My Fellow Tribesmen

As my time as your Presiding Chieftain is coming to a close I would reflect on the past two years and say how very proud I am to have been chosen to be your Chief. For the past two years we have experienced growth within the Tribe and I have been happy to see many hard working Tribesman both adult and youth be chosen to advance in the Tribe. My biggest joy has been to see the number of Tribesmen who have stepped forward and accepted speaking parts in our rituals. Also the number of youth who have returned to the Tribal Ceremonies in full costume and continued to advance as “ men of Paint.” Many challenges have confronted the Tribe and turmoil has been held to a minimum. Our Ceremonial Site is wonderfully improved and that is primarily due to the hard work of Chief Red Arrow and the rangers at our Camp Joy organizing work days and providing materials to build with. During this two years our attempt to expand the Tribe to other Camps was partially successful and We hope that one day the Tribe will be welcomed with Warmth and Brotherhood to our other Council Camps. To bring young Scouts back to our Camp by bringing them into our Tribal family has taken root and I believe will continue to build as We , The Mannaseh move forward. To all of you, It was my Honor to be your Chief. To all of you for your faithfulness and devoted service . How! How!