THE MANIKIKI NATION
SMOKE SIGNALS

SEPTEMBER, 2009              Blog:yindianguides.blogspot.com         web: yindianguides.org

 

Manikiki Nation 2009 Fall Campout

September 11-13^th

TO ALL CAMPERS:

We have been notified by Mohican Reservation that we are REQUIRED to stop by the office to register and get car passes. No money is necessary for this. They can also assist you in finding your campsite listed below:

The following are the campsite assignments for each tribe.

Apache 227 228  229              Crow 230 231 232                 Blackhawk 233             Arapaho 234                             Cherokee 235 236                  Comanche 237 238                Creek 239 240            Mohawk 241                Navajo 242 243                       Seneca 244 245                      Mandan 246

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday:

4:00-8:00                   Check in, set up campsites

8:00-9:00                   Bean contest

9:30-???                     Night hike with Kevin Adkins

Late evening              Tribe time around individual fires

 

Saturday:

Breakfast                   All campers are on their own.

9:00-Noon                 Nation games

12:00-1:00                 Lunch provided by Nation.  Served by Cherokee Tribe.

1:00-4:00                   Canoe trip

4:00-6:00                   Free time.  Suggestions include:  Swimming, go karts, mini golf,  ball fields.

6:00-7:00                   Pig roast

7:30-8:00                   Line up for fire ceremony

8:00-9:30                   Fire ceremony

9:30-11:00                 Outdoor movie

Late evening              Tribe time around individual fires

Sunday:

      Open                           Free time

Longhouse Notes

Next Longhouse:

6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 15^th

at Camp Y-Noah

All  incoming chiefs AND council chiefs are required to attend.

This meeting is also open to the Little Braves. Food and drinks will be provided!

All Council members and Chiefs are required to attend Longhouse. 

Chiefs, if you cannot attend, please get one of your tribe members to attend and sign in for you.

 

 

 

Nation Officer Reports

 

Nation Chief: John “Sits By Fire” Waller  330-867-5726,  330-256-4430 john.waller@wilsontool.com

 

 Tonka Hey!

 

Autumn is here again and it is time for us to retire the old and welcome in the new as our new season of Indian Guides begins in October. It has been a pleasure for Sammy, Jacob and I to wear the Nation Chief feathers this year as I am sure it will be for Jeff and Tucker Pearce this upcoming year. They will do a fine job leading our Nation into the future. Jeff’s excitement with the Indian Guides program is unmatched. Let’s all get behind him and help him strengthen this Nation for other Fathers and Sons that will come after us! 

 

I would like to thank all Tribe Chiefs and Council for a job well done this year! This Nation does not function as well as it does unless these guys get it done and they sure did again this year. I would also like to thank Sachem, Kurt Liebensperger for his support. I appreciate the help. I also wish to thank all the Dads in the Manikiki Nation that contributed to the “behind the scenes” efforts in making all of our events go smoothly so we could all enjoy them. This work often goes unrecognized but is definitely not unnoticed. Finally, I would like to thank Sammy and Jacob for still wanting to hang out with their old man. I know it won’t be long before that might change but I’ll take it for as long as I can.

 

We have several Outgoing Braves moving out of Indian Guides at the Fall Campout (but hopefully on to Trailblazers). This means we will be smaller in numbers next year. I would ask that all Dads ask someone you know to come and take a look at our program. Invite them to an event to see for themselves. We will need to bring new Fathers and Sons into the Manikiki Nation to keep each of our tribes thriving for many years to come. Think of all of the fun and enjoyment you and your son(s) have had. This will definitely be the same for others if you give them the opportunity.

                                                                                                                                                                 

John Waller

“Sits By Fire”

 

 

 

War Chief: Jeff “Last Hawk” Pearce

330-645-6075, 330-714-7892 jeffp@pearceengineering.com  

 

We need everyone to help with our upcoming recruiting event at the YMCA!  The event isn’t happening until October 24^th, but we need you to plan now.  We will be setting up the teepee and possibly be serving hotdogs like we have in the past.  We need to make a strong showing so the kids can see what a great time they can have by being in Guides!  More information will be included in the next Smoke Signal.

 

We are also presently handing out flyers to all the local school systems in an attempt to strengthen our nation!!  If you have volunteered to hand these out please see that it gets done as soon as possible.  And don’t forget your neighbors and friends and your sons friends, be sure to tell them about Indian Guides and what it means to you and your son!!

 

And lastly, Tucker and I are looking forward to the campout where we will begin our year as Nation Chief and Chief’s son!  Please know that I am open to any input you may have, whether it’s telling me you really like something or think it was the worse idea you have ever heard.  Your input will help make this a great year for everyone!

 

 

Sachem: Kurt “Big Bear” Leibensperger 330-699-4734, 330-606-1944 kurtwone@hotmail.com.    

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Medicine Man: Jim “Iron back” Cross 330-245-1326, 330-697-9121 jcross009@neo.rr.com

 

Wampum Bearer:  Jim “Buffalo Wing” Livers 330-334-8137, 330-807-6781  jlivers@neo.rr.com

 

Tally Keeper: Charles "Kicking Buffalo" Campbell 330-466-0135, 330-264-5383x237 kickingbuffalo@sbcglobal.net

 

It’s hard to believe yet another year has slipped by. I’m sure the “Smoke” will be much more entertaining as I pass the reins to John Matheos. If you’ve never read his Smoke articles as chief, your in for a treat.

 

Story Teller: Sam “Buffalo Hump” Ewing  330-245-1138, 517-907-9860  samewing@sbcglobal.net

 

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Web Spinner: Jamie “Big Dog”  wiggins  330-896-9004, 330-603-4661 jpwiggy@yahoo.com

 

Greetings from your nation’s Web Spinner. 

This is going to be my last post on the “SMOKE” as I will be turning over
duties to Brad.  At the campout don't forget to take some pictures and turn
them in for posting.  Also feel free to make suggestions / comments for
future web site / blog site improvements.

Cheers--

 

 

Tribe Chief Reports

 

 

Apache: LARRY “Big Bear” Murgatroyd   330-882-2481, 330-475-696   jonmargear@sbcglobal.net

The fall campout is less a week away hopefully the weather will be great . It looks as if we should have an excellent turnout for the campout. Please look through the smoke to find our camping spot number and the agenda for the weekend.

 

Arapaho: Paul “Big Foot” Scheatzle 330-832-0304, 330-323-7683 paulscheatzle@hotmail.com

The Arapaho tribe is pleased to welcome Mark Walker as our new leader.  I'm sure he'll do a great job and is already hard at work on the Father-Son Banquet. 

On a personal note, I wanted to say thanks for the opportunity to lead the Arapaho tribe the past 3 years.  I've never worked with a better group of guys.  I'm looking forward to my year as story teller and many more years of involvement with the Manikiki Nation

 

Blackhawk: Dave “Thunder Underground” Beitko  330-807-9606  dave.beitko@snapon.com

 

We really enjoyed the fireworks at the Aeros stadium, so a big thanks to the Kickapoo Tribe.  Cheifko is looking forward to handing over the headdress to the next chief of Blackhawk at the campout…if only Mellon had not lost it, that would be possible.  It will be exciting to camp out in the fresh air and eat McDonalds all weekend.  Hopefully the Great Spirit will hold off any unwanted precipitation and keep our canoes upright.  Tonka Hey!

Cherokee: RICK “Running Horse” CROWL 

330-645-6435  rickcrowl@davisprintingco.com

The Cherokee all had a Great time at the Aeros game and a better time watching the awesome fireworks display!  We are looking forward to the fall campout in a few weeks.

Happy Birthday to Carson “Silverhawk” Miller.

 

Comanche: Tom “Fighting Eagle” Knoebel

330-882-2387 TKnoebel@tribute.com

 

The Comanche had a good time at the Akron Aeros game, though those foul balls really sizzle in there don’t they?!  We are looking forward to some REAL camping at Mohican, with REAL cooking over a fire, and REAL tents, like REAL men.  We are also looking forward to the REAL sore backs we are going to have from sleeping on the ground, but that’s ok.  Happy August birthdays to Dylan “Red Wolf” Knisely and Tom “the big five-oh” Ebbott.

 

Creek: Brad  “Grey Hawk”  bourne

330-699-9300, 330-284-3181  bborne@ideasincweb.com

 

 

 

 

Crow: Jack  “running mustang”  Daniels 

330-882-3125, 330-352-7464   jack_daniels@kandel.com

 

Tonka Hey mighty crow – thanks to all of you who supported me over the last year, I’m certain I couldn’t have done it without all of the support from you guys!  I hope you all work as hard at supporting Craig next year.  We’re really looking forward to a fun campout at Mohican!  Mustang out!

 

 

Kickapoo: Steve “Silent Eagle” Maxim 330-966-0820 smaxim@maximent.net

 

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Mandan:  Troy “Rising Sun ” Tietz

330-256-0640  troy.tietz@gmail.com

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Mohawk: Brian "Fighting Cardinal” Morris 330-896-1394, 330-612-4740 bmorris005@neo.rr.com

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Navajo: Brian“fast Fox”  roberts 

330-896-2213.    brianlynnr@yahoo.com  

 

 

Seneca: Daniel "Chief Broken Bone”  Charlick  330-834-9334, 330-416-8478 danielcharlick@att.net

Tonka Hey Nation! 

School has started and the temperatures have dropped.  It must be time for the FALL CAMPOUT!  The tribe is looking forward to "Roughing It" at Mohican this month.  It's shaping up to be a fun and memorable time.   Ron Hudas and his son, Gabe, will be putting on the chief headdress at this campfire.  A Seneca happy birthday whoop to Luke Gorris, who turned 7 in August.  See you at Mohican!

 

-Dan "Chief Broken Bone" Charlick

 

 

 Trailblazers:  Kurt “Big Bear” Leibensperger 330-699-4734, 330-606-1944 kurtwone@hotmail.com

 

Great weekend on Lake Erie, fishing with 8 dads and 10 boys.   It was a hot day, but the perch (and a few walleye, and sheepshead) were biting.    We brought in about 40 pounds, which we all enjoyed around the campfire that night!    Look for more Trailblazers events this fall and winter, including a possible day at the shooting range, snowtubing, a day at an inside climbing wall, or maybe this spring, an overnight at Wright Patterson Air force Museum in Dayton.   If you have a boy 10 and up...let me know what you'd like to do.    My e-mail is kurtwone@hotmail.com.    Looking forward to seeing everyone at Mohican in a few days!