THE CHEROKEE AT LARGE VOTERS LEAGUE
WELCOMES OUR CHEROKEE CITIZENS AND FRIENDS
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The Next General Meeting of the Cherokee At Large Voters League: Saturday, March 17, 2012 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. at The Clayton Library for Genealogical Research, Carriage House 5300 Caroline Street, Houston, TDX
770040-68 Program to be announced. __________________________________________________________________________________________ The Cherokee At Large Voters League enjoyed a traditional Cherokee Potluck Luncheon and meeting at the Clayton Library for Genealogical Research Carriage House in Houston, TX on Saturday, November 19 2011.
Turkey and beef brisket were provided by the
Board of Directors and guests offered their favorite side dishes. It
was a warm and friendly feast for all as we heard updates from Cherokee
At Large President Dr. Wade McAlister on recent activities and exciting plans for 2012. Cherokee
Nation At-Large Tribal Councilors Jack Baker and Julia Coates updated us
on Cherokee Nation matters during the post-election weeks since new
Principal Chief Bill John Baker took office October 19. Both
offered interesting historical perspectives on previous elections,
relations between the federal government and the CN, and relations with
other native nations. A lively question and answer period
followed. We all enjoyed the camaraderie and fine food. We
look forward to 2012 with enthusiasm and energy for the Cherokee At
Large Voters League.
Top left At Large Councilor Dr. Julia Coates with Cherokee At Large guest. Lower left At Large Councilor Jack Baker with Board advisor Deborah Scott. Right Board member Shari Hunt, Jack Baker and Board advisor Marjorie Lowe. (Photos by webmaster Vicki Henrichs of Henrichs Publishing)
Below: Many of the Cherokee At Large Voters League members and guests, along with Cherokee Nation At Large Councilors, posed for a photo on the grounds of the historic Clayton Library in Houston after the November 19, 2011 meeting. Many thanks to Denise Norris for her fine photo.
. For program questions or to volunteer for Cherokee At Large Voters League, contact: president@cherokeeatlarge.org _____________________________________________________________________________________________
THE CHEROKEE AT LARGE VOTERS LEAGUE met on Sunday, September 25, 2011, with a General Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting. We enjoyed an informal meeting for all CALV members which offered input on future programs and to encourage more membership involvement. President Dr. Wade McAlister guided our agenda and hosted us at the Museum Tower in Houston, TX. Many thanks for the great refreshments too!
We received a thorough report on the COTTA Leadership Conference held in Tahlequah, OK during the summer of 2011 and viewed authentic Cherokee crafts created by or collected by our representatives during their visit. Many friendships were made with representatives from the 24 at-large communities across the U.S. and with Cherokee residents within the Cherokee Nation's 14 counties. Meaningful links with other representatives resulted, as they compared notes on their group activities and challenges. Special thanks to our representatives, Deborah Scott and Dr. Wade McAlister.
Dr. McAlister reported on an upcoming Tahlequah Gadugi Day (tentatively set for November 5) to raise funds or volunteer labor/supplies for establishment of a Cherokee Nation Veterans Center in Tahlequah, OK. The Center would be a meeting place for veterans, similar to a Veterans of Foreign Wars facility, and would house administrative offices. Gadugi is the traditional Cherokee concept of working together for a common purpose. More details will follow on this project. If anyone can offer volunteer support or materials, please email president@cherokeeatlarge.org
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CHEROKEE AT LARGE VOTERS LEAGUE, BASED IN HOUSTON, TX (USA) presented A Candidate's Forum & Potluck Luncheon Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, 5300 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004 We thank everyone who attended and participated! The meeting room was filled to capacity as multiple generations of Cherokees and their families heard vital information and updates from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith; Councilor At Large Julia Coates; and Chris Soap, candidate for Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief. The food was equally spectacular. We appreciate all of the wonderful potluck dishes, which accompanied the delicious smoked beef provided by the Board of Directors. The door prizes were abundant. Our thanks to Marjorie Lowe and Julia Coates for generously donating such memorable items. Click here for photos from May 7.  Special invited guests for the May 7 event had included the following candidates who were running in the June 25, 2011 Cherokee Nation Election: For office of Principal Chief: Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith, Tahlequah (incumbent); Bill John Baker, Tahlequah. For office of Deputy Principal Chief: S. Joe Crittenden, Stilwell; Raymond Vann, Tahlequah; Callie Hathcoat, Park Hill; Chris Lee Soap, Pryor. For Councilor At Large: John William Cornsilk, Tahlequah; Julia Coates, Tahlequah (incumbent).
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Learn the Cherokee Language: Click here to connect with the online Cherokee Nation classes
Free Family History Conference March 2012
Marjorie Lowe Publishes New Cherokee Resource
Bill John Baker Sworn in as Cherokee Principal Chief
Baker Wins Extended Cherokee Nation Election, Now Certified by Election Commission
For information about any Cherokee Nation Election, contact:
Election Commission
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
P. O. Box 1188
74465-0948
458-5899 or 1-800-353-2895
Fax (918) 458-6101
election-commission@cherokee.org
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Messages From An At Large Council Representative
Voter Statistics: Who Decides the Outcome?
Original Timeline for 2011 Cherokee Nation Election
New Jobs Program through Cherokee Nation
Native American Health Coalition
