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CHEROKEE AT LARGE VOTERS LEAGUE
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The Mission of the Cherokee at Large Voters League is to assemble, clarify and distribute accurate
information that will assist Cherokee Citizens in decisions regarding Cherokee Nation Elections. The goal is to build
a community of at large Cherokee Citizens who can express their voting rights to enhance the quality of life for all Cherokee
Nation residents and to secure a positive future for the Cherokee people.
The Cherokee at Large Voters League was established in June, 2006, in Houston, Texas, by Cherokee
Citizens, registered with the Cherokee Nation, whose seat of government is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
It is with special sadness we remember the passing of Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee
Nation, who contributed so very much to our Cherokee people and who was such a wonderful inspiration to all she touched.
Her death on April 6, 2010 was noted by current Principal Chief Chad Smith. Click here for his remarks and notes on her accomplishments.
Click here for the Cherokee Nation remembrance.
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UPCOMING!
Look for more news about a Saturday in November, 2010
when we will hold the next meeting of the
CHEROKEE AT LARGE VOTERS LEAGUE
Help us celebrate NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
with a family-fun potluck lunch and program.
We will also elect a new Board of Directors for the
Cherokee At Large Voters League.
(Dues paid members who are Cherokee Nation Citizens are eligible to vote.)
Check back. More details to come.
BEFORE THEN...
ALL ARE INVITED TO
THE 58th ANNUAL CHEROKEE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
in
TAHLEQUAH, OK
LABOR DAY WEEKEND, 2010
CLICK HERE for a map of sites and events
This is a smoke free and alcohol free event all weekend.
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Shown left to right:
Carey Tilley, Executive Director of the Cherokee
Heritage Center;
Marjorie Lowe, speaker and CALV
Board Secretary;
Dr. Wade McAllister, CALV Vice President and Program Chair; and
Kevin Holland, CALV President.
Many thanks to all who participated in the May 1, 2010
Cherokee At Large Voters League meeting, at the
Carriage House of the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical
Research in Houston.
We enjoyed a fine program,
"Climbing Your Cherokee Family Tree" by Cherokee Nation Citizen and Genealogist Marjorie Lowe.
You can learn more about the resources
in the Clayton Library, which includes the top ten records for Cherokee research in Houston, by visiting
Attendees also enjoyed a newly released promotional
video on the Cherokee Heritage Center, located near Tahlequah,
OK. It highlighted the many exciting features of the Center. Learn more at http://www.CherokeeHeritage.org
Much appreciation goes also to everyone who
brought such great potluck food items. Our Cherokees really know how to assemble a marvelous luncheon.
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The Houston based
Cherokee At Large Voters League
enjoyed a Cherokee tradition with an old-fashioned
CHEROKEE HOG FRY & PICNIC
Saturday, March 20, 2010
at
Brazos Bend State Park
Needville, TX
We thank the special dignitaries in attendance from
the Cherokee Nation Capital, Tahlequah, OK: Principal Chief Chad Smith, Deputy Chief Joe Grayson, famed Cherokee
opera singer and CN staff member Barbara McAlister, and noted Cherokee storyteller Robert Lewis.
Election of Officers for the Cherokee At Large
Voters League was held and we welcome the following:
Dr. Wade McAlister, Vice President,
and Charles Jackson, Board Member.
Updated March 23, 2010
Below left, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith addresses the meeting at Brazos
Bend State Park. Center, Famed storyteller Robert Lewis (left) works with audience member to bring alive the traditional
Cherokee stories. Right, Miss Cherokee, Danielle Culp, (left) works along side Joan Johnson on meeting preparations.
Photos courtesy of Willam Johnson and Kevin Holland.



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Left: November
7 Cherokee At Large Potluck and Meeting.
Right, Cherokee
At Large Board Member Deborah Scott gets a Cherokee hug from guest storyteller Robert Lewis.
Many thanks to the 100+ members and guests who attended the November 7, 2009 Potluck
and Educational Program at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. The magnificent food, wonderful conversations
and great exchange of information made a sunny Houston day most memorable. Special appreciation goes to famed Cherokee
storyteller Robert Lewis, who engaged the entire audience with his performance. Always appreciated too is the special
greeting from Jack Baker, one of two Cherokee Nation At Large Counselors.
We look forward to seeing everyone again and hope to meet even more Cherokees and their
families.
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| Mr. Bud Adams serving barbeque ribs at the March 7, 2009 meeting |
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| At Large Counselor Jack Baker spoke eloquently on the Trail of Tears March 7 |

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| President Kevin Holland presiding March 7. |
Many thanks to all who made the Saturday, March 7, 2009 meeting of the Cherokee At
Large Voters League such a success!
From Houston's spring flowers gracing the tables to the delicious potluck
and generous beef brisket contributed by Bud Adams to the fine program presented by Cherokee Nation Counselor
at Large Jack Baker, the day was perfect for the enthusiastic group of south Texas Cherokees.
A fascinating program by Counselor Baker on
the Trail of Tears held the audience's attention. To learn more about the Trail of Tears, see www.NationalTOTA.org
Join us for future meetings of
THE CHEROKEE AT LARGE VOTERS LEAGUE
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CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR BY-LAWS AND
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS
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