Braves
Tyler Corcoran - Patient Stalking Wildcat - 2000
David Davis - Secret Spirit of the Dark Night - 2000
Chris Hupp - Third Son of Bright Orange Flaming Arrow - 2000
Tim Whipple - Least Flaming Oak - 2000
Honorary Warriors
Ron Hupp - Bright Orange Flaming Arrow - 1994
Mark Adlard - Stone Pipe - 198?
Charlie Davis - Silent Spirit in the Dark Night - 1997
Gary Stivers - Beckoned by Flowing Waters - 1997
Gordon Corcoran - Three Hawks Soaring in the Sun - 1998
The Purpose of Mic-O-Say
The Tribe of Mic-O-Say is an honor camping program, based upon the intensification of the principles and ideals of Scouting. Its purpose is to provide recognition for boys who have demonstrated and proven their devotion to Scouting even beyond the extra mile. It is a boys program guided and inspired by adults. Adult leaders are brought into the Tribe so that they may interpret and encourage the use and application of those principles in the lives of boys. Ceremonies of Mic-O-Say are intended for the eyes and ears of members only. At no time should ceremonies, customs, traditions or any phase of Mic-O-Say be discussed with non-Tribal Members. A Short History
H. Roe Bartle originated the idea of The Tribe of Mic-O-Say while serving as Chief Scout Executive in Wyoming in the early 1920's. He became Chief Scout Executive of what is now the Pony Express Council in 1925. This is when he first introduced the program at Camp Brinton near Agency, MO. In 1928, Bartle was transferred to what is now the Heart of America Council. He established another Mic-O-Say program there at Camp Dan Sayre near Noel, MO. This Tribe, which is now the largest, was soon moved to a camp near Osceola, Missouri. This camp was initially named Camp Osceola, but later was renamed the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. In 1935, the Tribe from Camp Brinton moved to Camp Geiger, near St. Joseph, MO. Since these early years, the Tribe at the Bartle Scout Reservation has grown to over 50,000 members.
Ranks of the Tribe
There are two ranks in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say: (1) Braves and (2) Warriors/Honored Women. The two divisions of Warriors are Hardway Warriors and Honorary Warriors. Hardway Warriors entered the Tribe before their 18th birthday, whereas Honorary Warriors and Honored Women entered the Tribe after their 18th birthday.
Added Responsibilities "Paints"
Added responsibilities, often referred to as paint, may be received after reaching the rank of Warrior. As with entrance into the Tribe, these added responsibilities are not conferred automatically; they must be deserved. Tribesmen under the age of 21 may be elevated to the paints in the table below in the following order:
| Title | Paint Color | Description |
| Firebuilder | Orange | Light and tend the fires of friendship and warmth |
| Tom-Tom Beater | Green | Beat the tom-toms to call Tribesmen to ceremony |
| Runner | Blue | Serve as messengers and escorts |
| Keeper of the Sacred Bundle | Yellow | Protect the Customs and Traditions of the Tribe |
| Shaman | Purple | Study to become members of the Tribal Council |
Tribesmen who have reached the age of 21 may only receive white or red paint. Those Tribesmen that wear white paint are members of the Tribal Council, and those with red paint are members of the Council of Chieftains. Positions on the Tribal Council include Sachem, Keeper of the Wampum, Sagamore, and Medicine Man. Positions on the Council of Chieftains include the Chief and Chieftains.
Louis Chandler: Chieftain Falling Branch.
Louis became a Scout in 1937 and attended Camp Osceola for the first time in 1939. He has not missed a year since. Louis earned his Eagle Scout award in 1944. He became a Brave in the Tribe in 1941. His first year on camp staff was 1942. He served for 12 years at that stretch, returned in 1969 as Blue Elk Lodge Director, and has served 27 years so far on the Staff. Louis became a Medicine Man in 1970 and Senior Medicine Man in 1980. During Brave Ceremony of the 1996 fourth session, Louis Chandler was elevated to the position of Chieftain of our Tribe. This last summer was his 40th year as a member of the Camp Staff. He now serves as the Curator of the Mic-O-Say Memorial Lodge, and he invites all Tribesmen who visit Bartle to visit him at the Lodge.
He is the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, The Silver Wreath Award from NESA, The Silver Coup for service to the Tribe, and The Bronze Pelican Award for service to the Catholic youth. He is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity and has received the Paul Arend Award.
He would like to hear from any Tribesmen, especially those who might have become "his" Braves during his 20 years as Mic-O-Say Advisor and those who served on his Blue Elk Lodge Staff. His e-mail address is louchan@sound.net
Mic-O-Say Dancers
The purpose of the Mic-O-Say Dancers is to promote through an interpretation of American Indian dance and culture, the activities, aims and ideals of the Boy Scouts of America specifically as related to the summer camping program conducted by the Heart Of America Council on the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation.
The dancers perform all over the greater Kansas City area, as well as at all Tribal Ceremonies on the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. In 1992, the group traveled to Japan for a two-week tour. The group teach their dancers authentic, modern day Native American dance styles and story dances. They also learn to build their own dance outfits as well as ways to make their own tribal outfits.
The performance season runs from October 1 through May 15 each year. They start taking requests for the next season starting on September first of that year. If you would like to schedule a performance, either call the recorder at 816-358-4404 or e-mail the address below and your request will be forwarded to the booking director. Please include the location of your performance, the date, the time and your name and contact phone numbers.
Mic-O-Say Dancers
P.O. Box 18143
Raytown, MO 64133
(816) 358-4404
e-mail: tgerke@gvi.net
