Nation meeting Recap

The Canaveral Nation Indian Guides

September 1, 2010

Aho Canaveral Nation;

The purpose of this is to recap my notes from our recent meeting. Please forward this on to your tribes if they are interested. I feel we had a great meeting and we are off to a great start. I am looking forward the season coming up.

In Attendance

Nation Chief – Storm Cloud
Medicine Man – Grey Wolf
Wampum Bearer – Gray Wolf
Coup Keeper - Tomahawk
War Hooper – Screams Like Woman
Miami Chief – Golden Falcon
Osage Chief - Sani
Chippewa Chief – Big Cheetah
Navajo Chief – Fire Eyes

Council Reports

Wampum Bearer reported that we have approx $825.00 left in our account. No money is due, except a reimbursement to Medicine man for $50.00. Trailer registrations are available and will be matched up with the trailers at the campout
Tally Keeper has updated most of the website info . Tally Keeper will check into updating the website registration. Tally Keeper needs to train the new Webspinner to get him going on his tasks.
Coup Keeper cleaned out the coup “box” to begin a project to archive some of the old documents so we can show off our history more. He has provided a box of old documents for our use. .
Thunder Maker – no report this meeting. Reminder, need to set up the sound system at the recruitment campout.
War Hooper – no additional report. Will look into more pyro and fire starting techniques, and look into torches for our ceremonies.
State Chief: - The state chief updated the status of the state campout planning for KARS Park. Plans are coming together quickly. Some ideas have included a Friday Fire Walk and ceremony (by us!). A Saturday bar-b-que, talent show, and State Champ Pinewood Derby. Shows by the Air Force and Coast Guard may be able to be arranged. Tribes will be asked to help in raising $ and donations for the raffle. Chiefs need to discuss this with their tribes. A fundraising letter will be sent out for use in soliciting donations.

Old Business

TIPI Pole Covers – Medicine Man acquired the material for the tipi pole covers form the vendor suggested by Chippewa Chief. He will bring it to the campout and we will all work together figure out the best way to use the material to protect the poles.
Recruitment Flyers – We have flyers and Chief has been working to distribute them to the schools. Chief will email the flyers to the council. Everyone is encouraged to get these out at sport events, activities, etc. See attached updated distribution report. Miami chief will contact Divine Mercy. Chief will contact Our Saviours. I don’t remember who said they would contact St. Mary’s.
Calendar: - The January Campout date is due to be decided by the October meeting. There seemed to be a lot of interest in Moss Park. Chiefs need to discuss with their tribes and be ready to finalize this.

New Business

Chief will contact Florida Today to see about some free promotions for our organization and events.
Tally Keeper will contact KARS and give them our schedule.
Chief will contact Designers Choice for firewood distribution.
Osage Chief will contact the Triangle auto place for some free advertising on their message board.
Business card were distributed. I have more if anyone wants them
State chief will put add in the KSC bulletin.


Campout Planning Package

The bar-b-que will begin at noon and will include burgers, hot dogs, etc. We will meet on Thursday September 16th at 6:30 at B.J,s to shop for food, drinks, and supplies.
Wampum Bearer will arrange for meat from Hayes.
We need as many coolers as possible.
The TIPI will be set up and we will have the events near there (by Creek)
All tribes should fully set up their displays to show off the traditions and what we are all about.
Each tribe should plan an activity, either a craft, a war game, or both.
We will cook as needed throughout the day to accommodate sports, etc.
Medicine Man will ask the Great Spirit to provide good weather.


Summary
We can expect good results from our efforts in recruiting and planning if the commitment and dedications continues. Please remember to keep in mind we are in this for our sons first. Our council’s commitment to our children should be our number one guide.

Our next meeting is October 6th, same place, same time

Thanks
“Storm Cloud”
Nation Chief




Flyers Distribution

Lewis Carroll : Dropped off, they are going to students on Friday.

Audubon: Need to drop off. The will provide a letter for us to attach to each one so we don’t have to pay the .05 per copy. She will need them by Friday a.m.

Roosevelt: dropped off, they will call if principal says it is approved. Will have to pay .05 per copy.

Freedom Seven. I emailed the flyer to the secretary for approval. If o.k. I will drop them off and pay the .05 per copy.

Tropical: Wants 20 packs of 12 each, Will drop off whenever, there is no timetable. Flyers are ready and sorted I will drop them off tomorrow.

Stevenson: We missed the September Deadline. Need to turn in by 9/24 to make October.

Capeview: Will drop off sorted as requested. Need to pay the .05 per copy.


St. Marys; I don’t remember who said they would contact St. Mary’s


Our Saviours: I will contact to see what to do


Divine Mercy: Miami Chief will contact to see what to do.