New Handbook

there will be a new handbook availible as soon as we finish up on it, once its done I will make it availible here
maybe even have an online version everyone can access

Let me know what you think?

O'Flynn

B.E.A.R. Nation Handbook



Brotherhood Exploration Adventure Research




Brotherhood: For the bond that keeps us strong. You must trust in your brothers and they must trust in you

Exploration: for the truth, Knowledge and treasures to be discovered
Adventure: For the fun and thrill of it all

Research: for the work it takes to find the facts that we need to accomplish our missions


Why A Bear?


A Bear is Strong, as we need to be. A Bear is inquisitive. We also seek to find the unknown. A Bear has the ability to find things using its powerful sense of smell. We also must use our senses to find things, whether it be our eyes; our minds or our equipment to guide us. A Bear has the hunger that drives them. We also are hungry to find the knowledge & treasures we seek

There are different stories for the bear as a Animal Symbol, and there is a special meaning throughout all. The bear stands for courage, strength, protection and life. . There are several different legends that surround the bear, and many of these stories were passed down from one generation to the next. Each story holds its own special meaning.



B.E.A.R. Nation Creed


The Purpose of B.E.A.R. Is to seek treasures, Knowledge and to explore the unknown. We must seek out the questions that drive our curiosity. We shall find Common interests and Passions and follow them wherever it leads us.



B.E.A.R. Clans

B.E.A.R. Clans are made up of 3 Chiefs; 1 Shaman and the rest of the members are known as warriors



B.E.A.R. Tribe

B.E.A.R. Tribe consists of all B.E.A.R. Clans in any given state




B.E.A.R. Nation

B.E.A.R. Nation consists of all B.E.A.R. Tribes





B.E.A.R. Meeting Definitions





Chief Counsel Meetings

Chief Counsel Meetings will consist of at least the 3 chiefs to be considered a meeting


Den Meetings

Den Meetings are meeting involving the 3 chiefs; the shaman and warriors of any individual clan


Grand Meeting

A Grand Meeting is the meeting of multiple B.E.A.R. clans



Meeting Procedures


Each meeting will be started by the shaman. The Shaman will start with recapping old business; then move on to current business and end with new ventures and ideas

A peace pipe or sybolic relic will be passed by the shaman to the clan members that wish to speak. The shaman can also decide to open the floor so that all can speak as needed for a discussion without the use of the peace pipe.



Meeting Purpose


Inform all members of current research being conducted. Plan future missions and discuss the topics of interest



Clan Member Functions




Chiefs


The purpose of the three chiefs is to keep the B.E.A.R. Clan going and thriving. The Chiefs will decide the path of the clan with the warriors passions and skills in mind during every decision. The reason for three chiefs is so there will be no deadlock on any decision. Two or more votes from the chiefs are final say to all decisions. The chiefs will manage any funds with the clans best interest in mind. The chiefs will also appoint the clan shaman





Shaman


The task of shaman is to conduct the Den Meetings. Keep everyone informed of upcoming and on going events as well as progress of missions.


Warriors

Are Full members. They must be approved by the chiefs



Future Warriors
Can be present at meetings and events. Future warriors must be recruited by a member to attend any function.



B.E.A.R. Quarterly Newsletter


Feel free to conduct individual research on any given topic. Our first official Den meeting will be coming up in a couple of months. start brainstorming on ideas and topics.

Cryptozoology


Unexplained animals and creatures, also includes misplaced animals or foreign animals to he area

Mountain lions in NH
Sasquatch sightings in NH
Slender man/Spring heeled jack sightings
Wolf Sightings in NH
Champ ( lake Champlain's own lake monster)

Paranormal

Ghosts and haunting
Shadow spirits
Electronic voice Phenomena
Cursed areas or items
Demonic Haunting

Historical

Old settlements
Abandoned logging towns
Native American locations
Kings trees
old dumps
cellar holes
old growth forests

Geological

Mining gold
Precious gems
Meteors
Fossils


Exploration

Finding unknown areas
Forgotten wonders of nature


Any topics of interest are welcome not limited to the ones listed here