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| Minisino |
| Congratulations to those that became Minisino in the summer of 2001. Eight youth and eight adults were recognized as "tried and proven" members of the Fire. Camp/Ritual Youth/Adult Last Name First Name Belzer Youth Barnes Colby Belzer Youth Dumm Sean Belzer Adult Lagler Art Ransburg Youth Thomas Matt Ransburg Youth Fitzpatrick Shawn Ransburg Youth Snipes Ben Ransburg Adult Shocklee Chris Mid Adult Claytor Mike Mid Adult Dillion Matt Grand Adult Sloan Dick Grand Adult Pilsbury Ed Grand Adult Grand Adult |
| The Minisino Honor |
| 2001 Minisinos Crowned |
| Minisino is the highest honor that may be bestowed upon a Firecrafter. The word Minisino is a Miami Indian word meaning tried and proven. A Minisino does not, however, outrank a Firecrafter. The Minisino honor represents that the Firecrafter is "tried and proven." A Youth is eligible to be tapped out for Minisino the summer following his becoming a Firecrafter, although it usually requires three years. To be tapped out, a Firecrafter must demonstrate outstanding qualities of friendship, leadership, and service. After a Firecrafter is tapped out, he must successfully complete a two-week candidacy at one of the council camps to become a Minisino. Minisino's requirements are known only to Minisinos and Minisino candidates. An adult's Minisino candidacy begins the minute he becomes a Firecrafter. He too must demonstrate the outstanding qualities of a Firecrafter. After a Firecrafter for at least five years, he can be crowned a Minisino. The youth Minisinos can be crowned at any time durring the summer camping season, while the adults are usually crowned at the Rituals. |