Page 12 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - November, 2018

CHEHALIS TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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Contributing writers, artists and VISION STATEMENT Jessie Goddard: Tribal Newsletter
photographers include Chehalis To be a thriving, Vice Chairman is a publication of
tribal community members and self-sufficient, sovereign Sheilah Bray: Treasurer the Confederated
staff. Submission deadline is people, honoring our past David Burnett: Secretary Tribes of the
the first of each month (printed and serving current and Leroy Boyd Sr.: Chehalis
monthly). future generations. Fifth Council Member Reservation

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INFORMATION
Loans offered by CTLF:
n Business
n Consumer
n Debt collections
n Home improvement
n Fireworks
Services provided:
n Business development A signed
n Business consulting
Chehalis tribal members Sylvia Cayenne and Rodney Youckton attend Loverboy
the annual fundraiser for the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund. n Tax preparation assistance guitar and
For more about the program hand-
CTLF an introduction to welcome or loan requirements, crafted
pieces
contact CTLF staff:
everyone and a banquet provided
From page 1 by Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel. n Lawrence SpottedBird, were
The organization is designed As everyone finished up the Executive Director (lspotted among
items
to provide financial assistance in meal, Tagaban shared his story bird@chehalistribe.org) auctioned
a time of need and also is meant of “The Raven,” which highlights n Diana Pickernell, Loan off.
the significant role storytelling
to teach and give community has played in Native American Coordinator (dpickernell@
members knowledge and general culture for generations. He said chehalistribe.org) Chehalis tribal member and
understanding of different areas everyone is a storyteller. n Phone: 360-709-1631 music enthusiast Karen
of finances. The tools provided “We are more than what we Klatush went home with the
help individuals reduce potential do,” Tagaban said during his autographed Loverboy guitar.
risks that come with taking out presentation. “Our life is a story.” crafts donated by Chehalis tribal Lucky Eagle donated
a loan and ultimately improve Tagaban kept the audience members. They bid on a range $1,000 to the fund, and other
their livelihood. attentive and laughing. He even of Native art pieces from a cedar companies made donations of
As people filed in for the event, invited Chehalis tribal attorney rope necklace to a Chehalis Tribe $250 and $100. The winner of
they registered and picked up a Mildred Kennedy onto the stage wooden plaque. The plaque was the raffle did an admirable deed
paddle for the live auction. They to drum as he put on his wooden part of the live auction at the by donating the money back to
had the opportunity to view both raven mask and finished his story. end and was purchased by the the organization.
silent and live auctions items and For the rest of the afternoon, Chehalis tribal government. An The Chehalis Tribal Loan
purchase raffle tickets for a 50/50 organizers auctioned off donated autographed guitar by the band Fund raised more than $20,000
drawing. They even took a few items, including a handheld leaf Loverboy and an African safari in revenue to increase the loan
minutes to eye some of the sweet blower, various gift baskets and valued at $6,300 were some of pool and support those in need
desserts, which they would later a round of golf for four. the other items. of assistance. The loan fund
have a chance to race for during Many of those who attended Lisa Miles, Chief Executive offers numerous services. Money
the “dessert dash.” the auction showed interest in Officer for Lucky Eagle Casino raised at this event will benefit
The event started with the Native American arts and & Hotel, purchased the safari. many areas of the organization.