Bozho (Hello),
It’s April and spring is in the air; actually, it has been in the air since the end of February. Wind and pollen, more wind and more pollen, sneezing and coughing, and eyes itching and dry. I’m allergic to this wonderful planet of ours. Why would anyone want to leave it? There have been some changes in the Tribe and our Citizen Potawatomi Nation Veterans Organization. We have a new secretary, Lauren Samsel, who is also one of our new members. Bill Wano, our secretary of many years, has decided to retire. He set a high standard for the office that others can use for guidance.
We shall miss Vice-Chairman Linda Capps. It is one small step for Miss Linda and one giant vacancy in our hearts. We of the CPN veterans will miss you. You are always welcome to visit us.
Remember that the monthly meetings of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Veterans Organization are on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (or as soon as you can get there) at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The meeting dates are listed below:
April 28 at 6 p.m.
May 26 at 6 p.m.
June 27, Saturday at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the CPN Golf Club
July 28 at 6 p.m.
Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.
Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.
No meeting in November
December date to be arranged.
We hope to see you at as many of the meetings you can make.
Migwetch (Thank you),
Daryl Talbot, Commander, 405-275-1054
Daniel Castaneda, Vice Commander/Event Contact, 209-207-2317
David Barrett, Treasurer, 405-613-7313
Lauren Samsel, Secretary, 253-970-2900
Chris Lenggenhager, Facilitator, 405-878-5840