Re: alternatives to OA
G. John Marmet (GMarmet@AOL.COM)
Thu, 5 Feb 1998 10:21:59 EST
In a message dated 98-02-05 08:59:38 EST, SER118 writes:
<< As I read your mail, my interest was piqued by your reference to
alternatives to OA. I was wondering where you are coming from on this. I
have always felt somewhat uncomfortable about some aspects of OA (all the
great spirit stuff), but I have never considered that there might be an
alternative, or even a need for one; i.e., just take OA or leave it. I would
be quite interested to hear your thoughts.
>>
Dear Scouters:
I was going to respond privately to the foregoing, but thought I should
publically respond. I also do not feel a need for another alternative to the
OA. As a historical fact however, there have been many alternatives, and
there remain at least 3 that I know of: Firecrafters and Mic-O-Say in the
midwest and Tribe of Taquitz on the West Coast. Others have existed. All of
these societies began as honor camp societies and have "served their purpose"
I am sure. My interest is purely historic. I am fascinated about this area
simply because it is so little known and because, like a wonderful receipe (my
thoughts always turn to food- I am 6'3" and 235 lbs) that was passed down to
your grandmother, if your mother did not write it down, it is lost forever. I
simply want to write down some of this stuff before it is lost forever. I
have no current thoughts of publishing it, but if anyone wants what I have
found, I am pleased to e-mail it.
Yours in Scouting,
G. John Marmet ASM
T156, Glenview, IL
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