Dear Friends of AISES, It is always an honor for us to reflect back on the previous year of activities of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. There is always much to celebrate regarding the accomplishments of our members. There is always much gratitude to extend to our partners, sponsors, donors, parents, friends, and all those who help bring AISES’ mission — substantially increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science, and other related technology disciplines — to life.
2010 marked AISES’ 33rd year in existence. The range of activities and events the AISES staff presents each year is enhanced by the dedication and leadership of our members and friends who serve as volunteers, mentors, and innovators in their communities. We particularly salute the enthusiastic group of volunteers who helped make the 2010 National Conference one of the most well-attended and successful ever, right here in AISES’ “hometown” of Albuquerque!
as the promise STEM can bring to Indian Country. In tandem, the biweekly free e-newsletter launched in 2010 provides an ongoing lens into the opportunity that AISES helps bring to our members and stakeholders. If you are not yet receiving the e-news, please visit our website: www.aises.org to sign up!
So while this 2010 Annual Report exists as something of a “yearbook” of AISES’ 2010 activities and accomplishments, we want to stress that it chronicles a collaborative venture with all of you who continue to embrace the mission and vision of our founders. In this spirit, we extend heartfelt thanks to you: our members, volunteers, partners, sponsors, generous individual supporters, and friends. A’he’hee’ (thank you), Anthony Kahn Chair, AISES Board of Directors
Wae Wae Nin, Pamala Silas Chief Executive Officer
The world we live in today presents many complicated issues that demand innovative technological responses. The training and knowledge our peoples bring to the table are essentially important in sustaining our world and providing for future generations. This “indigenuity” is demonstrated in so many ways, as you will read in the pages that follow: through the accomplishments of the Professional Award winners spotlighted (page 9), the engagement and drive of our studentchapter awardees (page 4), and—inspiringly—the enthusiasm and promise of our pre-college participants in the 23rd annual National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair and EXPO (page 2).
The continuum of AISES activities creates a “Full Circle” of support (see graphic) that touches members from the precollege years through to their studies and into professional life. The newly designed Winds of Change (page 8), produced by our new publishing partner, the Pohly Company, sheds a quarterly spotlight on AISES member accomplishments as well TABLE OF CONTENTS College Readiness AISES 2010 Affiliate Schools College and Early Career 2010 College Chapters Workforce Experience
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AISES’ “Full Circle of Support” model is designed to serve our current and future members through a myriad of programs, activities, and initiatives – from the pre-college years, through to college, the workforce, and into retirement.
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Supporting Indigenous Americans in their Educational and Career Success in STEM College Readiness
AISES’ pre-college programs aim to provide STEM Awareness and Retention, ensuring young American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) — as well as their teachers and parents — are given exposure to first-rate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities.
AISES’ 2010 NAISEF Grand Award winners. All these laureates went on to compete in 2010 ISEF and additionally, Nicholas Rajen, far left and Courtney Jackson, second from right participated in the White House’s first annual Science Fair in October, 2010. (See photo at left.) President Barack Obama hosts the White House Science Fair and views students’ work in the State Dining Room, Oct. 18, 2010. NAISEF laureates Courtney Jackson and Nicholas Rajen were among the participants. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
SHOWCASING STUDENT RESPONSES TO TRADITION AND SCIENCE
The 2010 National American Indian Science & Engineering Fair and EXPO (NAISEF) was held in Albuquerque, N.M. 2010 NAISEF provided a robust science-based learning environment and forum where student research was evaluated and judged by professionals in the STEM fields. The 2010 NAISEF included 216 projects. Overall, 258 participants from grades 5–12 participated and enjoyed the 18 hands-on exhibits as well as math-related activities and competitions. The participants came from fifteen states and one Canadian province, with forty-seven tribes represented.
COMPETING ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE STAGE
Each year, the NAISEF Grand Award winners advance to the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF). ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science fair competition, with more than six million young scientists from across the globe vying for 1,500 finalist slots. ISEF showcases cutting-edge ideas and convenes more than 1,000 STEM industry professionals who awards over $4 million in prizes and scholarships. The 2010 NAISEF Grand Award winners selected to compete in San Jose, CA from May 9–14 were: »» Laura Chesnut - Miami, OK »» Wyatt Dunham - Jay, OK »» Josh Mease - Grove, OK
I went to (NAISEF) I didn’t know what “to When expect. I am pretty quiet guy so meeting new people was a little nerve-wracking. It definitely opened my eyes to what (my teacher) teaches to us under the scientific methods. It was a good tool for newcomers like myself. —Mackyl Ortega, 6th grade student
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»» Bretton Medlin - Grove, OK
»» Logan Pallin - Cloquet, MN
»» Nicholas Rajen - Albuquerque, NM
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Students enjoyed hands-on science and a campus residential experience during the summer science camp.
AISES’ high school juniors and seniors enjoyed their own “track” of sessions and activities at the 2010 National Conference.
College Readiness SPURRING SCIENCE INTEREST DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
In its second year and themed “Traditional Knowledge, Modern Challenges,” the two-week residential ExxonMobil/Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC) provides an intensive curriculum addressing a broad range of issues currently facing Indian Country such as natural resources management, infrastructure development, community building, evolving uses of technology to meet tribal community needs, and others. The camp was hosted in partnership with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and took place on the UNM campus.
GETTING INTO THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
I was a sophomore when the Power Up “Workshop came to the school. It was a visual reinforcement to what Ms. Kinnamon teaches us about the scientific methods. Plus we got to meet some new science fair kids. I put (the instruction) to good use in regards to my oral presentation (at NAISEF). —Tiana Blackwater, high school student
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Through support by the Motorola Foundation, AISES presented Power Up Science Fair Workshops in fall 2010. The aim of these workshops was to help students and educators better integrate the Scientific Method — thereby improving both the quality of young STEM research, and AI/AN youth engagement in science fairs such as NAISEF. Students and educators in grades 5–12 experienced one-day interactive workshops covering science fair judging criteria, abstract-writing, and other science fair standards. Workshops took place in: Sacaton, AZ; Pembroke, NC; Farmington, NM; Belcourt, ND; and Albuquerque, NM.
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY AND NETWORKING TO OUR EDUCATORS
To engage future professionals in the STEM fields early in their academic career, AISES’ Pre-College Affiliate Program is open to all pre-college schools serving AI/ AN students. In 2010, more than 32,000 Native students were served through 126 K-12 schools and educational organizations, and 80 Individual Pre-College affiliates. Educators from AISES-affiliated schools are also invited to participate in regional activities such as the Regional Conferences held each spring (page 11). They also receive curricular and professional development support. School affiliation is a prerequisite for participating in AISES workshops and national events.
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AISES 2010 Affiliate Schools Alaska
Cruikshank School - Beaver NSBSB Kali School - Pointlay Tsuk Taih School - Chalkyitsik Yukon - Koyukuk School District - Fairbanks
Arizona
Baboquivari High School - Sells Gila Crossing Community School - Laveen Hopi Jr/Sr High School - Keams Canyon Lukachukai Community School - Lukachukai Many Farms High School - Many Farms Maricopa ACE Programs - Tempe Phoenix Job Corps - Phoenix Rough Rock Community School - Chinle Sacaton Middle School - Sacaton Skyline Tech High School - Phoenix
California
Bear River High School - Grass Vally Bishop Elementary - Bishop Central High School - Los Angeles Horne St. Middle School - Bishop North Fork Elementary/Digital Middle School - North Fork Palisades Glacier High School - Bishop Title 7 - Indian Education - Manteca Pitzer College - Claremont
Colorado
Montezuma - Cortez High School - Cortez
Florida
AhFachkee School - Clewiston
Michigan
Hannahville Indian School - Wilson
Montana
Box Elder High School - Box Elder Browning High School - Browning Hardin High School - Hardin Lame Deer High School - Lame Deer Northern Cheyenne Tribal School - Busby
North Carolina
CIS Academy - Pembroke Deep Branch Elementary School - Lumberton Early College High - Lumberton Fairgrove Middle School - Fairmont Fairmont High School - Fairmont Fairmont Middle School - Fairmont Indian Education/ Rex Rennert Elementary School - Shannon L. Gilbert Carroll Middle School - Lumberton Littlefield Middle School - Lumberton Lumberton Jr. High School - Lumberton Lumberton Sr. Highs School - Lumberton Magnolia Elementary School/Middle School Lumberton Orrum Middle Schoo - Orrum Oxendine Elementary School - Maxton
Parkton Elementary School - Parkton Pembroke Elementary School - Pembroke Pembroke Middle School - Pembroke Piney Grove Elementary School - Lumberton Prospect Elementary School - Maxton Purnell Swett High School - Pembroke Red Springs Middle School - Red Springs Red Springs High School - Red Springs Rex - Rennert Elementary School - Shanno Rowland Middle School - Rowland South Robeson High School - Rowland Southside Elementary School - Rowland St. Pauls Elementary School - St. Pauls St. Pauls Middle School - St. Pauls St. Pauls High School - St. Pauls Townsend Middle School - Maxton Union Chapel Elementary School - Pembroke Union Elementary School - Rowland
North Dakota
BIE Ojibwa Indian School - Belcourt Circle of Nations - Wahpeton Dunseith Day School - Dunseith St. Ann’s Catholic School - Belcourt Standing Rock Elementary School - Ft. Yates Standing Rock High School - Fort Yates Theodore Jamerson Elementary School Bismarck Turtle Mountain Community Middle School Belcourt Turtle Mountain Elementary School Belcourt White Shield School - Roseglen
New Mexico
Baca/Dlo ayazhi Community - Prewitt Bernalillo Public School - Bernalillo Career Prep High School - Shiprock Chee Dodge Elementary - Yatahey Dolores Gonzales Elementary School Albuquerque Dulce High School - Dulce Eagle Ridge Middle School - Rio Rancho Esperanza Elementary - Farmington GEAR UP NM - Santa Fe Highland High School - Albuquerque Kirtland Central High School - Kirtland Laguna - Acoma High School - Casa Blanca Lincoln Middle School - Rio Rancho Magadalena - Magdalena Mariano Lake Community School Crownpoint Mescalero Apache School - Mescalero Mountain View Middle School - Rio Rancho Native American Community Academy Albuquerque Newcomb High School - Newcomb Pueblo Pintado Community School - Cuba Rio Rancho High School - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Middle School - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Public Schools - Rio Rancho Santa Fe Indian School - Santa Fe Santa Fe Public Schools - Santa Fe
Shiprock High School - Shiprock St. Bonaventure School - Thoreau Tse Bit ai Middle School - Shiprock V. Sue Cleveland High School - Rio Rancho
Nevada
Owyhee Combined School - Owyhee Yerington Pauite Tribal Education Department - Yerington
New York
Akwesasne Mohawk - Hogansburg
Oklahoma
Anadarko Indian Education AISES Chapter Anadarko Catoosa Public Schools - Catoosa Choctaw Nation Career Development Durant Grove Public Schools - Grove Muldrow High School - Muldrow Sac and Fox Nation - Stroud Sequoyah High School - Tahlequah Watts Public Schools - Watts Wells Middle School - Catoosa Will Rogers Junior High School - Claremore
Ontario, Canada
Ahwesahsne Mohawk Science Fair Committee - Cornwall, Ontario
South Dakota
Central High School - Aberdeen Holgate Middle School - Aberdeen Simmons Middle School - Aberdeen Tiospa Zina Tribal School - Agency Village
Utah
Aneth Community School - Montezuma Creek
Washington
Federal Way Public School - Federal Way Omak High School - Omak Totem Middle School - Marysville
Wisconsin
Bayfield High School - Bayfield Green Bay Southwest High School - Green Bay Indian Community School of Milwaukee Franklin Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School - Hayward Oneida Nation High School - Oneida Seymour High School - Seymour Madison Metropolitan School District Madison
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College and Early Career Thousands of AI/AN college students, graduate students, and young professionals in STEM participate in AISES programs, activities, and chapters — receiving support, career-preparedness, and encouragement so they have Access and Success through their educational journey and into their entry into the STEM workforce.
Although each college chapter has unique priorities, goals and member profiles, they all provide the following: >> Peer support, career guidance, and leadership opportunities to fellow students >> Academic, cultural and social support to members >> Volunteerism in and contributions to local and regional communities >> Showcases for outstanding character and scholastic achievement >> Support and fulfillment of the AISES mission
received a summer internship as a “Myresultsonofhasattending the 2010 AISES conference …it is incredible! This program will follow him through his pathway in higher education, so as long as he does well in the program and in school, he will always have a summer job and can also receive academic counseling and support…As a parent, I’m so grateful for this opportunity that AISES has influenced. I want to personally thank you for getting our youth involved in this year’s conference and for the partnerships that you invite to be a part of the impact efforts. –Dr. Shelly Valdez, Laguna Pueblo
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AISES’ programs and activities provide cultural support, career readiness, financial assistance and mentoring to help our college members successfully transition to the workplace.
PROVIDING SUPPORT ON CAMPUS AND IN COMMUNITY
AISES College Chapters are the “on-the-ground” resources, working to enrich the educational, service, and social needs of its members. Located at colleges and universities throughout North America, including Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), AISES College Chapters provide professional and social peer support, and serve as a liaison between AISES National Office and the expanse of student bodies across North America. Exemplary chapters are recognized during awards ceremonies at the National Conference.
AISES’ COLLEGE CHAPTER AWARDS
Modeled after the Professional Awards (see page 9), AISES’ College Chapter Awards Program recognizes exemplary chapters in five categories: »» 2010 Stelvio J. Zanin Chapter of the Year – AISES Chapter at University of California Los Angeles
»» 2010 Recruitment/Retention Chapter Award – AISES Chapter at University of California Santa Barbara »» 2010 Outreach & Community Service Award – AISES Chapter at University of California Los Angeles
»» 2010 Professional & Chapter Development Award – AISES Chapter at Purdue University
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»» 2010 Marketing & Fundraising Award – AISES Chapter at University of Alaska Anchorage
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2010 College Chapters Alfred University Arizona State University Augustana College Barcone College Bemidji State University Black Hills State University Blackfeet Community College Boise State University Brigham Young University Brock University Buffalo State College California Polytechnic State University Pomona California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo California State University - Chico California State University - Long Beach California State University - Sacramento Cankdeska Cikana Community College Carroll College Central Michigan University Central New Mexico Community College Central Washington University Central Wyoming College Chief Dull Knife College Clarkson University Clinton Community College College of the Menominee Nation College of the Redwoods Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Concordia College Concordia University Cornell University Crownpoint Institute of Technology Dartmouth College DeVry Institute of Technology - Phoenix Dine College - Shiprock Dine College - Tsaile Eastern New Mexico University Eastern Oregon University Everett Community College Evergreen State College Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Fort Belknap College Fort Berthold Community College Fort Lewis College Fort Peck Community College Hampton University Harvard University Haskell Indian Nations University Heritage College Humboldt State University Idaho State University Indiana University/Purdue University Iowa State University Kansas State University Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Lakehead University Lansing Community College Leech Lake Tribal College Lewis-Clark State College
Little Big Horn College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mendocino College Metropolitan State College of Denver Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Missouri University of Science & Technology Montana State University - Billings Montana State University - Bozeman Montana Tech of the University of Montana New Mexico Highlands University New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology New Mexico State University North Carolina State University North Dakota State University Northeastern State University (OK) Northern Arizona University Northern Michigan University Northern Montana State University Northern New Mexico Community College Northwest Indian College - Bellingham Oglala Lakota College Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Onondaga Community College Oregon State University Palomar College Portland State University Princeton University Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology Rocky Mountain College Sacramento City College Salish Kootenai College Salt Lake Community College San Francisco State University San Jose State University San Juan College Santa Clara University Sinte Gleska University Sisseton-Wahpeton Community College South Dakota School of Mines & Technology South Dakota State University Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Stanford University State University of New York - Buffalo State University of New York - Potsdam Stone Child College Syracuse University Texas A & M University Turtle Mountain Community College United States Air Force Academy University of Alaska - Anchorage University of Alaska - Fairbanks University of Alberta University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of California - Berkeley University of California - Davis
University of California - Irvine University of California - Los Angeles University of California - Riverside University of California - Santa Barbara University of Colorado - Boulder University of Colorado - Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Denver University of Georgia - Athens University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Idaho University of Illinois/Urbana Champaign University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Massachusetts - Amherst University of Michigan - Ann Arbor University of Minnesota - Duluth University of Minnesota - Twin Cities University of Minnesota-Morris University of Mississippi University of Montana University of Nebraska - Omaha University of Nevada - Las Vegas University of New Mexico - Albuquerque University of New Mexico - Gallup University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill University of North Carolina - Pembroke University of North Dakota - Grand Forks University of Northern Colorado University of Oklahoma - Norman University of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, HSC University of Oregon University of Rochester University of South Dakota University of South Florida University of Texas - Arlington University of Tulsa University of Utah University of Utah/College of Eastern Utah University of Washington University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point University of Wyoming Utah State University Washington State University Wayne State University Weber State University Wells College Western Washington University Wichita State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University
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College and Early Career HELPING STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR COLLEGE DREAMS
AISES’ competitive Scholarship Programs partially defray tuition and other educational expenses, which directly improves college retention rates for our members.
In addition to being a partner in various corporate scholarship initiatives, AISES administers the annual A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. Established in 1983, in memory of chemical engineer and visionary mentor A.T. Anderson (Mohawk), this program awards scholarships to college students pursuing degrees in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, and math. With strict eligibility criteria, this competitive program awarded $127,850 in scholarships to 71 students in 2010 (from a pool of 182 eligible students).
2010 A.T. ANDERSON SCHOLARS Marianne Addison – Golden, CO Adam Allard – Anchorage, AK Nicholas Antonio – Albuquerque, NM Hayley Archer – Owasso, OK Stefanie Armstrong – Anchorage, AK Brittany Azure – Mandan, ND Joshua Begay – Moscow, ID Chynna Begay – Stanford, CA Donald Belile – Rapid City, SD Guyrene Ben – Aurora, CO Corbin Benally – Las Vegas, NV Gabriel Benedict – Austin, MN Aaron Besaw – Keshena, WI Millie Bigler – Norman, OK Robert Boling – Hinsdale, IL Nan Butler – Wellston, OK Shane Campbell – Fridley, MN Carrie Cannon – Ellensburg, WA Kristin Church – Albuquerque, NM Christopher Cordts – San Diego, CA Paul Craven – Centerville, UT Kali Dale – Morris, MN John David – Albuquerque, NM Steven Davis – Billings, MT Melissa de Vera – Reno, NV Craig Dee – To’hajiilee, NM Dexter Dee – Farmington, NM Adam Dell – Rapid City, SD Joshua Demery – Parma Heights, OH La’ona DeWilde – Fairbanks, AK Colin Donald – Portland, OR Shauni Dusan – Orlando, FL Richard Felix Jr – Tulsa, OK Angelo Folz – Edwards – Longview, WA Lee Fricke – Socorro, NM Joni Fuenmayor – Crownpoint, NM Joshua Gaddy – Las Cruces, NM Lisa Greene – Louisville, CO
Ciarra Greene – Flagstaff, AZ Lisa Greene – Louisville, CO Robert Hall – Kent, WA Bradley Hatathlie – Tuba City, AZ Bradee Hawley – Billings, MT Jennifer Herbert – Boulder, CO Serra Hoagland – Goleta, CA Chandler Hood – Stanford, CA Katherine Huffman – Stanford, CA Kim James – Prewitt, NM Crystal Jensen – Malibu, CA Alexandra Jenssen – West Lafayette, IN Cherise John – Flagstaff, AZ Jennifer Johnson – Edmond, OK Jennifer Johnston – Spokane, WA Katherine Jones – Corvallis, OR Thurmond Jones – Thoreau, NM Marvin Kee – Gaithersburg, MD Nicole Kenote – Fort Collins, CO Kris Kincheloe – Durant, OK Jessica Koski – Baraga, MI Hannah Landreth – Tulsa, OK Nicolas Langley – Golden, BC Benjamin Lanier – Pittsburgh, PA Kacy Lawson – Tulsa, OK Derik Leary – Villa Park, IL Christina Lee – Columbus, OH Yolanda Lee – Boulder City, NV Christina Lee – Columbus, OH Gerald Leininger – Redlands, CA Benjamin Lilley – St. Louis, MO Dezerae Lorash – Cut Bank, MT Martin Lorenzo – Havre, MT Jacob Lundgren – Bellingham, WA Karen Malone – Nacogdoches, TX Sima Manavi – Albuquerque, NM Paula Marozas – St. Cloud, MN Mitchell Martin – Pittsburgh, PA Katie Martin – Spokane, WA
2010 A.T Anderson Partners were: 3M Bernard Family Foundation Chevron DuPont Center for Collaborative Research and Education Federal Energy Regulation Commission GE Aviation IBM
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Andrew Martindale – Caroosa, OK Blaine Martinez – Socorro, NM Phillip Medina – Mt. Pleasant, MI Antonio Minitrez – Albuquerque, NM Carlos Monzon – Cerritos, CA Daniel Nagasawa – Newport Beach, CA Tonya Neuman – Cheboygan, MI Stottin Newbrough – Rapid City, SD Cheryl Nez – Las Cruces, NM Roderick Nez – Phoenix, AZ Anthony Nicholson – Fort Collins, CO Katie Nix – Grove, OK Breanna Paulson – Boise, ID Danner Peter – Kirtland, NM Taylor Pevia – Raleigh, NC Matthew Powers – Purcell, OK Kelsey Proctor – Hanna, OK Antonio Ramirez – Stanford, CA Katherine Rhine – Claremore, OK Jonah Ruybalid – Los Lunas, NM Erika Salinas – San Francisco, CA Devyn Shaw – Warner, OK Ruth Sims – Seattle, WA Karsten Smith – Oklahoma City, OK Saadia Tasso – Norman, OK Belin Tsinnajinnie – Tucson, AZ Ashley Tucker – Baldwin City, KS Crystal Tulley – Albuquerque, NM Steven Walker – Edmond, OK Henry Ware – Shawnee, OK Shaun Warman – Spring, TX Fawn Wasin Zi – Fargo, ND Clayton Wauneka – Lawrence, KS Jess Webb – Choctaw, OK Tmth Spusmen Wilder – Pablo, MT Alicia Wilkinson – Orem, UT Delbert Willie – Loveland, CO Taylor Woodley – McAlester, OK
Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Praxair, Inc. Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Verizon Foundation and individual donors (see page 15)
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HANDS-ON WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE
The AISES Summer Internship Program places students in ten-week summer positions with partner agencies. In 2010, AISES placed a total of 17 students in internships with seven different partner agencies across the country.
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AMERIND Risk Management Corporation Santa Ana Pueblo, NM Adele Nez – Albuquerque, NM ASRC Federal Holding Company Greenbelt, MD Andrea Joule – Soldotna, AK Marianne Rexford – Anchorage, AK Lindi Skin – Barrow, AK
Bonneville Power Administration Portland, OR Jeremy Danny – Flagstaff, AZ Cassie Powell – Kalispell, MT
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In addition to the A.T. Anderson program, AISES provided named scholarships through the Intel Corporation, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and the Google Scholars Program.
2010 INTEL SCHOLARS:
Miranda Belarde-Lewis – Suquamish, WA Mitchell Betonie – Las Cruces, NM Christopher Bowman – Salt Lake City, UT Mary Burke – Wahoo, NE Mark Cook – San Diego, CA Ryan Czop – Toledo, OH Josiah Jones – Mexican Springs, NM Blaine Martinez – Socorro, NM Michael Placa – Laurinburg, NC Thomas Reed – Goleta, CA Lauren Spencer – Santa Barbara, CA Steven Walker – Edmond, OK Delbert Willie – Loveland, CO
2010 BNSF SCHOLARS: AISES 2010 Summer Interns gained work experience and an opportunity to build relationships and explore career options.
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Samantha Aguirre – Phoenix, AZ Bronwyn BITSILLY – Page, AZ Alexa Blackwater – Farmington, NM Vincent Butler – Tulsa, OK Stephen Eller – Haskell, OK James Foster – Claremore, OK Brooke Gunter – Claremore, OK Cole Haskins – Tulsa, OK Cole Haskins – Tulsa, OK Lorna Her Many Horses – Rosebud, SD Burnell Jones – Flagstaff, AZ Erika Long Knife – Harlem, MT Moriah McCloud – Belcourt, ND Alexis Merculief – Freeland, WA Krystal Mike – Window Rock, AZ Len Necefer – Lawrence, KS Joni Nofchissey – Los Angeles, CA
Timothy Robertson – Cambridge, MA Aaron Sharpe – Oklahoma City, OK Karl Smith – Myrtle Point, OR Molly Steen – Fayetteville, AR Nichole Tyler – Newcastle, WA Bradi Voigt – Prairie City, OR Benjamin Wheeler – Tuba City, AZ
2010 US BUREAU OF RECLAMATION SCHOLAR: Danielle Stickman – Eagle River, AK
2010 GOOGLE SCHOLARS
Jaslynn Begay –Albuquerque, NM Vanessa Benally–Durango, CO Corinne Cameron Nakashima–Anchorage, AK Daun Davids – Rapid City, SD Russell Harjo – Tahlequah, OK Daniel Jachowski – Stanford, CA Lobo James – Northfield, MN Nicolas Langley – Golden, Canada, BC Kasra Manavi – College Station, TX Michael McGahey – Rio Rancho, NM Alicia Montoya – Albuquerque, NM Bryan Parker II – Richardson, TX Melanie Prevett – Owasso, OK Thomas Reed – Goleta, CA Jeremy Sandoval – Richland, WA Logan Washbourne – Edmond, OK AISES also serves college student leaders through the annual Leadership Conference (page 11)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD Kris Kincheloe – Durant, OK Christina Lee – Columbus, OH NASA Glenn Research Center – Cleveland, OH Len Necefer – Lawrence, KS Tiffiny Tsosie – Berkeley, CA
U.S. Bureau of Land Management – Phoenix, AZ Larry Morris Jr. – Sheep Springs, NM U.S. Veterans’ Administration – Washington, D.C. Nicholette Sharpe – El Segundo, CA U.S. Veterans’ Administration – St. Louis, MO Martin Lorenzo – Havre, MT Roderick Nez – Albuquerque, NM Danner Peter – Kirtland, NM Rafael Tapaha – Kirtland, NM Shaun Warman – Austin, TX
Several 2010 Google Scholars enjoyed a fun-filled learning experience visiting the Googleplex as part of the Google Scholars Retreat in Mountainview, CA.
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Professional Support and Development AISES is dedicated to supporting the development of Leadership and Change for its professional members in STEM, creating opportunities for AI/ANs to grow, network, engage, and “give back” to their communities.
KEEPING PROFESSIONALS CONNECTED
AISES’ Professional Chapters Network provides regional networking and volunteer opportunities. Vibrant on a local level, AISES professional chapters provide a variety of activities that support the STEM pipeline for AI/AN students and professionals. There were 12 active chapters across the United States in 2010, with each chapter’s president appointed to the national Professional Chapter Council: »» »» »» »» »» »»
Outgoing AISES Board Member Marlene Watson was thanked for her service at the 2010 National Conference. Kitus Tecumseh was also recognized for his service on the Board of Directors.
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Established in 1984, AISES’ Government Relations Council (GRC) is comprised of U.S. Government employees and works to establish working relationships between agencies and AISES. The GRC meets twice a year at the site of the AISES Annual Conference. The GRC works to identify government resources, develop strategies, and promote government careers, in furthering AISES’ mission.
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AISES professional members experience top-tier networking, educational, and career resources at National Conference and year-round through Professional Chapters.
WINDS OF CHANGE
Similarly, the Corporate Advisory Council is comprised of executives from private and public corporations who are dedicated to the AISES mission and use their expertise and position to advise AISES in affairs relating to corporate, diversity, and other business trends. The Corporate Advisory Council is responsible for administering AISES’ Professional Awards Programs.
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Alaska AISES Professional Chapter – Michael Pestrikoff Black Hills Professional Chapter (SD) – Misty Mousseaux Columbia River Chapter (WA) – Corey Gray Hay-Gweed Professional Chapter of Western Washington – Alan Moomaw Lake Erie Professional Chapter of AISES (OH) – Raquel Redhouse Lower Columbia/Willamette River AISES Professional Chapter (OR) – Don Motonic Middle Rio Grande Professional Chapter – Benjamin Fine North Carolina Piedmont Professional AISES Chapter – Cecelia Scott Locklear North Star AISES Alliance & Professional Chapter (MN/WI) – Rita Peterson Northern California Professional AISES Chapter – Tsosie Reyhner Phoenix Professional Chapter of AISES – Wesley Dooley Southern California Professional AISES Chapter – Marlene Watson
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In 2010, AISES’ publishing arm, API, with Deborah Foster as its president, entered into a new relationship with the Pohly Co, an award-winning, Boston-based publishing company. The newly designed Winds of Change debuted with the Fall 2010 issue and the annual College Guide.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STEM
In recognition of the significant contributions AI/ANs make to the STEM disciplines, AISES conducts the Professional Awards Program. Since 2004, the awards have recognized the accomplishments of these individuals as leaders, innovators, and role models. Serving as spokespeople and advocates for AISES’ mission, the awardees often speak at regional conferences, AISES’ Leadership Conference, NAISEF, and at local events where their positive and inspiring message can encourage others to continue in their field of study or advance in their career. 2010 awardees were: 2010 Ely S. Parker Award Recipient, Dr. Robert Whitman The Ely S. Parker award recognizes AI/AN individuals who have made significant long-term contributions in the science, mathematics, engineering, technology, health, or related fields; and who have served the American Indian community in an exemplary manner. The Ely S. Parker award is AISES’ highest honor. Dr. Whitman, the first Navajo to recive a Ph.D. in engineering, is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Denver in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and former Chair of the AISES’ Board of Directors.
Karletta Chief is congratulated upon receiving the 2010 Most Promising Engineer/Scientist Award
2010 Professional of the Year Award: David Daniel General Manager for IBM’s IT Service Delivery in Japan, David Daniel (Cherokee) leads more than 9,000 employees who provide critical information technology infrastructure to some of the world’s largest institutions in the public and private sector. David is the highest-ranking Native American at IBM.
2010 Technical Excellence Award: Karen McDaniel Karen McDaniel (Navajo) is a senior member of technical staff and a mechanical analyst in the Modeling & Simulation Department at Albuquerquelocated Sandia National Laboratories, owned and operated by Lockheed Martin. She is currently the chairperson of Sandia’s American Indian Outreach Committee and the coordinator for the Dream Catcher Science Program.
David Daniel flew in from Tokyo to receive his 2010 Professional of the Year Award
2010 Most Promising Engineer/Scientist Award: Karletta Chief, Ph.D. Dr. Chief, Navajo, is a first generation college graduate, having received her B.S. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University in 1998 and 2000. In 2000-01, she served as Miss Navajo Nation, representing her people as a leader, role model, and environmental advocate. Dr. Chief is currently a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada. She received her Ph.D. in hydrology and water resource in the School of Engineering at the University of Arizona. 2010 Community Service Award: Barbara Tenorio-Grimes The Community Service Award is presented to a volunteer who, among the hundreds across the country, makes an extraordinary contribution of time, knowledge, and energy. Barbara TenorioGrimes (San Felipe Pueblo) is a Student Programs Specialist with the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Education and Post-Doc Office, coordinating minority student internship programs and serving as the AISES liaison for the Laboratory’s tribal education outreach initiatives/activities. She has long been involved coordinating scholarship application reviews for AISES. Additional professional development opportunities are delivered through the National Conference (page 10).
Dr. Robert Whitman is congratulated by former AISES Board President, Sandra Begay-Campbell, for receiving the 2010 Ely S. Parker Award
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The keynote address was delivered by Mae Jemison, the first African-American female in space and a tireless entrepreneur and advocate.
With the high-level of learning opportunities offered, along with networking, career resources, and a “family feel,” the AISES National Conference is a must-attend event for many.
AISES Events
Held annually since 1978, the AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, threeday event convening high school juniors and seniors, college and graduate students, teachers, workforce professionals, corporate partners, and all members of the “AISES family.” Held in a different North American city each fall, the AISES National Conference includes professional development, networking opportunities, student presentations, the largest career fair in Indian Country, awards, and traditional events. Students and young professionals benefit from the largest career fair in Indian Country
AISES’ 32nd annual National Conference was held in Albuquerque, NM from November 11–13. Themed “Power Up,” it served 1,800 participants, of which 328 were junior and high school students and their chaperones. Highlights included over 60 training sessions organized in tracks for educators, professionals, college students, and pre-college students; awards sessions, professional development sessions for leadership development; traditional cultural events; a high-school tour of the UNM campus; and the career fair. Student and professional awards ceremonies, career-preparedness resources, regional caucus and national constituent meetings, the Sequoyah fellows breakfast and induction ceremony, Women’s and Men’s talking circles, a closing circle, a traditional marketplace, and a Pow Wow also infused the event with warmth, fellowship, and celebration. Noteworthy benchmarks achieved by 2010 Conference included : »» Attendance exceeded previous year by 28%
»» Registrants increased 24% over previous year
»» Financial performance exceeded previous year by 28%
»» Fifty corporate and agency sponsors provided philanthropic support
»» Sold-out exhibition floor (200+) with waitlist of 20+ companies/agencies »» MOU signing with US Forest Service
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Students and leaders at the 2010 Leadership Conference enjoyed a site visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque where they saw solar panel technology by Sacred Power, a Native-owned company.
The annual Leadership Conference serves AISES college leaders: regional representatives, chapter presidents, and interns from the previous summer. This intimate and focused gathering (no more than 100 students) provides an opportunity to support our next generation of AI/AN STEM leaders though sessions in professional and leadership development, as well as opportunities to liaise with a small cohort of potential corporate employers.
Themed “The Difference is You,” the 2010 AISES Leadership Conference took place February 11–13 in Albuquerque, NM. Highlights included sessions on personal leadership development, a tour of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and site visit of solar panels installed by a Native-owned business, sessions on chapter development, and a keynote address by Olav Kjono, the 2009 AISES Executive Excellence Award Recipient. Leadership Conference outcomes included: »» Participation by 86 AISES student leaders (college chapter officers and members, student representatives, chapter advisors, scholars, and interns) »» Attendance of 35 event sponsors, speakers, and members of AISES’ Council of Elders
Taking place each spring, AISES Regional Conferences convene college and professional chapter members with other regional STEM advocates to share information, form partnerships, and to network. Organized by each regional representative and the host facility, the conferences feature informative sessions and activities, with some including: mini career fairs, poster presentations and engineering competitions. AISES’ student representatives and the host chapters for the following year are selected at the regional conferences. The following served as regional conference host chapters in 2010: >> Region 1/Northwest University of Alaska, Fairbanks >> Region 2/West UC Davis, Davis >> Region 3/Southwest Fort Lewis College, Durango >> Region 4/South Central Oklahoma State University, Tulsa >> Region 5/Upper Midwest North Dakota State University, Fargo >> Region 6/Northeast Purdue University, West Lafayette >> Region 7/Southeast University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Membership
All Members By Region
The most valuable resource of AISES is its members. The membershp cycle renews each August, therefore at the close of July 2010, AISES made the following membership observations:
Region 1 – Northwest 16%
>> Equal numbers of College Undergraduate members and Professional members, at 45% each.
Region 4 – South-Central 13%
Region 2 – West 9% Region 3 – Southwest 24%
Region 5 – Upper Midwest 21%
>> The remaining 10% of members was compiled of Graduate Student and Pre-College members.
Region 6 – Northeast 7% Region 7 – Southeast 10%
>> The ratio of male to female members was nearly equal (51% to 49% respectively).
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Financials Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Activities
Assets Current assets:
Revenues, support and gains
Year Ended December 31, 2010
Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Receivables: Conference, Net Contribution, Trade and Other Grants Prepaid Expenses and Deposits Inventories Total current assets: Property and Equipment Cash and Cash Equivalents Sequoyah Endowment Cash and Cash Equivalents - Other Endowment Total assets:
Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Total current liabilities: Net assets: Unrestricted AISES Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets:
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Year Ended December 31, 2010
$139,476
Conference Registration fees Advertising Income Grants - Federal Contributions Grants - State and Other Membership Fees Science Fair Investment Income Subscription Sales Other, Net Gain on Investment of Subsidiary Total revenues, support & gains:
$950,427
Expenses
$464,857 $462,174 $105,862 $149,461 $15,888 $17,022 $4,910 $1,220,174
$48,447 $2,358,524
$1,617 $71,494 $326,296 $399,407 $366,874 $20,630 $508,166 $1,063,447 $1,959,117 $2,358.524
Program services Conference Training and Development Publishing Internships Scholarships Education and Outreach Other Supporting services Management and General Fund-Raising Total expenses: Change in Net Assets Less Change in Net Assets Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest in AISES Publishing Change in Net Assets Attributable to AISES Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year:
$1,139,847 $415,396 $270,282 $958,837 $168,198 $76,792 $53,570 $106,513 $2,589 $9,513 $2,527 $3,204,064
$740,422 $473,203 $395,426 $179,228 $253,900 $157,711 $57,073 $2,256,963 $448,561 $152,509 $601,070 $2,858,033 $346,031 $(2,527) $343,504 $1,615,613 $1,959,117
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AISES Sequoyah Fellowship offers individuals a symbolic way of embracing the spirit of Sequoyah. Sequoyah Fellows are also lifetime members of AISES whose thoughtful support contributes to the growth of professionals, students, teachers, and academic communities. AISES welcomed the following new Sequoyah Fellows in 2010: Richard Baumann Deborah L. Brennan Naakii Naats’iilid Brown Michael D. Collins Samuel J. Cox Daun M. Davids Herbert J. Fricke Harlan Greeley Tamara M. Jim Annie Kahn
Joslynn Lee Shayai K.A. Lucero Anthony R. Marquez Russell Martin II Eric W. Mayo Maria R. Montour Nathan Nakatsuka Zachary D. Ryan Debora Saliego Steven Seneca
Melody D. Shangin Anthony P. Smith James “Billy” Smith Michael Stephens Kyle ‘Shpeyiah’ Swimmer LCDR Kenneth L. Vargas-Whale Jacob Whiteplume Conrad A. Wiser Aaron D. Yazzie John Zingg
2010 Financial Highlights »» Financial Reporting – AISES received an unqualified ‘clean’ opinion on its 2010 Audited financial statements.
»» Over the past 7 years, AISES has grown its asset base by 35% and its equity by 29%, while maintaining consistent liquidity. »» Efficiency – Only $0.20 of every dollar of revenue goes to overhead expenses.
»» Effectiveness – $0.80 of every dollar donated to AISES goes to programs and member services. »» Investment Income in 2010 was $106,513, achieved through the investment of excess cash. Funding Sources
Expenses
Membership Fees and other income $91,421 – 3%
Internships and Scholarships $433,128 – 15%
Advertising Income $415,396 – 13%
AISES Publishing Inc. $392,899 – 14%
Grants $438,480 – 14%
Conferences $740,422 – 26%
Contributions $958,827 – 30%
Programs and Membership Services $687,987 – 24%
Investment Income $106,513 – 3%
Fundraising and Management $601,070 – 21%
Conferences and Science Fair $1,193,417 – 37%
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Board, Elders, and Staff AISES Board of Directors Anthony Kahn (Chair), Navajo Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen (Vice Chair), Mohawk Chris EchoHawk, Pawnee Dr. Otakuye Conroy-Ben (Secretary), Oglala Lakota Dr. Mark Bellcourt, White Earth Ojibwe Dr. James May, United Keetoowah Band Dr. Melinda McClanahan, Choctaw Dean Seneca, Seneca Steven Yazzie, Navajo National Student Representatives to the Board Jenna Hall, Turtle Mountain Chippewa – Senior National Student Representative, University of North Dakota Daniel Locklear, Lumbee – Junior National Student Representative, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Board Chairs Whose Service Ended in 2010 Marlene Watson (Navajo) Kiutus Tecumseh (Winnebago) Harlan Greeley, Navajo – Senior National Student Representative, Northern Arizona University Board Chairs Emeriti Michael Avritt, San Felipe Pueblo Sandra Begay-Campbell, Navajo Andrew Conseen Duff, Eastern Band of Cherokee Thomas Dawson, Jr., Eastern Cherokee Judy Gobert, Blackfeet Dwight Gourneau, Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tommie Lee, Navajo Dr. Dorothy Pender, Inupiat Eskimo Jaime Pinkham, Nez Perce Al Qoyawayma, Hopi Donald Ridley, Shoshone George Thomas, Cherokee Dr. Robert K. Whitman, Navajo
Council of Elders Sharing their wisdom and guidance with AISES students and the organization, AISES’ Council of Elders embody the value of passing on knowledge to the next generation. Horace & Andrea Axtell, Nez Perce Mary Kahn, Navajo Phil Lane, Jr., Yankton Dakota and Chickasaw Stan & Ceclia Lucero, Laguna and Acoma Pueblo Henrietta Mann, Ph.D., Southern Cheyenne Elders In Memorium Franklin Kahn, Navajo Phil Lane, Sr., Yankton Sioux Bow Lane, Chickasaw Lee Piper, Ph.D., Cherokee
AISES Publishing, Inc. (API) Board of Directors Deborah Foster, President Dr. A. D. Cropper (Secretary/Treasurer), Kalinago-Carib
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AISES’ Council of Elders provide important knowledge, guidance, and spiritual grounding for the AISES community
Members of AISES’ Board of Directors stand with Board Chair Anthony Kahn at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 National Conference.
Anthony Kahn, Ex-Officio Dr. James May, United Keetoowah Band Kiutus Tecumseh (Winnebago)
AISES Staff Pamala Silas, Menominee/Oneida – Chief Executive Officer Rozella Kennedy – Business Development Director Marie Thames – Finance and Administration Director Cara Thunder, Memoniee – Programs Director Andrea Abeita, Isleta Pueblo – Events Coordinator April Armijo, Acoma Pueblo/Navajo – Information Services Coordinator Flonna Benally, Navajo – Senior Accounting Clerk Liz Encinias – Program Officer Debby Halterman – Assistant Finance Officer Valara James, Navajo/Modoc – Administrative Coordinator Marisa Page, Pawnee/Ponca/Comache – Program Officer Tina Pino, Laguna Pueblo – Program Officer Sheryl Wilkeson – Corporate Relations & Events Officer
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Unrestricted Gifts received from January 1, 2010–January 4, 2011 Gifts to $99
Shahnaz M. Ahmed James Allan Evelyn Alloy Saul Aronow Marcy Averill Gregory W. Bartha, M.D. Brenda Bast Fannie Black Lorena Blanco Alfred & Jean Boyd Elizabeth Brauer Jane S. Burke Terry Butler Donald Calderon Anna Camenisch Sam. A. Candelaria Lance Cayko Veronica A. Cerny, M.D. Terry Cross Jim Dakotah Cristina Davies Linda Dawson M.T. Deen Francette Didier Patrick Dillion Deborah J. Dirk-Haley Derrick Etsitty John D. Ferchak, Jr Tina Ferrenkoof Lauren Finkelstrein Malcolm L. & Ruth V. Fleming Dakota Freeman Candice Gardner Lydia Garve Teresa Gomez, in Memory of Franklin Kahn Alan Gould Harlan Greely Ciarra Greene Orin Grinnell Richard Guest Maria Gustin Penelope & Douglas Hanshaw Carly Hare Louis B. Hildebrand Evan Hoki Daryl Horton Doris B. Hudak Dennis J. Humenik Kenneth G. Keahbone Rozella Kennedy Deirdre King Patrick Lacava Joseph Lee & Susan Eisner Juddson Log Aaron Lucas Wendy Marsh Virgil Mayberry Cydney McQueen Amanda Model Michelle Montgomery David Petite Paul Randel
Ray Ramirez Kenneth Redhorse James Reynolds Michael Roberts Max Rosenberg Bruce L. & Barbara L. Ryder Sonja J. Sanders Dorothy Sanders James Schmitt Irene Seashore Shirley Silver Kayla Smithhart Goldie Stands-Over-Bull Karl Stark & Rita Olsen Pister Harold G. Sterling, Esq. Bruce & Roberta Sullivan Joseph T. Schaefer Marcia Theis Gregg Thomas Jack Trope Jeffrey Trussler Tyson Walker Logan Washbourne Tyler Willatto Joan L. Wolfe Rhoda Yazza Melvin Yazzie Erika Young
$100-$499
Anonymous (2) Jean Albert William & Gloria Armstrong Roger Byrd & Jill Blacharsch Lynne Lee Becker Stephen Bland Don & Brenda Everett Ted Childs, L.L.C. Dr. Otakuye Conroy-Ben Jon Davis Rosario & Penny DePaola Laurence H. Dushane Chris EchoHawk John Echohawk William Eckerle David Fuller Jenna Hall Dwight & Tina Harris Lawrence Hill Daryl Horton Anthony Kahn Gary A. & Anne E. Keskela James Klein Charlene Lather Benjamin Kuipers & Laura Lein Sandra Lilligren Louise Mary Kleba Dr. James May Susan McHenry Nancy A. McKown Russ Nekorchuk Christian C O’Gorman Timothy Pepper Roger D. Rayburn & Mary M. Rayburn
Ruth Sanders, in honor of Matthew Sanders Rosemary Schaefer Pamala Silas Shercoda G. Smaw Tracy & Stephen Washbourne Gene & Claudith Washington Mary Louise Uhlig Larry Yellowhorse
$500-$999
John Lothrop Thom Lucero Michael D. Nephew Karen Nordquist Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen & Amy Groves Agnes M. Suazo Marlin Thomas
$1,000 and above
Kit Colbert Mark Garrett Nancy Jackson Marian C. Knode Mr. & Mrs. Charles Liebman Michel and Linda Sue Liu The Charles & Carol J Miller Family Fund Dean Seneca Kiutus Tecumseh
Tribes and Tribal Enterprises
Acoma Business Enterprises Chickasaw Enterprises Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Company Navajo Nation Telecomm Regulatory Commission Pala Band of Mission Indians San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Sacred Power Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
2010 AT Anderson Individual Supporters Catherine Collier Lawrence & Nancy Gutstein Dennis & Merrily Parker Rosemary Schaefer
We apologize for any inadvertent omissions or errors and will correct these upon notification.
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We invite you to join us in serving our mission and work by making a taxdeductible contribution to AISES. Individuals elect to support AISES in many ways: through a one-time or recurring tax-deductible gift, through an employer’s giving program, and/or through a matching gift from one’s employer, either through a direct matching program or through the local chapter of the United Way. AISES’ participation in the CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) will resume in 2012 (Fall 2011). Tax-deductible donations to AISES may be made: »» Online with your credit or debit card »» Cash or check mailed to the AISES office
»» Through the membership portal as an “add-on” to your membership
»» By phone with a credit or debit card (VISA, Mastercard, and American Express)
For more information on supporting AISES or to make a donation via telephone, fax, or mail, please contact the AISES Business Development Director, Rozella Kennedy, at (505) 765-1052 ext. 114, at rkennedy@aises.org, or by mail at: AISES Business Development, P.O. Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119. Gifts of marketable securities, stocks, and bonds avail significant tax advantages. For more information, please contact AISES’ Finance Director, Marie Thames at (505) 765-1052 ext. 116, or mthames@aises.org.
Please consider AISES when preparing Estate Planning through Legacy Gifts or Bequests. Bequests can be made in the following ways: »» Bequest of a dollar amount, particular securities, or other property
»» Residual bequest of all, or a portion of, an estate after payment of specific amounts to other beneficiaries »» Contingent bequest to take effect if beneficiaries decease before the testator
A bequest can often be arranged with the simple addition of a codicil amending an existing will. Direct bequests, as well as certain bequests in trust, are exempt from estate taxes, but please consult your tax advisor for more information. AISES Estate Planning can be executed by contacting our Finance Director, Marie Thames at the phone number or email above.
AISES does not sell or exchange its agency donor list with other organizations or disclose privileged information regarding donors or gifts to unauthorized parties.
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AISES thanks its 2010 Circle of Support sponsors, whose partnership supports the projects and activities you have read about in this Annual Report. Circle of Support Advocate
Circle of Support Teacher
Circle of Support Mentor
Circle of Support Benefactor
Circle of Support Visionary
Full Circle of Support Partner
Full Circle of Support Leader
All photos by Enrique C. Knell, except the following: Page 1 – sidebar, top: Official White House Photo by Steve Sousa. Page 1 – Grand Award winners: Ki Tecumseh. Page 1 – Mackyl Ortega photo: provided. Page 2 – all photos: provided. Page Seven – sidebar photo: provided. Page 7 – Google Scholars photo: Vanessa Bennally. Page 9 – Barbara Tenorio-Grimes photo: provided. Page 11 – Leadership Conference and Regional Conference photos: provided. Page 16 – Elders Photos: Jason Edwards.
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