"News Letter May 1, 2010"
FOUR WINDS TRIBE LOUISIANA CHEROKEE CONFEDERACY

NEWSLETTER
May 1, 2010

    The Official roll for this tribe is closed as of November 18, 2009 and will remain closed until further notice.
    All applications for members of this tribe will be reviewed. All applications must be completely filled out and all copies are needed such as birth certificates, social security cards, marriage license and a completed pedigree chart. The tribe will attempt to notify you if your application is not completed. However, it is your responsibility to get all information needed and turned in A.S.A.P. If you have any questions about your application, you may come by the tribal office or call (337) 463-7501, Wednesday's only. The tribal office is open to the public on each Wednesday from 9 - 12. Feel free to stop by for coffee and donuts or if you have any questions.
    In the month of June, we will be teaching culture classes on how to make dream catchers, corn husk dolls or The Lord's Prayer in sign language. Each Wednesday in the month of June offers a different class. Classes will be held at the tribal office in DeRidder, Louisiana. All is welcome to attend.
    We have purchased a new ID machine. We will soon be making ID cards for all members with completed applications and in good standing. Once you receive your new ID card and if you lose it, there will be a $10.00 charge for a replacement.
    We would like to thank everyone for their help that participated in our Children's Culture Day in Elizabeth, Louisiana on April 17, 2010. We taught our children how to make some corn husk dolls, indian jewelry, shaws, key rings and rain sticks. We also taught them different indian dances. We all had a great time.
    Just a reminder, if you are interested in receiving an American Indian Prestige License Plate, they are available by calling the DMV at (225) 925-6364. Just call the DMV and request the plate. Give them your current license plate number. They will give you credit for the amount of the fee left on your current tag.
    And last but not least, our 11th Annual Pow Wow is October 23 & 24, 2010 at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds in DeRidder, Louisiana. Also, any unmarried members wanting to run for Jr. Princess ages: 8 - 13 or Sr. Princess ages: 14 - 19, may contact Jackie Womack, (337) 825-8641 or Louise Willis, (318) 634-7338.
HEADSTAFF

Arena Director: Thomas Muskrat
Asst. Arena Director: Jesse Oosahwe
MC: Herbert Johnson
Drum: A/C Woodland
Head Man Dancer: Cocoa Creppel
Head Lady Dancer: Elizabeth Pierite
Head Gourd Dancer: Travis Harris
Head Boy Dancere: Jake Rivers
Head Girl Dancer: Raven Crooks
Sr. & Jr. Tribal Princesses: TBA
Competition Dancing & Guest Drums Welcome

Grand Entry: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 1:00 & 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 24, 2010, 1:00 pm

Gourd Dancing: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 24, 2010, 11:00 am

NO PETS
THIS IS A DRUG FREE EVENT
Pow Wow information: Contact: Jackie Womack
telephone: (337) 825-8641
Email: talkingleaves2003@yahoo.com
We are looking forward to another great year, we hope to see you there!