Ceremonies Committee

The Ceremonies Committee is in charge of performing Lodge ceremonies, including Pre-Ordeal, Ordeal, and Brotherhood. It is the main component that keeps the Native American customs of the OA alive in the Lodge.

Anybody who enjoys acting, has a loud voice, and is capable of memorizing lines is welcome. To join, go into the back room of the OA Building early on a Friday night on a Lodge Weekend.

1. The Chairman and Adviser (or Designee when the Chairman is participating) shall supervise all ceremonies.
2. Shall secure the necessary number of sashes for ceremonies from the Finance Committee.
3. Shall be responsible for the storage and maintenance of equipment. This includes:
   1. Receipt of additional and replacement outfits.
   2. Providing a written inventory to the AVC by the end of every lodge weekend.
4. The Committee shall construct its own outfits.
5. The Chairman and Adviser shall be responsible for all outfits. They shall make all outfits available for ceremonies (including summer camp tap-out) and must approve their removal from camp.
6. Ceremonial outfits may not be used for non-OA functions without approval of the executive committee.
7. Shall organize the following teams:
   1. Pre-Ordeal
   2. Ordeal
   3. Brotherhood
   Each is responsible for their respective ceremony. They should also prepare backup teams in the event of absenteeism. The Brotherhood Team is additionally responsible for tapping out Brotherhood candidates.
8. The committee chairman is responsible for preparing and providing an efficient ceremonies team knowledgeable of their parts prior to each lodge ceremonial event.
9. The Chairman and Adviser shall coordinate their efforts with the Chairman and Adviser of the Vigil Committee to stage the Vigil Ceremony. This includes the calling out and tapping out portions. The Wagion Lodge #6 version of the calling out ceremony shall be used.