The AD and the different pow wows...

LSS · 08-05-2006, 08:05 PM

When someone is hired to do a job, how much autonomy she he have? Meaning, should people from the committee...or even other memebers of the head staff...try to push "their ways" onto the AD?

Would this only happen if the committee does not do their homework on the individual? Or should the person conform to the committee's ways...even if they do/don't discuss their expectations?

CHEROSAGE · 08-06-2006, 12:16 AM

Is this a Tribal or an InterTribal Powwow?

I would tend to think that the Committee should be familiar with the AD prior to asking for help.

I think that the AD would know the etiquette in the region he is from. If the AD comes from a different region from the dance / event the committee may want to cover some of their particular protocols that are very important to them.

If/ whenever I'm asked and given no specific guidelines/ parameters I take that as free reigns.

LSS · 08-06-2006, 09:18 PM

Lets say its an Intertribal Pow Wow!

Now, lets say its a Tribal Pow Wow!

Lets contemplate both.

wlb99 · 08-07-2006, 03:37 PM

The way I was taught, the powwow committee is there as a catalyst. Things are done at the event as needed by those attending. You pick the staff because they are knowledgeable people and understand the protocols that may required. As a committee we have been asked on occassion what we prefer, but ultimately we leave most of the decisions to the AD and MC.

WhoMe · 08-08-2006, 01:10 PM

Every powwow committee has certain expectations from their head staff - including the Arena Director.

An arena director has a very important position in the powwow arena. But he/she is not a mind reader.

Many successful powwows have one important ingredient. . .

"COMMUNICATION."

Some successful powwow committees bring in their head staff a day ahead of time, have an evening meal, then an orientation. At this orientation, the powwow schedule is read and each person on the head staff is given their special instructions at this time. At the end there is time for questions and answers.

Once the powwow starts, everyone has a good idea what is expected of them and their roles to making the powwow a success!

wlb99 · 08-08-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

Every powwow committee has certain expectations from their head staff - including the Arena Director.

An arena director has a very important position in the powwow arena. But he/she is not a mind reader.

Many successful powwows have one important ingredient. . .

"COMMUNICATION."

Some successful powwow committees bring in their head staff a day ahead of time, have an evening meal, then an orientation. At this orientation, the powwow schedule is read and each person on the head staff is given their special instructions at this time. At the end there is time for questions and answers.

Once the powwow starts, everyone has a good idea what is expected of them and their roles to making the powwow a success!

Absolutely communication is the most important part.

LSS · 08-08-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

Every powwow committee has certain expectations from their head staff - including the Arena Director.

An arena director has a very important position in the powwow arena. But he/she is not a mind reader.

Many successful powwows have one important ingredient. . .

"COMMUNICATION."

Some successful powwow committees bring in their head staff a day ahead of time, have an evening meal, then an orientation. At this orientation, the powwow schedule is read and each person on the head staff is given their special instructions at this time. At the end there is time for questions and answers.

Once the powwow starts, everyone has a good idea what is expected of them and their roles to making the powwow a success!

LMAO....

Thats in a perfect world right?....

It ain't a pow wow unless you've gotta bit of drama.

lol....

j/k

WhoMe · 08-08-2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LSS

It ain't a pow wow unless you've gotta bit of drama.

lol

Yeah like when somebody gets left, or somebody gets punched in the nose, when some husband gets jerked around in front of everybody, when somebody who won last year goes around saying the new powwow committee suck because they didn't win this year. etc. etc.

LSS · 08-08-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

Yeah like when somebody gets left, or somebody gets punched in the nose, when some husband gets jerked around in front of everybody, when somebody who won last year goes around saying the new powwow committee suck because they didn't win this year. etc. etc.

LOL....

Any of that from experience?

WhoMe · 08-08-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LSS

LOL....

Any of that from experience?

Yup. I've seen it all. and it ain't pretty. *L

TKMJ Productions · 08-10-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LSS

LMAO....

Thats in a perfect world right?....

It ain't a pow wow unless you've gotta bit of drama.

lol....

j/k

Drama at a powwow???? That doesn't happen! No Way! Silly thought! Impossible! Rediculous! Never happen! Wouldn't think of it! No way Jose! Not proper! Wouldn't dream of it!

Does it really happen??????? ROFLMAO!!!!!!!

Zotigh · 08-10-2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LSS

Lets say its an Intertribal Pow Wow!

Ask the committee if they have any special instructions.

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Originally Posted by LSS

Now, lets say its a Tribal Pow Wow!

You would not have been asked if you were not of that tribe anyway, and/or knowing of the traditions and customs of that tribe, but you'd still ask the committee if they had any special instructions.

LSS · 08-14-2006, 07:06 PM

Alright, I just received confirmation that I will be invited to serve as Arena Director this coming October.

Maybe I'll follow FDR's philosophy, "walk softly and carry a big stick"!

How does that sound?

j/k

I'm looking forward to my first "larger pow wow" as AD.

TKMJ Productions · 08-15-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LSS

Alright, I just received confirmation that I will be invited to serve as Arena Director this coming October.

Maybe I'll follow FDR's philosophy, "walk softly and carry a big stick"!

08-05-2006, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 871	The AD and the different pow wows... When someone is hired to do a job, how much autonomy she he have? Meaning, should people from the committee...or even other memebers of the head staff...try to push "their ways" onto the AD? Would this only happen if the committee does not do their homework on the individual? Or should the person conform to the committee's ways...even if they do/don't discuss their expectations? __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

08-06-2006, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,342	Is this a Tribal or an InterTribal Powwow? I would tend to think that the Committee should be familiar with the AD prior to asking for help. I think that the AD would know the etiquette in the region he is from. If the AD comes from a different region from the dance / event the committee may want to cover some of their particular protocols that are very important to them. If/ whenever I'm asked and given no specific guidelines/ parameters I take that as free reigns. __________________ BOB

08-06-2006, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 871	Lets say its an Intertribal Pow Wow! Now, lets say its a Tribal Pow Wow! Lets contemplate both. __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

08-08-2006, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,560	Every powwow committee has certain expectations from their head staff - including the Arena Director. An arena director has a very important position in the powwow arena. But he/she is not a mind reader. Many successful powwows have one important ingredient. . . "COMMUNICATION." Some successful powwow committees bring in their head staff a day ahead of time, have an evening meal, then an orientation. At this orientation, the powwow schedule is read and each person on the head staff is given their special instructions at this time. At the end there is time for questions and answers. Once the powwow starts, everyone has a good idea what is expected of them and their roles to making the powwow a success! __________________ "Today, recognizing and respecting the origins of powwow aids in our Cultural Survival. If enough people break the rules because they are not satisfied...."We will have no culture." WhoMe

08-14-2006, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 871	Alright, I just received confirmation that I will be invited to serve as Arena Director this coming October. Maybe I'll follow FDR's philosophy, "walk softly and carry a big stick"! How does that sound? j/k I'm looking forward to my first "larger pow wow" as AD. __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

08-07-2006, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
wlb99 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: on Lake Michigan between Cicago and MIlwaukee Posts: 5	The way I was taught, the powwow committee is there as a catalyst. Things are done at the event as needed by those attending. You pick the staff because they are knowledgeable people and understand the protocols that may required. As a committee we have been asked on occassion what we prefer, but ultimately we leave most of the decisions to the AD and MC.