Order of the Arrow Lodge 560
Eswau Huppeday 2016-17 Event Dates
| Winter Banquet | January 2, 2016 |
| Carolina’s Indian Seminar | January 22-24, 2016 |
| Beaver Day | March 5, 2016 |
| Spring Fellowship | March 18-20, 2016 |
| Dixie Fellowship | April 22-24, 2016 |
| First Ordeal | May 13-15, 2016 |
| Second Ordeal | June 3-5, 2016 |
| Third Ordeal | August 19-21, 2016 |
| Fall Fellowship | September 16-18, 2016 |
| Lodge Leadership Development | October 1, 2016 |
| Winter Banquet | January 7, 2017 |
Eswau Huppeday Lodge 560 is pleased once again to invite you, your lodge, or group to participate in the annual Order of the Arrow, Carolina’s Indian Seminar. We are looking forward to another excellent weekend of instruction, dance, crafts, fun, and fellowship.
Location: Mitchell Community College Continuing Education Center, 701 West Front Street, Statesville, NC
Date: Friday, January 22nd to Sunday, January 24th, 2016 (Plan to arrive no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on Friday)
Size Limit: The College has set the limit to 400 participants. Register now to guarantee your space!
Registration: All the registration forms are available on the Eswau Huppeday website here: eswau.net/events/2016-carolinas-indian-seminar-registration-forms
Deadline: Registration must be postmarked by January 8th, 2016. Registrations will be taken on a first-come first- serve basis. Please use the registration forms supplied with this mailing and provide all requested information. Registrations and payments should be mailed to the address shown on the form. Registrations after this date may not be guaranteed a meal ticket.
Event Pricing:
Participant cost is $38 – the fee includes meals, classes, Friday and Saturday powwows, information booklet, space for sleeping, and event patch.
Saturday Day Pass is $22 – the fee includes classes, Saturday powwow, and event patch (no meals provided).
Saturday Day Pass w/Lunch is $28 – the fee includes classes, Saturday powwow, event patch, and lunch.
Powwows Only Pass is $5 – the fee provides access to campus after 5:00 pm for non-registered dancers and spectators. Children 5 and under are free but should still register.
Due to safety requirements, EVERYONE ON CAMPUS at any point of the day MUST BE REGISTERED and must wear their wristbands at all times. We need to be able to account for everyone at the event in case of an emergency. The registration desk will be located in the hallway outside of the Gym both Friday and Saturday. Please stop by to pick up your wristband and information packet. Additional patches will be available for sale at the registration table.
Menu:
Saturday Breakfast – 2 biscuits (choice of: sausage and egg, bacon and egg, or gravy biscuits) coffee, orange juice or apple juice
Saturday Lunch – KFC Chicken Sandwich, chips, cookies, and canned drink
Saturday Dinner – Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, apple pie, tea and lemonade
Sunday Breakfast – Cinnamon rolls, Poptarts, coffee and juice
Most people staying offsite eat breakfast at the hotel; old friends have supper at a restaurant; and many leave before breakfast on Sunday. We are trying to keep from increasing the event fee. One way to do this is to reduce the amount of food we throw away by having an accurate count for meals. Please indicate the meals you plan to eat on your registration form. Please notify us in advance of any special food or lodging requirements.
Make sure your group has gender appropriate two-deep leadership. BSA Policy will apply. Leaders are responsible for obtaining and keeping tour permits and medical releases for those in their group. Bring camping type chairs for use in the Gym for Friday and Saturday night dances. Security will enforce a 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew Saturday and Sunday. Sleeping space on campus is limited, groups may be combined to best utilize available spaces. Hotels are available close by.
Vendor Spaces:
All vendor spaces will be located in the upstairs hallway. A vendor fee of $10 will be collected and vendors will be required to display their vendor certificate on their table/area. All vendors must contact Tammy Miller to verify their space and location.
Classes and Instructors:
We are in the process of lining up a staff of very knowledgeable instructors. We will have sessions on Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Straight, and Ladies dance and clothing. In addition, there will be sessions on beadwork, quillwork, bustle construction, drumming, OA ceremonies, and much more.
Please share this information with Arrowmen in your lodges that have a genuine interest in Indian craft and culture. Also, please invite all Indian Lore Explorer Posts in your council. Since the Continuing Ed Center can accommodate separate bathroom and sleeping facilities for ladies, we want to invite female family members and members of co-ed Posts also. We will be using the classrooms and gym for sleeping quarters. We look forward to seeing you at the Seminar.
For more information, check out our CIS FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions, or please feel free to contact Tammy Miller using the form below.
The College has set the limit to 400 participants. Register now to guarantee your space!
Registration must be postmarked by January 8th, 2016. Registrations will be taken on a first-come first- serve basis. Please use the registration forms supplied with this mailing and provide all requested information. Registrations and payments should be mailed to the address shown on the form. Registrations after this date may not be guaranteed a meal ticket.
Due to safety requirements, EVERYONE ON CAMPUS at any point of the day MUST BE REGISTERED and must wear their wristbands at all times. We need to be able to account for everyone at the event in case of an emergency. The registration desk will be located in the hallway outside of the Gym both Friday and Saturday. Please stop by to pick up your wristband and information packet.
When and where is CIS in 2016?
The 2016 Carolina’s Indian Seminar will be held Friday, January 22nd to Sunday, January 24th, 2016 at Mitchell Community College Continuing Education Center, 701 West Front Street, Statesville, NC.
Who Can Attend CIS?
This event is open to everyone with a desire to learn. Bring your Scout or church group or make it a family weekend. Registration starts Friday at 5:00pm – follow the signs. Uniforms are not required but appropriate attire is requested.
Everyone is welcome – but the College has set the limit to 400 participants. Register now to guarantee your space!
How do I register for CIS?
All the registration forms are available on the Eswau Huppeday website here: eswau.net/events/2016-carolinas-indian-seminar-registration-forms
Registration must be postmarked by January 8th, 2016. Registrations will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Please use the registration forms and provide all requested information. Registrations and payments should be mailed to the address shown on the form. Registrations recieved after this date may not be guaranteed a meal ticket.
How much does it cost?
Participant cost is $38 – the fee includes meals, classes, Friday and Saturday powwows, information booklet, space for sleeping, and event patch.
Saturday Day Pass is $22 – the fee includes classes, Saturday powwow, and event patch (no meals provided).
Saturday Day Pass w/Lunch is $28 – the fee includes classes, Saturday powwow, event patch, and lunch.
Powwows Only Pass is $5 – the fee provides access to campus after 5:00 pm for non-registered dancers and spectators. Children 5 and under are free but should still register.
What happens at CIS on Friday?
The weekend begins with a Powwow on Friday night at 8:30pm. All dancers are welcome. When the MC calls for everybody to dance, you may enter the dance arena in your street clothes. It is preferable for you to wear long pants instead of shorts.
This is a great opportunity to learn Powwow protocol. There are normally a number of exhibition dances on Friday night. If you haven’t determined the style of dance you want to pursue, this would be an excellent opportunity to see the different outfits and dance styles. Please bring a camping type chair to sit in if you are not dancing.
Where do I stay at CIS?
Rooms are provided in the college for sleeping. There are designated classrooms for Females and Males as well as an open area in the gym. Bring your cot and/or sleeping bag. Showers are available in the gym and restrooms are available on each hall. There are a number of local hotels if you prefer to stay off-campus.
Is there food at CIS?
On Saturday, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Breakfast will be provided on Sunday. You will receive a wristband to tell you which meal time to attend. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase between meals.
Most people staying offsite eat breakfast at the hotel; old friends have supper at a restaurant; and many leave before breakfast on Sunday. We are trying to keep from increasing the event fee. One way to do this is to reduce the amount of food we throw away by having an accurate count for meals. Please indicate the meals you plan to eat on your registration form.
What happens at CIS on Saturday?
On Saturday, you will have the opportunity to attend as many as 5 classes starting at 9:00 am. A few classes may have a charge associated with them. An example would be an all-day class where you complete a pair of leather moccasins. Most classes, however, provide all of the materials you need free of charge.
There are approximately 125 classes available on Saturday. Everyone can find classes that suit their interests and skill level. The classes offered include outfit construction like beading, weaving, leatherwork, feather work, quill work, etc. as well as Powwow etiquette, dance styles/instruction, drumming, flute making, and basketry to name a few.
The instructors travel from all over the United States to teach. They are extremely knowledgeable and always happy to answer your questions. There will be vendors available Friday through Saturday to purchase outfit materials if you just can’t wait to get started on your new outfit!
The Saturday night Powwow, starting at 8:15pm, is an excellent time to show off some of the skills you acquired during the Saturday classes. We often have in excess of 200 dancers on the floor on Saturday night representing a large variety of dance styles. This is a learning Powwow. Don’t be afraid to ask someone to help you with your dancing or to help you better understand Powwow protocol. Most of the young men and women you see dancing started at CIS in years past and love to show off their skills.
What happens at CIS on Sunday?
Sunday morning breakfast is served at 8:00am and will be followed by a religious service at 8:30. Plan to leave the campus by 9:30 or 10:00am.
CIS is a wonderful place to learn new skills and make lifelong friends. If you like the seminar weekend, the AICA committee, who hosts this Powwow, holds a local dance Father’s Day weekend where you can rejoin your new friends and dance all weekend. The Cabarrus Powwow Association holds a Powwow in September where you can reunite once again. In addition to these local dances, your new friends would love for you to attend the Powwows in their communities.
We look forward to seeing you at CIS! If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Tammy Miller using the form below.
Here’s a flyer you can download to use to promote the 2016 Carolina’s Indian Seminar. Available in full color and black &white.
2016 CIS Flyer - Black and White
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