Degree Of Pocahontas Questions and Answers
Q. How do I become a Member?
A. Contact the Red Men Club or a member who will provide you with an application blank.
Q. Is it expensive to join?
A. No — The initiation fee and annual dues are very reasonable
Q. Is the Adoption (initiation) Ceremony difficult or embarrassing to go through?
A. No — this ceremony symbolizes the precepts of our order. It is done in good taste and is beautiful to behold.
Q. Must I memorize a large amount of unwritten or secret work?
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.
Q. Will I be required to wear Native American dress to the meetings?
A. No — The only time Native American regalia is worn is during the Adoption Degree. Occasionally, the council officers may wear Native American regalia at various public affairs, but this is done with discretion.
Q. Can a man belong to the Degree of Pocahontas?
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.
Q. Do you have to be Native American to belong?
A. No.
Q. How is the Degree of Pocahontas associated with Native Americans?
A. Only through our customs, terminology, and rituals, which are patterned after the early Native Americans.
Q. What do you do at your meetings?
A. Our meetings are conducted the same as any organization. Aside from our ritualistic opening and closing, the regular business of the council is conducted. Various projects are planned and discussed and regular programs are presented. Social affairs are apart from these.
Q. How do I become a Member?
A. Contact the Red Men Club or a member who will provide you with an application blank.
Q. Is it expensive to join?
A. No — The initiation fee and annual dues are very reasonable
Q. Is the Adoption (initiation) Ceremony difficult or embarrassing to go through?
A. No — this ceremony symbolizes the precepts of our order. It is done in good taste and is beautiful to behold.
Q. Must I memorize a large amount of unwritten or secret work?
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.
Q. Will I be required to wear Native American dress to the meetings?
A. No — The only time Native American regalia is worn is during the Adoption Degree. Occasionally, the council officers may wear Native American regalia at various public affairs, but this is done with discretion.
Q. Can a man belong to the Degree of Pocahontas?
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.
Q. Do you have to be Native American to belong?
A. No.
Q. How is the Degree of Pocahontas associated with Native Americans?
A. Only through our customs, terminology, and rituals, which are patterned after the early Native Americans.
Q. What do you do at your meetings?
A. Our meetings are conducted the same as any organization. Aside from our ritualistic opening and closing, the regular business of the council is conducted. Various projects are planned and discussed and regular programs are presented. Social affairs are apart from these.