November 2009 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes

November 2009 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes

United Houma Nation

Tribal Council Meeting

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Montegut Fire Station

Montegut, LA 70377

10:00 a.m.

Call to Order

Principal Chief Brenda Dardar-Robichaux called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m.

Prayer

Mr. Michael Dardar led the group in prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. John Silver led the group in the pledge.

Roll Call

Members present: Brenda Dardar-Robichaux, Albert Solet, Lora Ann Chaisson, John Silver, Gwen Billiot, April Guidry, Laura Billiot, and Michael Dardar and Curtis Hendon, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Members absent: Janie Luster, Thomas Dardar, Jr., and Steve Williams.

Swearing In

Ms. Jody Naquin, a member of the Election Committee, swore in Mr. Lawrence (Pete) Billiot, of District 7.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

Ms. Gwen Billiot, Secretary, apologized for the minutes not being ready to distribute. Ms. Gwen motioned to table the September and October minutes until the January Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson, motion carries.

Treasurer’s Report

Mr. John Silver, Treasurer, reported a Finance Committee meeting was held October 12^th, 2009 at the VocRehab Office in Houma. The October financial reports were provided in the Tribal Council packets. Mr. John Silver motioned for the Tribal Council to approve the VocRehab, HRO, and General account budgets, seconded by Ms. Gwen Billiot, motion carries. Mr. Silver reported that the General account needed more funds because this year’s expenses were higher. The tribe will be audited, which will cost around $8-10,000. Mr. Silver suggested fundraising. The Finance Committee will be meeting in December to draft budgets for the HRO and General accounts for 2010. The VocRehab account budget is already completed. The budgets will be submitted for approval in January. An annual report will also be put together for the January meeting.

Committee Reports

Ms. Lanor Curole reported on the Vocational Rehabilitation program. The VocRehab program works with disabled tribal citizens to provide employment opportunities. The VocRehab program completed its fourth fiscal year on September 30^th. The annual report to the funding agency is due by December 4^th. The report will be sent to the Tribal Council once completed. The Voc Rehab office is in the process of developing their next grant application. Ms. Louise Billiot and Ms. Nicole Roddy will be traveling to Seattle for the first grant writing workshop. Ms. Lanor asked for suggestions on a date to bring Mr. Joe Kelly in to talk about a new program for the tribe.

Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux reported on the Election Committee. The election for District 7 took place on October 24^th. Mr. Pete Billiot was elected for the District 7 seat. The constitution amendment election will be held December 5^th, 2009 and the notices have been sent and posted on the website. Ms. Helen Gindrat sent in a letter of resignation from the Election Committee and would like to reappoint Ms. Hope Larios for the position. Ms. Laura Billiot motioned to accept the resignation of Ms. Helen Gindrat and appoint Ms. Hope Larios to the election board, seconded by Mr. Steve Williams. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson asked if anyone else was interested in the position. Mr. Michael Dardar stated that the appointed members have to be spread out amongst the communities. After the discussion, motion carries.

The United Houma Nation has applied for two FCC licenses for a community-based radio station, one in Chauvin and one in Golden Meadow. The UHN was awarded the Golden Meadow site construction permit and the Chauvin permit is still pending. The Tribe has received approval of the grant from ANA to assist with the radio station. The Tribe also has plans for internet streaming in the first year of this grant. Anyone interested in working with the radio station project is welcome to serve on the Advisory Board. Mr. Kirk Cheramie, Station Manager of KUHN, was present at the meeting. Mr. Kirk stated that lots of volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can email kuhn@unitedhoumanation.org.

Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux reported on Lafourche Indian Education. The National Indian Education Association Conference took place in Milwaukee, WI on October 22^nd-25^th. Ms. Cody Danos, Ms. Greta Terrebonne, and Alyssa Franklin, a student representative, attended. Scholarship information gained from the conference was provided at the meeting. Ms. Charlene Guidry was hired for the Cultural Resource Specialist/Tutor position for Lafourche Parish. The grant applications for Indian Education are coming up. Ms. Brenda would like to work to get Plaquemines, St. Mary, and St. Bernard Parish an Indian Education program through the tribe.

Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson reported on Inter-Tribal Council. Ms. Lora Ann stated due to budget cuts from the Census, ITC did not have an in-school program for the youth this year. Ms. Chaisson met with the Coushatta and Chitimacha Council and they will fund their own youth program.

Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux reported on youth activities of the United Houma Nation. Global Fund for Children has funded two Powwow youth camps this year. Ms. Dixie Breaux is the site coordinator for Lafourche Parish Project Venture and Ms. Katrina Billiot is the Terrebonne Parish Project Venture site coordinator.

Ms. Jamie Billiot reported on the Dulac Community Center. The DCC hosted a Halloween Party with over 100 kids in attendance. Ms. Billiot also reported that the DCC will award one young lady from Dulac a scholarship. Applications for this scholarship will be available early next year.

Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux reported on the Grant Committee. Grants funded by Louisiana Disaster Recovery Fund are still available for sewer treatment assistance. Anyone having sewer/septic treatment problems due to hurricane damage should contact the Relief Office at 985-537-8867.

The United Houma Nation received a grant from NeighborWorks America for Youth Financial Literacy. This grant will provide financial literacy classes to the United Houma Nation youth 6^th grade and older. Anyone interested in working with this project or would like to attend should call the Relief Office at 985-537-8867.

Mr. Michael Dardar reported on the Personnel Committee. The Personnel Committee has met since the last Tribal Council meeting. The Station Manager position has been filled by Mr. Kirk Cheramie. The KUHN Administrative Assistant position was offered to someone, but they took another position elsewhere. The position of KUHN Administrative Assistant is still open. Mr. Kirk Cheramie was hired originally for the newsletter position and wrote the first newsletter. Now that he is the Station Manager, Ms. Suzette James, the other newsletter applicant, was hired under contract to write the next newsletter. The Personnel Committee also met with the Hazard Mitigation committee to discuss the consultant proposals for hazard mitigation. The consultants have been narrowed down from six to four.

The tribe has held a series of community meetings to discuss the future of the United Houma Nation communities. The How Safe/How Soon initiative with the three part plan of evacuation, mitigation, and stabilization was also discussed.

The United Houma Nation newsletter is at the printers. Copies of the newsletter were provided in the Tribal Council packets. The newsletter will be mailed out on a quarterly. Volunteers will be needed to fold and process the newsletters for mailing. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact newsletter@unitedhoumanation.org. Citizens who do not receive a newsletter should contact the Golden Meadow Tribal Center, 985-475-6640, to see if an address change is needed.

Ms. Charlene Soares and Ms. Lisbeth Buquet attended the Funders Forum on October 14^th, 2009 in Ward 7. Ms. Soares and Ms. Buquet provided information about the United Houma Nation and Ms. Janie Luster did a cultural demonstration.

On October 15^th-18^th, Ms. Lanor Curole, Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux, Ms. Cacinda Voisin, Ms. Nora Serigne, Mr. Chris Chaisson, Ms. Cody Danos, and Ms. Monica Redman with attended the NeighborWorks CLI in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This conference offered leadership training and a $2,000 grant towards community development. A follow-up meeting was held on October 29^th to decide how to use the grant. It was decided to have a festival called “Le Fete de Indiens” on March 27^th, 2009. Ms. Cacinda Voisin and Mr. Chris Chaisson commented that the conference went well. Volunteers will be needed for this event.

Environmental Defense Fund, Audubon Society, and National Wildlife Federation visited for a tour on October 29^th of Port Fourchon for a tour. Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux met with the groups to tell about the United Houma Nation.

District Reports:

Albert Solet – District 1: Mr. Albert Solet reported the How Safe/How Soon community meeting in his district was on October 24^th. Mr. Albert was not available to attend but Mr. John Soule attended in his place. Mr. Albert reported that due to lack of communication, there wasn’t a high number in attendance.

Lora Ann Chaisson – District 2: Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson reported it has been a year since the fight for the Island road has started. Over 100 people attended the October 14^th Terrebonne Parish Council meeting for the Island road. The following Terrebonne Council meeting also had a large number in attendance. At the meeting, it was stated that the Terrebonne Council would fix the Island road. The road will be fixed before spring. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson, Mr. John Silver, Mr. Theo Chaisson, and Mr. Jamie Dardar met with the Terrebonne Parish Council on the Island prior to the meeting to educate them about the Island and its residents. Ms. Chaisson thanked the “foot soldiers” in her community for helping her with outreach in the different communities she represents. Ms. Chaisson recently did a presentation at Nicholls State University with a group of juniors and seniors about Federal Recognition. Ms. Chaisson was also asked to speak to Native American studies class about the Southeast culture. Cheryl Naquin, from Lafourche, was a member of the Native American studies class. Ms. Chaisson asked for prayers for Ms. Shirley Dardar, a tribal citizen, who was injured on Halloween and is now in critical condition on life support. Mr. Miguel Verdin is also suffering from seizures and needs prayers.

John Silver – District 4: Mr. John Silver reported over 60 community members attended the How Safe/How Soon community meeting and a lot of feedback was received. Mr. Silver reported that he is still selling United Houma Nation lapel pins for $8.00 to go towards the scholarship and building fund. Mr. Silver stated that he is looking to start a constitution class to educate the Tribal Council and citizens. Mr. Silver and Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson will have a food booth at the Louisiana Native American Festival in Kenner at Rivertown on November 15^th. When questioned about the proceeds of the food booth. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson stated it would go to her and Mr. John Silver personally, but they did offer a donation to be made to the tribe. The Bayou Eagles dance group will also be performing.

Gwen Billiot – District 5: Ms. Gwen Billiot attended three of the How Safe/How Soon community meetings that were held and the Community Development Conference II held on November 7^th-8^th in Houma. Ms. Gwen reported that she has been helping with Elder’s Fest and the upcoming UHN Banquet. Ms. Billiot has also been working on the minutes.

Thomas Dardar, Jr. District 6: Mr. Thomas Dardar, Jr. reported he has also been helping to get the Island road repaired. Mr. Dardar also attended the Community Development Conference II on November 7^th-8^th. December 11^th will be the Toys for Tots at Wal-Mart on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Houma. Indian Santa will tentatively take place the following weekend. Volunteers will be needed at Wal-Mart for Toys for Tots.

Pete Billiot – District 7: Mr. Pete Billiot reported he has contacted tribal citizens who because of various reasons are not getting involved in tribal activities. Mr. Billiot stated he believes in the cause of the United Houma Nation sticking together and hopes more people will change their mind and get involved.

April Guidry – District 8: Ms. April Guidry reported she held a Thanksgiving potluck dinner on November 10^th in her community and had a sign-in sheet of the attendees. Ms. Guidry also stated that elders in her community want to attend the Elder’s Fest but are unable to drive. Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux stated that the only means of transportation is the UHN bus, but the driver has to be on the insurance. Ms. April reported that she hosts district meetings every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm and parent committee meetings every Wednesday at 11:00 am.

Laura Billiot – District 10: Ms. Laura Billiot reported the How Safe/How Soon community meeting in her district had a great turnout. The Indian Education Parent Committee meetings have been hosted at the Golden Meadow Tribal Center. Ms. Laura stated that she would like a flyer to circulate at Elder’s Fest for elders to join a phone tree.

Michael Dardar – District 11: Mr. Michael Dardar reported he also attended the How Safe/How Soon community meeting in his area as well as in other districts. Mr. Michael Dardar is also involved with the Indian Education Parent Committee and has attended the meetings.

Old Business

I. Hurricane Relief

The following updates were provided:

· Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux reported the Old Store Relief Center is open only Monday and Fridays from 9:30-2:00 and closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. No food is available to distribute, just clothing.

The United Houma Nation has recently received a Hazard Mitigation grant. This grant will allow the Tribe to receive fund directly and not have to go through the parish to receive relief. Ms. Samantha Shaffstall reported that each district needs representation on the Hazard Mitigation committee. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should contact the Relief Office at, 985-537-8867 or relief@unitedhoumanation.org. Training for hazard mitigation will take place every Friday and interested parties are invited to attend.

· GNOF, Greater New Orleans Foundation, will be doing a radio spot on Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux and Ms. Dana Solet about how GNOF’s support has affected the tribal communities that will be aired on WWNO.

· Ms. Robichaux and Ms. Lanor Curole met with Ms. Rachel Breunlin on November 13^th about conducting more interviews with tribal citizens. These interviews will be used to make posters about the United Houma Nation. Two people from each community will be chosen to be interviewed. Ms. Breunlin and a photographer will be at Elder’s Fest to conduct interviews. By request, the interviewee should be an elder, leader or youth. Anyone interested in being interview should contact Ms. Robichaux.

· Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson stated the MOU with the Mississippi Choctaw has been in the works for a long time. There was a personnel change and the people she worked with are no longer there. It is now being revised by someone else. The contract between the United Houma Nation and Mississippi Choctaw will come in the next few weeks.

II. Federal Recognition

· Dr. Jack Campisi recommended to the United Houma Nation to file for another extension, because of the ongoing disaster relief efforts. Dr. Campisi has asked for the following to be updated: marriage, birth, and death certificates need to be sent to the Golden Meadow office. Databases of volunteers, hurricane relief grants, collaboration with organizations, grants received from foundations, services provided at the old Store Relief Center and donations received are being compiled. Media coverage and pictures of tribal activities are also needed. These databases have been sent to Dr. Campisi to be reviewed. Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux reported that folders on all tribal citizens at the Golden Meadow Tribal Center should be up-to-date with the information that has been provided.

· Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux has not heard back from Tulane Environmental Law Clinic about tribe’s federal recognition information that was sent to them.

· While in Washington D.C., Mr. Earl Barbry spoke with Ms. Arlinda Lockleare about helping the tribe’s recognition efforts.

· There is a bill to change the guidelines of reviewing federal recognition petitions. It would be in the UHN’s best interest to be reviewed under the new guidelines. Once the bill number is indentified, the tribe will need to start lobbying.

· Mr. Thomas Dardar, Jr. stated he received a call about the BIA needing to change the federal recognition process. It is not confirmed, but it was said that the BIA will ask to hear from the tribes in the federal recognition process. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson suggested that a generic letter be made and put on the website for people to sign it and mail it to the senators to show support. Mr. Michael Dardar motioned to authorize the federal recognition committee to draft this letter, seconded by Mr. Thomas Dardar, Jr., motion carries.

· Ms. Barbara Naquin stated it is really important to remain active when the bill comes out.

III. Community Development Conference II

The United Houma Nation hosted another Community Development Conference on November 7^th-8^th at the Quality Hotel in Houma, LA. Committees formed at the last conference were asked to report back to the Tribal Council:
Education Advocacy Committee: Ms. Cacinda Voisin reported that each district will have its own subcommittee under the Education Advocacy Committee. The committee has asked that each Tribal Council representative appoint an advocate in their community to serve on each subcommittee. Ms. Louise Billiot reported that the committee will try to promote more in-school and out-of-school cultural activities with the parents and students, lower drop-out rates, higher attendance rates, and have more students attending college. This committee will help educate children in elementary school to high school on United Houma Nation culture, on different job opportunities than working in the oil fields, and to have all the UHN districts equally informed of all the resources available. Ms. Louise stated that this committee will advocate for the kids to the school boards, try to get each district involved in all the tribal activities, to have more tutors for the Indian students and to provide trips to colleges. This committee would also like to recognize and celebrate the success of the students. Ms. Cacinda Voisin stated that another idea was to have an awards banquet for tribal students graduating high school.
Mr. John Silver reported that the current committee structure is broken. Mr. Silver reported the Tribal Council will be meeting soon to restructure the committees. Mr. Silver suggested new committee should not be formed until the committee structure is amended. Mr. Silver motioned to restructure the committees before adding any new ones, seconded by Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson. Ms. Cacinda Voisin asked if there would be deadline for the Tribal Council to decide. Mr. Silver stated the Tribal Council will be meeting soon to review the proposed changes by Mr. Michael Dardar. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson suggested the deadline to be February to accept the new committees. Mr. Thomas Dardar added to Mr. Silver’s original motion that there is now a timeline and deadline for when the Tribal Council changes the ordinance. After discussion, motion carries.
Ms. Barbara Naquin reported for the Hurricane Preparedness Committee. The group came to the conclusion there couldn’t be any hurricane preparedness until the tribal census was complete. This committee would also like each Tribal Council representative to appoint someone in their district to serve on the committee to first help with locating and reaching all the tribal citizens.
Mr. Chris Chaisson reported on the Radio Station Committee. One of the recommendations from this committee is for the Tribal Council to start searching for tribal citizens in their district to be interviewed and have the interviews streamed on the internet. This committee will assist in finding active elders, youth, and etc. to be interviewed to start airing it on the UHN website. The committee has also asked that the Tribal Council to find volunteers in their district. There will be a sign-up list at Elder’s Fest for anyone interested in being interviewed. The committee will compile a list by the end of year of people to be interviewed.
Mr. Thomas Dardar, Jr. commented the tribe has been working on hurricane preparedness for about 3-4 years now. Mr. Dardar explained that the committees shouldn’t stop their progress until the February meeting. Each committee should continue working on the projects they have started.
Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson stated the Tribe must follow the constitution, which only has 2 committees. Ms. Chaisson stated there is a difference between committees and workgroups.
Mr. Kirk Cheramie reported for the Cultural Committee. The committee would like to put a cookbook together. Mr. Kirk asked that anyone interested in submitting recipes should contact him at kirk@unitedhoumanation.org. Mr. Kirk is also looking for tribal citizens who served in WWII, especially in France and Belgium for a project at UNO. Information about these tribal citizens can be emailed to Mr. Kirk at kirk@unitedhoumanation.org.
Ms. Latecia Sanamo reported for Strengthening Native Families workshop. It was discussed at the workshop to host a family sports day in each district quarterly. The families can participate in different sports and a potluck picnic. The first family sports day could coincide with Le Fete de Indiens. A list of equipment that needs to be donated has been put together.
Ms. Samantha Shaffstall reported that she was only able to attend the end of the conference. Ms. Shaffstall reported there is a letter in the Tribal Council’s packets about what the Emergency Preparedness Committee has already accomplished. A 2010 calendar of Emergency Preparedness meetings was also provided in the packets. Ms. Shaffstall invited everyone to attend and invite people to get involved with the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Ms. Shaffstall stated the emergency preparedness community meetings that were held in some of the districts were to help with locating and reaching out to the communities. At the meetings, people received information about evacuating and family readiness for a disaster. During the hurricanes, the tribe will use radios that were purchased to communicate with each other, the parish and with the state. The tribe is looking into forming a Google group at the time of evacuation that will allow you to see who has evacuated and where. Ms. Shaffstall also spoke about the GIS, Geographic Information System, which will help the tribe with locating tribal citizens more efficiently. The Emergency Preparedness Plan for the United Houma Nation is being worked on and needs to be approved by FEMA once completed. The Hazard Mitigation plan will help with some of the Emergency Preparedness plan. A goal the Emergency Preparedness Committee has is to form an Emergency Preparedness office.
Ms. Laura Billiot reported for the Seafood Committee. At the conference, each committee member was given duties and deadlines. The committee will be able to update at the January meeting. Ms. Laura is keeping a list of contact information of the fishermen she has spoken to. The goal is to have vendors buying directly from the tribe, and not a factory. BFT, by from the tribe, was formed as a marketing tool.

IV. Enrollment/ Reinstatement

· Ms. Evelina Billiot Lodrigue, Mr. Mason Naquin, Mr. Russell Naquin, Sr., and Mr. Russell Naquin, Jr. were present with necessary paperwork to be reinstated. Mr. Michael Dardar motioned to reinstate Ms. Evelina Billiot Lodrigue, Mr. Mason Naquin, Mr. Russell Naquin, Sr., and Mr. Russell Naquin, Jr., seconded by Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson, motion carries. Ms. Marie Naquin Chaisson was present without necessary paperwork. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson motioned to reinstate Ms. Marie Naquin Chaisson contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork, seconded by Mr. Michael Dardar, motion carries. Ms. Melissa Billiot Luke was present without necessary paperwork. Mr. John Silver motioned to reinstate Ms. Melissa Billiot Luke contingent on receipt of necessary paperwork, seconded by Ms. Gwen Billiot, motion carries.

V. Public Comment

Ms. Samantha Shaffstall spoke of an elderly couple, Mr. Percy and Thelma Roussel, who are in need. United Methodist started working on their home and ran out of the resources to finish. A letter was provided in the Tribal Council’s packets of their needs. Anyone interesting in helping should contact the Relief Office at 985-537-8867 or email at relief@unitedhoumanation.org.
Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson reported the CSEP program has jobs available. You must be 55 and older and the hours range from 20-25 hours per week. This job is available in Terrebonne, St. Mary, Jefferson and other parishes. For more information, contact the ITC office in Baton Rouge.
On November 20^th, the Dulac Community Center is hosting a community dinner at 6:00 PM. Ms. Jamie Billiot suggested that all the workgroups attend and speak to the community about their upcoming projects.
On December 5^th, from 9:00AM-12:00PM, the DCC will also be hosting a health event that will provide information. Doctors will be there for general checks but no vaccines will be given.

New Business:

I. Dilan Landry

Mr. Landry rescheduled his appearance from this meeting to the January meeting. Ms. Lora Ann Chaisson stated that he is a marine working on a cross-country run from Daytona, Florida in February 2011 to Santa Monica, California in April 2012. The group will hit every marine base, major cities’ American Legions, and major cities’ junior high and high schools to educate about the marines. Every major city will have a country concert for $15-25. Mr. Landry will also be releasing a country single with Garth Brooks before spring of 2010.

II. Upcoming Events

· Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux will be attending the Brownsfield conference in New Orleans from November 15^th-18^th to discuss environmental justice and economic development in the tribal communities.

· Ms. Dana Solet will be doing a presentation for USDA on November 19^th. Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux presented last year, and this year they have asked for a youth prospective.

· The Elder’s Fest will take place November 21^st from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Relief Office in Raceland. A sign-up sheet was available for anyone interested in hosting a game, donating, or volunteering. The Elder’s Fest will recognize citizens 55 and older.

· Ms. Cacinda Voisin had the banquet tickets available for the Tribal Council to sell. The tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children and 3 and under get in free. The banquet will take place on December 20^th at 6:00 PM at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. Flyers were available to distribute. The Banquet committee will be meeting after the Tribal Council meeting. The Tribal Council was provided a list of categories for the awards handed out to submit nominations. Anyone wanting to volunteer should contact Ms. Cacinda at 985-226-7664 or voisc474@its.nicholls.edu.

· Ms. Barbara Naquin invited everyone to attend the Point-aux-Chien group Kateri mass on November 27^th at St. Charles church at 6:30 PM.

· Ms. Barbara Naquin also stated the Grand Caillou Community Center will host a dance where the Holy Family Kateri group will sell food on December 19^th from 7:00 PM-11:00 PM.

· Ms. Barbara Naquin also reported that KC Home will have a New Year’s Eve dance from 9:00 PM-1:00 AM.

· Ms. Shirley Feet reported March 15^th through April 15^th will going into the communities to help people with filling out the census forms. There are still job openings and you must be tested when applying for these jobs. A letter was provided in the Tribal Council’s packets about how the census affects federal funding.

· The family of Aspen Schiro will be doing fundraising for her custody case. Lapel pins are being sold to help raise money.

Set Date, Place and Time for Next Meeting

The next Tribal Council Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2010 in Golden Meadow, LA at the Golden Meadow Tribal Center. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.