"PubllSJlieit'eaeh Thursday m Pembroke, N.C.
"CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
"Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting"
VOLUME 28 NUMBER 7 Thursday, February 15,2001 25c
Newly elected Tribal Council begins work
by Dirltne Jacobs
Public Relations Lumbee Council
The first meeting of the newly elected body of the Lumbee Tribal
Government held its first meeting on January 27th. Chairman Hunt called
it "a new beginning." Building the infrastructure was the first order of
business that included the election of officers, naming of the tribal government
and the naming of committees. Officers elected were Delton
Oxendine (District 7) as Vice Chairman Rosa Winffee, District 16, Secretary;
Danita Locklear, District 8, Treasurer; Rev. Steve Locklear, District
5, Chaplain; Traci Locklear Guerra, District 13, Parliamentarian. A
motion was adopted that these officers will serve a one year term.
Following the election of officers, the next order of business was the
naming of the governing entity. After much consideration, the body approved
"The Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation" as their official and
proper name. The tribal council also' dealt with identifying and establishing
committees. After much deliberation, the council moved to adopt
seven committees and chairs. They are Transition/Personnel, Lonnie Revels,
District 15; Housing, Rev. Jimmy Hunt, District 3; Public Relations,
Darlene Jacobs, District 14; Health and Human Services, Randall Jones,
District 7; Federal Recognition, Roderick Locklear, District 17; Constitution,
Linda Hammonds, District 9; and Finance/Audit, Larece Hunt,
District I.
At the end of its first meeting, the council adopted a resolution to be
drafted for approval to be sent to state and federal agencies informing
them that the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation is the duly elected
governing entity for the Lumbee people. This would include all appointments
to state, local and state comminees and boards.
Other action includes maintaining office space in Dream Maker Mall,
previously used by the Lumbee Self Determination Commission, seek
an insurance carrier for the council and ask Rep. Ron Sutton to draft
legislation seeking money from the NC General Assembly.
Resolution Adopted at Lumbee Tribal Council Meeting
All members of the newly elected Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation
were presented and accounted for thanks to technology,. Council
members Rod Locklear, District 17, and Daucey Brewington, District
18. were able to actively participate at the second meeting of the tribal
council via teleconference.
The first order of business at the February I Oth meeting was the
adoption of a draft resolution that will be sent to state and federal agencies
informing them that the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation is the
duly elected governing entity for the Lumbee people. The resolution
reads as follows:
WHEREAS, the Lumbee Self-Determination Commission (LSDC)
was created April 15, 1999 pursuant to the order of Superior Court Judge
Howard E,. Manning, Jr,;
WHEREAS, the LSDC conducted surveys and public hearings to determine
what, if any, the type of government desired by the Lumbee
people;
WHEREAS, the election of the duly elected twenty-three members of
the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation and its Chairman was certified
by Judge Manning on January 3, 2001;
WHEREAS, the election authorized and empowered the Tribal Council
of the Lumbee Nation to conduct the governmental and business affairs
of the Lumbee tribe as the lawful recognized tribal government;
WHEREAS, the health, safety, welfare, adequate housing, education,
economic and employment opportunity, preservation of cultural resources
and tribal sovereignty are goals and objectives of the tribal Council of
the Lumbee Nation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tribal Council f the
Lumbee Nation will review and approve all solicitations for funds and
grants available to the Lumbee tribe.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tribal Council of the Lumbee
Nation will review and approve all appointments to local, state and national
committees, councils and boards.
Chairman Milton Hunt, Secretary Rosa Revels Winfree
The foregoing resolution was adopted at the February 10,2001 meeting
of the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation held at the Robeson
County Library, Pembroke, North Carolina.
Also adopted was the official committee listing identifying all those
who voiced (heir desire lo serve on committees. A motion was offered
by James Hardin. District 13, that any one committee could not have
more than a quorum of council members. After careful consideration
and discussion, the council passed the motion. There was also some discussion
about the necessity for public input at the council meetings, the
need for establishing a standard meeting date and the need to publicize
the dates and times of the meetings. A motion was made by Darlene
Jacobs. District 14, to include a standing agenda item for public comments.
Items requiring action would need to contact Chairman Hunt in
advance to have this issue placed on the agenda. Daucey Brewington,
District 18, amended the motion to put a ten minute parameter on public
comments. Discussions centered on strategies of how the Lumbee people
can be more involved from an advisory perspective in an effort to keep
the people better informed about the actions taken by the tribal council.
In addition, there were some concerns raised by Larece Hunt on he
importance and need to have a single line of communication when interacting
with the media. Questions were also extended about he proper
protocol for inquiries and the signing of grants and awards. It was the
consent of the body that the Chairmar^uid the vice chairman should be
the voice to the tribal council.
The meeting ended with standing committees giving an overview of
their purpose, expectations, function and proposed plans. Other business
included a motion by Randall Jones that a financial report be
provided on the operating money by the Lumbee Self Determination
Commission before the council assumes any of the funds. A question
was raised on how the money can be transferred to the tribal council
without any legal or administrative problems. Chairman Hunt stated that
he will contact Jim Lowry, former Chairman of the LSDC, regarding the
issue. The council ended by voting to hold all council meetings the third
Saturday of each month at the tribal office in the Dream Catcher's Mall.
In the month of March, however, the meeting is scheduled for the Fourth
Saturday. The meeting time is 10 a.m.
The meeting ended with a stronger sense of commitment, mutual respect
and understanding among all of the tribal council members.
Purnell Swett High News
Reflecting on an era-Remember the 60's
The Living History Club held its first show on Saturday, January 13, at
the Carolina Civic Center. This year marked the 6th annual showing of
"Remember the 60s."
Director John Hodges has bene working very closely with the cast to
make this an unforgettable show. Members of the Living History Club
put in many hours of rehearsal and promotion to make the show a success.
Highlights of the show included musical acts from the Rolling Stones,,
the Temptations, Ray Charles, Jim Morrison, Little Egypt and the Beatles,
as well as performances by PSHS students Charly Lowry,. Kirk Blue,
and Shane Baker. The story-ling goes back to Vietnam and the Civil
Rights movement with a tribute to the memory of Mr. Hodges' personal
friend, Carl Rodgers, who lost his life in the Vietnam War. The character
ofCarl is played by former graduate of Purnell Swett High,. John Lowery.
Other major parts were performed by Lori Rose Chavis, Charline Locklear,
Shane baker, and Billy Hunt.
Mr. Hodges describes the a cast as "A great group of talents coming
from all parts of Robeson county to act out important events in history
such as the Civil Rights Movement and the campaigning of JFK. These
events affected not only other parts of the United States, but Robeson
County as well."
Gentian exchange student, Sephanie Simoh, described the show as "Really
awesome. It was lots of fun. Very different from shows in Germany!"
Senior LaDonna Locklear described the show as "The most exhilarating
experience I've ever had."
Most critics described the show as a perfect reflection of history.
Hodges' most memorable moments of the show include an annual visit
of Mrs. Rodgers to receive roses, and meet new cast members every
year. Watching a show dedicated to her son always brings a tear to her
eyes,.
The show is not only for Mrs. Rodgers, or the cast, but mainly for those
who have experienced the 60's themselves, and a also for those who are
seeing the show for the first time, and love it so much that they actually
want to come back.
"Another major highlight," said Mr. Hodges, "is to enjoy developing a
close working relationship between myself and the cast which leads to a
better understanding between student and teacher."
Mr. Hodges' main reason for "remember the 60's: is to showcase outstanding
talent at Purnell Swett and all Robeson County schools.
The Living History Club also sponsors the Living History Club Scholarship.
All profits from the shows will go to the Living History Club Scholarship
which this year is up to $800.00
-by Crystal McCormick
Pembroke Small Press
Seeks to Build on Success
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vr ucu nrv,rress started lining orders tor their booklet last year, they
knew one thing for sure. If people started reordering the check register
inserted in the booklet, they would be in. The latest order is S14.94 from
a user in Texas.
Now WFCPress wants to build on that success. They want to go into
TV marketing and get 100,000 people using the register. They want to
print checks for those users.
The booklet has 20 pages and is entitled "How to Have Extra Money
All the Time." If a buyer switches to the new check register inserted in
the booklet, he or she won't run short between paydays, will stop checks
from bouncing, will save more money, won't have to borrow from family
and friends, and will have money all the time.
Edmond Locklear, Jr., author of the booklet and retired teachers,
says his small press, WFCPress, wants to go into TV marketing and get
100,000 people to join persons who have already switched to the new
register. Their paying $6 to $9 per year for register refills and an average
$30 for printed checks will get his small press off the ground and give
employment to some 100 persons.
But Locklear doesn't have the estimated $ 150,000 to set up TV marketing
of "How To Have Extra Money All The Time." "Now, he says,
"we need the help of good people living in Robeson, Hoke, Scotland
and Cumberland Counties." If his pres reaches 100,00 new users and
prints checks and does other publishing, he projects the company will
hire over 100 persons and pour hundreds of thousands into the economy
of the four bordering counties.
Locklear is inviting people in the four counties to purchase his booklet
and share in building a new, local industry. Booklets can be used for
wedding, birthday, Christmas and love gifts to family, friends and neighbors.
Businesses can give the booklet for new accounts, test drivers of
new cars, and purchasers of groceries, tires and services.
Parents and grandparents can use the booklet and check register and
teach children the very good habit of saving money. A how-to plan is
outlined in an information packet available with a review copy.
The public may buy 20 to 100 booklets. Persons or businesses purchasing
100 will get a free Code# which lets them share in the company's
success through distributions from a rebates Fund already set up in an
area bank. Locklear suggests parents and grandparents reward teenagers
who have clean life-styles and are doing well in school by awarding
them a Code#. They will draw monthly checks long after the parent or
grandparent is gone.
Locklear says he hopes his small press succeeds to the point it can use
future profits to buy back and retire the Code #, offering the owner up to
ten times what he paid for the booklets. He says people should understand
they are not buying stock, only booklets. The Code # is a gift.
The first step for interested folks is to get a review copy of the booklet.
It costs $5 and can be ordered by mail from WFCPress, Box 3187,
Pembroke, or picked up in person at 506 N. Jones Street, Pembroke,
behind Bo's Supermarket. Persons using a credit card may call 910-5217314
or FAX to 910-521-7714. An information packet comes with the
review copy.
"Back in he '80s," Locklear remembers, "my wife was obsessed with
overdrawing her account. She said she didn't have $ 18 to pay a bank for
bad checks. She looked at me one evening and told me I had been an
accountant for 25 years. I could help her. I told her when her account got
low, stop writing checks. She said no more, but I knew she wasn't satisfied.
"I thought about it for some two weeks. Then, one afternoon on the
way home from school, it dawned on me how to set up a savings account
in her check book. Since 1 deposited her 'disability check, I did it. I put
$2 from each check in a reserve column in her check register. She said
she didn't understand what I had done. 1 explained her money was still in
the bank but just in a different place in her checkbook. She accused me
then of trying to confuse her. The reserve built up to a nice nest egg by
the time she died of cancer in 1992."
Locklear says it has taken him a long time to realize other people may
have the problem of running short between paydays, having to borrow
from family and friends, checks bouncing, and not being able to save
much money. He's satisfied his check register is the answer. "It worked
for my wife. It works for me. 1 believe it will work for other people. I
hope people across Robeson, Hoke, Scotland and Cumberland Counties
will purchase some booklets and help us get set up." He is seeking
500 people to purchase 100 booklets, get Code #s and share in the returns
from TV marketing the booklet and printing checks. Three people
already have a Code #.
THE INDIAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER AND THE
NORTH CAROLINA INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER PRESENT
THE
1st ANNUAL
ART SHOW AND SALE
MARCH 6,2001 THRU APRIL 6, 2001
RECEPTION MARCH 30, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
AT THE INDIAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
ART GALLERY
(OLD PEMBROKE INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL,
NEXT DOOR TO UNC-P CHANCELLOR'S RESIDENCE)
CATEGORIES:
HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12)
COLLEGE AND POST-GRADUATE
ADULT (NON-PROFESSIONAL)
This Art Show and Sale is being held in conjunction with The Gathering of the Eastern
Nations at Sunrise Festival
Co-sponsored by NCICC and Southeastern NC Agricultural Center and
Farmer's Market
Winter Evangelism
Conference
The Burnt Swamp Association
Winter Evangelism Conference
will be held February 18-20. The
theme for the event is "A Living
Savior for a" Dying World". The
Conference will be held at Island
grove baptist Church located on
Highway 710. and begins at 6:00
p.m. Sunday and 7:00 p.m. on
Monday and Tuesday.
Jernigan new football coach at Swett High
Frank Jernigan was named the new football coach at Purncll Swett
High School at the boarcfof education meeting Monday night. Jernigan
will transfer from Fairmont High School where he has coached the Golden
Tornadoes for the last six years. Coach Jernigan compiled a 33-33 record
in his six year stint at Fairmont and made three trips to the playoffs,
finishing 7-3 last year.
Coach Jernigan replaces Walt Locklear who resigned Nov. 20 after
two years as football coach of the Purnell Swett Rams. The last winning
season for the Rams was in 1993 when coach Mark Heil led them to a 65
mark.