American Indian Affairs (AIA) Hoka Lodge Singer Award Patch

1. Attend Southern Singing Seminars at any two of the following:
   Lodge 104 Event
   Section 7B Conclave
   Carolinas Indian Seminar
   National Order of the Arrow Conference
2. Sing at 10 official Lodge Drum practice sessions.
3. Sing at 6 District, Lodge, Council, Section or NOAC events as a member of a Lodge 104 Chapter or Lodge drum.
4. Start and lead 4 songs at any combination of the events in requirement # 3.

5. Explain the origin, words, meaning, background, etc. of 3 word songs or 3 non-word (vocable) songs.
6. Describe the general sequence of songs for a typical powwow.
7. Explain the two general styles of Native American powwow singing and the two general types of Native American songs.
8. Describe/demonstrate the drumbeat for (each) of the following:
   Intertribal Song
   Ruffle Dance Song
   Round Dance Song
   Memorial Song
   Trot Song
   Fancy Dance Song
9. Describe the duties and responsibilities of a Singer
10. Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Head Singer.
11. Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Keeper of the Drum.
12. Describe in general terms the protocol / etiquette surrounding the drum.