July 2020 A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved Š
GTB assistance through COVID-19 Pandemic
- Photo by Jared Sonderegger, Editor
Staff from the GTB Benodjenh Center continue to provide food for families of the children enrolled in the program. Throughout the COVID-19 crises, food has been prepared throughout the week by the school cook Rick Klumb and consolidated with other dry goods / ingredients to be picked up by families every Monday. This is one of many programs offering this type of assistance. Human services has also provided food and monetary support. Elders assistance programs and Cares act stimulus funds have also been distributed to Tribal Citizens. Any assistance is appreciated in these uncertain times. All Tribal Members are encouraged to contact your local GTB office if you need assistance. With Government offices now seeing a limited return of staff, essential services are still available during these difficult times. Beginning on page 12 you will find information on services still available during the established quarantine. For more information on changes to this evolving event please visit: http://www.gtbindians.org/pubinfo.asp. GTB members can also sign up for Nixle Alert services at the bottom of the GTB Tribal Member home page. - by Jared Sonderegger, Editor
GTB ELECTION BOARD
GTB Official Primary Election Results The Election Board has certified the June 16, 2020 Primary Election, with one candidate (Cynthia John) voluntarily withdrawing from Tribal Council candidacy prior to certification. Therefore the candidates which will pass on to the general election are as follows:
Tribal Chairman
Thurlow (Sam) McClellan David Arroyo
Tribal Council Important Election Announcement The GTB General Election is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Visit your local office to cast your vote.
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! - www.gtbindians.org -
Robert Kewaygoshkum Theresa Pelcher Jane Rohl Donna Swallows Sonya Zotigh Kimberly Vargo The General Election is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. - Wilson D. Brott
