1974 - 1975
The Nation started the year in very poor financial condition. After
investigating several possibilities of raising funds, it was decided to
have an Easter Candy Sale. The Nation netted approximately $2,750 from
the sale.
The Family Picnic in June was held at the Portage Lakes State Park.
The Nation designed and built, as a Nation Event, a float for the Canal
Days Parade. The Float took second Place in the Junior Division.
The Tallykeeper became the official Smoke Signal writer. Up until this
time, the minutes of the Nation Council meetings were published
separately from the Smoke Signal. The Smoke Signal had contained tribe
articles, information on upcoming Nation Events, birthdays, etc.
The Organization Drive resulted in sixty-two new Father/Son members and
two new tribes were formed.
Father/Son Banquet was held at Village Inn Restaurant in Barberton.
There was a spook House at the Halloween Party and as a result of much
are work, it was a big hit. A Nation Guidon was purchased for $125.00.
Chief - Don Ries, Tuscarawas
War Chief - Jerry Prahl, Chippewa
Medicine Man - George Hefner, Chippewa
Wampum Bearer - George Bower, Crow
Tallykeeper - Lee Turner, Wyandot
Indian Agent - John Christian, YMCA