Sipp-o's distinctive ceremonial regalia is based on that worn by Eastern Woodland Native Americans.  Out of respect for Native American tribes, face paint, wigs, certain feathers and other items Native Americans might consider sacred or insensitive are no longer used. The photo on the left is a ceremonial team from the early '90's, and on the right is a team in current dress.   In a bow to modesty, "trail runners" still wear black loincloths, but now also wear black gym shorts underneath.

    Sipp-O was formed at Camp Buckeye in the Massillon Area Council in 1948.  The site of the ceremonies was at "Arrow Rock" designated by a painted arrow on the quarry wall.  The photo on the left shows how it appeared 60 years later;  the photo on the right shows it "in use" during a 2015 re-dedication ceremony.

The call-out ceremony is the first public recognition of a scout being elected in the order.  This photo shows the ceremony as conducted at Camp Tuscazoar.

  When Camp Tuscazoar was closed in 1986, as a part of the Council, Sipp-O moved to Seven Ranges.  The callout site varied for several years as the camp developed.  For many years, the Callout was conducted in Deaver activity field until it was "pushed out" by other camp program needs and for several years it was conducted at the Friday Night campfire site below the trading post.  While physically suitable, that site was exposed to traffic along 2 major camp roads and camp noises. In 2006 callout was moved to a terraced area on the lake near the Bridgebuilder's amphitheater.  Being on the lake, the site echo's the Lodge name (Sipp-O translates as 'by the water'), provides more seclusion from camp noises and allows for incorporation of the lake in the ceremony.  The photo on the left shows the Principals arriving by canoe, and the one on the right shows them in position to begin the ceremony.

The principals and trail runners prepare the site for the callout ceremony.