******************** It saddens me to announce that as of October 26th, 2009 the DoP and IORM NYS websites, as well as Arlington and Valley Forge will be shut down. Yahoo is stopping all non paying websites, so they will be gone forever. This saddens me, but considering the frustration I have had to deal with trying to get people to send me info, I think this is best... Art O'Donnell, PS, Webmaster "At this time, I would like to thank National Pocahontas Denise Forrest for all her help over the years getting me the info I needed to make updates. If it wasn't for her, I would have shut down this site long ago... Thanks DeeDee"...Art ******************** "Congrats to our National Pocahontas Denise "DeeDee" Forrest from Mista Council #48 in Rochester." "2009/2010 BOARD OF GREAT CHIEFS." "Great Pocahontas... Shirley Lang". "Great Wenonah...Nancy Pohzehl". "Great Minnehaha...Theresa Forrest". "Great Prophetess...Virginia Kearns" "Great Keeper Of Records...Elaine Schoonmaker". "Great Keeper Of Wampum...Darlene Warner". "Great First Scout...Jean Augliano". "Great Second Scout"...Elizabeth Pohzehl". "Great Guard of Tepee...Cathy Savosky". "Great Guard of Forest...???". "1st Great Trustee...Amanda Haessler". "2nd Great Trustee...Fran Koch". "3rd Great Trustee...Kim Keller". "You can direct all inquiries about this page to me (Art O'Donnell, PS, Webmaster) through the e mail address at the bottom of this page. Also, please sign our Guest Book at the bottom of this page and come back and visit often." "Indian Castle Church Weekend" "June ???, 2010" "Please plan on attending services at Indian Castle Church. Red Men's Day at Arlington" Red Men's Day at Arlington will be held August 21st to 23rd, 2009
(Reservation Deadline is: August 8th.) Hotel Headquarters are: Contact: Elaine Schoonmaker, PNP at 585-323-1295 or 585- 738-1363. The 738 number only during the day. "2010 Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge" The 2010 "Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge" ceremony will take place May ???. "Who are the Degree of Pocahontas" The name of the Degree of Pocahontas is taken from the celebrated character in Indian history, Pocahontas, whose brief life presents a touching and beautiful picture of grace, beauty and virtue as well as constant friendship to the palefaces.
The Degree of Pocahontas is the Ladies Affiliate of the Improved Order of Red Men. A National Fraternal Organization that believes in ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The Degree Of Pocahontas History" The Degree of Pocahontas is the women's affiliate of the Improved Order of Red Men. It was organized in 1885 and soon councils had sprung up across the United States. The organization takes its name from the famous Pocahontas, daughter of the powerful Indian Chief, Powhatan, of the Algonquian Indian Tribe, who befriended the early English settlers at Jamestown and allowed herself to be held hostage after her father threatened to destroy the entire settlement. Because of her friendship with the English, Powhatan ordered his tribe to provide food and clothing during the terrible winter of 1614. This help ultimately allowed the English colony to grow and flourish and is today considered the first permanent English settlement in North America.The Degree of Pocahontas, as a separate organization, engage in fraternal and social affairs and provide an excellent program for women seeking an ideal fraternal association... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The Degree Of Pocahontas Goals" "Flag Recognition Program" -- A program to honor those patriotic Americans who display the flag regularly. "Faith of Our Fathers Chapel" -- Chapel erected at Freedom Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to memorialize the ideals and principles of our founding fathers. "Annual Pilgrimage to Faith of Our Fathers Chapel" -- Annual meeting to renew and strengthen our beliefs in the American Way of Life. "Princess Pocahontas Memorial Day" -- Annual meeting held in March at the Princess Pocahontas Statue in Gloucester, Virginia to honor Pocahontas, whose life of grace, beauty and virtue is a pattern for the Degree of Pocahontas. "Braille Press" -- Financial support to aid and promote books for the blind. "Retarded Children's Program" -- Support of various projects and programs of the Association of the Retarded, including the Special Olympics.
"Red Men's Day at Arlington National Cemetery" -- Annual ceremony to honor our unknown soldiers and all brave Americans who have fallen in battle to protect our Freedom. "Red Men's Week" -- Week of December 16 designated as national Red Men's Week, commemorating Boston Tea Party in 1773. The Degree of Pocahontas has various family oriented programs and charitable projects and teach by example in the traditional American Way of Life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The Degree Of Pocahontas Charitable Programs" The National Charity project of the Improved Order of Red Men is ALZHEIMERS. Since 1991, the Organization has given over a quarter of a million dollars to the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's disease knows no social or economic boundaries; but it does incline heavily toward older people, affecting seven to nine percent of Americans over the age of 65, yet it strikes those in their 40s and 50s as well. Indeed, some of our own members have been stricken with this dreaded disease. Our members not only give generously, but work with local Alzheimer's Chapters across the nation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The Degree Of Pocahontas Youth Activities" The Degree of Anona is a junior organization composed of girls from 8 years to 15 years of age. It operates under the auspices of the Degree of Pocahontas, which is the ladies branch of the Improved Order of Red Men. Its main purpose is to inspire American girls with love of country, and good citizenship, while advancing the idea of responsibility and its acceptance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The Degree Of Pocahontas Questions and Answers" Q. How do I become a Member? Q. What if there is no council in my town? Q. Is it expensive to join? Q. Is the Adoption (initiation) Ceremony difficult or embarrassing to go through? Q. Must I memorize a large amount of unwritten or secret work? Q. Will I be required to wear Indian Dress to the meetings? Q. Can a man belong to the degree of Pocahontas? Q. Do you have to be an Indian to belong? Q. How is the Degree of Pocahontas associated with Indians? Q. What are the primary purposes and beliefs of the Order? Q. What do you do at your meetings?
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Mohawk Council #338 and Teroga Tribe #569 will host the Visitation and GCNY Board Meeting as well as the Church services on Sunday morning.
"Holiday Inn of Crystal City"
2650 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va. 22202
(Phone: 1-800-HOLIDAY or 703-684-7200.)
Price of the rooms are $ 89.00 + tax
Registration fee is $ 125.00.
All the information that comes down to us describes Pocahontas as being a woman of remarkable grace, beauty and kindness of heart; of the character of Pocahontas, it is remarked that considering all circumstances it is not surpassed by any in the whole range of history and that for those qualities which do honor to our nature - a humane and feeling heart, and unshaken constancy, in her attachments - she stands almost without a rival.
The Degree of Pocahontas patterns itself after the virtues of this Indian Princess. Teaching kindness, love, charity and loyalty to ones nation.
Love and Respect for the American Flag...
The American Way of Life...
Keeping alive the customs and legends of a vanishing race...
Creating and inspiring a greater love for the United States of America...
Linking our members together in a common bond of Friendship and Love...
Helping those in need with organized charitable programs...
To start a Degree of Anona in your home town, contact your local Degree of Pocahontas Council or the National Office, P.O. Box 683, Waco, Texas 76711.
A. Contact a local Council or member who will provide you with an application blank.
A. Contact the National Office, P.O. Box 683, Waco, Texas 76703.
A. No -- The initiation fee and annual dues vary with the individual councils' laws and facilities that are offered.
A. No -- this ceremony symbolizes the precepts of our order. It is done in good taste and is beautiful to behold.
A. No -- You will be required to know the password and the secret signs of the Order, both of which may be learned in a few minutes.
A. No -- The only time the Indian Regalia is worn is during the Adoption Degree. Occasionally the council officers may wear Indian costumes at various public affairs, but this is done with discretion.
A. Yes -- In this way a husband and wife can participate in the same organization; however, he must be a member of a tribe in good standing.
A. No.
A. Only through our customs, terminology and ritualism, which is patterned after the early American Indians. For example, The Masons take their teaching and work from the history of the Ancient Masonic craft.
A. The Motto, or precepts, of the Order are Freedom, Friendship and Charity.
"Freedom" -- We endeavor to preserve and uphold the American Way of Life and its guarantee of Liberty. Freedom has been the hope and aim of the oppressed of every land. It is now the proud boast of every American. We dedicated our lives to its maintenance.
"Friendship" -- Is the binding link and unswerving loyalty of one to another, which makes sweet and lasting the relationship that one member bears to another.
"Charity" -- Is giving with an open hand and willing heart in time of need, assistance to weak or unfortunate and measured not by wealth but by moral worth. Charity exemplifies the Brotherhood of Man.
A. Our meetings are conducted the same as any organization. Aside from our ritualistic opening and closing, the regular business of the tribe is conducted. Various projects are planned and discussed and regular programs are presented. Social affairs are apart from these.
Links to other sites on the Web
NY State IORM
Improved Order Of Red Men-National Website
Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge
Red Men's Day at Arlington
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