1993 - 1994

We opened our year with the Ghoul Walk, held at Camp Y-Noah on October 29, 1993. This was the first time it was held on a Friday night. Attendance was good with 15 tribes and the Maidens putting on scares.

A new Nation banner was presented at the November Longhouse. The fundraiser was kicked off as well. We sold coupon cards, candy bars and brochure gifts through Tri-C. A family goal of $141.00 was set. The buy-out-option was $71.00. The 4th annual Tribe Chief Orientation Workshop was held November 11. Roller skating at Springfield Roller Rink was a free event. For the first time we opted for a three-hour block rather than two. Little Braves came early and the Older Braves stayed later consequently the rink was not as crowded.

The December banquet at Thomastown had over 400 in attendance. We had a magician and a professional photographer for tribe pictures. Joe Friday Awards were given to Denny Luck, Carl Swan and Don Thomas. Honored with the Outstanding Service Award was Keith Gywn. There were 68 Little Braves winning the 100% Participation award. The Mighty Arapaho won Big Medicine. At the December Longhouse a motion was passed to purchase two 100-cup coffee pots.

In January we attended a Canton Invaders game. It was a family event and very exciting. The sponsoring tribe Seneca, had on-court pre-game activities for little braves.

Bowling in February was held at the Bowl-A-Rama in Springfield. Pizza and pop were served after the first game. This was a free event.

The March Swim Overnighter was held at the Canal Street YMCA. Once again this was a free event. The Nation purchased 2 first aid kits at the March Longhouse. Mini-golf was the April event. Heavy rains and course repairs delayed this event to a rain date. Even so, the turnout was very good.

Spring campout late May was at Camp Y-Noah. Great weather prevailed for fishing, canoe races and the archery shoot. Jim Peterson, our Nation Storyteller, was a big hit at the fire ceremony. For the first time at the Fire Ceremony, all new Braves, Big and Little, were brought down front and presented to the Nation. This was impressive and well received.

Akron-Canton Indians baseball was the June event. Ticket sales in coordination with Maidens topped 500. Mike and Curtis Grimes got to throw out the first pitch. At the June Longhouse a new fundraiser was approved - a reverse raffle to be held in September 1994.

We had an impressive show at the Mohican Wilderness - Gathering of the Nations, the second weekend in July. Together with the Squawnina Indian Maiden Nation, we sponsored a carnival for all attending this gathering. Thanks to Don Thomas and many other volunteers, it was a huge success. We supplied penny candy for participation in the games and gave beads (5 to make a bracelet) for a win.

The July event family picnic was held at Munroe Falls Metro Park. No Nation event was held in August. At the August Longhouse we changed our constitution that all new little braves be six before October 1. The Fall Campout was held at Tippecanoe with rain on Saturday. Some events were canceled. Because of the size of our Nation we did not run an active recruitment.

Chief - Mike Grimes, Mingo
War Chief - Ed Hackathorn, Cherokee
Sachem - Don Suboticki, Seneca
Medicine Man - Keith Gwyn, Mingo
Wampum Bearer - Tim Dunigan, Mingo
Tallykeeper - Paul Andrella, Arapaho
Storyteller - Jim Peterson, Cheyenne
Indian Agent - Greg Blondheim, YMCA