Fall 2017 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society THE HIGHEST HONOR ATTAINED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI A Message from the Chief Greetings Tribe Members! On behalf of the officers and myself, we welcome you back for the start of the 2017-2018 academic year. While you were gone enjoying your summer, earning internship experience, starting a new job or traveling the globe, lots of very exciting things happened at UM! President Julio Frenk named Dr. Jeffrey L. Duerk as the new executive vice president and provost, Dr. Patricia Whitely brought the esteemed Dr. Ryan Holmes to UM as the next Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, John Quelch was named the Dean of the School of Business and construction began on the new student housing and Photo by JC Ridley, IA ’02 school of architecture studio! With many great new faces and buildings joining our campus this coming year, it is only fitting that the The US News and World Report ranked the University of Miami as the 44th best University in the nation, giving UM back its rightful place as the number one school in the state of 2017-2018 OFFICERS Florida. As the University continues to grow and flourish, we understand the importance of Iron Arrow following suite while nurturing our legacy as the guardians of the University’s traditions and ideals. Owen D. Berry We are very pleased to announce that on Tuesday, September 12th, 2017, Iron Arrow will be hosting a Chief dialogue on Cultural Appropriation. The officers, the Council of Elders and others have worked tirelessly 941.662.6332 throughout this Summer to plan a colloquium of sorts that will give members the opportunity to learn [email protected] and better understand exactly cultural appropriation is, what role cultural appropriation plays within Iron Arrow and discuss current practices one by one. We believe that having a meeting dedicated solely to Adrian Z. Nuñez the topic of cultural appropriation is incredibly important. Iron Arrow is the greatest symbol of leadership Son of Chief 786.863-0258 on our campus, but for the tribe as a whole to continue to be the leaders of tomorrow, it is vital that we [email protected] reevaluate our current practices and educate our members on the thoughts, concerns and ideas of the society that we live in. Kayla A. Derby Medicine Man Want to find out more about our plans for the dialogue on Cultural Appropriation? Be sure to attend our th 954.790.7998 very first Business meeting of the Fall Semester, scheduled for Tuesday, August 29 , 2017 at 8pm in the [email protected] Iron Arrow Room. Pencil it in your schedules, add an event to your email calendar, tell Siri to create an event in your phone, whatever you have to do to remind yourself that you’re busy that night, make it happen! We will be discussing a handful of important topics in addition to the cultural appropriation dialogue, including changes to selections and voting procedures, initiation and many other things! We COUNCIL OF ELDERS truly look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback as well as any JOHANN A. ALI new and innovative ideas you may have! JARET L. DAVIS CHRISTIAN DIEZ As we continue to plan for this upcoming year, feel free to contact us DAVID McDONALD, Sr. with any thoughts or ideas you may have! Do not hesitate to contact ELIZABETH M. RODRIGUEZ us, no matter how small you may think the issue or idea may be! We’re MICHELLE A. WILLIAMS here to serve you, the tribe and the University of Miami. We look C. RHEA WARREN forward to seeing everyone at the Business meeting on Tuesday, August 29th at 8pm and be sure to enjoy the rest of your Summer! FACULTY ADVISOR GO CANES! ANN M. HELMERS Yours in the Arrow, Owen D. Berry SPONSOR 2017-2018 Chief JULIO JOSÉ FRENK Iron Arrow • PO Box 249006 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] • www.ironarrow.com Fall 2017 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society - Fall 2017 Calendar Fall 2017 Cane Kickoff Freshman Orientation Program Fall 2017 Tapping Luncheon Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Thursday, November 2, 2017 6:00 PM 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Watsco Center Shalala Student Center Ballrooms, 3rd Floor 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 YOU MUST WEAR YOUR JACKET TO PARTICIPATE! Fall 2017 Kickoff Business Meeting RSVP by October 27, 2017 to pay $35. After October 27, 2017 - $40 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Fall 2017 Drum Ritual 8:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2017 - Friday, November 3, 2017 Iron Arrow Room, Shalala Student Center 4:00 PM to 4:00 PM (November 4) 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Iron Arrow Mound 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Cultural Appropriation Dialogue - MEMBERS ONLY!! Tuesday, September 12, 2017 You MUST wear your jacket to interact with new tappees on the mound. NO ONE OTHER THAN IRON ARROW MEMBERS ARE PERMITTED ON THE MOUND DURING 7:00 PM THE DRUM RITUAL! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Senate Room, Shalala Student Center 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2017 Homecoming Parade Lead-Off, Pep Rally & Boat Burning Friday, November 3, 2017 Fall 2017 Recommendations from Non-members Due 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2017 Meeting Location TBA 5:00 PM Iron Arrow Email - [email protected] Fall 2017 Homecoming Honor Court UM vs. Virginia Tech Saturday, November 4, 2017 Fall 2017 Nominations from Members Due *Time To Be Announced by UM Athletics* Monday, October 16, 2017 Hard Rock Stadium 5:00 PM 347 Don Shula Drive Iron Arrow Email - [email protected] Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Fall 2017 Pre-Selections/Mock Selections Meeting *Line-up one hour prior to kickoff -you MUST wear your jacket and have your Tuesday, October 17, 2017 own game ticket!! 8:00 PM This is a privilege and honor extended to all current Tribe Members and new Tappees. Activities Room South: Shalala Student Center In accordance with the procedures and protocols of the University of Miami Athletic 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Department and Sun Life Stadium, you MUST wear your jacket in order to be allowed Coral Gables, FL 33146 on the field. Enter through gate E and meet at the Stadium Entrance at gate E no later than ONE Fall 2017 Selections HOUR prior to game time with your jacket AND tickets to the game. Sunday, October 22, 2017 8:00 AM For students, please enter through the student gate at gate B and walk over to gate E Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center through the 100 level of the stadium. 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor DO NOT bring any non-members with you onto the field. This includes children and Coral Gables, FL 33146 ANYONE wearing another member's jacket, as they will not be allowed to go onto the field, and the member may be subject to disciplinary action. Fall 2017 MANDATORY Sponsor & Initiation Volunteer Meeting YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING YOUR Thursday, October 26, 2017 JACKET AND IN POSSESSION OF YOUR TICKET!! 8:00 AM Activities Room South: Shalala Student Center 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Fall 2017 New Tappee & Member Social Coral Gables, FL 33146 Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fall 2017 RSMAS Campus Tappings Location TBA Monday, October 30, 2017 9:00 AM Fall 2017 Initiation RSMAS Campus, Virginia Key FRIDAY, November 10, 2017*** 6:00 p.m. - Everglades Fall 2017 Medical Campus Tappings Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Fall 2017 Initiation Breakfast 7:00 AM Medical Campus Mound, Schöninger Research Quad SATURDAY, November 11, 2017*** Miller School of Medicine 8:00 a.m. UM Faculty Club 1350 Miller Road Fall 2017 Coral Gables Campus Tappings Coral Gables, FL 33146 Thursday, November 2, 2017 RSVP by November 3, 2017 to pay $25; after November 3, 2017 - $40 7:00 AM Iron Arrow Mound 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2017 Initiation Debrief & Business Meeting Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Initiation Debrief 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Business Meeting starts at 8:00 pm Fall 2017 Tribal Portrait Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center Thursday, November 2, 2017 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM Coral Gables, FL 33146 Iron Arrow Mound 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2017 Family Day YOU MUST WEAR YOUR JACKET TO PARTICIPATE! Date & Time TBA Miccosukee Tribal Grounds MM 35 Tamiami Trail, FL 33194 PLEASE CHECK WWW.IRONARROW.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION!! Iron Arrow • PO Box 249006 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] • www.ironarrow.com Fall 2017 NEWSLETTER Iron Arrow Honor Society Sponsor (n) \ˈspän(t)-sər\ : one who assumes responsibility for some other person or thing MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY The role of the sponsor within Iron Arrow serves as an incredible opportunity for you as a member of the tribe to give back to the campus community by nominating a student, faculty member, staff member or alumnus who exemplify the five qualities of Iron Arrow. With this Fall's nomination deadline approaching quickly (Submission by email on Monday, October 16th, 2017 by 5:00 PM) we wanted to take the opportunity to break down the role of the sponsor throughout the entire selections, tapping and initiation process. As noted above, as a sponsor, you are assuming responsibility for the individual you are nominating. What does that mean exactly? Glad you asked.