Nation Office Positions

SACHEM - Supports new Chief in running of the nation. Helps fledgling tribes become more robust.

NATION CHIEF - Leads nation council meetings and attends federation council meetings. Leads nation events as MC. Works with YMCA on improvements for the program. Coordinates with host tribes and YMCA to make sure all necessary items are taken care of so nation events happen.

WAR CHIEF - Works with nation council,  federation council, and YMCA on preparing event calendar for the year in which war chief will be chief. Also assists current chief on running council meetings and organizing events where necessary.

MEDICINE MAN -  Opens and closes nation meetings and events. Leads nation in quest for attainment of Y-Guides aims. Promotes teamwork and spirit among the nation. Performs medicine man challenges.

WAMPUM BEARER - Manages GCN finances. Works with YMCA to reconcile YMCA ledger of GCN finances. Responsible for check and balance of YMCA ledger for GCN.

FIREKEEPER - Keeps fire materials. Prepares nation event fire and keeps fire burning during event as required. Works with YMCA, host tribes,  and event locations for necessary permits as required.           

BEAD & FEATHER MERCHANT - Procures and distributes feathers for Lance Award/PAL Coup program. Procures patches for host tribes for nation events. Procures nation T-shirts. Procures awards for nation competitive events. Makes sure each tribe hosting an event has submitted artwork for patches at least 6 weeks in advance of the event.

WEB WEAVER - With the YMCA,  maintains GCN website (links,  photos,  agendas, rosters). Makes global announcements to all GCN participants of upcoming events. Works with YMCA and tribal chiefs to maintain accuracy of YMCA roster for each tribe. Makes sure each tribe hosting an event has submitted the event agenda at least 4 weeks in advance of the event.

SCOUT  - Works with YMCA, nation, and tribes to identify, coordinate, and lead recruitment efforts and events around the city, at schools and other events. Works to create and distribute banners and flyers. Works with YMCA to coordinate pancake breakfast. Works with YMCA to get exposure in newspapers, television, whatever, to generate exposure and therefore membership. Works with B&F on nation T-shirts. Works with nation on “wear-your-Y-Guides-shirt-to-school-days”. Works with other leagues (baseball, soccer, boy scouts, etc) to facilitate booths and tables during other events for recruitment.