up before we head out on Sunday.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food</span><br />Rushing Ram volunteered to get food (smithfields or similar) so we don't have to worry about cooking and keep it simple. Please plan to bring some cash so we can all reimburse him on Sunday. I would guess anywhere between $5 and $10 per person. Does anyone have any suggestions for the group? Chick-Filet, Quiznos, wings, and a road-kill special (:)) are other options.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sports</span><br />Is Frisbee Football a good sport that everyone can play? Not sure if we would have the room so we may need a backup. I welcome suggestions.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dues</span><br />If you haven't yet paid your dues, they will be accepting checks at the fall outing.<br /><br />Any other questions or issues? Please reply to all so we can address them before the weekend hits.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-55714476365511561572009-10-22T09:08:00.002-04:002009-10-22T09:28:31.309-04:00Fall Outing DetailsHow How,<br /><br />Got some information from Moose on the upcoming fall outing (Sunday Nov 8). See below for details. Let's plan on carpooling at the swimming pool parking lot at<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 12:30PM</span>. I am thinking it'll take about an hour to drive up there and set up. Here is tentative afternoon agenda. If anyone has suggestions, please let the group know.<br /><br />1:00 - 1:30 - Setup Tents/Chairs/Grill / Check in at Mess Hall for patches<br />1:30 - 2:30 - Big Brave/Little Brave Kickball/soccer/Frisbee Football game. (Dress appropriately)<br />2:30- 3:15 - Eat / Cleanup / Stories (Everyone bring what they want to cook/eat/drink)<br />3:15 - 4:00 Coyote Meeting (Rushing Ram and Red Thunder are hosting)<br />4:00 - 4:30 Open Play (Chiefs Meeting)<br />4:30 - 5:00 Break Camp - Prepare for Torch Ceremony<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">When you arrive:</span></span></u></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">You will follow the direction of the parking attendants. Parking is in the upper pasture; check out <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=202336&b=1570606&c=15705563&d=http:%7E%7Ewww.arapahoe-nation.org%7EKanataMap.jpg" target="_blank">this link</a> for a map of Camp Kanata. Bring a wagon or wheel barrel to carry your gear (grill, coolers, toys, sports equipment, tom-tom and other meeting supplies) into Camp where you can find a place to "camp out" for the day. </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">NO COOKOUTS IN THE PARKING LOT (HORSE PASTURE) PLEASE!</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;">What to bring:</span></span></u></b></p> <ul><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Cookout supplies <i><span style="font-style: italic;">(i.e. grill, charcoal, lighter fluid, food, coolers, drinks, plates, cups, napkins, utensils, trash bags, bucket of chicken, etc.)</span></i></span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wagon or wheel barrow</span> to carry your stuff to and from the parking lot</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Camp chairs</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Outdoor games <i><span style="font-style: italic;">(i.e. corn hole, ladder golf, horse shoes, etc.)</span></i></span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Sports equipment for field games <i><span style="font-style: italic;">(i.e. soccer ball, football, baseball mitts, kickball, Frisbee, hula hoops, kites, etc.)</span></i></span></span></b></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">First Aid Kit (the Camp Nurse will be at the Mess Hall if you need further assistance with medical concerns)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Camera</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sunscreen</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable clothes and shoes for all types of weather. It will get cool at night. Bring a sweatshirt or buy a Y Guides & Princesses Sweatshirt on the Deck at the Mess Hall!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Money for Y Guides & Princesses Gear and CASH for snacks on the Deck.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Meeting Supplies <i><span style="font-style: italic;">(i.e. tribal tom-tom, wampum bag, beads, bear claws, and other Talley keeper's supplies, etc.)</span></i></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vests</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Other items to consider:</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tailgating tent </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Portable fire pit and firewood</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">Outing Schedule and Program:</span></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CHECK-IN AT THE ARAPAHOE NATION HEADQUARTERS AT THE MESS HALL</span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pick up Fall Outing Patches</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Make your 2009 "WeBuildPeople" Wampum Gift</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have "WeBuildPeople" patches</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Check out our SMOKIN' HOT Arapahoe Nation Gear (look out for something totally new!)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pick up a Kanata Trail Map</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1:00-5:00 Check-in/Program time with tribe</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4:00 Chief's Meeting at the Mess Hall</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5:15 All 2<sup>nd</sup> Years w/ torches meet at Mess Hall</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5:30 Gather at the upper field next to the pasture</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5:45 Processional to the lake/Ceremony</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7:00 Head to the home tee-pee</span></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">What can we do while at Camp Kanata?</span></span></u></b></p><p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Your tribe can cookout, play games, or go on a hike to get your yellow feather. Have fun being outdoors and exploring camp! </span></span></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Your tribe should also plan to have a meeting while at Camp. </span></span></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Arts n' Crafts and canoes (weather/water dependent) will be available until 4:00 p.m. </span></span></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;">What if we are a 2<sup>nd</sup> Year Guide or Princess Tribe?</span></span></u></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Each pair in the tribe should bring a torch. <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=202336&b=1570607&c=15705563&d=http:%7E%7Ewww.arapahoe-nation.org%7Etorchplans.pdf" target="_blank">Check out</a> torch building instructions. Report to the Mess Hall by 5:15PM with your torch and a single role of toilet paper. We will provide the kerosene and lighters. </span></span></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">During the Ceremony you will stand around the seating area at the Campfire.</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Upon completion of the Campfire please empty your torch either into the campfire or there will be a container near the event where you can empty the contents of your torch. This will also be the appropriate receptacle for your hot ashes and used charcoal. </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; text-transform: uppercase;">DO NOT dump the contents of your torch, fire pit or grill on the ground, in the woods, in the landscaping, or into any trashcan or dumpster.</span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;"> Please help us prevent unnecessary dangers and damage to Camp. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Please </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TORCHES AT CAMP</span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">! You will need your torch for other activities throughout the year. <br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;">Get into the Y Guides & Princesses Spirit!</span></span></u><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri;"><br /> </span></span></b></p> <ul><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Wear your Y Guides & Princesses Gear and/or buy some stuff from the Y Guides Store on the deck at the Mess Hall</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Wear your vest to the Ceremonial Campfire</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Meet Moose, Brown Bear and Gold Otter on the Deck for pictures, autographs, hugs, and high fives</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Make a pledge to WeBuildPeople on the deck. Help make the YMCA and Y Guides & Princesses available to all people!</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Practice your Pledge, Aims and Slogan. We will say them together at the Campfire.</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">If you take a really great picture at the Fall Outing please share it will us. Email it to Brown Bear at <a href="mailto:meredith.stewart@ymcatriangle.org" target="_blank">meredith.stewart@ymcatriangle.<wbr>org</a>. </span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">Consider bringing some items to donate the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Here is a <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=202336&b=1570608&c=15705563&d=http:%7E%7Econtent.foodbankcenc.org%7Egetinvolved%7Emostneededitems.pdf" target="_blank">list </a>of the most needed items. Please, no glass. We will collect items on the deck. We, as the Arapahoe Nation, have the ability to make a big difference in our community. Let's collect as many items as possible and show them that we can do!</span></span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal;">And the we are holding the FIRST ANNUAL Y GUIDES & PRINCESSES DRAWING COMPETITION! All Guides & Princesses can enter a drawing into the competition. It can be anything Y Guides related. Just use your imagination to create the best drawing about Y Guides & Princesses. Write your name, Indian name, tribe name, and year, on the drawing and we will be collecting them on the deck. Really cool prizes will be awarded for winners of the competition. The winners will be announced on the website after Fall Outings. There will be a category for Big Braves too!</span></span></b></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">Remember the two rules; </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">You are your child's ticket and your child is your ticket. Stick together!</span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;">No firewater.</span></span></b></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-54972003852151624462009-10-20T08:58:00.002-04:002009-10-20T09:11:57.613-04:00Yates Mill Event this SundayHow How,<br /><br />A reminder that our <a href="http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/default.htm">Yates Mill</a> event is this Sunday. I was checking the Yates Mill Calender and they have a Mill tour at 2PM. There is a cost though.<br /><br /><div style="font-style: italic;" class="detail-item"><span class="event-details-label">When</span><span class="event-when">: Sun, October 25, 2pm – 3pm</span></div> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="detail-item"><span class="event-details-label"></span><span class="event-where"><br /></span></div> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="detail-item"><span class="event-details-label">Description: </span><span class="event-description">Explore Yates Mill’s business and social history. View a presentation on the mill’s owners and operations in the Finley Center auditorium, then head to the mill for a guided tour. Explore the first floor of the fully restored mill and see how power is transferred from the mill’s waterwheel to its grist-milling machinery. Pre-registratio<wbr>n is encouraged but not required. Fee: $5 for adults, $3 for children age 16 & under, $3 for seniors age 60 & over, babes age 6 & under are FREE.* Max limit: 15 participants per tour. </span></div><br />After the tour, we can walk the .44 mile tree trail. Here is the <a href="http://www.wakegov.com/NR/rdonlyres/A78A761B-3AE6-4ED7-B777-C86275B17975/0/TreeTrailBrochure1.pdf">brochure</a>. This will enhance the tree recognition tour we did at our recent overnight (thanks to Thunder Eagle and Daring Eagle). One idea is to have your little brave bring a bag to collect the different leaves and paste them in a book with his notes.<br /><br />Probably would need to leave around 1:30 to get there with a bit of time to spare.<br /><br />Please respond to all so I can get a headcount and reserve space for the 2PM tour. We can carpool from the swimming pool parking lot. Plan to leave at 1:30. See you Sunday.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-26968968599789151232009-10-14T10:44:00.003-04:002009-10-14T10:49:09.130-04:00YGuides Day at NC State Fair<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 30pt; color: rgb(0, 176, 80);">Is anyone planning to go? I may be taking Red Wolf.<br /></span></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">--------------------------------</span><br /><b><i><span style="font-size: 30pt; color: rgb(0, 176, 80);"></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 30pt; color: rgb(0, 176, 80);">Monday, October 19 is Y Guides & Princesses Day at the NC State Fair!</span></i></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 22pt; color: red;">You get a really cool patch! Bring the whole Tribe!</span></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to our <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=201709&b=1565016&c=15718116&d=http:%7E%7Ewww.arapahoe-nation.org%7E" target="_blank">home page</a> and check out the Smoke Signals at the top left for how to to order tickets. Look carefully for the secret password. When you arrive at the fair, head to a main entrance gate and turn in your voucher for patches. <br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Our specially priced tickets are available for any day of the Fair but patches are only available on <b>Monday, October 19.</b></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b> </b> </span><br /><b><i><span style="font-size: 22pt; color: red;"></span></i></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What can I do at the fair, you say?! Well it is going to be a day of fun and excitement. Check out the <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=201709&b=1565017&c=15718116&d=http:%7E%7Ewww.ncstatefair.org%7E2009%7EGeneral%7ENCSF09_Schedule.pdf" target="_blank">day's schedule</a> and make a plan for where you would like to go. There is also a fair map so check out how to find the places you want to explore. <br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Have a good look at the map because Moose, Brown Bear and Golden Otter are going to the Fair too! If you find them you will win a prize! </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Golden Otter will be updating our <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=201709&b=1565018&c=15718116&d=http:%7E%7Etwitter.com%7EArapahoeNation" target="_blank">Twitter </a>page throughout the day with hints on our location. You can sign up to receive updates on your mobile phone via texts. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">You can also pick up a copy of the daily program and map at the entrances and information booths when you get to the Fair.</span></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Also, there is an official <a href="http://internetmailmanager.com/i/ou.htm?a=201709&b=1565019&c=15718116&d=http:%7E%7Ewww.ncstatefair.org%7E2009%7EGeneral%7EScavenger+Hunt.pdf" target="_blank">NC State Fair Scavenger Hunt</a>; </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If you complete it you can get a ribbon. If you find the Moose, Brown Bear, or Golden Otter and show us your ribbon we will give you a special prize!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">And, of course....there will be </span><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: red;">GIANT FIREBALLS</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(255, 192, 0);">GOLDEN BRICKS</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> hidden at the fair! Find a giant fireball or golden brick then bring it to Moose, Brown Bear, or Golden Otter to turn it in for your prize.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">So, DO NOT MISS THIS GREAT NATION'S EVENT. Your patch is waiting for you at the fair along with fun rides and games, yummy fair food, friends to make and play with, lots and lots of things to see and learn. Kids, bring your BIG BRAVE to the Fair! The whole family is invited. <br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Reminders and Tips for a successful trip to the Fair:</span></u></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">You can bring a wagon for all of your things. Take note that everything is subject to search and there are certain things that are not allowed at the fair; glass containers, weapons, firewater, and NO PETS. Water bottles and bag lunches/dinners are allowed.</span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Family Restrooms are located in the Martin and Expo Buildings.</span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Your whole tribe can even eat together in the Murphy House, the Fair's on site restaurant. To ask about group meal discounts contact Johnny Sledge at the Murphy House at 919.497.2046.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We suggest that you think about bringing the following items:</span></u></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Camera</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Comfortable shoes </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Your Y Guides & Princesses Gear! Leave your vest at home but wear your logo t-shirts, hats, and any fun items that you can that will show your How-How SPIRIT!</span></span></li></ul><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: 20pt; font-variant: small-caps;">Guides, Princesses and Braves as you plan your big day at the fair think about the following...</span></b></span></p><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Some recommended exhibits:</span></u></b></span></p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"> </div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"></span></span></u></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Village of Yesteryear, where nearly 100 crafters make and sell traditional crafts. Crafters are usually demonstrating and are eager to explain what they are doing.</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><div align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> GreenNC, an environmental exhibit where students can take a mini scavenger hunt and make "green" pledges to reduce their impact on the earth. Lots of interactive activities can be found here</span></span></li></ul></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Field of Dreams, a display of various crops grown in the state. Students can also "harvest" some crops and "sell" them at a market in the exhibit. The exhibit features a new Kidz Zone with lots of fun activities, including a simulated cow-milking booth, bean bag toss and scarecrow-making.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Livestock barns (Jim Graham Building, Expo Center, Kelley Building), where cattle, sheep, goat and hog shows are held daily except for Monday, Oct. 19. Junior grand champion cattle, sheep, hog and goat winners will be on display in the Expo Center daily throughout the State Fair.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Heritage Circle, where a working tobacco barn, working blacksmith shop and wood turner can be seen. For the first time, artisan bread-making demonstrations by Neomonde Baking Company of Raleigh will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday each weekend. The one-room schoolhouse in Heritage Circle also houses the State Fair Museum.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Folk Festival provides a great place to sit, rest and enjoy dance and music. This event started 61 years ago to celebrate North Carolina's rich and diverse musical and dance heritage. Shows start at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Education Building. As its name implies, this is a great place to see the handiwork of North Carolinians. Quilts, canned goods, 4-H displays and decorated cakes are among the items on display. Students can also step on the scales at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Standards Division exhibit and get a print-out of their official weight. Teachers' choice on whether to weigh before or after lunch!</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Arts and Photography (Kerr Scott Building). This area features adult entries and student art from all grade levels on display. Look for your school's art to be on</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> display.</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"> </div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hobbies and Handicrafts Building - Adult and children's entries are on display, including entries in the Lego competition.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Grist mill. Stop in to the working mill by the lake and see how corn was ground using the power of water. You can also pick up a free hush puppy sample.</span></span></li></ul></div> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 14pt;">**Most exhibits have people on hand that can answer questions and create an interactive learning experience for children. </span></i></b></span></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Insider tips for unique educational experiences:</span></u></b></span></p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Flower and Garden Show holds daily workshops/seminars on various gardening topics. This year, pumpkin carver Tim Trudgeon returns to showcase his unique talent at creating pumpkin carvings with realistic looking faces. Check out the Flower and Garden Show schedule posted at the site.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Try to find all the Farm Animal Frenzy animals scattered throughout the fairgrounds. This year, high school art classes will be creating "green/ecofriendly" animals using a 3-foot sawhorse base and recycled materials. Check out the various fruit and vegetable entries, including the largest pumpkin and the largest watermelon, in the Expo Center. There is a photo-op site near these giants. One of the most interesting categories is for unusual shaped vegetables.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Check out the "buzz" at the Bee and Honey competition area. Beekeepers are on hand to talk about beekeeping and the critical role bees play in producing our food. The exhibit in the Expo Center features a screened cage with an active beehive.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Smokey the Bear and forestry exhibit. By the lake and up the hill from Heritage Circle, be sure to check out the 21-foot-tall Smokey the Bear and learn about trees and how to prevent forest fires.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Steam-powered sawmill. Also up from Heritage Circle is a working steam powered sawmill. Volunteers are on hand to explain how the engine works and show how it was used to turn timber into boards.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Stroll through the Old Farm Machinery exhibit near the Children's Barnyard and see a collection of vintage tractors and horse-drawn equipment on display.Volunteers are on hand to answer questions and explain how equipment was used.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">See how tobacco leaves were cured in a traditional flue-cured tobacco barn in Heritage Circle. On Friday, Oct. 16, a tobacco-stringing contest will be held at 2</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">p.m. and then the working barn will be loaded with tobacco. Once the barn is loaded, a fire will be started to begin the curing process. A mock tobacco auction will be held in the Expo Center on Friday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m.</span></span></li></ul></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></span></p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Check out the Steve Trash green magic show, where gives will get tips on being green. Steve Trash performs daily at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. in the Kiddieland Fun Park, except for Oct. 15, when he will only have a 5 p.m. show.</span></span></li></ul></div> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Where kids can see other kids competing or participating in the Fair:</span></u></b></span></p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Livestock barns and shows. Many youngsters participate in livestock shows, some barely taller than the animals they are showing. In the Expo Center, students can even milk a cow at the N.C. State University Animal Science Club's Milking Booth for a nominal fee.</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Folk Festival. This event features kids of all ages competing in dance and singing.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Arts and crafts. School work for grades K-12 is on display in the Kerr Scott Building.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Poultry tent. There is a variety of birds to see in this tent, but one of the highlights for many people visiting the Fair is holding a baby chick. N.C. State University Animal Science students oversee this popular display.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">4-H displays in the Education Building features scenes created by 4-H groups in the state.</span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">County Fair Exhibit (Commercial & Education Building), where adult and junior Best of Show winning entries from fairs across the state are displayed.</span></span></li></ul></div> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></span></p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Other activity ideas:</span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"> </p><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Take a picture of yourself at as many photo-op spots as you can find on the fairgrounds. These are located in the GreenNC exhibit, Field of Dreams exhibit, Expo Center, Flower Show area, inside Dorton Arena and Kiddieland Fun Park.</span></span></li></ul></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"> </p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Decide which agricultural heritage activity you found most interesting on the fairgrounds (blacksmith, boat making, craft-making, growing large horticultural crops, cutting flowers, raising and showing livestock, making clothes, etc.), then write a short essay or story, or draw a picture about it. Email them to Brown Bear so we can add the very best ones to the Arapahoe Nation Website.</span></span></li></ul></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"> </p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Try to name as many crops, animals, pieces of machinery and crafts as you can in alphabetical order.</span></span></li></ul></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"> </p> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left"><ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Visit the State Fair history exhibit in the old school house. Tell the story of when and why the Fair was started. What years DIDN'T the Fair take place and why?</span></span></li></ul></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-28208497109501755012009-10-14T10:37:00.002-04:002009-10-14T10:40:26.106-04:00From Running Moose on wampum contributions<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Coyotes,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please be thinking about our wampum contribution for the upcoming year. We'll take a vote during our meeting to decide. How How.<br /><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Dear Dads,</span></p> <p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span> </span>I would first like to welcome you back to a new year with YMCA Guides and Princesses, and to thank you for being a part of this special program.<span> </span>This year you will have opportunities to get involved in a multitude of exciting events, Nations Outings, and service/philanthropy projects.<span> </span>One of these amazing tribal opportunities is called the WeBuildPeople Campaign. </span></p> <p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span> </span>The WeBuildPeople Campaign is the YMCA's annual scholarship drive that helps families in the community to participate in vital YMCA programs that they could not otherwise afford.<span> </span>For the past three years we have asked each tribe to sponsor a child for summer camp.<span> </span>This initiative is called the "One Tribe, One Child" Wampum Pledge.<span> </span>This year it will cost $150.00 of your wampum to send a deserving child to camp for the summer.<span> </span>Please have a tribal discussion before the Fall Outing at Camp Kanata in regards to donating the tribe's wampum back to the YMCA.<span> </span>The tribe will have an opportunity at the Fall Outing to complete the Wampum Pledge Card, and pick up the WeBuildPeople patches at the same time.<span> </span>The tribe will be billed in February for their Wampum pledge, and the gifted amount will be due by the end of the Y Guides' calendar year in May.<span> </span>Not only is this a great chance to help those in need, but it is an amazing opportunity to teach your child about the power of giving back.<span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">To add a little Y Guides' spirit into the campaign we have brought back the prize lottery again this year.<span> </span>Any tribe that donates their Wampum at the $500.00 level or higher will enter into a prize drawing.<span> </span>We will be giving away several prizes in the drawing, which include a FREE Spring Outing for an entire tribe, FREE Winter Inning Tickets for an entire tribe, 5 prizes that will allow the tribe to reserve any cabin at the Spring Outing, and much more!<span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">On behalf of the YMCA, we want to thank each tribe for participating in the campaign this year.<span> </span>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Matthew "Running Moose" Strickland at (919) 719-9691.<span> </span>Make it a great year!</span></p> <p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Pals Forever, Friends Always,</span></p> <p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Matthew "Running Moose" Strickland </span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-86132208196920215422009-10-02T16:26:00.002-04:002009-10-02T16:33:03.845-04:00How How,<br /><br />Just a quick list of things you should bring tomorrow to the camp-out.<br /><br />1. Tent (you are welcome to share if you have a bigger tent)<br />2. Sleeping Bags<br />3. Flashlights<br />4. Bug Repellent<br />5. Extra Change of Clothes (why do I think a few of the boys will get wet?)<br />6. Hotdog/Hamburger for dinner. Also bring chips and other snacks your little brave will want.<br />7. Drinks (Water, soda, juice for morning). Please recycle if possible.<br />8. Fishing Pole (not sure we'll have time but you are welcome to bring one).<br />9. Vests and badges. (Why is this number 9 on the list??)<br />10. Any Wampum earned<br />11. Scary/Funny Story (don't make it too scary or the boys won't go to sleep or worse - we'll be driving home)<br />12. Can one other person bring firewood. I'll be bringing some but it always seems we never have enough.<br />13. A raincoat/poncho (in case it does rain a bit)<br />14. YMCA Dues ($78/$91) depending on if you are a member or not.<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-79590766313590457152009-10-02T11:30:00.003-04:002009-10-02T11:45:39.900-04:00Moose Bucks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hbxuXn4V2AgydGflFHt4otFTM7tWKAekBJnP_3mD7UGeTKnKyUTVM03LnSIHlNdNa4Q9E1FYWyGe-udcwEopUV9wHyUeFB98c2rCBXts8Bct_KQHh9J5HldLux6hxW6LMA01O4KfIcUK/s1600-h/moose+bucks.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hbxuXn4V2AgydGflFHt4otFTM7tWKAekBJnP_3mD7UGeTKnKyUTVM03LnSIHlNdNa4Q9E1FYWyGe-udcwEopUV9wHyUeFB98c2rCBXts8Bct_KQHh9J5HldLux6hxW6LMA01O4KfIcUK/s400/moose+bucks.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388026111130791698" border="0" /></a><br />If you need more Moose Bucks for your little brave, you can get another sheet at <a href="http://arapahoe-nation.org/index.htm">Arapahoe Nation Web Site</a>. You'll see the link about halfway down the page.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-34069768549160800412009-10-02T11:22:00.002-04:002009-10-02T11:25:10.471-04:00Dues are Due!<table width="137" align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="131"> <tbody><tr> <td class="style11" valign="top" width="259"><div align="left"> <p><img src="http://arapahoe-nation.org/newlogo.jpg" alt="canoe" width="125" align="top" border="0" height="120" /></p> </div></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span class="style109"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Coyotes - The Chief has been sleeping in the saddle. Dues are due Oct 2 (today). Please bring me a check this weekend ($73 members or $91 non-members) if you haven't paid. I'll turn in all the money on Monday. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2009-2010 Program Dues</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> We would like to start off by saying that dues are vital to the livelihood of our program. They allow us pay for all of the patches and program supplies, they pay for the staff, and they allow us to continue to keep the cost down on many of the events like Fall and Spring Outing. We are counting on all you chiefs to help make sure that we get all the dues in for the upcoming season. The 2009-2010 dues will be $91 per pair for non-members of the YMCA, $73 per pair for members of the YMCA. and for each additional child in the program: $27 for Y members and $33 for non-Y members </span><strong style="font-style: italic;">Dues must be paid before Friday, October 2, 2009</strong><span style="font-style: italic;">. You must pay your dues before you can register for the Third Year Date Night, Third Year Pow-Wow, and/or the Camp Rockmont Fall Outing. Dues may be paid by several methods: over the phone with a credit card (Visa, Master Card, & American Express), by mail with a check, or in person (check, cash, or credit)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-83201757396614759062009-09-27T12:30:00.005-04:002009-09-29T17:22:43.320-04:00Oct 3 Camping Trip Duties (updated Tue Sep 29)How How everyone,<br /><br />Our big fall camping trip is coming up in less than a week. Let's all think positive thoughts so we have great weather. A good brave is a prepared brave. Can I get each of the big brave/little brave to sign up for one of the duties below?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Materials for torches </span>- <span style="font-style: italic;">Rushing Ram and Red Thunder ( bring money to outing to reimburse)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Firewood</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Laughing Horse and Red Wolf</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Firewood</span> -<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Stove or grill for cooking dinner</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Rushing Ram and Red Thunder</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Smores for Saturday night</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Great Wolf and Rising Sun</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. Coffee for Sunday morning</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Laughing Horse and Red Wolf</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. Breakfast for Sunday morning </span>-<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. paper plates, cups, paper towels, and garbage bags</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Running Bull and Bear Rock</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. Tribe photographer</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Running Bull and Bear Rock</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Not attending - Dancing Squirrel and Jumping Wolf</span><br /><br />Also remember to bring a scary/funny story each little brave can share around the campfire.<br /><br />As a reminder, Thunder Eagle and Daring Eagle will be our hosts for the meeting during the campout. Please let me or Thunder Eagle know if you plan to arrive after 4PM. Have a great week everyone!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-50565549952400295072009-09-11T16:13:00.001-04:002009-09-11T16:13:46.443-04:00Possible Fun Runs for Boys - Thanks to Great Wolf!<div> <div>All:<br />I have researched several running races through the rest of 2009. Below is a list of events. Please note that there are pretty much opportunities just about every weekend:</div> <div> </div> <div>I have heard the Jingle Bell Run is pretty fun and the Monster Dash sounds like fun too!</div> <div> </div> <div><strong><u>September</u></strong></div> <div>9/12/09 Boys and Girls Club, </div> <div>9/26/09 White Deer Dash, Garner, NC 5k-$20 1 mile-$10</div> <div> </div> <div><u><strong>October</strong></u></div> <div>10/10/09 Autism Walk, 5k/1mile-$25</div> <div>10/10/09 Children's Education, Clayton, NC 5k-$20 1mile-$10</div> <div>10/11/09 Wakefield HS, Wake Forest, NC 5k, $50 family, $20 indiv.</div> <div>10/25/09 Raleigh Monster Dash (Dress up in Costumes), 5k/1mile ($20 adult/$15 child)</div> <div>10/25/09 Run for Healthier Babies, 5k-$20 1mile-$10</div> <div> </div> <div><strong><u>November</u></strong></div> <div>11/14/09 Running free with K Wayne, Apex, 5k, free (donations suggested)</div> <div>11/21/09 Apex Parks and Rec, Apex, 5k, $15 adult/$10 child</div> <div>11/22/09 Wake County PTA, 5k, $20</div> <div> </div> <div><strong><u>December</u></strong></div> <div>12/5/09 Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5k/1mile, $25</div> <div>12/27/09 Anna's Angels, Wake Forest, 5k, $20</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-60180802732590964912009-08-21T11:47:00.004-04:002009-08-21T12:12:59.360-04:00Camping Trip Confirmed.Great News!<br /><br />Craig just reserved a Group Tent Site at Falls Lake State Recreation Area – an expansive reservoir and woodlands, habitat for diversity of animals, including American bald eagles. I'll send out the attachments on email as I can't seem to attach files on this blog.<br /><br />Few highlights:<br /><br />· Reserved Campsite #11 at the B.W. Wells Group Camp for Saturday, October 3rd<br />· Camp site is approx. 500 feet from the shower house / bathroom and 1,500 feet from the lake.<br />· Some park activities include lake fishing, 12 miles of hiking trails, and more than six miles of bicycling trails.<br />· Interpretive programs are available. See below for some choices.<br />· Must bring our on own wood.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dangerous Plants & Animals</span><br />Give the kids close-up views of Copperheads and Black Widows! Everyone, young<br />and old, can learn to recognize the local hazards of the natural world, and enjoy the outdoors without fear!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stream Study Activity</span><br />Get wet in a cool stream while looking for local animal life. Learn how animals can be an indicator of water quality. Be prepared to get wet! Wear sturdy shoes and bring a towel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Poisonous Snakes of NC</span><br />Talk All Learn about the poisonous snakes of NC and where they are located across the state. Also some safety and first aid tips. See snake replicas and skins.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-73445874209491160932009-08-21T09:38:00.003-04:002009-08-21T09:39:52.820-04:00List of ideas for group meetingsIn case you wanted to match up a craft or activity when you are hosting a meeting, here are some ideas:<br /><br />1. Learn to set a table<br />2. Nine (or eight) planet model<br />3. Learn how to use a compass<br />4. Homemade Kite (good for Spring Kite Flying at Bond Park)<br />5. Weather Station<br />6. Holiday Decoration<br />7. Learn how to tie five different knots<br />8. Bead or Leather DesignAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-60256749116227676602009-08-19T11:13:00.005-04:002009-08-21T09:37:47.942-04:00Agenda for second year...How How,<br /><br />I want to thank all the dads that attended our kick-off meeting at Connoleys (I mean Rudinos). That was a test for everyone. Looks like we were able to iron out a plan for the second year. Blain was forward-thinking enough to bring his laptop and load most of these events on the calendar. Thank you Blain. Here is the run down in case you want to load these into your Blackberry.<br /><br />Friday Sept 11 6PM - First group meeting (Thunder Squirrel and Burping Platypus)<br /><br />Sat/Sun Oct 3/4 - Big Brave/Little Brave Campout (Location TBD) - We will also hold our second meeting during the campout. Thunder Eagle and Daring Eagle will host.<br /><br />Monday Oct 19th - YGuides day at the State Fair. Info only, not a group event.<br /><br />Sunday Oct 25 - Leaf collection at Yates Mills. More info coming.<br /><br />Sunday Nov 8 - Fall Outing (1PM-?). We will hold our third meeting during this outing. Rushing Ram and Red Thunder will host)<br /><br />Sunday Dec 13 5PM- Fourth group meeting. Hookin Fish and Fire Feather will host.<br /><br />Sunday Jan 10 5PM - Fifth group meeting. Running Bull and Bear Rock will host.<br /><br />Sun Jan 31 - Laughing Horse and Red Wolf will set up bird house build at local Home Depot.<br /><br />Sun Feb 14th 5PM - Sixth group meeting - Great Wolf and Rising Sun will host.<br /><br />Sun Mar 14th 5PM - Seventh group meeting - Laughing Horse and Red Wolf will host.<br /><br />Sun Apr 11th 5PM - Eighth group meeting - Dancing Gopher and Jumping Wolf will host.<br /><br />Spring Outing, Polar Bear Swim, and Winter Inning. and Bond Park Kite Flying dates will be added once published.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-62623950420244017972009-08-10T15:19:00.002-04:002009-08-10T15:23:17.760-04:00Thanks and a ReminderHow How,<br /><br />Thanks to Craig for attending the Chief's meeting last Tuesday. Also, don't forget about our Dad's only meeting at 3PM this Sunday at Connoley's Pub (corner of High House and Davis). We'll plan out a schedule of events and fun activities to make our second year a memorable one.<br /><br />- Laughing HorseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-91776709716691826992009-07-31T15:29:00.001-04:002009-07-31T15:30:30.962-04:00Chief's meeting<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">I am going to be out of town during this meeting. Is there another dad interested in attending and giving me the notes collected?<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-style: italic;"><span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Dear Chiefs,</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-style: italic;"><span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;">This email is going out to the entire Arapahoe Nation just in case you have not told us who your chief will be for the 2009/2010 program year. We would like to remind you that there is a Chief's Meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the RBC Center Arena Club Restaurant. Please park in the VIP lot and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. If the chief cannot attend, please send one of your dads to represent the tribe. The meeting will last until 8:30 p.m. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; font-style: italic;"><span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;"> At the meeting we will be discussing the upcoming fall season. Topics will include the details on second and third year specific events, dues, and WeBuildPeople. We will also be bringing the second and third year patches to this event for you to pick up. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday evening at the RBC Center. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-59380325464656612982009-06-18T12:34:00.003-04:002009-06-18T12:42:41.829-04:00Backpack Program<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNGUcw_rlFhuNKSUH-B-AAlmOq7uNJ9uTCRbmNC4UMtI80raDeDVK1d2O7fBRxfWaFEGmvLMGcHGmzFtEjbGsrBuCpAzlj87GpXzvM9BFU9ALouysGlahOaIQ1Qh5JEoR-JInwOY3hg8A/s1600-h/foodbank.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNGUcw_rlFhuNKSUH-B-AAlmOq7uNJ9uTCRbmNC4UMtI80raDeDVK1d2O7fBRxfWaFEGmvLMGcHGmzFtEjbGsrBuCpAzlj87GpXzvM9BFU9ALouysGlahOaIQ1Qh5JEoR-JInwOY3hg8A/s320/foodbank.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348708661429149778" border="0" /></a><br />How How,<br /><br />I connected with Mr. Caprice Brown over at the food bank. One of the Y-Guides sponsored programs is the <a href="http://content.foodbankcenc.org/programs/backpack/index.asp">Food Bank BackPack Program</a>. I think we have enough wampum to cover the costs.<br /><br />The <b>BackPack</b> program is intended to meet the nutritional needs of children during non-school hours, specifically weekends. It targets children who would benefit from nutritious meals. The BackPack Program is an additional component of the Food Bank’s mission of ending hunger in our 34-county service area.<br /><br />Through the program, once each week kids will be given special backpacks that are filled with non-perishable food that can be used to meet their weekend nutritional needs. A typical pack, depending upon the Food Bank’s inventory, will contain: a protein (such as beans, tuna, soup, beef stew, peanut butter and/or soup), vegetables (such as canned spinach, string beans, etc.), canned fruits (such as peaches, pears, pineapples, etc.) and miscellaneous items, such as individual wrapped fruit juice, crackers, Multigrain bars, individual boxes of cereal, pudding cups, etc.<br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">The six steps for a successful BackPack service project are listed below:</span></p> <ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" type="1"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Talk about this project with your tribe. You can read or distribute the information above. Get everyone excited about the need to help these kids. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Choose a service project leader (s). </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Call or email John Foister at 919-865-3022 or via email at <a href="mailto:jfoister@foodbankcenc.org" title="blocked::mailto:jfoister@foodbankcenc.org" target="_blank">jfoister@foodbankcenc.org</a> or J. Caprice Brown at 919-865-3037 or via email at <a href="mailto:cbrown@foodbankcenc.org" title="blocked::mailto:cbrown@foodbankcenc.org" target="_blank">cbrown@foodbankcenc.org</a> to schedule an appointment. Do this soon so that you have the date on the calendar. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Assign each member of the tribe to buy a quantity of the items shown below in the “Shopping List” section. Most tribes choose to assign each member the purchase of 50-100 individual items each (see below). </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Send an email asking Big Braves and Guides/ Princesses to go shopping together sometime before your tribe’s visit. (You do not need to shop as a tribe.)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Show up at the Food Bank for your visit. It will only take an hour, generally on Saturday but other times are available. </span></li></ol> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">You may be asking what types of food would be appropriate for the program. The basic answer is kid-friendly, nutritious, cost effective, nonperishable foods with limited or no preparation. A typical pack will contain: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" type="square"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"> A protein (such as beans, soup, beef stew, peanut butter and/or soup [please, no tuna]) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Vegetables (such as canned spinach, string beans, etc.) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Canned fruits (such as peaches, pears, pineapples, etc.) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Miscellaneous items (such as individual wrapped fruit juice, crackers, Multigrain bars, individual boxes of cereal, pudding cups, etc.) </span></li></ul> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">The most needed items are individual size: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;font-family:trebuchet ms;" type="square"><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Spaghetti & Meatballs / Ravioli / Beef-a-roni / Lasagna </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Soup </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Fruit cups </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Cereal Boxes </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">100% Fruit Juice large or small foil/paper cartons </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Pop Tarts </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Pudding Cups </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Fruit Bars </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Animal/Graham Crackers </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Raisins </span></li><li style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Trail Mix </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Individually Wrapped Snacks</span></span></li></ul>Let's see if we can discuss at date at the Dad's only meeting in August.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-33799230616359670322009-06-18T12:30:00.008-04:002009-06-19T11:11:04.287-04:00How How,<br /><br />Looks like we have a mixed bag on the July 4 USA game and Aug 9 DBulls Game. Here is what I have so far. I guess we can get the new fetch-um, Red Thunder, to see about the 7/2 tickets since at least five of the eight groups can go. I also would like to have a Sunday afternoon Dad's meeting on Aug 16 to go ahead and map out schedules for, at least, the rest of 2009. Let me know if that date works for everyone. I remember that we had a hard time last year getting everyone together.<br /><br /><br /><table str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 354pt;" width="470" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 70pt;" width="93"> <col style="width: 82pt;" width="109"> <col style="width: 89pt;" width="118"> <col style="width: 113pt;" width="150"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 70pt;" width="93" height="17"><br /></td> <td class="xl27" style="width: 82pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" width="109">7/2 USA Bball</td> <td class="xl27" style="width: 89pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" width="118">8/9 Dbulls Bball</td> <td class="xl27" style="width: 113pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" width="150">8/16 Dads meeting</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Adkins</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl25">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">No</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes<br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Fields</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Godwin</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">No</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Hager</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes<br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Hemingway</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Dillard</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Duerr</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">??</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl24" style="height: 12.75pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;" height="17">Rinehart</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">No</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes</td> <td style="text-align: center;" class="xl26">Yes<br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-23609956956125988222009-06-10T11:24:00.003-04:002009-06-10T11:39:51.140-04:00Summer Planning for Year 2How How,<br /><br />Summer is fast upon us. Even though our official start of the 2nd year is in September, I hope we can get the group together before. Many of you mentioned a Durham Bulls game. I suggest a Sunday game. It's starts at 5PM and the kids can run the bases after the game. There are games on July 26 and Aug 2. Let me know if you have a preference and I'll work with the new fetch'um to coordinate ticket purchase (est $7 each).<br /><br />I have a call into the foodbank to see if we can have the boys work on a volunteer project where they would provide backpacks of food to underprivledged kids. More to come on that.<br /><br />Also think about a weekend campout either Sept 12 or Sept 19. We could travel to Linville Falls (bit of a drive) or stay locally at another camp. We could work through several feathers at the campout.<br /><br />Rushing Ram - Can you reply to all with the Year 2 officers? Not sure who all of them are. Thanks.<br /><br />See you at the pool!<br /><br />Laughing Horse and Red WolfAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-61724892361752032222009-05-04T08:23:00.004-04:002009-05-04T08:36:31.447-04:00Spring 2009 Outing at Camp SeafarerMen & Boys... Bear Rock and I had a great time at the outing this weekend! There were some amazing memories we'll remember forever. I took many pictures and a few videos, most including Caleb, but also many of others in the tribe. I have posted them in these 2 places. Please upload your own photos to Picasa to share with others!<br /><br />I also hope you will post some of your memories to the blog here.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/carpentercoyotes/SpringOuting2009AtCampSeafarer#">Link to Photos</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=C9566C5671255133">Link to Videos</a>Blain Dillardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13611057744139491489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-82018442676933163832008-12-21T10:41:00.003-05:002008-12-21T10:58:44.147-05:00Carpenter Coyotes go Rock Climbing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX19wLrI11s8XpOHedK70_xqhjs5td-0vvDwx8JGU576wc98d81CKIXiXXqQ0CftLXMwd__IFu3zulRYbMZ4TZT_hXJp-icUu_mE0u1aRHkOvmap9uCeGpXyvEYW-D5by-jmKO8J5mzIWJ/s1600-h/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282272240701449026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX19wLrI11s8XpOHedK70_xqhjs5td-0vvDwx8JGU576wc98d81CKIXiXXqQ0CftLXMwd__IFu3zulRYbMZ4TZT_hXJp-icUu_mE0u1aRHkOvmap9uCeGpXyvEYW-D5by-jmKO8J5mzIWJ/s320/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkAsUwH9Ugw3S0vyI8BXTJ_7zr-w5Mmy5egFTCRM8eqdftQl2-L8zykjanAmfyFN5wHMBSpzJ3qo1MPy1DiPvJrgPylr2SIMiC2jwwI_tRj_2Wp3VN3srmzCwoPb0J_euyObrUFHK0cQN/s1600-h/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282272230022360114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkAsUwH9Ugw3S0vyI8BXTJ_7zr-w5Mmy5egFTCRM8eqdftQl2-L8zykjanAmfyFN5wHMBSpzJ3qo1MPy1DiPvJrgPylr2SIMiC2jwwI_tRj_2Wp3VN3srmzCwoPb0J_euyObrUFHK0cQN/s320/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcsv-QTO21sIT94BQp66UqL_NCzEPfwZmBDxUhrgq5_f1yXS1Pb9ukm2XsI5MVpi7Psb0dnCffQNP21yOvPPHd_QaihUCsJx6DiOmFXXn1Sl2qwUuX9FtPeIPZRrU_cIp7v3jEsAX1NcR/s1600-h/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282272224103443010" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcsv-QTO21sIT94BQp66UqL_NCzEPfwZmBDxUhrgq5_f1yXS1Pb9ukm2XsI5MVpi7Psb0dnCffQNP21yOvPPHd_QaihUCsJx6DiOmFXXn1Sl2qwUuX9FtPeIPZRrU_cIp7v3jEsAX1NcR/s320/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvcBmZLknXpas1bVCwQC4BxLxxBrG9xZrAE69ES4A0QIweSylKHi-GcPGaPLmq6cuTcYl0e7b5ta-8JomJt0CCaA31V2GfGOJd0UxbWb8r1ok2DRhQmHU3lHtnrgt3icsnPixZrPM2mNW/s1600-h/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282272216207949602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvcBmZLknXpas1bVCwQC4BxLxxBrG9xZrAE69ES4A0QIweSylKHi-GcPGaPLmq6cuTcYl0e7b5ta-8JomJt0CCaA31V2GfGOJd0UxbWb8r1ok2DRhQmHU3lHtnrgt3icsnPixZrPM2mNW/s320/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXgj7ypT9d3Q8f7AgARvtDTvi8FVcy-6SkZFbBCmHb_8uhOXb3YqDywVwR5NdNuqJlh3_hzTVYIG20iPmzGEIFX4pqQgsYAqbsUGUiwuEJF2Bw9MBDT5BV1R03nJ1e_K5HTomCCXMkXtO/s1600-h/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282272203800662450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXgj7ypT9d3Q8f7AgARvtDTvi8FVcy-6SkZFbBCmHb_8uhOXb3YqDywVwR5NdNuqJlh3_hzTVYIG20iPmzGEIFX4pqQgsYAqbsUGUiwuEJF2Bw9MBDT5BV1R03nJ1e_K5HTomCCXMkXtO/s320/Ben+Soccer+and+Oct+Misc+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>A brave group of coyotes traveled to the <a href="http://www.trianglerockclub.com/">Triangle Rock Club</a> facility in Morrisville, NC to learn the "ropes" of rock climbing. The dads learned how to keep their sons from falling off the walls (called belaying). Cheers to the brave sons and dads!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16624922462885859555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5856498732981839880.post-36636296137871764842008-11-23T22:24:00.014-05:002018-11-23T08:29:38.208-05:00Fall Outing 2008<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglETkQqiEE4xY4d16BRKP-Ah0OCfj7C9cYqPLpzoZHwoqsGsBug5gaSG9jCjyEK3TryKd4kbf-p2UuKFHqBNaiVnaCKiz7eFIp1ZIOtS3b4mpkWXTUMvKgl7f03r38Iwnlxg2UXmjZJSg/s1600-h/100_5875.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272076860807061938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglETkQqiEE4xY4d16BRKP-Ah0OCfj7C9cYqPLpzoZHwoqsGsBug5gaSG9jCjyEK3TryKd4kbf-p2UuKFHqBNaiVnaCKiz7eFIp1ZIOtS3b4mpkWXTUMvKgl7f03r38Iwnlxg2UXmjZJSg/s320/100_5875.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 214px;" /></a> It's been a long week of work since our Fall Outing last Sunday. I've been looking forward to posting this since then. I really enjoyed the outing and I know the kids did too. I'm posting a few short videos to remember the night by.<br />
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If you look at this as an outsider, one who has not experienced the Indian Guides program, you certainly might think it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cheezy</span> or even silly, that grown men would dress in a leather patch-filled vest and march through a cold fall night to watch a ceremony by a lake. But there was something electric about the moment. There was an energy generated by the hundreds of men and their sons yelling "HOW HOW" at the beginning of the evening's ceremonial procession, then becoming strangely quiet, while marching through the darkness, led by the light of a few homemade torches, and the cadence of the lead guy beating a tom-tom every few seconds.<br />
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Then we marched, and marched, and marched, down the dark torch-lit road (video #2), and then it became even more surreal. In hindsight, the quietness made the moment. If you imagine this same march with talking, it is just another stroll down the road and through the woods. But with silence, you think of things. You think about how rarely you experience silence when you have kids. You think about how fleeting this moment is. You think about how special this night is for your son. How cool he must think it is to walk behind these torches in the dark, with his dad.<br />
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We saw a lighted path appear as we came over the hill - a path 40 feet wide, and leading all the way down a hill for hundreds of feet, to the lakeside <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">amphitheatre</span> below. On each side of the path, the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">nd</span> year Guides and Braves held their homemade torches - hundreds of them - in a meandering pattern of light. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Silhouettes</span> of dads holding hands of sons filled the view of everyone in the march. The silence was broken only by the crunching twigs and acorns below our feet, and the occasional <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">murmur</span> in the distance.<br />
We had our handful of patches already glued to our vests. The eagle with a single feather or two, a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">canoeing</span> patch, and a few others. They... had dozens more - each signifying this memory or that memory - that will unlikely be forgotten. Somehow, as we walked through that processional, you could sense that this same scene had been repeated for scores of years, and for several generations. I wished I could freeze this moment a little bit longer, and remember the sensation of how important this time is for me and my son, who will certainly be grown before I know it.<br />
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Once seated in the amphitheatre, the nation's chief came across the lake in a canoe and eventually lit the ceremonial fire with a large explosion (video #3). The kids loved that... and frankly, what dad doesn't enjoy an unexpected explosion every once in a while?<br />
Then we had an exchanging of vows, for lack of a better explanation. Father and Son exchanged a yellow and blue bear claw. This is what I remembered. The father agrees to give up selfishness - to not be selfish in focusing only on his own priorities like work and hobbies. The son agrees to give up impatience - to be patient with his dad and realize that dad has other priorities to deal with. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ie</span>. Sons, give your dad a break. Dads, give your son your time. I thought that was ironic, yet poignant, since it is often kids who are selfish and parents who need patience. But we exchanged bear claws and sealed it with a hug. <br />
So that's my memory of the fall outing for our first year of Indian Guides. More pictures are posted <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/XyZ3sADgiHfmbt8RA" target="_blank">here</a>.Blain Dillardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13611057744139491489noreply@blogger.com0