April 2022 Open Meeting Summary
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 4/01/2022 held at the tribal office and via Zoom
CM’s Marion, Susan, CHris, Robert, Glenn, Marie, and Dalton present. VC Cheryl, 2C Alan present. Elder Dan, Becky, and Charles present. Members Susan R, Chad P, Starla C, Greg M, Jeanie W, Trevor S, and Dona M present. Elders Glenn T and Larry, and Members Kevin D and Nancy J joined later.
Financial Report (as of 3/31/2022 and 12:15am)
General Fund: $15,520.33
Susan: + $500 as of 4/1/2022 from deposit for membership fees x3, t-shirts, cards, and camping
Building Fund: $3781.29
Cemetery Fund: $1848.96
Michelle: + $100 as of 4/1/2022 after receiving donation at meeting
Old Business
Online Votes
3/26 Approve March Meeting Summary with changes
Date at top & misspelled Elders
Susan-yes, Glenn-yes, Chris-yes, Marion-yes, Robert-yes, Marie-yes, Dalton-yes
3/29 Resume in-person meetings beginning 4/1/2022
Susan-yes, Glenn-yes, Chris-yes, Marion-yes, Robert-yes, Marie-yes, Dalton-yes
New Business
Guest Speaker: Horry County Schools Board of Education Chairman Ken Richardson
Opposing Tom Rice in the upcoming Republican primary
From Dog Bluff
Worked at Fowler Motors for 45 years
Was on CCU Board for 4 years and HGTC Board for 20 years
Didn’t know our story
He gave Rice credit for getting us up to the line, but he didn’t get us over it
He watched Dr. Lillian’s videos and said we have a great story
There’s a preconception that the only reason we want federal recognition is because we want a casino; he doesn’t care about why we want it (it’s our business, not his)
He said we need a voice in DC
He said we need a bill that is veto-proof for McMaster to sign it
He said that we have been let down for years, but have bones that should be brought home and buried with our families
He said we should have more events on the grounds- not just ours, but other organizations
He wants to get started immediately and bring it up in debates
Chelsea: feathers and burying the dead properly are a bare minimum of things to do
Chief Hatcher explained the Firekeeper position and the use of a feather
Want the ability to practice our religion as others do
VC Cheryl: there’s a misunderstanding of CRT (critical race theory)- it’s how laws are established to help a particular race
Examples include: Indian Offenses Act and basketmaking
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/native-americans-and-freedom-religion/7th-grade/
Mysogination- people weren’t allowed to marry outside their race, so some ended up married to their cousin
Committee Reports
Buildings & Grounds: Glenn C
A little work done, will be mowing tomorrow
Chris H: my guy just needs a date to bring the pipes
Arts & Crafts: Susan H
Nothing new
Pauwau: Dalton & Michelle H
Most demonstrators are on board
Working through budget
Securing donations (ex: water)
Checking price on P-o-P since Gary’s was bought out
Cancel cut-off date: 8/31/2022
Voting Member: 2-3 wanting it
Susan: meetings are held via Zoom and in-person
Would like for a representative from Elders and voting member candidates to be present
Drum
Need to set dates with Andy
Files: VC Cheryl
Work day tomorrow (4/2)
We are in transition and will be making ID cards soon
Newsletter: Michelle
Email from Debbie B: reminder that the cut-off date for newsletter content is 5/20 so it can be approved on 6/3
Cemetery Fence: Elder Dan
Need approximately $4000 total just for the front area
Could put something in the newsletter about it
Chief Hatcher: get me the materials list and I’ll request it from Lowe’s
CoC Dalton: ask Jeff T too; he could have things laying around the yard
Donations for the fence need to have “cemetery fence” in the memo line of the check or money order
VC Cheryl
Was on a speaker panel at CCU: Women in Sustainability
Marion C: after VC Cheryl spoke, several African Americans spoke and agreed with what VC Cheryl had said
https://www.facebook.com/SustainCoastal/posts/4966662466746551
Education Task Force: still going on to make sure we aren’t erased from history
Dr. Dillian just accepted the SAA award for the museum collaboration
Chief Hatcher
I apologize for my attitude, but we have a right to be here too
2C John is working with CCU to archive materials
Susan: USC Lancaster has copies of the newsletter
State museum is working on adding us in
Appreciate the support from everyone
All new honorary members will receive a certificate, not an ID card
Secretary’s note: clarified on 4/9 that this will take place for apps received after 4/1/2022
Want a way for all members to get to the top
Elder Dan: need to know everyone that is running for election
Resolution: JT-05-07-2021-001 discussed (Candidate Requirements)
VC Cheryl: it’s putting a retroactive requirement on running
Michelle: the resolution and discussion on it in meetings has been in the minutes, posted to website, Facebook
Also, if anyone wants a copy of the resolution, they only need to email me
CoC Dalton: Jeanie, you need to appeal to the Elders
Elder Dan: she needs to defend herself
Kevin D
would like to submit this to the Pauwau committee to raffle/ auction off
Belt buckle 4x3 in size created by a renowned artist
Tribal roll book: please consider opening it; next month will be my full year as an honorary member
Glenn C
Come up with ideas for a turkey shoot and Christmas parades
Jeanie W: I’ve participated in all of the parades even through Covid
Susan: Met with Santee Chief Greg Crummie
Next Meeting: 5/6/2022 at 7pm at the tribal office and via Zoom
Susan motioned to close the meeting; Marie seconded.
Susan-yes, Glenn-yes, Chris-yes, Marion-yes, Robert-yes, Marie-yes, Dalton-yes
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 4/23/2022 at 12:42 am.