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.

	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 See for complete details: http://holiday.cherokee.org/ or   email islagle@cherokee.org   CLICK HERE for a map of sites and events This is a smoke free and alcohol free event all weekend.

	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 http://www.houstonlibrary.org/clayton%20   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.

	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.

	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 At Large Counselor Jack Baker spoke eloquently on the Trail of Tears March 7 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 *** CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR BY-LAWS AND LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS

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