Order of the Arrow Wednesday August 3, 2011 Boy Scouts of America

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Lenape Legend Sets Tone for Indian Summer

Last night Arrowmen filed into the Spilman Auditorium, welcomed by the national officers who were throwing Frisbee®'s and footballs down into the crowd. Some were given a "cheerful service card" and provided skybox seating to dine with the skybox hostesses. The national officers then proceeded to the front of the auditorium doing the Macarena as Arrowmen from the crowd joined in on the fun.

The show's story began with the main characters, three American Indian boys, laughing and playing in the woods as young boys do. However, their merriment came to end when they suddenly realized it was time to go home. It was late, and they had wandered further from their village then they thought; they were lost. They met an aged warrior by the name of Mesingw, the spirit of the deer, bear, and other animals of the forest. Mesingw took one of the boys by the hand and led him on a journey through wide rivers and beautiful forests to show him the way home.

After a dramatic interpretation of the Ordeal ceremony, National Vice Chief Daniel Dick made his keynote address to the crowd. "Look further and carry on the spirit of the Order. Find the spirit from within," said Dan. He encouraged all the Arrowmen to “reach out” to others to share stories of mentors who influenced their lives. Dan emphasized the importance of creating new bonds of brotherhood.

Dancers of all styles were introduced and took the stage to perform their respective dances accompanied by a full drum team. Of all ages and backgrounds, dancers on the stage exemplified the diverse atmosphere of Indian Summer.

Revised 8/03/2011

 
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