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CTLF’s first fundraiser is a big success
Event raises money LEARN MORE
for tribal, community
business ventures CTLF is a certified native
Community Development
The Chehalis Tribal Visitors to the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s Aug. 25 fundraiser look at Financial Institution that
Loan Fund hosted its artwork, jewelry and crafts up for auction. offers financial assistance
first fundraising event at to tribal members, other
the Community Center’s presentation that emphasized Family, Community Center native members and
Gathering Room on Aug. 25. the need for more capital. staff, Chehalis Information community members to
The goal was to raise funds Emcee Amadeo Tiam then Technology staff, Fely sustain their lives and build
needed to continue to deploy announced the raise the Wiedebush for centerpiece successful businesses
loans to tribal members, paddle event. Attendees raised décor and arranging silent that will help improve the
other native members and their paddles to donate money auction items, emcee Amadeo economic conditions of
community members. ranging from $25-$1,000. Tiam, Roderick Harris, who their surroundings. We
played the flute and to all who offer training on financial
It was a well-attended We raised almost $16,000 helped us in their own way. literacy, entrepreneurship,
event. Guests from various through the silent auction, budgeting/forecasting and
companies and vendors dessert dash, raise the paddle, building credit scores.
were invited by Chehalis raffle and ticket sales. The If you would like more
Tribal Enterprise staff, Chris funds will help us implement information on the program
Richardson and with support our new Rental Assistance or services we offer, please
from CTE’s CEO, David Loan Program and add to our feel free to stop by our office
Burnett. Their presence and other loan amounts. or call 360-709-1631. Our
distinguished guests added regular business hours are
excitement. Traditional Native Thanks to everyone who 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday
American food was catered participated and made our through Friday.
by Twana Catering, owned by event successful!
Marcella Johns-Colson. The
Chehalis Canoe Family was We extend our special
invited to perform, and their thanks to CTLF board
drums and coastal songs lifted members, Chehalis Business
souls and opened hearts. Committee, Chehalis Tribal
Enterprises, Chehalis tribal
Most silent auction items fish cooks for the delicious
were native paintings, jewelry salmon, Chehalis tribal
and beautiful crafts donated elders, the Chehalis Canoe
by individuals and members
of the CTLF Board. Each table
bid for desserts prepared and
purchased by staff and CTLF
board members. We also sold
raffle tickets for special prizes
donated by Great Wolf Lodge,
Convenience Store and a tribal
elder.
CTLF staff, Eletta Quiboloy
and Diana Pickernell offered a
BURN BAN
BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS FOR MORE DETAILS,
FIRE CONDITIONS IN OUR CONTACT THE CHEHALIS
STATE, ALL OUTDOOR TRIBAL DEPARTMENT OF
BURNING IS PROHIBITED NATURAL RESOURCES,
360-273-5911
CTLF’s first fundraiser is a big success
Event raises money LEARN MORE
for tribal, community
business ventures CTLF is a certified native
Community Development
The Chehalis Tribal Visitors to the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s Aug. 25 fundraiser look at Financial Institution that
Loan Fund hosted its artwork, jewelry and crafts up for auction. offers financial assistance
first fundraising event at to tribal members, other
the Community Center’s presentation that emphasized Family, Community Center native members and
Gathering Room on Aug. 25. the need for more capital. staff, Chehalis Information community members to
The goal was to raise funds Emcee Amadeo Tiam then Technology staff, Fely sustain their lives and build
needed to continue to deploy announced the raise the Wiedebush for centerpiece successful businesses
loans to tribal members, paddle event. Attendees raised décor and arranging silent that will help improve the
other native members and their paddles to donate money auction items, emcee Amadeo economic conditions of
community members. ranging from $25-$1,000. Tiam, Roderick Harris, who their surroundings. We
played the flute and to all who offer training on financial
It was a well-attended We raised almost $16,000 helped us in their own way. literacy, entrepreneurship,
event. Guests from various through the silent auction, budgeting/forecasting and
companies and vendors dessert dash, raise the paddle, building credit scores.
were invited by Chehalis raffle and ticket sales. The If you would like more
Tribal Enterprise staff, Chris funds will help us implement information on the program
Richardson and with support our new Rental Assistance or services we offer, please
from CTE’s CEO, David Loan Program and add to our feel free to stop by our office
Burnett. Their presence and other loan amounts. or call 360-709-1631. Our
distinguished guests added regular business hours are
excitement. Traditional Native Thanks to everyone who 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday
American food was catered participated and made our through Friday.
by Twana Catering, owned by event successful!
Marcella Johns-Colson. The
Chehalis Canoe Family was We extend our special
invited to perform, and their thanks to CTLF board
drums and coastal songs lifted members, Chehalis Business
souls and opened hearts. Committee, Chehalis Tribal
Enterprises, Chehalis tribal
Most silent auction items fish cooks for the delicious
were native paintings, jewelry salmon, Chehalis tribal
and beautiful crafts donated elders, the Chehalis Canoe
by individuals and members
of the CTLF Board. Each table
bid for desserts prepared and
purchased by staff and CTLF
board members. We also sold
raffle tickets for special prizes
donated by Great Wolf Lodge,
Convenience Store and a tribal
elder.
CTLF staff, Eletta Quiboloy
and Diana Pickernell offered a
BURN BAN
BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS FOR MORE DETAILS,
FIRE CONDITIONS IN OUR CONTACT THE CHEHALIS
STATE, ALL OUTDOOR TRIBAL DEPARTMENT OF
BURNING IS PROHIBITED NATURAL RESOURCES,
360-273-5911
