American Indian Alliance
5038 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
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American Indian Alliance
Community Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2010
Present: Laverne Roberts, Charlene Hardridge, Lou & Gwen Steirer, Manuel Ortega, Sherry LeBeau, Hank LeBeau, Anecita Hernandez, Vernon Medicine Cloud, Jesse Morales, Mliss DeRoin, Renita Brien, Cynthia Ironteeth, Chachie Littlestar, and Linda Woods.
Call to order: 7:05 pm
Prayer: Sherry LeBeau
Mission Statement: Lou Steirer
Reality Statement: Mliss DeRoin
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Motion to approve the agenda was made by Sherry LeBeau, seconded by Gwen Steirer, motion carried.
Motion to approve April minutes was made by Renita Brien, seconded by Sherry LeBeau, motion carried.
- STANFORD ELDER’S FEED: Helpers needed on Friday at 11 am. Volunteers bring side dishes and water. Helpers are to be available Saturday at 9 a.m.
- GRADUATION DINNER: Flyers available. Event scheduled on May 12th at Evergreen College.
- AUGUST GATHERING: Planning meeting scheduled for May 26th at 6 pm, St. Philips with a potluck.
- PRUSCH PARK: TANF, Indian Education, Indian Health and AIA to meet at the park on May 11th at 6 pm to look at the land.
- HAIR CUTTING INCIDENT: Laverne will e-mail Rose Amador for update.
- NATIVE FAMILY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT: Structure is changing. AIA still involved until June 30th. Mental Health Fair scheduled on May 21st from 10 am to 3 pm at the Alameda County grounds.
- INDIAN HEALTH CENTER REPORT: Anacita Hernandez distributed flyers on upcoming events. Funding has been cut by the city of San Jose and the youth group funding is down. Vernon Medicine Cloud is requesting support letters to keep the youth program going. Indian Health Center’s spring gathering event is scheduled May 15th from 12 to 4 pm at Willow Park and there will be lunch and bingo.
- 1ST NATION COUNCIL REPORT: Women’s program has begun.
- AMERICAN INDIAN BAPTIST: Continues with mission work.
- CANDIDATES FORM: For San Jose City Council Dist. 5 was announced and flyer distributed.
- 1ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL POW WOW: Flyer distributed. Date set for May 21-23, 2010 at Susanville Indian Rancheria.
- MT. MADONNA HONORING ELDERS: date set for June 5, 2010. Announced.
- FARMER’S MARKET: Free vegetables and fruit. Flyer distributed listing dates for pickup. Contact person: Rene Samayoa 408-299-0590.
- WANT TO BUY A FORECLOSED HOME IN SAN JOSE? Flyer available.
- NATIVE VOICE: Mliss DeRoin announced Native Voice needs people to be interviewed for a television show with free advertisement on Channel 15 on Sundays at 6 pm. Ask Ms. DeRoin for the website.
COMMUNITY FUND: $44.10
Motion to adjourn made by Renita Brien, seconded by Gwen Steirer, motion carried.
Adjourned: 8:23 pm
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5038 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
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