February 2023 Open Meeting Summary
Tribal Open Meeting Summary 2/3/2023 held at the tribal office and via Zoom
CM’s Susan, Chris, Marion, Marie, Robert, and Glenn were present. VC Cheryl served as a proxy for CoC Dalton and conducted the meeting. 2C Alan and John were present. Elder Larry was present. Chief Hatcher was present.
Members present include Randi C, David B, Debbie B, James G, Aaron F, Rebecca F, Joshua W, Nancy J, Clay G, and Starla C.
Financial Report (as of 2/2/2023 at 6:15 pm)
General Fund: $26,094.05
Building Fund: $3267.00
Cemetery Fund: $407.00
Old Business
Online Votes
1/17 Allow David H to bring trees for the longhouse to the tribal grounds
Susan-yes, Chris-yes, Marion-yes, Glenn-yes, Marie-yes, Robert-yes, VC Cheryl (Dalton)- yes
1/25 Approve January 2023 Open Meeting Summary with change
2 should be Clayton G, not J
Susan-yes, Chris-yes, Marion-yes, Glenn-yes, Marie-yes, Robert-yes, VC Cheryl (Dalton)- yes
New Business
Committee Reports
Buildings & Grounds: Glenn
Work Day 2/4/2023 at 9 am
Arts & Crafts: Susan
I was approached by the director of OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)
Want to partner up to do classes
This could lead to more opportunities for us
2C Alan: I have grapevines if anyone needs them
Grants: VC Cheryl
Working on a number of grants for community projects
CCU is working on a sustainability grant
Development of a museum exhibit
Michelle: I received an email about a grant opportunity for setting up EV stations
VC Cheryl: it could come from FEMA too because we’re on the evacuation route
Marion C: Amazon is ending Smile; they will possibly help for a few months
Pauwau: Michelle
Working on budget
Need a story on the history & traditions of the drum for the program book
2C Alan: talk to Andy SPell about the drum
Like the idea of Jr HM/HL as long as they are interested
Drum: Glenn
Follow-up with Red Oak: not taking contracts this year
On ladies drumming: they are not opposed, but not for
Edisto said no women on the drum
Andy said he wouldn’t dance if the drum were female
Chris H: I can call a man about being HM who has a drum
Michelle: check his availability and pricing
Files: VC Cheryl
Meeting 2/4 at 1 pm - until for work day
Susan: expiration date on Honorary Membership
I suggest 5 or 7 years to keep from making new cards/ certificates every 2 years
VC Cheryl: we were trying to decide on who determines the length
2C Alan: if they want to really be a member, the number of years on the certificate won’t matter
Marie: Council can ask at any time that the TRB be opened
I suggest making it 5 years and then removing them if they aren’t active
Chief Hatcher: why would Council care about the number of years?
Marion: I don’t think it needs an expiration date
Marie: we need to be able to track them
VC Cheryl: Make it 5 years; we will vote in committee tomorrow
2C Alan: after 5 years and not proven themselves, I’d vote against them for full membership
2C John: if honorary is at the discretion of the Chief, he has the ability to remove them
Susan: they also signed a membership agreement
2C John: if the term is at the discretion of the Chie, why not make it permanent?
Chief Hatcher: they’d still have the certificate
Marie motioned; Susan seconded to make honorary membership a 5-year term
Susan-yes, Chris-yes, Marion-yes, Glenn-yes, Marie-yes, Robert-yes, VC Cheryl (Dalton)- yes
Chief Hatcher: it would have to be a joint resolution
Marion: motion to open the TRB for Dr. Clary, Dr. Rich, Dr. Dillian
Susan: hold until the meeting tomorrow and have the percentage of core: non-core
We can discuss this by email
Marion: motion rescinded
Chief Hatcher: who is in charge of ID cards?
Susan: we haven’t picked a new chair yet
Newsletter
Susan: Lindsey S said she would do it if contacted
Tribal Secretary’s note: discussed it with her on 2/18; she will do it
Family Day 2/18
2C John: we will need a vegan option
Chief Hatcher: we need a grill or a pull-behind grill
VC Cheryl: motion to buy a grill for future events with a lock and chain after pricing them out
Marie: I will donate the lock and chain
Marion: I have a friend who makes them; need to know the size
2C Alan: and charcoal vs gas vs hybrid
VC Cheryl: I retract the motion until the price limit is set
Chris H and Marion C to get prices and find sizes
2C John: I’ll call my cousin to see if he’ll bring his
2C John: Richard will bring the grill out
Elder Larry: I have a couple of contacts too
VC Cheryl
3/18: Spring Equinox
I discussed with Marion about doing some plant identification and fishing
The goal is to get our young people engaged
2C Alan
I’m waiting on a call from the state museum
I met with the Chicora in January about joining us
The Fechers and Watts are here
They will come in as honorary and go from there
7-20 want to join us
Joshua W: 3rd year at USC
Excited about upcoming projects and I want to contribute
Rebecca, Aaron, Colby F
Rebecca is a history teacher in NC; interested in history and language
VC Cheryl: SC Indigenous Education Task Force: correcting the narrative in our locality and then helping other tribes
Aaron is a teacher of sociology and works for the US government
I want to jump in and help out
Chief Hatcher: before you can become a full member, you will have to rescind your Chicora membership
Rebecca F: we have
2C John
I’m still working on the CCU Archiving Project
You can donate items or have them documented and returned
VC Cheryl
We will continue the community planning project tomorrow, 11-1 pm
We need to develop a steering committee made up of tribal members
We need to look at the grant guidelines
Ideas: museum exhibit, plant identification, rain gardens
Chief Hatcher
All Chiefs & First Ladies were invited to the State of the State address
The reception was at the Governor’s mansion
Looks like we’re going to be able to put a few things on the table
I met with Attorney General and told him that he needed to change the way Indians are treated
Now we have a meeting with him
Superintendent of Education: I told her that there are no recognized tribes in the textbooks
She was surprised; I put her in touch with Dr. Rich
SCIDC
I found out that the grant they got was $80k in arrears
I removed the director and assistant; I hired a new director
I want to have an election and have them elect a leader
SCIDC is responsible for funding education for Native children
I need to discuss graveyards with the AG
Glenn: did Maranda and Bill get in touch with you?
Chief Hatcher: yes; some calls were getting returned
Elders
Chief Hatcher: don’t you have to trim the hooves on a horse?
Elder Larry: yes
Chief Hatcher: what happens to ones in the desert?
Elder Larry: they trim themselves
VC Cheryl: how hard would it be to bring the horse here for the Equinox?
Elder Larry: weather permitting, I will bring it
Nancy J: it would look good if Council/ the governing body got on the horse
Chris H
Next pauwau meeting?
Michelle: Thursday, 2/9 at 6:30 pm
Chris: contact got back with me; he’s 47 miles away
Think you could take the cost of lodging and cash to pay him
Roughly $750 + $223
They would use a hand drum on Thursday/ Friday
They would use a regular drum on Saturday/ Sunday
Michelle: we’ll continue the discussion in the pauwau meeting
Chief Hatcher
Please sign the 2023 pauwau program book for Judge Bernie
Next meeting 3/3/2023
Marion motioned to close the meeting; Susan seconded.
Susan- yes, Glenn-yes, Marie-yes, Robert-yes, Marion-yes, VC Cheryl (Dalton)- yes
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Michelle Hatcher on 2/22/2023 at 3:56 pm.