CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW CHIEF BILL JOHN BAKER!
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INFORMATION ON AN UPCOMING AMERICAN INDIAN SYMPOSIUM:
NOVEMBER 2ND, 2011
2011 American Indian Symposium Flyer 9-2-11.PDF
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The Kansas City Cherokee Community (KCCC) is dedicated to Cherokee history, culture, heritage, tradition, and fellowship. We are a non-political, non-profit Native American organization whose members reside outside the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation. We have come together based on our shared history and heritage, and out of an interest in the continuation of and a love for the Cherokee People and Nations. It is critically important that we find innovative ways to retain Cherokee people in stronger ties of culture and responsible citizenship. We believe the concept of new “towns” is one way to achieve this goal.
KCCC BOard Member Election to
This special edition of the Kansas City Cherokee Community
newsletter contains the statement of candidacy and biographical sketch
submitted by each KCCC member seeking election to the Board.
If you are a current member with voting rights, you will find
a ballot included with the mailing of this newsletter.
Voting can only be done by mail.
Please complete and return your ballot to the KCCC Election
Committee in the pre-addressed envelope provided for that purpose.
Ballots must be received by
General Membership Meeting will include Pot-luck Dinner, Board Election
and Cherokee Nation Ceremonial
Presentation
The next General Membership meeting of the Kansas City
Cherokee Community will be held
at
Roland O Humphrey
CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD:
I am ½ Cherokee, born in
Sheryl Monteil
I am married, have 3 children and live in
Brenda Smith
My Cherokee blood is by virtue of descending from John and Katie Ward
through three of their children. Living the first ten years of my
life (which began in 1940) in Oklahoma, my assumption was that everyone
in the world was aware of their aboriginal origins; I was later
dismayed to learn that some were not fortunate to appreciate the special
feeling of being connected to the earth as were the people in
pre-development times. It is important that those of us who are
proud of our Cherokee family be together and attempt to ease the lives
of our own and other less fortunate people in this area, as well as
maintain a correspondence with our national organization. My
experience in education, scouting, service clubs and personal interest
groups has allowed me to serve in every possible office of those
organizations. It has always been my approach to keep projects
moving along with good sense and as little stress as possible to achieve
a successful conclusion. I would be pleased to serve on the board.
Christine Molle
OBJECTIVE: To
contribute to the Greater Kansas City Cherokee Organization and Indian
Community. To provide leadership
gained from twenty-nine years of experience working with American Indian
Communities; from working with CETA, JTPA and WIA regulations and
procedures; as both a
program participant and a Program Director; by providing employment and
training services to eight distinct Indian communities spanning the
states of
Married with three sons, I grew up in an inner city neighborhood of
EDUCATION: Certificate of High
School Equivalence, state of
Accounting/English courses,
ACTIVITIES: Supports the
wellbriety movement of American Indians by attending Red Road Gatherings
and sharing an understanding of the American Indian way of life
Served as Co-founder of the Annual American Indian Symposium in
Bradley J. (BJ)
I
am a member of the Cherokee Nation. My registration will be under the
last name of Reynolds, which is my birth name. I am writing this letter
in response to the request for self-nomination to the Greater Kansas
City Cherokee Society Board.
My
civic involvement has been a constant commitment to include Jaycees,
Sertoma, Chairman of the Liberty Community Christmas Tree, Liberty
Sports and Recreation Board, Liberty City Councilman and an appointment
to the Clay County Tax Increment Finance Committee.
Currently I am in the last year of a ten year progression to be
the Potentate (CEO) of the Ararat Shrine of
I
will reference my more recent involvements with Shrine International. I
have been tasked to coordinate an array of projects and fundraising
efforts, from swap meets to car shows, dances, parties, dinners and most
recently I was responsible for coordinating the effort to bring the
“Shrine Circus” to
Tom Brandom
Government Experience
Clay
Admin Assistant to County Court (1975 to 1979)
Major Accomplishments
Helped initiate Kids Voting in the Northland
Worked for 1st
Initiated the
Adopted Master Plan for County Planning and Zoning
Moved to New Technology in
Promoted Professional HR Practices in
Organizational Experience
BiState Commission for Restoration of Union Station (Commissioner
representing
Mid
National Association of Counties (Steering Committee)
Formal Education
BS
in Accounting from
Business Experience
Sr.
Business Analyst – Hallmark Cards (1979 to 2006)
President of Thunderbird Wholesale (2004 to 2007)
President of Computer Industries (1984 to 1995)
Computer Analyst for GM at
Evening Instructor at William Jewel (1984 to 1992)
Cultural Background
American Indian Cultures Line Creek (Board Chair)
Heart of
Enrolled Member of the Cherokee Nation
Family
Grew up in a Military Family –
Married to Vanessa Brandom (Communications Arts Teacher at
Children: Mary (1983), Cathy (1988), Tommy (1992)
RICHARD STORY
BOULTINGHOUSE
GOAL: I wish to volunteer
for a position on the KCCC Board of Directors.
I would offer my education, training, and experience in law
enforcement; my training and experience in military operations.
SUMMARY: Many years of
management, leadership, supervisory, problem solving and decision making
experience as well as formal education and training in law enforcement,
military operations, community and public relations.
Trained and experienced public speaker and instructor.
Contracted as an instructor to the United States Department of
Justice for the International Criminal Investigation Training Assistance
Program to train Police Officers in five International locations
Contracted through the U. S. State Department and Department of Defense
as an International trainer for the Bosnian Army and later as an
International Peace Monitor for US KDOM and OSCE in Kosovo.
EDUCATION: Graduated Magna
Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice
Administration from
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:
Extensive experience in leadership, training, and education.
Working leader of organizations ranging in size from 5 to 250
individuals. Trained
hundreds of individuals at the Apprentice, Journeyman, and Craftsman
level.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
Many years experience in supervision and management of
human resources. First line
supervisor of organizations of up to 45 individuals; mid-line and senior
supervisor of organizations of 120 to 600 individuals
I
was born and raised in
I
look forward to working with the Cherokee people to get a community
established here in
Nikki Haney
I
am a 29 year old stay at home mother of a beautiful five year old
daughter. I have been working as a secretary at a local hospital for the
last two years and have lots of customer service experience. I have been
lucky to be raised around the Cherokee language and culture.
As
a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha at
As
a young Cherokee Woman living out of the fourteen Cherokee counties, I
know how difficult it is to try to stay connected with the Cherokee
Nation in
I
would like to first start by working on a scholarship fund for the
Cherokee Community students.
I
hope to help open doors for fellow Kansas City Cherokees.
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The KC Cherokee Community is
planning to present a program on the Trail of Tears this coming April,
featuring a special showing of the National Park Service video “Trail of
Tears.” This 25 minute video on
the tragic story of the removal of the Cherokee people from their
homelands in the Southeast to present-day
Our Mailing Address:
Kansas City Cherokee Community
600 W 39th Street
Suite 102
Kansas City, MO 64111