Order of the Arrow Yokahú Lodge 506 Puerto Rico Council 661

The History and Legacy of Yokahú 506 Lodge

Compiled and edited by: Carlos E. Calzada Preston

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Acknowledgments and Dedication History is an ever-expanding field that grows with every passing event and action. I thank all those who have helped me in the creation of the Yokahú 506 History Book. I particularly want to thank and acknowledge the effort and support that Mr. Luis Machuca has given me, through his counseling, encouragement and sharing the personal information he has recollected throughout his life. Moreover, Mr. Luis Machuca not only allowed transcript information from his book “La Filosofía del Escutismo y su Presencia en Puerto Rico 1910-2010”, he personally translated the text related to the Order of the Arrow. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Mr. Carlos Acevedo and Mr. Carlos “Pucho” Gandía, who allowed use of personal photographs, documents and provided additional insight through his many anecdotes. Finally, I would like to thank my father, Enrique Calzada, for all the support and help he has given me. I couldn’t have done this without you. It is through the actions of those who work to preserve and educate others about the past that we can move without hesitation into the future. Thus, I dedicate this compilation of historical facts to Mr. Luis Machuca and all those who, throughout the years, have dedicated themselves passionately to researching and preserving our Lodge’s rich history. To all of you, an eternal Thank You! from all of us who can now enjoy reading and learning from your works.

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Table of Contents Introduction pg. 4 Puerto Rico Council 661: A Brief History and Overview pg. 5 Camp Guajataka Scout Reservation pg. 7 Yokahú 506 Lodge History pg. 9 Lodge Infrastructure pg. 14 Lodge Activities pg. 18 Lodge Traditions and Insignia pg. 19 Communications in Yokahú 506 Lodge pg. 20 Yokahú 506 Lodge Chiefs pg. 21 Lodge Achievements and Awards pg. 22 Historic Photos and Documents pg. 43 References pg. 58

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The legacy of Scouting’s National Honor Society is evident through past accomplishments and the present youth leaders that are leaving a positive mark in the world. The Order of the Arrow and its impact on the Scouting movement in Puerto Rico is unmeasurable and profound. Thus the history of the Yokahú 506 Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is rich with many exceptional figures and events that have marked the Scouting movement in Puerto Rico.

(From left to right: Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth, Luis Matias Ferrer, Luis Lopez and Local Scout Executive)

The Yokahú 506 Lodge was founded in the year 1954 in the Puerto Rico Council 661. Yokahú 506 serves the Scouting program on the mainland of Puerto Rico, although it used to have outreach up to the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are currently 8 chapters in the Yokahú 506 Lodge: Arasibo, Cayniabón, Guaitiao, Guaní, Guaraka, Guarionex, Majagua, and Yagüeka. Yokahú 506 has adopted the local indigenous culture, the Taíno, for its ceremonies. Yokahú is the Taíno word for “God of Yuca and Water” and was the supreme ruler in the Taíno pantheon of the gods. Yokahú 506 totem is the Cemí, a triangular shaped representation of the Taíno deities.

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Puerto Rico Council 661: A Brief History and Overview The Puerto Rico Council 661 covers the area of the Puerto Rican archipelago, historically including scout troops from the big island and from the smaller islands of Culebra and Vieques. Although, the Puerto Rico Council 661 was officially admitted into the Boy Scouts of America in 1927, unofficial scout troops existed since 1910. Historical photos reveal that those scout troops were highly organized and wore uniforms consistent with those worn during that time period. This indicates that the Scouting movement arrived at both, the continental U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, during the year 1910. In 1927, thanks to efforts from the Youth Men Christian Association (YMCA) of San Juan, the Puerto Rico Council was organized and officially admitted into the BSA. The first Council President was James A. Mcallister and the first Council Executive was A. S. McFarlane, who also organized the first Council in the Philippines Isles. The first troop established under the Puerto Rico Council 661 was Troop 1, sponsored by the YMCA. The first scoutmaster of Troop 1 was Mr. Grimm and the troop itself consisted of two patrols, one with youth from Rio Piedras and the other from San Juan. In the year 1929 the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Council expands to include the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands, which lasted until 1960. In 1938 the Council acquired lands in the western part of the island and inaugurated Puerto Rico’s resident summer camp, Camp Guajataka. A truly historic feat in the Puerto Rican Scouting movement occurred in 1948, when Scoutmaster Saturnino Amaral of Troop 47 from Humacao hiked around the entire island on foot. The hiking trip started June 1 and ended June 27, 1948. The purpose of the journey was to promote the Scouting movement throughout the island. Another important event was the first time a delegation from Puerto Rico participated in a National Jamboree in 1953 at Irvine Ranch, California. Puerto Rico’s elite scouts were selected in a pre-jamboree meeting at Camp Guajataka based on their expertise in scout craft and leadership skills. Luis Matias Ferrer, Puerto Rico’s Scout Executive at the time was the person in charge of that task. Those selected formed Puerto Rico’s first delegation of scouts to a National Jamboree. The following year, due to the initiative of these same scouts, the first induction of the Order of the Arrow Luis Matias Ferrer was carried out. In 1955 a group of scouts were selected using the same method as the National Jamboree to send a delegation from Puerto Rico to Philmont Scout Ranch for a 15-day expedition. On January 21, 1972, the original corporation, known as Council of Boy Scouts of America, Puerto Rico Chapter, was dissolved. The Executive Board then decided to incorporate the new corporation with the name: Puerto Rico Council of Boy Scouts of America. In the 70’s the BSA Program develops in the schools under the Public Education System. The program known as “Programa de Niños Escuchas” or Boy Scouts Program was hosted by the public schools of

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Puerto Rico and was established as part of the curriculum of Physical Education. In 1975, the Council districts are realigned in the same manner as the school districts under the Public Education System (except for the District of San Juan) to counter losses in membership and units. However, by the end of the 1970’s this program disappeared and the Council’s district organization remained as established. During the 1980’s, the Puerto Rico Council headquarters are moved to their actual location in the city of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, thanks to the city’s donation of the facilities to the BSA.1

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Camp Guajataka Scout Reservation

Guajataka Scout Reservation is Puerto Rico’s resident camp and it is currently hosts all of Yokahú 506 Lodge’s induction ceremonies. Located in the municipality of San Sebastian and established on the banks of “Lago Guajataca” or Guajataca Reservoir, the terrains of Guajataka Scout Reservation originally belonged to the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) and some of the original buildings can still be found on camp. These terrains were transferred to the Council of Puerto Rico with the historic cost of $1, thanks to the efforts of a group of citizens led by Ramon Valdes Cobián, the Council Executive Board’s Chairman. Mr. David Acosta directed Camp Guajataka assisted by Mr. Luis Matias Ferrer. A limited group of trained youth served as counselors or staff who supervised and established the program for the camp. Originally, Camp Guajataka was an ample valley with sugar cane plantations, few structures or large trees. It wasn’t until Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth, one of the founders of Yokahú 506 Lodge and member of the U.S. Forest Service, with the help of scouts at the camp, dedicated himself to the task of planting a series of trees, which nowadays compose most of the forest canopy. Under this same initiative, in the year 1952, Dr. Wadsworth trained youth staff to teach about the local ecosystems and wildlife and to carry out conservation projects all around Camp Guajataka, giving rise thus to the Nature Team, the first specialized patrol inside of Camp Guajataka’s Staff. Since then, other specialized patrols were formed specializing the staff serving in each of them through trainings in each area. The following are the patrols and the area these are specialized in: - Nature Team – Conservation and Wildlife - Aquatic Team – Aquatic Sports and Activities - Voyager – High Adventure Programs - S.A. – Administrative Staff - Program Aide – Scoutcraft Skills - Sport Team – Non-Aquatic Sports To date, Camp Guajataka’s Staff still functions using the patrol system. An Order of the Arrow Patrol, has served as an actual patrol at different times during Camp Guajataka’s history. During the 1960’s the rifle shooting area was instituted and horses were used inside Camp.

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In the year 1967, one of the most outstanding and respected figures in Camp Guajataka’s history arrives, Don Manuel Gonzalez Johnes. Kindly known as “Don Mano”, he was recommended by Dr. Wadsworth to be Camp Guajataka’s Director. Don Mano was well respected by the Council’s Executive Board and the staff that worked at camp. He encouraged the patrol spirit in camp, but was firm and strict with the staff when he needed to be. Don Mano lived year-round on camp until the year 1985, when he retired due to his age. Later on, Don Mano’s residence was converted into a campsite aptly named “Manolín” in his honor. Under his guidance, Camp Guajataka started allowing the use of the camp for public and private institutions, maintaining the camp active throughout the year. In the year 2000, a life-sized statue of Lord Baden Powell was installed in Camp. Guajataka.2 In 2014, a bust of Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth was installed in Camp in honor of his service to Guajataka, the Order of the Arrow and the Scouting movement in Puerto Rico. Don Mano, Manuel Gonzalez Johnes

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Yokahú 506 Lodge History As part of the official activities of the 1953 National Scout Jamboree, in which the Puerto Rico (PR) Council had sent its first full delegation, a group of North American scouts, dressed with Native American clothing and accessories, as well as a white sash with a red arrow over their chests, made a traditional Indian dance. The next day, the PR delegates initiated a quick search about that group, called the Order of the Arrow (OA). When the PR delegation came back to the Island, their curiosity about the group was so great, that the Council Advancement Committee wrote a letter to the National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Headquarters, requiring more information about the OA program. The Advancement Committee, with the valuable help of Mr. Francisco Orlandi Bairan, then asked the PR Council to adopt the Order of the Arrow program locally. The PR Council Scout Executive at the time, Mr. Joseph M. Thomas, named Mr. Luis Matias Ferrer as the person in charge to help out the Advancement Committee, in order to organize and create the Order of the Arrow in PR. When the Council Executive Board finally approved to adopt the OA program, the Advancement Committee immediately began to prepare for the induction of the first group of brothers. For that purpose, the Committee sent a lot of letters to all unit leaders, explaining the Order of the Arrow’s purpose and asking them to send an elected candidate for a special meeting in the PR Council office. The First Brothers The first official Ordeal induction ceremony took place at our Camp Guajataka, from April 10 to April 15, 1954. The ceremony was organized by Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth who, at that time, was the only member of the Order of the Arrow in PR; he had been inducted as a youth in the United States (US). Also, two North American brothers from the National OA Committee, Mr. Donald Rosemberg & Robert K. Ash, came to PR, in order to help out in the induction ceremony of this group of pioneers. This first group selected the initial Lodge name: First inducted Ordeals of the Order of the Arrow in PR Yukiyú, and the Taíno Cemí was taken as the official totem. Later on, after a conversation with

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Dr. Ricardo Alegría, who was a well-known Taíno culture historian, the Lodge name was changed to Yokahú. As a new group, the Yokahú Lodge had to go through a lot of difficulties, in terms of purpose, ruling and organization, until finally being able to settle a formal working pattern. The first Lodge Chief was Mr. Rafael Maldonado Angulo (as seen on photo

on the right). The first Brotherhood induction ceremony was held at Rio Piedras Experimental Agricultural Station. The First Vigil Honor ceremony was conducted in 1959 at Camp Guajataka. Lodge members who obtained that promotion were: Luis Matias Ferrer, Pedro Bagur and Raul Iñesta. For that ceremony Vigil Honor members from the US also came to PR, because there were no. First Lodge Chief, Rafael Vigil Honor members in the Island at that time. Even Mr. Wadsworth, Maldonado one of our Lodge founders, didn’t get that honor until 1960. Initially, the Ordeal and Brotherhood ceremonies were held only once a year and were performed on different dates. For that reason, the Lodge membership was a lot smaller and also more difficult to be elected as a candidate. In time, the number of ceremonies as well as the Lodge membership increased gradually. The ceremonies were held concurrently with resident camp during the summer or during Holy Week at Camp Guajataka. It was this way until the early 90’s, in which the actual ordi-bro system was created, celebrating both ceremonies during the same weekend. Previously, an Ordeal ceremony would last a whole week. To have an idea about how much the costs have been changed, fee for an Ordeal was about $ 6.00, plus $1.50 for the patch & sash, if the candidate successfully completed his induction. During the early 60’s, the Lodge’s jurisdiction included the Virgin Islands territory. This was until 1965, when Loge Chief, Jorge Camacho submitted a proposal to the Virgin Islands Council to organize the OA Program in that Area. The result was the creation of the Arawak Lodge 562. Also, during that same year, a proposal was made to the PR Girl Scouts Caribe Council, to create a sorority, similar to the Yokahú Lodge which would be called the Daughters of Yukiyú; but that proposal never became a reality. Urner E. Goodman on his visit to PR

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Another historical fact for the Lodge occurs in 1965 with the visit to our Island from the Order of the Arrow founder Mr. Urner E. Goodman, who spent some days socializing with local brothers and Council staff. In 1974, the year of Yokahú 506 Lodge’s 20th Anniversary, we received the visit from National OA Chief, Mr. Clifford D. Harmon. He participated actively during the Lodge Convention. In 2002, an Order of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar was celebrated for the first time in our territory. The National OA Chief, Mr. Clay Capp, and Regional Chief, Mr. Bryan Favat, traveled to Puerto Rico for the event. The first female members to be inducted in our Lodge were Ms. Lester Colon, Sonia Ramirez and Ada Torres in 1991. Also, the first female Vigil to be inducted was Ms. Maria Molinelli in 2002, followed by Ms. Idarmis Cruz in 2008. The Bronze Cemí is a Yokahú 506 award that was created by Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth in 1965 in order to recognize those youth brothers who demonstrated exemplary service to our Lodge, our Council, their units and community. In that same way, the three W’s Award (also known as Award of Cheerful Service) was created in 1970, with the same purpose as the Bronze Cemí, but focused on the adult brothers. The Founder’s Award was given in PR in 1985 for the first time. This award recognizes arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge. It is the highest recognition that a Lodge member can obtain as an arrowman. The award is reserved for an arrowman who demonstrates that he or she personifies the spirit of selfness service, as advocated by founder E. Urner Goodman and co-founder Carroll A. Edson. The first Yokahú 506 Lodge members to be honored with the Founder’s Award, were former Camp Guajataka Director Mr. Manuel Gonzalez Johnes and Mr. Evelio Gonzalez. The three original Chapters of the Yokahú Lodge were: Guaitiao, Yagüeka and Guarionex. Due to the growing membership during the 60’s and 70’s, additional Chapters were created: Majagua, Guaní, Guaraka and Arasibo. The last Chapter to be originated in 1984 was Cayniabón, which was born from the Guaitiao Chapter.

Yokahú 506 Lodge Traditions Throughout the years, our Lodge has gone through a lot of transformations and changes, in terms of traditions. However, many of them still exist today. The most relevant one that we can point out was the change that occurred between the use of Native American culture accessories and dressings, to our local Taíno Indians folklore. Initially, brother Alberto Zayas made a proposal for such a change, but there was too much resistance for it. However, in 1975, a group of Lodge delegates to the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), in which brothers Ignacio Olazagasti Sr. & Jr. were included, had the opportunity to speak with National OA Chief, about the possibility of changing the Ordeal & Brotherhood induction ceremonies from Lenni Lenape tradition to Taíno. After receiving

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Indian Chief) to begin their induction process.

Yokahú 506 Lodge in Camp Guajataka Since its foundation until present time, the Yokahú 506 Lodge and our National Camp Reservation Guajataka have been closely connected. First, it is the scenario of all the Ordeal, Brotherhood and Vigil Honor induction ceremonies. To the Mabodamaca Tower Yokahú 506 Lodge, Camp Guajataka is home. As such, it has in Camp Guajataka benefited from the many service projects that our brothers continue to perform to maintain and improve the facilities and the conditions for all Camp visitors. An example of this was the construction of the “Paquito Joglar’’ Cabin, where all of the funds were raised by our Lodge members. The project initiated in 1958, construction began during early 1959 and was completed in 1960, under the leadership of Lodge Chief Alfred D. Herger. The “Paquito” Joglar Cabin was the Lodge official meeting & headquarters place until the early 90’s. Brother Herger was also the creator of the Cemí Newspaper, official Lodge communications platform that still exists today in a digital format. Another important aspect, in the relation between Yokahú 506 Lodge and Camp Guajataka, is the Camp Staff. Initially, during the 50’s & 60’s decade, this group had great priority to be considered as new Lodge members. To date, the vast majority of the camp Staff are arrowmen, where the most notable exception are Venturing crew members that never served in a troop. The OA Patrol was created, and served as an independent service Patrol many times until 2001. Also, there were many seasons in which the Administration Patrol members, who were also inductees from our Lodge, were the ones who helped in the Lodge trading post. Members of the Yokahú 506 Lodge continue to coordinate the traditional Taíno Night as part of the summer camp entertainment activities.

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National and International Participation The Yokahú 506 Lodge has always emphasized the value of service, not only in PR, but also at the National and International level. It participates actively, sending delegates to all official Order of the Arrow activities, such as the Regional Conclave as well as NOAC. In 2008, for the first time in the Lodge’s history, the Regional Conclave was celebrated in Puerto Rico at Camp Guajataka. Over 300 Arromen from Section 5-A participated in the event. Visitors from other Lodge’s had the opportunity to visit and explore some of Puerto Rico’s cultural and national resources, including El Yunque National Forest, the Caguana Ceremonial Park and the Arecibo Observatory. After the Conclave officially concluded, the participants enjoyed a beach party at Boquerón before heading home. The Yokahú 506 Lodge has been chosen to host the 2016 Conclave for the NE-5A Section. In 1989, our Lodge conducted a special Ordeal ceremony in the local Vieques Island Municipality, for Troop 435 from Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Naval Base. Also, in 1993 a Brotherhood ceremony was organized and conducted by members from our Lodge, in order to induct brothers from the Arawak Lodge in the US Virgin Islands. An interesting fact is the existence in the Dominican Republic, of a similar organization like the OA, known as the “Order of Enriquillo”. Our Lodge cooperated greatly and was partially responsible for its organization in 1979. 3

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Lodge Infrastructure Yokahú 506 Lodge belongs to the NE-5A Section, in the Northeast Region of the National Order of the Arrow.

2015

National Chief-Alex Call National Chairman-Ray Capp

Northeast Region Chief-Matt Bell Northeast Region Chairman-Bob Black

NE-5A Section Chief-Ted Apostle NE-5A Section Chairman-Don Duthaler

Yokahú 506 Lodge Chief-Roberto E. Vélez 1st Vice Chief- José Goyco 2nd Vice Chief-Ricardo M. Calzada 3rd Vice Chief-Eduardo Rodriguez Secretary-Omar González Tresurer-Miguel Gutiérrez Supreme Chief of Fire- Maria Molinelli Lodge Advisor-Enrique Calzada Lodge Associate Advisor-Francisco J. Fernández Professional Advisor-Dan Muñoz

Lodge Chapters Yokahú 506 Lodge has 8 operational chapters which are: Arasibo, Cayniabón, Guaitiao, Guaní, Guaraka, Guarionex, Majagua, and Yagüeka. The chapters carry out service projects to the local district and community and coordinate fellowship activities within their own chapter. The chapters also organize and illustrate a traditional ceremony known as the Call-Out (“El Llamado”). This ceremony is for those members, who have already been selected by their respective troops as candidates to the Ordeal, to introduce them to the Order of the Arrow and its history within the B.S.A. and motivate them to participate in their Ordeal Induction. The chapters also are in charge of carrying out one Ordeal or Brotherhood weekend. Some additional Lodge activities are coordinated between the Lodge’s Executive Committee and Chapter’s Officers.

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Chapter Distribution and 2015 Officers

Chapter Name Officials Municipalities Served Chief-Elvis Concepción Vice Chief-Douglas Soto Quebradillas, Camuy, Lares, Hatillo, Arasibo Secretary-Gabriel Rivera Utuado, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Florida, Treasurer-Sebastián Díaz Ciales, Manatí, Morovis, Vega Baja Advisor-Leemar Rosario

Chief-Luis J. Colón Vice Chief-Christian Huertas Carolina, Loíza, Canóvanas, Rio Grande, Cayniabón Secretary-Christopher Díaz Luquillo, Fajardo Treasurer-Luis M. Colón Advisor-Wigberto Cruz Chief-Christian Wolpert Vice Chief-Juan E. Bibiloni Guaitiao San Juan, Guaynabo, Trujillo Alto Secretary-Jose G. Feliciano Advisor- Chief-Marcos de Jesús Vice Chief-Andrés O. Rivera Caguas, Aguas Buenas, Gurabo, Cidra, Guaní Secretario-Sebastián González Cayey, San Lorenzo, Aibonito Tesorero-Néstor López Advisor-Orlando Rivera Chief-Michael Saldaña Vice Chief-Antonio J. Martínez Humacao, Las Piedras, Juncos, Naguabo, Guaraka Secretary-Ricardo Rosado Ceiba, Patillas, Maunabo y Yabucoa Orozco Advisor-Ramón Rosado Chief-Juan E. Del Valle Guánica, Yauco, Guayanilla, Adjuntas, Vice Chief-Ramses O. Padua Peñuelas, Ponce, Jayuya, Juana Díaz, Guarionex Secretario-Xavier Rodríguez Villalba, Orocovis, Coamo, Santa Isabel, Advisor-Zaida Ocasio Salinas, Guayama, Arroyo Chief-Luis González Bayamón, Cataño, Toa Baja, Corozal, Vice Chief-Joel J. Tirado Majagua Comerío, Vega Alta, Toa Alta, Naranjito, Secretary-Joshua Rosado Dorado, Barranquitas Advisor-René Ramírez Aguadilla, Isabela, San Sebastián, Moca, Chief-Víctor Estrella Aguada, Rincón, Maricao, Las Marías, Vice Chief-Felipe Ruiz Yagüeka Añasco, Mayagüez, Cabo Rojo, Secretary-Diego Méndez Hormigueros, San Germán, Lajas, Sabana Advisor-Luis Abelardo Colón Grande

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Lodge’s Operational Committees Yokahú 506 Lodge has operational committees whose chairmen are chosen annually by the Lodge Chief. Each committee chairman must be a youth member with an adult advisor and is in charge of recruiting other youth members to serve in the committee. The operational committees and their responsibilities for Yokahú 506 Lodge are the following: 1. Brotherhood Area- Prepares and maintains the Brotherhood ceremonial area for each Brotherhood ceremony. Maintains the trails leading to the ceremonial area, maintains the ceremonial area clean and well kept, builds the ceremonial fire and maintains illumination throughout the ceremony. 2. Brotherhood Ceremony- Recruits and trains the members to participate in the Brotherhood Ceremony. Updates the Brotherhood Ceremonial “Booklet” whenever necessary. Obtains paints, ceremonial attire, props, and ceremonial materials needed for the Brotherhood Ceremony. Recruits members to play indigenous percussion beats and wind instruments to ambient the Brotherhood Ceremony. 3. Camping Promotion- Updates and distributes the Camping Manual “Manual del Acampador” to OA members, scout troops, and throughout the communities. Recommends camping areas for Lodge activities. 4. Communication- Prepares and distributes “El Cemí”, Yokahú 506 Lodge’s newsletter. Maintains Yokahú 506 Lodge’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Remind and email communications. Promotes Lodge events and activities throughout the local scouting movement using Yokahú 506 Lodge’s web communication sites. 5. Elangomat and Nimat- Recruits, orients, and trains OA members as youth and adult patrol counselors in Ordeals and Brotherhoods. Maintains record of OA members who have been duly prepared to serve as Ordeal and/or Brotherhood patrol counselors. 6. Elections- Provides support and materials to chapter election teams. Provides troops with information regarding the Order of the Arrow and membership elections requirements and procedures. 7. Finance- Assists the Lodge Treasurer in creating the annual budget. Supports all Lodge fundraising activities, especially the Lodge’s Trading Post. 8. Health and Safety- Recruits and trains youth members in First Aid and Emergency Preparedness to serve as first response units to attend situations requiring First Aid assistance at Lodge events and activities. Coordinates to have certified medical professionals present at all Lodge activities. 9. Membership- Checks on inactive OA members and maintains the annual records of active membership. Verifies and updates information for new members and reactivating members. Sends letters to Ordeal members eligible for Brotherhood membership. 10. Ordeal Area- Prepares and maintains the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremonial area for each Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal Ceremony. Maintains the trails leading to the ceremonial areas, maintains the ceremonial areas clean and well kept, builds the ceremonial fire and maintains illumination throughout the ceremony.

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11. Ordeal Ceremony- Recruits and trains the members to participate in the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal Ceremonies. Updates the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal Ceremonial “Booklet” whenever necessary. Obtains paints, ceremonial attire, props, and ceremonial materials needed for the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal Ceremony. Recruits members to play indigenous percussion beats and wind instruments to ambient the Ordeal Ceremony. 12. Service- Coordinates with Camp Guajataka’s Camp Director and Camp Ranger the service projects to be performed during the Ordeals and Brotherhoods. Researches and coordinates service projects to be done by the Lodge throughout the year. 13. Vigil Honor- Coordinates and runs the nomination and the election process for the Vigil Honor candidates. Selects the Vigil Master and ceremonial members for the Vigil Honor Ceremony. Coordinates the preparation of the area for the Vigil Honor Ceremony.

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Lodge Activities Yokahú 506 traditionally hosts specific activities during certain moments throughout the year. The Leadership Seminar is usually carried out between January and February to ensure that all Lodge Officers are duly trained at the start of their year of service. The Spring Fellowship (aka Retorno) takes place on one weekend between March and April. Throughout the weekend, games, sports, scoutcraft competitions, service projects, touring of cultural or historic sites, and the Spring Lodge Membership Meeting take place. During the months of May, June, July, and August, the Ordeal and Brotherhood Inductions are held during the same weekend in what is known as an Ordi/Bro. An Ordi/Bro weekend includes both induction processes and ceremonies during the same weekend. Lodgewide Service Projects are carried out throughout the year focusing on benefits to the community and the promotion of the B.S.A. and the Order of the Arrow to the general population. Yokahú 506 Fall Fellowship Activity is known as the “Guateke”, which is a Taíno word for reunion and feast. Ceremony Competitions between chapters are typically held, along with other fellowship activities. The Fall Lodge Membership Meeting offers the only opportunity for youth member nominations to the Lodge’s Executive Committee for the upcoming year. The Vigil Honor Ceremony is traditionally held during the weekend following Thanksgiving. Finally, the Lodge Annual Convention takes place in December. The Convention includes the Winter Lodge Membership Meeting, the election and appointment of the new Lodge Executive Committee. During this activity, service awards and recognitions are presented to Arrowmen for their efforts and service throughout the year and the year’s Vigil Honor Class is presented.

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Lodge Traditions and Insignia The Yokahú 506 Lodge has adopted and incorporated local indigenous icons and traditions to assimilate the teachings of the spirit of the Order of the Arrow and for the Puerto Rican youth to identify themselves with local indigenous lore. The Taíno indigenous people were the native inhabitants of the island of Puerto Rico, where many ruins have been found. The Taíno were a pacific tribe, governed by many Caciques, or Chiefs, whose extent covered certain geographic locations. The dominating religion was a polytheist one, with a supreme god to govern the pantheon, Yokahú God of Yuca and Water, after which our lodge is named. The lodge totem is the Cemí, which is a stone or wood triangle depicting a certain god or deity of the Taíno religion. The lodge call is the imitation of the call of the Múcaro, or local endemic small owl. The official lodge flap consists of a red arrow pointing to the left with a Cemí in the center on a yellow background. There are three green W’s on the flap, two on both sides of the Cemí and one below it. There are also two fleur-de-liz and the phrases “Yokahu 506” and “Concilio de Puerto Rico”.

Ordeal candidate carving arrow

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Communications in Yokahú 506 Lodge The official publication of Yokahú 506 Lodge is called "El Cemí". “El Cemí” is a 4-page newsletter named after the Lodge's totem. The initial publication of "El Cemí" started in 1960 under Lodge Chief Alfred D. Herger and continues until 1978-1979 when the publication came into hiatus. "El Cemí" was published again around 1981-1982 under Chief Eladio Feliciano. The newsletter was initially managed by the Lodge Secretary until 2012, when a Lodge Communications Committee was officially established to take over the publication. The Communications Committee itself came to be in 2003 under Chief Ángel Velázquez, Jr. as the Photography & History Committee, dedicated to record and review important milestones in Yokahú's history as well as a bank of photographs past and present. This committee continued to function in this manner until 2012, when the Communications Committee was officially established under Chief Ángel Carrillo. The Chairman of the Communications Committee serves as the chief editor and photographer of the publication. Since then, the newsletter is published four times a year on March, September, October and December and handed out at the Lodge. Social Platforms Yokahú has used both posts and emails to promote their activities. Emails started in 2008 under Chief Carmelo Pagán, giving way to communicate by both post and emails. As the age of modern communications started dawning on society, the use of post was left only for sending out Ordeal and Brotherhood papers to candidates for either level, leaving emails the main communication outlet with its membership. With the newly-established Lodge Communications Committee, the Lodge officially entered the social media under Chief Ángel Carrillo with Twitter on January 12, 2012 and Facebook on January 16, 2012. On January 22, 2013, Yokahú 506 opened its Instagram account under Chief Mario Velázquez. On November 9, 2014, Yokahú integrated the use of the social mobile application Remind, a one-way instant messaging service used to send text reminders to membership and parents.

Website The first website was created in 2002, under Lodge Chief José Castro. This website was created using the online free website creator Tripod. The Communications Committee recently established the Yokahu506.org website.4

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Yokahú 506 Lodge Chiefs5

Rafael Maldonado Roberto J. Hernández Juan F. Rosario José A. Méndez Víctor J. Linares José Antonetty Luis R. Pérez José L. González Alexánder Fontánez Raul Iñesta Luis R. Medina Orlando Lugo Francisco A. León Juan R. Nieves Nelson Díaz Alfred D. Herger Juan A. Cornier Antonio Barbosa José Morales Eladio Feliciano José Castro Hipólito Bravo Edwin González Ángel Velázquez, Jr. Ángel Amy José A. Kareh Miguel Rivera Jorge Camacho Ubaldo I. Soto Martín Soto José "Pepe" Goyco Rubén O. Sandoval José R. Guzmán Héctor L. Acevedo Rafael Fernández William Joglar Juan B. González Ángel L. Rodríguez Carmelo Pagán José A. Zayas Antonio Fernández Manuel Díaz Freddy Martínez Luis R. González Brayan Deida Eric Montalvo Edgar González Ángel Carrillo Edgardo Verdejo Miguel Maldonado Mario Velázquez José F. O'Neill Juan López José Molinelli Juan L. Martínez Juan A. Ortiz Roberto Vélez

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Lodge Achievements and Awards Cemí de Bronce (Bronze Cemí) First established in 1965 by Frank H. Wadsworth, the Cemí de Bronce Award is a recognition to youth members who have demonstrated dedication and exceptional work in fulfilling his duties to the lodge, in his respective position. Only youth are eligible to receive this award which is a Cemí pin to be worn on the Order of the Arrow lodge flap. Cheerful Service Award (3 W’s) The Cheerful Service Award is the equivalent of the Cemí de Bronce Award, but for the Adult Arrowmen. Established in 1970 by Frank H. Wadsworth, only adult members of the lodge are eligible to receive this award which consists of three circular W pins to be worn on the Order of the Arrow lodge flap. Vigil Honor The Vigil Honor is a mark of high distinction reserved only for those brothers, who by means of distinguished service, personal dedication, and exceptional labor, have surpassed the expectations as to their responsibilities with their troops, their lodge, the Order of the Arrow or Camp Guajataka. Pedro Bagur - Old Buffalo (Nuga insh a ge) 1959 Luis Matias Ferrer - Peace Maker 1959 Raul Iñesta Quiñones - One Who Travels Far 1959 Luis Feliciano Camacho – Bullfrog (Oleleu) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Esteban T. Cortes - Horse Back Rider (Nenajungeshammen) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Fernando P. Estremera - Silent One (Tschitqussin) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Erick M. Gonzalez – Son (Quis) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Gustavo Malavae - Friendly One (Tgauchsin) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Rafael V. Ramos - Big Rock (Ganschapuchk) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Miguel A. R. Rivera – Beaver (Ktemaque) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Agustin J. Rodriguez – Captain (Lachxowilenno) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Pedro Semidey - One Who Is Ready (Gischhatteu) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Luis A. Torres - Calm Minded One (Klamhattenami) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970 Edgardo Verdejo - Black Snake (Sukachgook) (Year Unknown) 1960-1970

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Frank H. Wadsworth – Great Sun (Agüeybana) 1961 Ibrahim Ferrer – Adviser (Witatschimoisin) 1962 Alfred D. Herger – Wiseman (Wowoatammowino) 1962 Rafael Lluch - Skillful One (Wowoatam) 1962 Andres Salas - One Who Does Good Work (Walalogewagen) 1962 Angel A. Amy - Persevering One (Tschitanitehen) 1963 Everett E. Belville - Elder Brother (Chans) 1963 Francisco Bueso Jr. – Counselor (Atschimolsin) 1963 Albert N. Falcone - One Who Searches (Lattoniken) 1963 Jorge R. Garcia – Eagle (Woapalanne) 1963 Guillermo J. Goderau – Lifesaver (Gachpallan) 1963 Alberto Ramirez – Collector (Mawachpo) 1963 Johnny Rojas - Friendly One (Tgauchsin) 1963 Johnny Castro – Doorkeeper (Nutschisquandawet) 1964 Jose Felipe Gonzalez – Interpreter (Anhoktonhen) 1964 Guillermo Gil - Zealous One (Skattek) 1964 Salvador Mangual - Little Canoe (Amocholes) 1964 Edmundo Silva – Cook (Sachgachtoon) 1964 Carlos J. Annoni Jr. - He Who Rests (Alachimuin) 1965 Ramon Burgos – Merchant (Memhallamund) 1965 Jorge A. Camacho – Chosen One (Gegekhuntschik) 1965 William R. Canada Sr. - Hard Worker (Achowalogen) 1965 Antonio R. Montes – Doctor (Kikehuwet) 1965 Luis R. Morales - One Who Knows How (Wunita) 1965 Gary L. Pagan - One Who Instructs (Wulapejuwa Takachsin) 1965 Saul Ramos – Dancer (Gentgeen) 1965 Victor M. Rodriguez – Hiker (Achpamsin) 1965 Ramon J. Rullan Jr. - Little Boy (Pilawetit) 1965

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Edwin R. Torregrosa Sr. - Diligent One (Lilchpin) 1965 Hector L. Acevedo – Richman (Ahhino) 1966 Florentino Alicea – Teacher ( Achgeketum) 1966 Juan Castro - He Who Serves (Allogagan) 1966 Jose A. Goyco – Servant of the Lord (Allogagan Nehellatank) 1966 Jose A. Morales – Warrior (Netapolis) 1966 Edwin Rovira – Farsighted One (Wulowachtauwoapin) 1966 Adolfo De La Cruz - 1967 Luis M. Ferrer Jr. - 1967 Manuel Gonzalez Johnes – Cook (Sachgachtoon) 1967 Peter Lugo - 1967 Frankie Martinez - 1967 Jose Pagan - 1967 Jose C. Perez - 1967 Luis G. Acevedo – Bookreader (Achgindamen) 1968 Ernesto Alvarez – Owl (Gokhos) 1968 Jose Luis Candelaria - Firm One (Tschitanigachen) 1968 Carlos Gandia – Helper (Winschindink) 1968 Juan B. Gonzalez – Twin (Gachpees) 1968 Manuel A. Lopez – Instructs (Wulapejuwa Takachsin) 1968 Luis A. Lugo – Happy (Lauchsoheen) 1968 Alberto Zayas - Active One (Wischixin) 1968 Norberto Alicea – Obedient One (Awullsittamuwi) 1969 Torrellys R. Colon - Helpful One (Witscheman) 1969 Pedro J Fernandez - Traveller (Memsochet) 1969 Luis E. Palacios - Star Reader (Achkindiken Allanque) 1969 Domingo Perez Miranda - One Who Searches (Lattoniken) 1969 Max Perez Reston - He Who Cures (Kikehuwet) 1969

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Jose A. Rivera - Cutter Of Wood (Manachewagan) 1969 Luis R. Robles - One Who Sings (Nachgohuman) 1969 Felix R. Santiago - He Who Gives First Aid (Achibis) 1969 Esteban Torres Bianchi - Bald Headed One (Moschakantpeu) 1969 Melvin Alvarez - Red Bird (Mehokquiwan) 1970 Douglas L. Barber - Capable One (Tschitanissowagan) 1970 Jorge Borrero - Capable One (Tschitanissowagan) 1970 Roberto Colon – Talker (Wewingtonheet) 1970 Julio E. Dieppa - Busy One (Wischiki) 1970 William Gonzalez - Reliable One (Nagatamen) 1970 Miguel Hernandez – Fox, Gray Fox (Woakus) 1970 Bruce McCandles – Canoe, Little Canoe (Amocholes) 1970 Carlos E. Mora – Contented One (Tepelendam) 1970 Francisco Ocasio - Esteemed One (Ahoatam) 1971 Ernesto Salas - Friendly One (Tgauchsin) 1971 Carlos M. Santiago – Hungry One (Gattopuin) 1971 Virgilio Vega - Helpful One (Witscheman) 1971 Alberto Zayas - Careful One (Nechasin) 1971 Evelio Gonzalez Pomales - One Who Encourages (Gihim) 1971 Juan A. Barbosa - One Who Has Knowledge (Weuchsowagan) 1972 Mickey Hernandez Jr. –He Who Is Prepared (Gischenaxin) 1972 Pedro J. Javier – Worker, Hard Worker (Achlwalogen) 1972 Edwin Marrero - Younger Brother (Chesimus) 1972 Colbert Rodriguez – Counselor (Atschimolsin) 1972 Jose L. Ruiz - Swimmer (Aschowin) 1972 Lorenzo Santiago – Strong One (Achewon) 1972 Marcos Verdejo – Patient One (Papesu) 1972 Pablo Vila – Big Boy (Pilapeu) 1972

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Nelson Bayron - Little Boy (Pilawetit) 1973 Felix I. Berrios – Fire Maker (Tindeuchen) 1973 Ramon L. Delgado – Patient One (Papesu) 1973 Roberto J. Hernandez – Secretary (Lekhiket) 1973 Victor S. Linares – Elder Brother (Chans) 1973 Luis A. Lopez - One Who Lures 1973 Javier Lopez - Reliable One (Nagatamen) 1973 Jaime Marchand - One Who Is Recommended (Wulakenimgussin) 1973 Juan L. Martinez - Head Chief (Gegeyjumhet) 1973 Roberto Martinez – Business Manager (Nanatschitaquik) 1973 Wilfredo Mendez - One Who Carries A Load (Najundam) 1973 JJ Coty Ramirez – The Traveler (Memsochett) 1973 Mariano A. Romaguera – Builder (Wikhetschik) 1973 Gerry Sotomayor - Fast Walker (Kschochwen) 1973 Alfredo Borras - Wise One (Lippoe) 1974 Martin A. Diaz – Talker (Wewingtonheet) 1974 Samuel Fuentes - Helpful One (Witscheman) 1974 Victor J. Linares – Younger Brother (Chesimus) 1974 Fernando Lopez - Elm Tree (Achgikbi) 1974 Roberto Martinez Jr. - Drum Beater (Pohonasin) 1974 Santos B. Nevarez – Steady One (Clamhattenmoagan) 1974 Ignacio Olazagasti - Bald Eagle (Woapalanne) 1974 Ignacio Olazagasti Jr. – Son (Quis) 1974 Jose F. Oneill - One Who Has Humility (Tangitehewagan) 1974 Jose N. Rivera - Well Behaved (Welauchsit) 1974 Jean P. Rochet - Skillful One (Wowoatam) 1974 Basi L. Saunders - Spiritual One (Achewan) 1974 Miguel A. Sierra – Teacher (Achgeketum) 1974

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Ramon A. Silva – Stronger (Tschitani) 1974 Edgardo Franco - Calm Minded One (Klamhattenami) 1975 Carlos F. Lavandero - One Who Grows Fast (Lachpikin) 1975 Felipe A. Nieves - Active One (Wischixin) 1975 Rev. Pedro Parrilla - Servant Of The Lord (Allogagan Nehellatank) 1975 Hernan Quiñones – Nurse (Nechnutschinget) 1975 Charles Raczkowiski - One Who Creates With Hands (Gischihan) 1975 Leovigildo Rodriguez – Preacher (Pichpemmetonhet) 1975 Jose M. Romaguera – Woodpecker (Papaches) 1975 Alfredo Sotomayor Jr. - Fine One (Awullsu) 1975 Julio Vazquez – Frog (Tsquall) 1975 Jeffrey Glogiewicz - He Who Has Spiritual Power (Mantowagan) 1976 Gilberto Mercado - Righteous One (Schachachgapewi) 1976 Carlos Domenech - One Who Searches (Lattoniken) 1977 Eric L. Garcia - Busy One (Wischiki) 1977 Agustin Garcia – Lifesaver (Gachpallan) 1977 Jose L. Gonzalez – Cordial One (Wdehiwi) 1977 Rafael Mendez Irizarry - Hard Worker (Achowalogen) 1977 Victor Laureano - Gray Hair (Woaphokquawon) 1977 Fernando Lopez - The Troubled One (Sakquelendamen) 1977 Cesar A. Lopez – Woodcutter (Manachewagan) 1977 Wilfred Nazario - Little Canoe (Amocholes) 1977 Jose E. Reyes – Swimmer (Aschowin) 1977 Dennis Roman - Wise One (Lippoe) 1977 Angel M. Velazquez – Little One (Tatchen) 1977 Eric Arill - One Who Is Recommended (Wulakenimgussin) 1978 Wigberto Burgos - Persevering One (Tschitanitehen) 1978 Jorge M. Larranaga - Fast Speaker (Lachpiechsin) 1978

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Luis R. Medina - Willing One (Nuwingi) 1978 Wilfredo Moralez - Silent One (Tschitqussin) 1978 Juan R. Nieves – Bright (Wachejeu) 1978 Jose R. Rivera – Bachelor (Kikape) 1978 Jorge A. Carrion - Loyal One (Leke) 1979 Pedro Colon – Bewitched 1979 Alexis Leon – Laughing One (Gilkissin) 1979 Johnny Morales - The Blessed One (Welapensit) 1979 William Pellot – Turkey (Tscikenum) 1979 Carlos A. Santiago - Excited One (Glakelendam) 1979 Victor M. Cuevas – Lucky One (Welapensit) 1980 Edgar Gonzalez - Night Traveler (Nipahwochwen) 1980 Edwin Gonzalez - One Who Aids (Witawematpanni) 1980 Bernard J. Lambrix - Witty One (Luppoewagan) 1980 Mario C. Miranda - One Who Is A Father (Wetochwink) 1980 Rafael De Jesus – One (Netami) 1981 Efren Del Valle - Determined One (Guischitehen) 1981 Marcos Martinez – He Who Sacrifices (Wihungen) 1981 Jose Mender – Ant (Elikus) 1981 Ruben O. Sandoval – Boy (Skahenso) 1981 Eric M. Vallejo - One Who Creates With Mind (Gischeleman) 1981 Tito R. Vieta – Camper (Mechmauwikenk) 1981 Nelson A. Bermudez – Horse (Nenajunges) 1982 Jose A. Feliberty - He Who Goes Away (Elemussit) 1982 Julio Fuentes - Different One (Tschetschpi) 1982 Orlando Rivera - Silent One (Tschitqussin) 1982 Harry Rosario - Friendly One (Tgauchsin) 1982 Fernando Rosario – Happy One (Wulamallessin) 1982

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Ivan Sandoval - Small One (Tangetto) 1982 Efrain Velez Borges – Extravagant One (Klakelendam) 1982 Luis Acevedo - Puppy (Allumes) 1983 Jose Cepeda - Helpful One (Witscheman) 1983 Felix J. Cotte - Wounded One (Achpequot) 1983 Luis E. Falcon - One Who Delivers (Nihillasohen) 1983 Eladio J. Feliciano – Winner (Wetochwink) 1983 Jose A. Kareh – One Who Walks Quickly (Kshoshwen) 1983 Luis E. Lampon – Beaver (Ktemaque) 1983 Pedro Martino – Counselor (Atschimolsin) 1983 Jose A. Rivera - One Who Has Good Spirits (Wulantowagan) 1983 Jose F. Santiago - One Who Gets Attention (Papenauwelendam) 1983 Edgar Soto – Elder Brother (Chans) 1983 Ubaldo Soto – Younger Brother (Chesimus) 1983 Samuel Caes - Coquí, Frog (Tsquall) 1984 Wilfredo Cordero – One Who Sacrifices (Wihungen) 1984 Rafael Fernandez - One Who Is Father (Wetochwink) 1984 Rafael Fernandez Jr. – Son (Quis) 1984 Luis Ramos - One Who Comes Back (Apatschin) 1984 Jose J. Reyes Peredo - One Who Has Humility (Tangitehewagan) 1984 Ramon L. Rivera - Loud Speaker (Amangiechsin) 1984 Florencio Saez – Careful One (Nechasin) 1984 Luis A. Soler - Wise (Lippoe) 1984 Ernesto X. Balay – Hiker (Achpamsin) 1985 Hector M. Davila - Generous One (Wilawilihan) 1985 Jose R. De La Cruz III – Lifesaver (Gachpallan) 1985 Juan Feliberty – Fast Talker (Alappiechsin) 1985 David Forestier - Bear (Machque) 1985

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Jose R. Riefkohl - Servant of The Lord (Allogagan Nehellatank) 1985 Angel Rodriguez – Hungry One (Wulihan) 1985 Dwight Rodriguez - Quiet One (Klamachpin) 1985 Jesus Souffront - Capable One (Tschitanissowagan) 1985 John Woodson - Pale One (Woaptigihilleu) 1985 Jose A. Cepeda – Minister (Olsittam) 1986 Juan Fontan - Peaceful One (Kikehuwet) 1986 William Irizarry – Wolf (Wiechcheu) 1986 Javier Nuñez - Cutter of Wood (Manachewagan) 1986 Luis R. Ortiz - Paddle, Oar (Tschimakan) 1986 Angel L. Rivera – Man, Old Man (Amgietchssin) 1986 Luis M. Rodriguez – Bee (Amoe) 1986 Enrique Santiago – He Who Waits (Pesoop) 1986 Axel Soto – He Who Speaks Truly (Wulamoc) 1986 Jorge L. Alluarez - The First (Netami) 1987 Julio De Jesus - Big Boy (Pilapeu) 1987 Miguel Fontan - One Who Cures (Kikehuwet) 1987 Arturo Hernandez - One Who Instructs (Wulapejuwa Takachsin) 1987 Harold Hernandez - The Oak (Wisachgak) 1987 Luis Huertas - The Active One (Wischixin) 1987 Carlos Lavandero – Bald Eagle (Woapalanne) 1987 Hector Perez-Diaz - One Who Sacrifices (Wihungen) 1987 Luis Ramos - He Who Gives First Aid (Achibis) 1987 Jose Roca - One Who Does Good Work (Walalogewagen) 1987 Ronald D. Rosario - The Bird (Awehhelleu) 1987 Miguel Amaro - One Who Sacrifices (Wihungen) 1988 Edwin Feliciano - He Who Waits (Pesoop) 1988 Antonio Fernandez - Winner (Wetochwink) 1988

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Luis R. Gonzalez - Silent One (Tschitqussin) 1988 Jose Martinez – Swimmer (Mawat Tschitanissowagan Mikindamen Nachq) 1988 Pedro E. Purcell - Loud Speaker (Amangiechsin) 1988 Eugenio Quiñones – One Who Has Humility (Tangltehewagan) 1988 Reynaldo Ryan – Lucky One (Welapensit) 1988 Carlos R. Torres - Book Reader (Langomuninaxin) 1988 Juan Baez – Merchant (Memhallamund) 1990 Rafael Cepeda – Believer (Olsittam) 1990 George Cole - He Who Does Good for Others (Wulihan) 1990 Jose L Cruz – Green (Asgask) 1990 Francisco Delgado – Buffalo (Sukeu Woaphokquawon Netopalis) 1990 Victor Diaz - Helpful One (Witscheman) 1990 Jose Echevarria - He Who Makes Others Happy (Lauchsoheen) 1990 Pedro Guevara – Hiker (Achpamsin) 1990 Eyck D. Lugo - One Who Is Able (Mackeu Tulpe Liwamallsin) 1990 Luis E. Medina - Friendly One (Tgauchsin) 1990 Efrain Medina - He Who Serves (Tgauchsin) 1990 Juan C. Morales - He Who Has Endurance (Ahowoapewi) 1990 Vicente Otter - Calm Minded One (Klamhattenami) 1990 Onix Pereira - Fisherman (Wendamen) 1990 Jose Perez - Active One (Nagatamen) 1990 Jose Pietri - Skillful One (Wowoatam) 1990 Joksan Ramos – Ant (Elikus) 1990 Luis A. Rivera – Loud Speaker (Amangiechsin) 1990 Ruben Torres – Friendly Looking One (Langomuwinaxin) 1990 Rolando Berrios – Walker (Pemsit) 1991 Roberto Burcos – Loyal One (Leke) 1991 Omar M. Delgado - Peaceful One (Langundowi) 1991

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Carlos A. Diaz Sotomayor – Boy, Little Boy (Pilawetit) 1991 Luis F. Domenech – Friend (Elangomat) 1991 Edgardo Gonzalez – Patient One (Papesu) 1991 Juan A. Laboy – Trusted (Nagatamen) 1991 Ibrahim Madera - Eagle, Bold Eagle (Waopalanne) 1991 Ruben Melendez - Laughing One (Gilkissin) 1991 Roberto Montañez - One Who Has Spiritual Power (Wulantowagan) 1991 Edrick Ramirez – Camper (Mechmauwikenk) 1991 Luis A. Rivera – Guard (Nutiket) 1991 Edmund Tirado – Warrior (Netopalis) 1991 Ramon Torres - Business Manager (Nanatschitaquick) 1991 Jose A. Antonetty - Modest One (Tachapachiwi) 1992 Edwin Arana - Business Manager (Nanatschitaquick) 1992 Felix Castro - Leader (Takachsin) 1992 Amilcar Centeno - Medicine Man (Meteu) 1992 Pablo E. Cuevas - One Who Sacrifices (Wihungen) 1992 Roberto Perez Gerena - Active One ( Wischixin) 1992 Miguel P. Maldonado - Silent One (Tschitqussin) 1992 Juan A. Ortiz - Calm Minded One (Klamhattenomin) 1992 Jose R. Pietri – One Who Does Good Work (Wolalogewagan) 1992 Diogenes J. Rexach - Lucky One (Welapensit) 1992 Wilfredo Rivera - Traveler (Memsochet) 1992 Miguel Maldonado Rubio - Hard Worker (Achowalogen) 1992 Luis A. Salazar - Merchant (Memhallamund) 1992 Jean Paul Woodson - One Who Can Be Trusted (Hayatamen) 1992 Jose L. Rivera Diaz - Forceful One (Achtschinkhalan) 1993 Jose Feliciano - One Who Sacrifices (Wihungen) 1993 Ramon L. Flores - Advisor (Witatschimoisin) 1993

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Juan J. Lopez - Elected One (Gegekhuntschik) 1993 Martin Lopez - Traveler (Mensochet) 1993 Antonio Mariani - Spiritual One (Achewon) ` 1993 Elivan Martinez - He Who Is True (Leke) 1993 Angel Ramos Acevedo - Little Owl along The Bank (Gokhotit Japeechen) 1993 Eliezer Rivera - The Loud Speaker Boy (Amangiechsin Skahenso) 1993 Juan F. Rosario - One Who Does Good Works (Wulalogewagan) 1993 Gabriel Saez - Skillful One (Wowoatam) 1993 Osvaldo J. Santiago - Big Mountain Bear (Amangi Wachtschu Machque) 1993 Edgar Aguilar - Friendly One (Tgauchsin) 1994 Nelson Miranda - Fighter (Machtagen) 1994 Ramon Del Moral - Hard Worker (Achowalagen) 1994 Daniel O. Rendon - Firm One (Tschitanigachen) 1994 Ricardo Y. Rivera - Happy Boy (Wulamallesin Skahenso) 1994 Jonathan Alicea - Willing Lifesaver (Nuwingi Gachpallan) 1995 Johnny Bahamonde - One Who Serves Loyally (Allogagan Leke) 1995 Felix J. Castro - One Who Aids and Talks Correctly (Witawematpanni Wiliechsin) 1995 Carlos O. Castro - Obliging Guide (Kichkinet Witscheman) 1995 Rafael A. Correa - White Wolf (Wapsu Wiechcheu) 1995 Juan Oyola - Restless Camper (Alachimoagan Mechmauwikank) 1995 Luis E. Rangel - Quiet One Who Can Be Trusted (Klamachpin Nagatamen) 1995 Daniel Rendon - Joker Black Bear (Sukeu Machque Achgiiki) 1995 Eduardo Colon Rodriguez - The Leader Who Grows Fast (Takachin Lachpikin) 1995 Andres Vargas - The Thin One Who Brings First Aid (Waskeu Achibis) 1995 Carlos E. Velez - Little Boy Who Works Hard (Pilawetit Achowalogen) 1995 Gerardo Vicil - Bearded Warrior (Tuney Netopalis) 1995 Carlos A. Antonetty - Warrior Who Has Good Spirits (Wulantowagan Netopalis) 1996 Victor Caraballo - Man of Valor (Llau) 1996

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Santos Caban Collazo –He Who Makes Others Happy (Lauchsoheen) 1996 Alexander Fontanez - One Who Creates With Mind (Gischeleman) 1996 David Garcia - One Who Aids (Witawematpanni) 1996

Abelardo Lecompte - He Who Speaks Favorably (Wulaptonen) 1996 Rene Mendez - Gray Fox (Woakus) 1996 Juan L. Orozco - Stranger (Tschepsit) 1996 Edwin Rivera - Loyal Friend (Elangomat Leke) 1996 Benny Rodriguez - Redbird (Mehokquiwan) 1996 Giovany Sanjurio - Bear Who Travels Alone (Nechochwen Machque) 1996 Alvaro Santiago –Book Reader (Achgindamen ) 1996 Benjamin Albino - Friendly Adviser (Atschimolsin Elangomat) 1997 Jose A. Alicea - Treasurer (Mawachpo) 1997 Hector Colon - He Who Returns With Help (Apatschin Witschindin) 1997 Luis J. Crespo - Good One (Awullsu) 1997 Saul Miranda - Hard Worker (Achowalogen ) 1997 Daniel Rivera - Peaceful One (Langundowi) 1997 Rafael Soto - One Who Is There (Epit) 1997 Ramon Luis Agosto - Silent Hard Worker (Tschitgessin Achowalogen) 1998 Miguel Candelaria - Impatient One (Asgalendam) 1998 Luis E. Cordero - West Clear Water (Wundchenneu Kschiechpecat) 1998 Saul Miranda Diaz - Father Follower (Wetochwink Nosogamen) 1998 Emanuel Lasanta –He Who Has Endurance (Achowoapewi) 1998 Orlando Lugo - Trustworthy Friend (Nageuchsowagan Elangomat ) 1998 Pedro Monserrate - One Who Sacrifices Does Good for Others (Wihungen Wulihan) 1998 Jorge A. Morales - Little Leader (Tatchen Takachsin) 1998 Sergio Rivera –Bearded One (Tuney ) 1998 Francisco Tirado - One Who Grows Fast (Lachpikin) 1998 Carlos Acevedo - White Buffalo Who Has Spiritual Power (Wapso Sisilija Mantowagan) 1999

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Leopoldo Alicea - Necessary One (Acheweli) 1999 Antonio J. Barbosa - The Energetic Leader Who Does A Good Work (Takachsin Achgiguwen Wulalogewagan) 1999 Dariel Antonio Cancel - He Who Is Prepared To Help & Makes Others Happy (Gischatten Witschindin Lauchsoheen) 1999 Rafael Carrasquillo - He Who Creates With His Hands (Gischihan) 1999 Nelson J. Diaz - To Be One's Own Person (Nihillatchf) 1999 Juan Ramon Encarnacion - Unforseen One (Pitschi) 1999 Alexander Muñoz - Friendly Warrior Who Keeps A Promise (Netopalis Tgauchsin Wulamoen) 1999 Ruben Otero - Prudent One (Wewoatamowi) 1999 Jose Quiles - The Humble Man (Lenno Gettemagelensit) 1999 Ruben Omar Rivera - He Who Is Prepared (Gischenaxin) 1999 Jose Muñiz Aragunde - One That Foments Happiness (Guntschitagen Wulamallessin) 2000 Julian Arroyo - Companion (Nitis) 2000

Ramon Mercado Ferrer Sr.-He Who Kindles the Flame within Himself (Nachxummawan) 2000

Jose M. Hernandez - He Who Preaches Word of Life (Pemetonheh Peemauchsowaptonamik 2000 Jose Lopez - One Who Offers Light (Petasemowik) 2000 Miguel Santiago –He Who Perseveres in the Difficult Way (Clamhattenmogan Ahochwalquot) 2000 Carlos Tarazona - Willing One (Nuwingi) 2000 Felix Vargas - Humble Hiker (Tangelensowagan) 2000 Eliezer Arroyo - The One Who Has Strong Spirit (Ahowoapewi Wtschitschank ) 2001 Andres I. Berrios - Extravagant One (Klakelendam) 2001 Felix J. Berrios - The One Who Works Laughing (Witaloen Gilkissin) 2001 Jose E. Castro –He Who Speaks from the Heart (Wulamoc Wuntschiwdeehin) 2001 Miguel Colon - The Restless Happy Man (Wulatenamuwi Alachimoagan) 2001 Arnaldo J. Colon –Friend Who Sacrifices For Others (Elangomat Wimbeneman) 2001 Jose R. Muñiz - The Friendly Wise Adviser (Tgauchsin Waletittin Lippoe) 2001

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Luis I. Nieves - He Who Makes the Difference (Gischihan Tschannindewagan) 2001 Amado Pereira –Seeker One (Elachtoniket) 2001 Rafael J. Quiles - The Unlucky Good Man (Wulik Lenno Pallikteminak) 2001 Eduardo Rivera - The Silent Helper (Tschitqui Witschindin) 2001 Sergio R. Rivera –The Guide on Dangerous Paths (Kichkinet Achowat Aney) 2001 Miguel Tosado - One Who Knows Indian Language (Wunita Helleniechsin) 2001 Angel M. Velazquez - The One Who Is Sure Of Himself (Bischi Hokeyall) 2001 Yaniel Flores Alvarez - Persevering One (Tschitanitehen) 2002 Jose I. Padovani Blanco - Determined Spirit One (Wtschitschank Gischitehen) 2002 Agustin Guadalupe Castro –Diligent One (Lilchpin) 2002 Miguel E. Rivera Colon - The One Who Enjoys Brotherhood (Apendamen Wimachtendienk) 2002 Rafael Davila - The One Who Knows To Advise (Wunita Witatschimolsin) 2002 Maria Molinelli – Moon Clearing (Tpoquik Gischachtek ) 2002 Fernando Moreno - The One Who Smiles In Dark Times (Gluxu Pakenumtchen ) 2002 Juan R. Muñoz Pavey - The Experienced Warrior (Netopalis Lippoe) 2002 Miguel Rivera - The One Who Works With Happiness (Witalouen Wulelendam) 2002 Omar Rivera - The Young Restless One (Lenotit Alachimoagan) 2002 Michael Colon Rosa - The Silent Guardian (Nutiket Tschitgussin) 2002 Armando J. Negron Santos –The One Who Has Knowledge (Weuchsowagan) 2002 Ramon E. Mercado Velez - The One Who Does Not Lose Hope (Nageuchsin) 2002 Carlos Diaz - The One Who Possess Imagination (Nachpauchsin Sakquelendamen) 2003 Ruben Figueroa - The Hard Working Warrior (Topalowilenno Ganschelalogewagan) 2003 Arnaldo Garced - The Eagle That Has Left the Tempest (Woapalanne Liechenan Machtapan) 2003

Jose Guzman-Cheerful Leader That Serves Well (Takachsin Wulamallsin Wulaloewagan) 2003

Hector Lugo –Man of Experience with Young Spirit (Lippoe Metschitschank Wuskelenape) 2003 Luis Machuca - He Who Enjoys To Serve (Wulinamen Mikemossowaean) 2003

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Edwin Mauras - The One Who Surrenders To Service (Meken Witaheman) 2003 Felix Perez - The One Who Speak the Truth Loudly (Machiechsin Elitehat) 2003 Omar Roche - The Black Bear That Perseveres (Machque Stiksit Tschitaniteheii) 2003 Ramon Rosado - Humble Man Who Serves In Silence (Metelensit Witaloven Tschitqui) 2003 Hector Santiago - Disposed Friend (Elangomat Lissin) 2003 Arnaldo Vera –The Leader Who Guides With a Smile (Takachsin Sachgagunummen Gluxu) 2003 Emanuel Cabrera - To Walk Alone In Bad Times (Nechochwen Machtapeek) 2005 Luis Anthonio Rivera Colon - Serf of God ( Allogagan Nehellatank) 2005 Carlos Crossas - The One with the Calm Spirit (Klamhettenamin) 2005 Carlos Crossas Jr. - The One Who Do the Right (Nelauchsit) 2005 Hector Lopez - The One with Intensive Leadership (Takachsin Echalluchsit) 2005 Jose Cecilio Cuevas Lopez - The Medicine Wizard That Can Be Trusted (Meteu Negeuchsowagan 2005 Hector Melendez - The Guardian of the Mysticism (Kichkinet Achewuon) 2005 Jesuan Molina - One Who Possess A Good Judgement (Wulihan Wulapeju ) 2005 Dr. Luis Montalvo - The Good Physician (Welhik Kikehuwet) 2005 Raul Perez Night - The One Who Cultivates Quickly (Ahdaltuwamallsin Hakilten) 2005 Felix Ocasio - Value Man (Liau) 2005 Martin Soto - The Humble Server (Gettemagelensit Allogagan) 2005 Jose Vera - The Server with Young Spirit (Allogagan Wulantowagan Tangetto) 2005 Jerry Andrades - The One Who Always Does a Good Job (Epit Wulalogewagan) 2006 Alex Cedeño - Ready Leader Who Works Fine (Takaschin Lissin Wulalogewagan ) 2006 Antonio Costales - The Warrior Who Gives Confidence (Netopalis Nhakeuchsin) 2006 William S. Joglar - The Kind Leader Who Worries for the Rest (Takaschin Gettemagelentin) 2006 Roberto Lopez - The One Who Sacrifices For His Brothers (Wihunaen Nimat) 2006 Fabio Lugo - The Mediator (Etschillilat) 2006

Eddie Melendez - The Cheerful Leader Who Serves (Takaschin Allogagan Wingolauchsik) 2006

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Johnny Mendoza - The Necessary Physician (Kikehuwet Acheweli) 2006 Juan C. Molina - The Humble Servant (Allogagen Tangietehewagan) 2006 Luis M. Morales - One Who Works Hard and Quietly (Tschitgussin Achowalogen ) 2006 Carmelo Pagan - One with Noble Hearth and Determination (Wdee Kschiechek Gischitelien) 2006 Rafael Rodriguez - The Bear Who Protects His Family (Machque Wewoapisak Wewikit) 2006 Pedro Toledo - The Leader Who Protects (Takashin Wewoapisak) 2006 Godwin Aldarondo - The Strategist-Creates With Mind (Gischeleman) 2007 Francisco Almonte - One Who Has Humility (Tangitehewagan) 2007 William Collazo - One Who Serves Loyally (Alogagan Leke) 2007 Idarmis Cruz - Restless Hiker (Alachimoagan Achpamsin) 2007 Jesus R. Davila - He Who Does Good for Others (Wulihan) 2007 Rafael De Leon –Proud One (Machelesin) 2007 Manuel Diaz –The One Who Can Be Trusted (Nagatamen) 2007 Raul Droz –The Modest One (Tachpachiwi) 2007 Hector Lugo –The Lifesaver (Gachpallan) 2007 Hector Mayol - Honored One (Machelemuxit) 2007 Joshua Muñoz - The Warrior Who Shows the Way (Netopalis Wundaman) 2007 Francisco J. Negron - Deep Thinker (Achowelendam) 2007 Angel Rodriguez –The Persevering Leader (Takachsin Tschitanitehen) 2007 Miguel Vergara –Determined One (Gischitehen) 2007 Ramon Alvarado - To Give Light to Somebody (Petasummawan) 2008 Christian Ayala - Dreamer (Lungwamen) 2008 Gerardo Chaves - Quiet One (Klamachpin) 2008 Francis Colon – Treasurer (Mawachpo) 2008 Francisco Fernandez - He Who Extends His Hand (Linachken) 2008 Francisco Fernandez Jr. –The Merchant That Perseveres (Memhallamund Tschitahitehen) 2008 Jose Gonzalez - Calm Minded Servant (Klamhahenamin) 2008

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Eric Santiago Justiniano – Gentle Speaker (Tgauchsuwaptonen) 2008 Edwin Lacourt – Fighter (Machtagen) 2008 Jose R. Pesquera - Generous One (Wilawilihan) 2008 Juan Rosado - He of Wonderful Behavior (Achtschipilissin) 2008 Jaime Torres - One That Is Humble (Gettemagelensit) 2008 Carlos R. Olmedo Alvarez - Productive One (Gischi Kenammen) 2009 Alberto Del Valle –He Who Travels North (Nechochewen Lowaneu) 2009 Jorge Gonzalez - He Who Speaks Proper (Wuliechsin) 2009 Christian Gonzalez - Esteemed One (Allowelendam) 2009 Alberto Muller O'Farrill –He Who Has Proven True (Gischileu) 2009 Rafael Rivera - The Leader Who Builds the Fire (Takachsin Tindeuchen) 2009 Eliezer Nieves Rodriguez - He Who Instructs About the Forest (Allohakasin Schindiken) 2009 Steven Rosario - Comrade (Tschutti) 2009 Leemar Rosario - Useful One (Apensuwi) 2009 Jose Daniel Cuevas Torres - He Who Has God In His Heart (Ketanituwit) 2009 Wigberto Cruz – Generous One (Wilawillhan) 2010 Angel De Jesus - He Who Has A Powerful Spirit (Mantowagan) 2010 Brayan G. Deida Galiano - Calm Water (Klampeechen) 2010 Hector Lopez – One Who Looks Fine (Wulinaxin) 2010 Ruben Marcial - Cook (Sachgachtoon) 2010 Juan Nieves –Lively One (Achgiguwen) 2010 Angel R. Rivera –Esteemed One (Ahdatam) 2010 Arnaldo Rodriguez – Accomplished One (Pakantschie Chen) 2010 Josue Rodriguez –He Who Is Ready To Serve (Gischenaxin Allogagan) 2010 Lennel A. Camuy Velez - Organized One (Welauchsit) 2010 Luis Raul Perez Alfonzo - He Who Has Good Heart (Welhik Wdee) 2011 Alejandro Burgos –He Who Is Concerned (Lachauweleman) 2011 Javier Cruz Cruz – One Who Creates With Hands (Gischihan) 2011

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Manuel Franceschini - Honorable One (Wulapeju) 2011 Victor Hernandez – One That Is Innocent (Pelachpit) 2011 Jose Daniel Luna –The Wolf Who Gives Some Light (Wiechcheu Petasummawan ) 2011 Jorge L. Arzola Madera – Unconcerned One (Ajanhelendam) 2011 Jose David Mejias - The Warrior Who Is Prudent (Netopalis Wewoatamowi) 2011 Eduardo A. Muñiz –Hard Worker (Achowalogen ) 2011 Miguel Rodriguez - The Peace Messenger (Elogamgussit Langundowi) 2011 Emmanuelle Santiago – Livesaver (Gachpallan) 2011 Jose Alejandro Banchs - He Who Acts With Anxiety (Lissin Quilawelensitchewagan) 2012 Carlos E. Calzada - One Who Teaches In the Outdoors (Allohakasin Kotschemunk) 2012 Carlos J. Diaz Reyes –The Recommended One (Wulakenimgussin) 2012 Ricardo L. Irizarry –The Tired One (Wiquihillau) 2012 Ernesto L. Quiñones –The One Who Flies High (Wschimuin Aspochwen) 2012 Mario A. Velazquez – He Who Labors With Kindness (Witalogen Wtaksu) 2012 Juan Carlos Velez Rosario – The Cat (Nianque) 2012 Roberto E. Velez – The Considerate One (Pennauweleman) 2012 Antonio Arias –The Skillful One (Wowoatan) 2013 Carlos Caceres – The One Who Is Ready (Gischenaxin) 2013 Angel Carrillo –The One Who Defies Heights (Nipawin Pemapanik) 2013 Freddy Del Toro – Kind Medicine Man (Meteu Wulilisu) 2013 Fabio Lugo Del Olmo – The One Who Observes Birds (Nutiket Aweheleu) 2013 Christian Medina - The Determined Small Owl (Gocos Gichitelien) 2013 Luis R. Mercado –The One Who Carries a Burden (Wiwashin) 2013 Emmanuel Morales – The One Who Is Present (Achpin) 2013 Luis Otero – Bear Who Brings Happiness (Machque Lauchsojeen) 2013 Pedro A. Rodriguez – Calm Storm (Machtapan Langundowi) 2013 Roberto Velez Sr. – The One Who Speaks With God (Gigitonwalan Patamawos) 2013 Ricardo M. Calzada – One Who Possesses Vision of Spiritual Nature (Linkewehelokan) 2014

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Gustavo Garrity – The Speaker (Pewtunhet) 2014 Jose A. Kareh – The One Who Walks At Night (Nutschihowe) 2014 Jose Molinelli – The Historian (Wuxi Pehpenaelinta-mewit) 2014 John Quiñones – One Who Unexpectedly Helps Others (Witaheman Wiechgawotschi) 2014 Abraham Rodriguez - The Prudent One (Wewoatamowi) 2014 Hiram Rivera – The Brilliant Man (Sapele Lenu) 2014

Founders Award6

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The Founders Award recognizes Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the Yokahú 506 Lodge and is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates the personification of the spirit of selfless service. Those Arrowmen whose trajectory of service has made them recipients of this award are listed below. Manuel Gonzalez Johnes Evelio Gonzalez Maria Molinelli Luis Ramos Milan Carlos Diaz Jose Cepeda Luis R. Perez Antonio Fernandez, Sr. J. J. “Cotty” Ramirez Rafael Rivera Alejandro Burgos Angel L. Rivera Francisco Fernandez, Sr. Miguel Maldonado Florentino Alicea Norberto Alicea Frank H. Wadsworth Edwin Rivera Ramon Mercado, Sr. Felix Berrios Ramon del Moral Alexander Munoz Ruben Otero Angel Velazquez, Sr. Angel Velazquez, Jr. Felix Perez Amado Pereira Ramon Rosado William Joglar

Historic Photos and Documents

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Official Yokahú 506 Lodge flaps throughout the years

Official Yokahú 506 Lodge 20th-60th Anniversary flaps

100th Anniversary Commemorative Yokahú 506 Lodge Flap

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Full Pocket 100th Anniversary Activity Flap

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Delegation of Scouts at the 1953 Pre-Jamboree

Certificate of Vigil Honor of Pedro Bagur, one of the first Puerto Rican Vigil Honors

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The Bulletin Order of the Arrow Spring 1954

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The National Order of the Arrow’s Spring Bulletin for 1954 welcomes our newly inducted ordeal members

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Original members of Guaní Chapter

Yokahu 506 Lodge Executive Committee in 1997

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Executive Meeting 2012

Chapter’s Basketball Tournament at Guateke 2012

Vigil Honor Class of 2012 Presentation at Ceremonial Transfer of Lodge Leadership Annual Convention from Angel Carrillo (2012) to Mario Velazquez (2013)

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2013 Conclave Delegation

Lecture on the Symbolism behind the Ordeal at the culmination of an Ordeal Weekend (2013)

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High Adventure 2013

Retorno (Spring Assembly) Hike through Old San Juan (2014)

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Frank H. Wadsworth’s William T. Hornaday Gold Award Recognition

Unveiling of Bust of Frank H. Wadsworth in recognition of all his contributions to Scouting in Puerto Rico

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Leadership Executive Committee at NLS in Camp Alpine (2014)

Annual Convention at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (2014)

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Yokahú 506 Lodge Executive Committees 2012

Left to right: Angel Carrillo (Lodge Chief), Victor Hernández (1st Vice Chief), Gedrick González (2nd Vice Chief), Alejandro Burgos (3rd Vice Chief), Ricardo Irizarry (Secretary), and Mario Velázquez (Treasurer)

2013

From left to right: Ricardo Irizarry (3rd Vice Chief), Carlos Calzada (2nd Vice Chief), Jose Molinelli (1st Vice Chief), Mario Velázquez (Lodge Chief), José Holguin (Secretary), and Alejandro Burgos (Treasurer)

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2014

From left to right: Luis Piñero (Treasurer), Gustavo Garrity (Secretary), Carlos Alvarez (3rd Vice Chief), Carlos Díaz (2nd Vice Chief), Emmanuel Morales (1st Vice Chief), and Jose Molinelli (Lodge Chief) 2015

From left to right: Roberto Vélez (Lodge Chief), José Goyco (1st Vice Chief), Ricardo Calzada (2nd Vice Chief), Eduardo Rodríguez (3rd Vice Chief), Omar González (Secretary), and Miguel Gutiérrez (Treasurer)

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Vigil Honor Classes

2012

From left to right: Top: Jose Banchs, Ernesto Quiñones, Mario Velázquez, Carlos Díaz Bottom: Carlos Calzada, Ricardo Irizarry, Juan C. Vélez, Roberto Vélez

2013

From left to right: Top: Pedro Rodríguez, Roberto Vélez Sr., Freddy Del Toro, Antonio Arias, and Carlos Cáceres Bottom: Ángel Carrillo, Luis Raúl Mercado, Emmanuel Morales, Luis Otero, Christian Medina, and Fabio Lugo

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2014

From left to right: Top: Jose Molinelli, Gustavo Garrity, Ricardo Calzada, Jose Kareh Bottom: Abraham Rodríguez, John Quiñones, Hiram Rivera

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REFERENCES 1Luis R. Machuca Fernandez Scouting & its Presence in Puerto Rico, 1910-2010 Pages 11-31 2Luis R. Machuca Fernandez Scouting & its Presence in Puerto Rico, 1910-2010 Pages 32-39 3Luis R. Machuca Fernandez Scouting & its Presence in Puerto Rico, 1910-2010 Pages 40-47 4 Personal Communications with Irving Quiles, Brayan Deida, Ricardo Irizarry, Manuel Diaz- Arzola, and Luis Raul Perez Alfonso. 5Luis R. Machuca Fernández Scouting & its Presence in Puerto Rico, 1910-2010 Page 74 6Luis R. Machuca Fernández Scouting & its Presence in Puerto Rico, 1910-2010 Page 76

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