FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Got a question? Search our FAQ section for answers to many common questions. If you can't find it here please contact us and one of our officers will be in touch.


Answers

I am new to the area and I have Son/Daughter and that goes to Madison School, I would like to join a tribe with Children from Madison School, how do I know which tribe to select?

The best way to figure it out is to go to the Please use the contact us page and pose your question to the appropriate Nation Chief. Refer to the list below and to find which Nation Chief to contact. So for example if you are Dad and you have a Son in 2nd grade at Madison school let the Guides Nation Chief know and he will put you into Contact with the appropriate Tribe. Please use the contact us page to reach out the appropriate Nation Chief.
  • Papoose : Parent/Child, 3 years to pre-K

  • Guides : Fathers/Sons, Kindergarten - 5th grade

  • Princesses : Fathers/Daughters, Kindergarten - 5th grade

  • Maidens : Mother/Daughters, Kindergarten - 5th grade

  • Trail Blazers : Parent/Child: 6th grade - 12th grade


How do I login, register on the event registration site and pay annual dues for the program?

Please refer to the page entitled "How to Register, Login and Pay Annual Dues"

What is the time committment for joining the program?

The time commitment is really up to you. Each program has a monthly "tribal" meeting for the parent an child that takes place in the evenings usually around 7:00 pm. Meetings typically last for about 2 hours and involve a short formal program and an age appropriate craft.

Approximately every month an organization wide outing takes place that brings all the tribes together for an afternoon or an entire weekend of fun and activities.

Some families will make every single event while others will only make the campouts and the meetings. Like most things in life it is what you make it.

What is the structure of the organization?

Many organizations offer only a Guides and Princess program. We offer families a unique opportunity in that all facets of the program are represented. We are organized into a Federation which has several officers. The federation is made up of several Nations, and the Nations are made up of one or more tribes. Each of the tribes in turn has several members.


What are all the different positions at the Nation and Federation level and what do they mean?

There are a variety of positions which allow our members to use their unique talents to contribute and strengthen our organization. The names of the positions keep in the traditions as laid out in the original program structure. Below we name the positions, the more common name for comparision and a brief description of the purpose each role serves.

Federation Positions

Position Colloquial Name Description
Federation Chief President The Federation Chief is the president of the Federation and presides over the federation council.  Their primarly responsibility is to call and run meetings of the Federation Council and run the organization.
Medicine Man Vice President/future President The Medicine Man functions as the vice president of the Federation. Additionally in order to be Federation Chief you must serve as a Medicine Man for the preceding year.
Wampum Bearer Treasurer The Wampum Bearer's job is to oversee the management, distribution and tracking of expenses and income.
Tally Taker Secretary The tally takers primary role is to take, distribute minutes from Federation meetings and participate in Federation Meetings.
Drum Beater Director of Marketing The Drum Beater is in charge of recruitment and promotion of the organization as a whole.  They are also required to partcipate in Federation meetings.
Webspinner Director of IT / Web Master This is a newer position. His job is to facilitate the on-line presence for the organization (like developing this website) and aid in automating processes such as registration and funds dispersement.

Nation Positions

 Position  Colloquial Name Description
Nation Chief Nation President The Nation Chief has a big responsibility. They are the leader of the Nation and presides over the Nation council. Additionally they are expected to partipate and attend Federation meetings.
Medicine Man Vice President/future President The Medicine Man functions as the vice president of the Nation and is essentially the next in line to be Nation Chief. In order to be Nation Chief you must serve as a Medicine Man for the preceding year. They serve as the Chief when the current Chief is unavailable.
Sachem Former President/Primary Consul This is an interesting position, it is the opposite of the Medicine Man. They are the Nation Chief from the preceding year and hold a place of honor in each Nation. They primarily serve a consultory role an aid the current governing structure of the Nation. It is testament to respect for experience and wisdom. They serve as the Chief when the current Chief and Medicine Man are unavailable.
Wampum Bearer Treasurer The Wampum Bearer's job is to oversee the management, distribution and tracking of expenses and income.
Sand Painter Secretary see Tally Taker above.
Picture Writer Secretary see Tally Taker above.
Fire Starter Master of the Universe The Fire Starter has a pretty cool job. Their responsibility is to safely plan, setup and execute the ceremonial fires that are typically done at the big gathering on Saturday night during campouts. It is equal parts artistry and  pyrotecnics. If you talk to a Fire Starter about their job you will immediately appreciate how detailed and elaborate the process can be. All in all this is a very respected position and serves an important role during camp-outs.

Tribal Positions

 Position  Colloquial Name Description
Tribal Chief Leader and Tribal Organizer This is a very important tactical role. Each Tribe has a Tribal Chief whose responsibility is to organize, hold and execute tribal meetings and outings. They are responsible for getting the word out to each member of their tribe about Nation events, finding a spot for monthly meetings , organizing some Nation events and attending Nation council meetings. The Tribal Chief really is the conduit to the individual members.
Tribe Members Citizens / Parents and Children The primary responsibility of the Tribe is to support, attend and participate in Tribe, Nation and Federation level events. This is arguably the most important job in the organization and also the easiest because typically these are social events that are a ton of fun! The individual members are the heart and soul of the organization. Really the entire structure is designed to effectly execute these events and foster the relationship between Parent and Child. The individual Tribe Members is really what it's all about.



Where can I find the waiver and release information for the organization?

It is located here.

Where can I find the Pinewood Derby rules?

They are located here.
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