Present were:
Treasurer-Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Carl Elliott, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Iris Friday, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Vice-chair-Rosalee Walz, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Absent were:
Secretary-Lillian Chappell, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League-called
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation-called
Chairman-Marty Bluewater, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Staff/Public
Michael Marshall SISC Executive Director
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the April 16, 2002 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Ms. Walz requested a motion be made to approve the minutes. The motion was so moved by Mr. Danysh and seconded by Mr. Richards, the motion carried.
2. Executive Director’s Report
Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall went over the 10th financial report. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that we had received $5,000 from the Muckleshoot Tribe for the summer Options Program. Ms. Walz requested a motion to approve the financial report. The motion was so moved by Mr. Danysh and seconded by Mr. Richards, the motion carried.
Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall explained the financial position of the shop. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the budget for T&B included possibly giving up the Second & Cherry Street location.
Scholarship Requests –The Scholarship Committee made the following Recommendation: Ms. Donna Torres $1,000. The motion to approve the recommendation was so moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Danysh, the motion carried.
Earthquake Damage – Mr. Marshall explained that the work on the Leschi Center had been completed. Work on the Pearl Warren Building will begin in July.
Gates Foundation – Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the Lab was operational and classes had begun. The Options Program is set to begin June 24th and will operate for 6 weeks. The Options Brochure has been distributed to local Indian agencies.
Audit - Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the audit has been completed.
Funding Request - Ms. McCaffery requested consideration to approve three monetary awards in the amount of $300 per graduate to be given out at Raven’s Feast. Ms. Walz requested a motion to approve the request, so moved by Mr. Danysh seconded by Ms.Friday, motion carried.
Budget - Mr. Marshall submitted a preliminary budget for the Boards consideration with approval of the final document in June.
HUCHOOSEDA - Mr. Marshall informed the Board that Mr. Tulee was requesting free use of the Community Space for their graduation on May 30th. Ms. Walz requested a motion to approve the request, so moved by Mr. Danysh and seconded by Mr. Richards, the motion carried.
3. New Business- Mr. Marshall went over the preliminary budget during the Executive Directors report.
4. Old Business- No old business.
There being no further business Ms. Walz adjourned the May Board meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission at 5:40pm.Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director