Transcript Muscogee Lodge Elangomat Training

Elangomat Training
William McCormick
August 12, 2006
Muscogee Lodge 221
The Definition of an Elangomat
Elangomat in the Lenni Lenape Language
means “Friend”.
Elangomats can be compared to a patrol
leader, and the candidates are like patrol
members.
Before the Check-In
You as an Elangomat must live up to the
Boy Scout Motto; “ BE PREPARED.”
Have yourself ready to start YOUR Ordeal.
Candidate preparations will be made with
your help.
No NO’s for Elangomats
As an Elangomat you must serve in that
capacity to its entirety.
You will not serve on a Ceremony Team
during the weekend.
You will not be involve in running the
Ordeal or organizing activities.
No Lodge Executive Committee Meetings
or other meetings.
The Four Test of The Ordeal
What you must do as an
Elangomat
Test One: The Vow of Silence
Elangomats set the example by not talking
to candidates or other Elangomats.
You have to be able to set the tone for you
clan.
The Vow of Silence is lifted after the
completion of the Ordeal Ceremony.
Test Two: Eat ONLY the Scant
Food you are given
When meals are delivered to your clan’s
location, you should eat just as if you are a
candidate.
This goes for all meals that are eaten
during the Ordeal.
Remember that a Scout is Reverent. Give
a jester that Silent Prayer is allowed.
Test Three: Arduous Labor
To fulfill this test efficiently you must be the
first person to start working.
Others will follow what you do.
Remember to be the hardest worker in
your clan.
Test Four: The Night Alone
Elangomats must sleep out as if they were
a candidate.
Elangomats sleep in a central location to
be able to hear all candidates during the
night.
No Talking with other Elangomats;
Candidates will be tired and will want to go
to sleep.
The Elangomat Challenge
To serve in the capacity of an Elangomat or an Assistant
Elangomat during the ENTIRE Ordeal Experience.
To be positive role models.
To show the aspects of an Order of the Arrow member.
To LEAD BY EXAMPLE through the entire Ordeal.
You as Elangomat must devote yourself to ALL of the
tests and principles of the Ordeal and Order.
Remember you are a candidate again.
When is the Ordeal over ?
The Ordeal doesn’t end until the Candidates
seal their membership through Brotherhood.
Attend flag raising Sunday morning with your
clan.
Eat Breakfast with them and sit with them
through Post Ordeal.
Follow up with your clan for 10 months.
Yes, the weekend ends Sunday Morning, but the
Ordeal is a lifelong event, that the OA concludes
with Brotherhood.
Water Makes a Successful
Ordeal
Make sure that all candidates consume at
least two quarts of water during the
Ordeal.
Water will be distributed when Service
Projects begin.
Water will be available when ever needed
just radio to the Dining Hall.
Emergency Procedures
Provide Basic First Aid on site.
Radio to the Dining Hall, a team will be
sent to you, DO NOT MOVE the patient.
Follow instructions of the patient collection
team.
Talking is permitted in an emergency!
Remember SAFETY FIRST!!!
Induction Principles
Purpose of the Order
Eligibility
Candidate’s Compliance
Member’s Compliance
Discretion
Importance of the Individual
Generosity
Focus
Symbolic Progression
Active Membership
Nendowagen Elangomat Award
Seal your Membership in the Order by
completing Brotherhood.
Be Trained as an Elangomat.
Serve as an Assistant Elangomat for an Ordeal
Serve as a Head Elangomat for an Ordeal
Stay in touch with your clan for at least one
year and encourage active membership.
Get 50 % of one of your clans to complete the
Brotherhood Challenge.
WATER!!!