October 2016 Open Meeting Summary
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 10/21/2016 held at the Tribal Office in Aynor, SC
CM’s Dalton, Mark, Homer, Robert, Susan, and CoC Rick present.
Chief invited candidates for SC elections to meeting; Mal Hyman attended
Mal Hyman: candidate vs Rep Rice, Poli-Sci teacher
Members asked questions of Mr. Hyman to get a better idea of his policy issues
Cemeteries: Elder Dan nominated Ray as trustee as of 10/8/2016
September minutes read
Mark motioned to accept; Dalton seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, Robert-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Financial Report: Michelle via CNB site as of 10/18
General Fund: $9619.33
Building Fund: $4057.09
Online Votes
10/3: Postpone open meeting to 10/14 due to Hurricane Matthew
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, Robert-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
10/10: Postpone open meeting to 10/21 due to Hurricane Matthew
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, Robert-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Old Business
Cemetery Encroachment
Letter sent to Mr. James
Cemetery Trustees Update
Paperwork not available yet
New Business
Dalton: apology to associate members who didn’t receive a newsletter
Ballots can be emailed before 10/31 to voting members who didn’t receive one
Constitution: send Dalton an email if you have questions before 10/31
Investors proposal from CM John; tabled until next meeting
Committee Reports
Arts & Crafts: Susan
12/10 at 2pm: Class on how to make chokers: $35/ person (giving $10 back to tribe)
Asking for permission to use office
Mark: policy says rental if you make a profit
Susan: won’t do it them or use trailer next door
Rick: need lights in there or drop cord & light
Grants: Michelle
SCAC paperwork received
Pauwau: Michelle
3 RV spots left
Important Dates: Nov 2: setup & bring a covered dish
Nov 4: Mandatory volunteer meeting
Nov 5-6: Pauwau
Nov 12: Outbrief at El Cerro at 2pm in Conway
Buildings & Grounds: Larry
Asked PW committee to consider straw bundles
Rick: need to spray for sand spurs before PW
Mark: fire ant spray? Donnie said we were out
Drum: Rick
Getting back together
Mark: grades for School Day?
Susan: all; special needs through high school,1050 students
Member Files (Office): Susan
Probably be after holidays before getting back to it
Parking Lot & Shuttle: in CM John’s proposal
Events
Invited to Waccamaw-Siouan Festival on 11/12
Invited to Massing of Colors on 11/12
Elder Doug: start raising funds for Special Needs Fishing Tournament & advertise it
Rick: need manpower
Receipts
Fuel: $59.81 Check 537
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, Robert-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Chief Hatcher
Pauwau setup: cannot be here; 2nd Chief Phil will be here for audio setup
Had a meeting with Brockington with Rick
Federal recognition is looking good; possible problem with criteria E
They will do the research
They have good access with Mr. Clyburn
We don’t pay if they don’t get us recognition
Pauwau: always make sure two people are handling the money
Governor, Lt Governor, County Council, Chiefs invited
Election: Elders count the ballots
Pee Dee Indians: invited former Chief Caulder to be in grand entry too
Chloe Brianna Davis: minor of a member with guardianship
Mark motioned; Susan seconded
Homer-yes, Susan-yes, Robert-yes, Mark-yes, Dalton-yes, Rick-yes
Linda A: Bachelor in Genealogy: giving diploma to her at Pauwau
Susan: ANA training with Tap-E-Ya Bernie
Grant for living village
Could get enough money to also cover circus tent large enough to cover circle
Grant for building the grounds up
Mark motioned to close the meeting; Homer seconded.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 11/30/16 at 10:45 am.