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| Tuckerton Red Men "The Improved Order of Red Men" 145 West Main Street Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087 |
- Who Are The Red Men
Chartered by Congress. It is a Nonprofit Organization Devoted To
Inspire A Greater Love For The United States of America and The
Principles of American Liberty.
| The Improved Order of Red Men Is A National Fraternal Organization That Believes In ... |
- Love and Respect of the American Flag
- Preserving Our Nation by Defending and Upholding the
Principle of Free Government - America and the Democratic Way Of Life ...
- Preserving the Traditions and History of this Great Country
- Creating and Inspiring a Greater Love for The United States
of America - Helping Those In Need Through Organized Charitable
Programs ... - Linking Our Members Together in a Common Bond of
Friendship, Brotherhood and ... - Perpetuating the Beautiful Legends and Traditions of a
Vanishing Race and the Keeping Alive of its Customs,
Ceremonies and Philosophies
| Prominent Americans Who Have Belonged To The Order of Red Men |
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| Why The Name Red Men? |
| The fraternity traces its origins back to 1765 and is descended from the Sons of Liberty. These patriots concealed their identities and worked "underground" to help establish freedom and liberty in the early Colonies. They patterned themselves after the great Iroquois Confederacy and its democratic governing body. Their system, with elected representatives to govern tribal councils, had been in existence for several centuries. |
| After the War of 1812 the name was changed to the Society of Red Men and in 1834 to the Improved Order of Red Men. They kept the customs and terminology of Native Americans as a basic part of the fraternity. Some of the words and terms may sound strange, but they soon become a familiar part of the language for every member. The Improved Order of Red Men is similar in many ways to other major fraternal organizations in the United State. |
history, Pocahontas, whose brief life presents a touching and beautiful picture of grace, beauty, and virtue as well as constant friendship to the palefaces. 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 an unshaken constancy in her attachments — she stands almost without a rival. The Degree of Pocahontas patterns itself after the virtues of this Native American princess — those virtues of teaching kindness, love, charity, and loyalty to one's nation. The Degree of Pocahontas is the Women's Auxiliary of The Improved Order of Red Men. |
| The Degree of Pocahontas Women's Auxiliary Improved Order of Red Men |
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 Native American Chief Powhatan of the Algonquian Indian Tribe. She befriended the early English settlers at Jamestown, allowing 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, engages in fraternal and social affairs and provides an excellent program for women seeking an ideal fraternal association. |
regularly. Faith of Our Fathers Chapel — Chapel erected at Freedoms 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. Children with Cognitive, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities Program — Support of various projects and programs of the ARC (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens) and 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 the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Family Programs — The Degree of Pocahontas has various family-oriented programs and charitable projects and teach by example in the traditional American Way of Life. |
| Ptesan Wi Degree of Pocahontas Election Results Pocahontas: Mary Lou Shelkonovzeff Wenonah: Wendy McKeel-Chandler Powhatan: Robert Beloff Keeper of Records: Pam Parker Keeper of Wampum: Josie Beloff Prophetess: Pat Papacik Trustee 1 yr. Carol Evans Trustee 2 yrs. Lynne Ferrante Trustee 3 yrs. Penny Smith Appointed Members 1st Scout: Lenora Romanowski 2nd Scout: Virginia Hartley Guard of the Teepee: Joanne Payne Guard of the Forest: Dorothy Clarke 1st Warrior: Donna Greene 2nd Warrior: Colleen Soroka 3rd Warrior: Chris Eichinger 4th Warrior: Susan Marshell |
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