Fall 2019 Newsletter Iron Arrow® Honor Society THE HIGHEST HONOR ATTAINED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI A Message from the Chief Members of the Tribe, I am both honored and elated to serve as your Chief for the 2019 - 2020 term. I am even more excited to be a part of such a diverse group of Officers of whom are all people of color; two being women, and one a member of the the LGBTQ+ community. This fatefully happens to occur at the same time the University of Miami inaugurates a new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Hilarie Bass, whose background is law, but passion is equality for all. She is the President and Founder of the Bass Institute for Diversity and Inclusion, with a particular focus on the issues surrounding diversity and inclusion of women in senior positions the workplace. In the past year, President Photo by J.C. Ridley (IA’02) Frenk has also launched the “Culture of Belonging“ initiative that advocates to assure diversity and inclusion exists beyond the projected statistics, but are integrated into the everyday life of students, faculty and staff who call the university home. 2019-2020 OFFICERS In today’s society, the significance of equity across all platforms is heightened, and it is strategic that the key Dewayne N. Washington II leaders at the University of Miami have such conversations and issues in the forefront of their minds. From the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to President Julio Frenk, to the Officers of the highest honor one can attain at Chief the University of Miami, the leaders of the greatest University are striving for all to have equitable and inclusive 919.600.0856 opportunities. [email protected] Over the course of the past two years, Iron Arrow has made strides in handling and addressing the complexity Emma M. Lam of cultural appropriation. We have held numerous open dialogues and signed a Memorandum of Understanding Son of Chief with the Miccosukee Tribe to revive our connection. Even further, at the request of our Indian Advisor and 305.778.6156 Sponsor, Chairman Billy Cypress and the Miccosukee Tribal Council, we have officially approved Curtis Osceola, [email protected] a Miami Business School and Miami Law School alum, as our liaison between Iron Arrow and the Miccosukee Tribal Council. Curtis has a unique position of being of direct Miccosukee descent and an active recent alumnus Cachay L. Byrd of the University, and so we are able to foster an even stronger bond with our Indian Advisor through him. Some Medicine Woman of our tapping practices have transitioned to more accurately reflect that of traditional Miccosukee practices. 786.348.3451 Cultural appropriation was a significant and complex issue, unforeseen by our founders, that has allowed us to [email protected] review, adjust and redefine the tribes purpose and role as a whole. Much credit must be given to the officers of the two previous years, as they handled the issue with great poise and diligence. It is safe to say we are at a stable ground in our efforts; however, it is important Iron Arrow continues to develop relations with the COUNCIL OF ELDERS Miccosukee and the university community at large. Myself and the current Officers are currently in the works of JOHANN A. ALI mapping out a variety of initiatives that will assure we are working diligently to do just that. CHRISTIAN DIEZ DAVID McDONALD, Sr. Iron Arrow is now better prepared to propel itself to new heights, with a goal to grow the presence of Iron Arrow, whilst safeguarding the traditions and practices of our Tribe. This does not mean growing the number BRANDON T. MITCHELL of members we tap, but instead increasing the impact the Tribe has on the university and the greater Miami ELIZABETH M. RODRIGUEZ community. In order to fulfill such a goal, we will need the time, talent and treasure of all our members, as we MICHELLE A. WILLIAMS, Esq. believe the results of our work and efforts as a Tribe will speak for itself. The Strategic Plan of the Officers will outline the initiatives we have planned to further the development of FACULTY ADVISOR diversity and inclusion, building our relations with the Miccosukee, and increasing our impact on the greater WINSTON WARRIOR community. This plan will be pubished for every member to access and familiarize themselves with. Please do not be afraid to reach out with any ideas, questions, or concerns you may have, and bring them with you to our SPONSOR first Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019, or email us! JULIO JOSÉ FRENK Yours in the Arrow, Dewayne Washington II Chief, 2019-2020 Iron Arrow • PO Box 248688 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] • www.ironarrow.com Fall 2019 Newsletter Iron Arrow® Honor Society - Fall 2019 Calendar ‘Canes Take Flight Fall 2019 Tribal Portrait Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:45 PM 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM Watsco Center Iron Arrow Mound 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 YOU MUST WEAR YOUR JACKET TO PARTICIPATE! Fall 2019 Kickoff Business Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Spring 2019 Tapping Luncheon 8:00 PM Thursday, November 7, 2019 Iron Arrow Room, Shalala Student Center 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Shalala Student Center Ballrooms, 3rd Floor 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2019 Recommendations from Non-Members Due YOU MUST WEAR YOUR JACKET TO PARTICIPATE! Monday, September 9, 2019 RSVP by October 31, 2019 to pay $35. After October 31, 2019 - $40 11:59 PM http://ironarrow.miami.edu/membership/index.html Fall 2019 Drum Ritual Thursday, November 7, 2019 - Friday, November 8, 2019 Fall 2019 Non-Member Recommendation Review 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM (November 8) Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Iron Arrow Mound 8:00 PM 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Iron Arrow Room, Shalala Student Center You MUST wear your jacket to interact with new tappees on the mound. 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 NO ONE OTHER THAN IRON ARROW MEMBERS ARE PERMITTED ON THE MOUND DURING THE DRUM RITUAL! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Fall 2019 Nominations from Members Due Monday, October 7, 2019 Homecoming Honor Court 11:59 PM Louisville Cardinals vs. Miami Hurricanes Iron Arrow Email - [email protected] Saturday, November 9, 2019 TBA Fall 2019 Pre-Selections/Mock Selections Meeting Hard Rock Stadium Tuesday, October 8, 2019 347 Don Shula Drive 8:00 PM Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Non-Student Members: Arrive to the EAST gate no later than one hour prior to Coral Gables, FL 33146 game time with your ticket and jacket. Student Members: Go through the student entrance (NORTH-WEST gate) no Fall 2019 Selections later than one hour prior to game time with your jacket. A student affairs staff Saturday, October 12, 2019 member will escort you. 8:00 AM Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center This is a privilege and honor extended to all current Tribe Members and new 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Tappees. In accordance with the procedures and protocols of the University of Coral Gables, FL 33146 Miami Athletic Department, you MUST wear your jacket in order to be allowed on the field. Enter through the Main Entrance no later than1 HOUR prior to game Fall 2019 RSMAS Campus Tappings time with your jacket AND tickets to the game. Tuesday, November 5, 2019 DO NOT bring any non-members with you onto the field. This includes children 7:00 AM - 12:00 noon and ANYONE wearing another member's jacket, as they will not be allowed to RSMAS Campus, Virginia Key go onto the field, and the member may be subject to disciplinary action. Fall 2019 Medical Campus Tappings YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING Wednesday, November 6, 2019 YOUR JACKET AND IN POSSESSION OF YOUR TICKET!! 7:00 AM - 12:00 noon Medical Campus Mound, Schöninger Research Quad Fall 2019 MANDATORY Sponsor & Initiation Volunteer Meeting Miller School of Medicine Friday, November 15, 2019 8:00 PM Fall 2019 Coral Gables Campus Tappings Iron Arrow Room, Shalala Student Center Thursday, November 7, 2019 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM Coral Gables, FL 33146 Iron Arrow Mound 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Fall 2019 Initiation Saturday, November 16, 2019 Fall 2019 Alma Mater Singing Contest 6:00 p.m. - The Everglades Thursday, November 7, 2019 10:45 AM Fall 2019 Initiation Debrief, Business Meeting The Rock, University Center Tuesday, November 19, 2019 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Business Meeting starts at 8:00 pm Initiation Debrief 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Iron Arrow Room: Shalala Student Center 1330 Miller Drive, 3rd Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 PLEASE CHECK WWW.IRONARROW.COM FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION!! Iron Arrow • PO Box 248688 • Coral Gables, FL 33124 • 305.284.IRON • [email protected] • www.ironarrow.com Fall 2019 Newsletter Iron Arrow® Honor Society Guardians of Tradition New Faculty Advisor Appointed Reflections from the Officers Welcoming Winston Warrior After 3,355 days of selfless non-stop service to Iron Arrow as Faculty It is an honor for us to be serving as your 2019-2020 officers. This summer, Advisor, Ann Helmers announced her retirement from the University of we have been gearing up for a productive year as we continue to advance Miami effective June 30, 2019. This rendered her ineligible to hold the office the work of those that came before us.