Anpetu-We Lodge Totem

Anpetu-We Lodge

Sioux Chapter

Anpetu-We Lodge Totem

The totem of the Anpetu-We Lodge is the turtle. Traditionally, as a symbol of lodge membership and a record of participation, we have worn a necklace consisting of a carved wooden turtle, suspended on a leather thong. On this thong are worn beads representing the activities, honors, and awards earned as a member of the lodge. Carved turtles are available through the trading post, while some members choose to carve their own. If you do carve your own, please keep within reasonable limits of tradition with regard to size and style, so as to preserve uniformity. Our totem has always been a source of pride at section and national events, and we wish to continue this tradition. Following is a list of official beads and their meanings. Official beads must be purchased from the lodge.

TRADE BEADS: The following are sold and worn in PAIRS on each side of the leather thong.

WHITE- Cook	YELLOW- Elangomat	LARGE ROUND RED- Lodge Leadership Development Course
BROWN- Fall Reunion	BLACK- Elangomat Trainer	RED- Lodge Advisors Award
MEDIUM BLUE- Spring Reunion	ORANGE- Troop Representative	TRANSLUCENT RED- Lodge Advisor Annual
PINK- Fun Weekend	DARK BLUE- Dance	TRANSPARENT CLEAR- Section Dance Participation
LIGHT GREEN- Recognition Dinner	TRANSLUCENT BLUE- Ceremony	TRANSPARENT GREEN- Camp Promotion

CHUNK BEADS: The following beads are sold and worn INDIVIDUALLY, either suspended from the bottom of the turtle, or if additional room is needed, suspended on a single string between the two thongs.

CLEAR FACETED CRYSTAL- Ordeal Member	LARGE GREEN STRIPED OVAL- Summer Camp OA Coordinator
AMBER FACETED CRYSTAL- Brotherhood Ordeal	LARGE RED and WHITE STRIPED BARREL- National Order of the Arrow Conference
RED FACETED CRYSTAL- Vigil Member	SMALL GREEN STRIPED MELON BEAD- Chapter Officer
LARGE BLACK STRIPED OVAL- Section Conclave	ROUND FLORAL MOSIAC- Section Dance 1st, 2nd, or 3rd
LARGE BLUE STRIPED OVAL- Summer Camp Staff	OVAL BLUE CHEVRON- Military Service

Take pride in our tradition. Your totem will come to mean very much to you as you begin to recall the events your beads represent.

SHOW YOUR LODGE SPIRIT

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