Ani-Lati Members
Recognized at NOAC
Since 1948, the Order of the Arrow has held the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) 29 times. A major event there is Native American Competitions. Throughout the years, this has included: Ceremonies, Native American Drumming and Singing and Native American Dance in the four different styles. It is a chance to learn and test your skill on a national level against others from around the country. Our founder, E. Urner Goodman, "[Had] this one suggestion to offer to us as we go forward, lodge by lodge, in strengthening our relationship with the American Indian and his lore and tradition. It is that we deepen our interest."
Non-Native American Competition Honors
Native American Dance
Since the founding of our chapter in the late
60s, we have had 2 National recognized members for their efforts in Native
American Dance.
Eric Hesche
1990
Amongst being a good leader, having been Chapter Chief in 1991, he also likes to Fancy Dance. He received 2nd place in the Nation at NOAC 1990 in Bloomington, Indiana.
Travis Wright
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2002
A traditional-style dancer, received 2nd place in the Nation at the 2002 NOAC in Bloomington, Indiana.
Drumming and Singing
Six members of Colonneh Lodge's 8-man drum team, receiving 6th at NOAC 2002, were Ani-Lati Members. Those members are:
Travis Wright, Chris Nieten, Matt Nieten, Daniel Burton, Karl Paulissen and Nelson Carter
Non-Native American Competition Honors
At NOAC 2002 there were many interesting competitions to fill an Arrowman's time. Amongst these was a JENGA™ competition, where Ani-Lati's own, Dave Cross, won first in the Nation.