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Intense Training for Ceremonies OfferedCeremonies teams performed many of their own individual parts, but also had an opportunity to be evaluated in other categories, such as the Pre-Ordeal ceremony which was evaluated Sunday afternoon at NOAC. According to Dylan Polk, CVC of the Inductions and Ceremonial Events (ICE) Committee, the participation at this NOAC has been among the best ever. Brian, Andrew, Ben, and Chris, of Amangamek Wipit Lodge, performed the Pre-Ordeal ceremony on Sunday and shared some of what they gained from the competition. They all agreed that the judges looked for the small things that made the ceremony "speak" directly to the candidate. Movement on stage was also a key factor, they said. In order to conduct an effective ceremony, ceremonies teams need to be able Arrowmen Mike Peters and Scott Robin of the ICE Committee have worked hard to provide quality training for ceremonies at this NOAC. "This year we have restarted a new program called IT2 --Intensive Induction Trainer Training-- to train Arrowmen at NOAC to become their lodge's inductions manager. The ceremonies trainers here are the best from across the country." said Polk. The IT2 program has 130 to 140 registered participants in this the first year back after a long absence. Trainer Participating ceremonies teams are recognized in levels of mastery of Participant, Merit, and Honor. The Honor teams are the best of the teams that performed, and receive distinguished medallions for their accomplishment. Revised 8/5/2006 |
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