www.fcpotawatomi.com • [email protected] • (715) 478-7437 • FREE ® POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Volume 22, Issue 1 • ABTE NI BNE GISES • HALF THE SUMMER MONTH • July 1, 2016 FCPC Hosts 2016 NATOW Conference by Val Niehaus Creek LPGA Classic. He said, “Good Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel things are happening here in the state (PCCH) hosted this year’s Native of Wisconsin and especially with this American Tourism of Wisconsin (NA- (LPGA) event, which highlights what TOW) conference at its facility June Native Americans are doing. Branding 6-8, 2016. the Native American communities in NATOW is an inter-tribal consor- the state of Wisconsin is extremely tium that was launched as a statewide important. We don’t only want to be initiative in 1994 by the Great Lakes known for our gaming, but also for Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC). The all the other things we are involved mission of NATOW is to promote in. But we need to promote them. We tourism featuring Native American need to brand the Native American heritage and culture. (Cited from communities here in Wisconsin. With natow.org) that, on behalf of the FCP Executive The conference started out on Council, have a good conference and June 6 with a golf tournament held Migwetch!” at McCauslin Brook Golf & Country Next at the podium was David photo by Val Niehaus Club in Lakewood, Wis. Once the Fleming Sr., chairman of NATOW. tournament was done, there was an He spoke about the conference theme, FCP Chairman Harold “Gus” Frank awards reception and networking event which was “Cultural Tourism”, and welcoming NATOW to the FCP Community. at PCCH. emphasized that this includes the The conference began on June 7, power of partnerships, Native arts and photo by Val Niehaus with an opening ceremony by Bobbi digital presence. He then explained a Webster, Oneida Nation public rela- bit about how the conference would tions director. Webster was the spokes- be broken down in the days to come. woman for the entire conference and Fleming said, “I think Native arts and did a fantastic job of keeping things on cultural tourism is one of the greatest schedule and providing information issues we as NATOW can address to about each person who spoke during help our local tribal communities be the conference. more successful. NATOW works a lot Webster started out by giving a bit with tribal governments and other or- of an introduction as to what NA- ganizations to increase tourism, which TOW is and does. From there, she is very important to our tribal com- introduced Forest County Potawatomi munities. We are also starting to reach Chairman Harold “Gus” Frank. out to other organizations that are Frank opened with, “Good morn- helping entrepreneurs such as artists to ing, and on behalf of the FCP Execu- start their businesses and to make their tive Council, we welcome NATOW to mark into something bigger.” our humble beginnings here in Carter, Fleming also stressed that this has Wisconsin.” He continued with a nothing to do with the dollars that David Fleming (Lac Courte Oreilles), Chairman of NATOW, few words about the premier golf come in but more to do with the speaking on behalf of the organization. event that will be hosted by Oneida friendships that start and the sharing Nation next year, the Thornberry of the beauty and culture of tribal peo- ple. He further explained that over the photo by next few days, discussions would take James Netz, place about how to accomplish this for James Netz PAID each tribe that was represented at the PRSRT STD PRSRT Photography US POSTAGE WAUPACA, WI WAUPACA, PERMIT NO 47 PERMIT conference. Fleming also acknowledged the NATOW board of directors consisting of eleven members from the eleven dif- ferent tribes in Wisconsin, with Brooks Boyd being the representative for the FCP tribe. He closed with, “I want to thank the Forest County Potawatomi for having us here this year!” continued on pg. 16... Bobbi Webster (Oneida Nation), directing the conference. 2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • July 1, 2016 Business Elders July 1, 2016 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 3 Happy July Birthday Elder Menus to These Elders! JULY 2016 7-2 Lawrence Daniels 7-18 Pamela Genett Monday, July 4 Monday, July 18 7-6 Sharon A. Allis 7-19 Rosalind Kendrick No Lunch Chef Salad, Wheat Dinner Roll, 7-10 Daniel Smith 7-19 Dianna Balderas Cottage Cheese, Apple 7-11 Anthony Daniels 7-20 Carol Gorham Tuesday, July 5 7-14 Eunice White 7-22 Eugene White-Fish Chicken Wings, Boiled Parsley Tuesday, July 19 7-17 Frank Shepard Sr. 7-27 Julie Chorak Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Squash, 7-18 Ernest Wensaut 7-31 Victor Smith Sr. Peaches, Blueberry Muffin Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce 7-18 Mary Shepard Wednesday, July 6 Wednesday, July 20 BBQ on Bun, Baked Beans, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, FCP CARING PLACE Baked Chips, Watermelon Pistachio Torte July 2016 Activities Calendar Thursday, July 7 Thursday, July 21 EVENTS IN THE ACTIVITIES ROOM: Activity room is open daily for activities at Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Cold Pasta Salad, Assorted the Caring Place. Exercise is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Beets, V8® Juice, Orange Crackers, Cottage Cheese, Fruit Salad SPECIAL EVENTS (RSVP REQUIRED): 6: Shopping; departing at 10 a.m. Friday, July 8 12: Elders Picnic at Crandon City Beach; noon - 2 p.m. Cream of Chicken Wild Rice Friday, July 22 16: Iron River Rodeo; departing at 9 a.m. Soup, Cornbread, Jello® Chicken Dumpling Soup, 22: Rouman Cinema; departure depends on what’s playing w/Mandarin Oranges Cheese Sandwich, V8® Juice, 26: Birthday Bingo Chocolate Chip Cookie Monday, July 11 Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, Monday, July 25 Corn, Yogurt, Raisins Tuna Sandwich, Baked Chips, Carrots & Celery w/Dip, Banana Tuesday, July 12 Message From FCP Veterans Post 1 Indian Taco w/Lettuce, Tuesday, July 26 Tomato, Onion, Shredded Hamburger Gravy, Mashed We consider it an honor and a privilege to be of service to Cheese & Sour Cream, Potatoes, Asparagus, Jello® Cake the Potawatomi community. Membership in FCP Veterans Refried Beans, Pears Post 1 is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi Wednesday, July 27 tribal members. Meetings take place on the first Monday of Wednesday, July 13 BBQ Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, each month at 5 p.m. at the old tribal hall located at 8000 Hot Pork Sandwich, Roasted Baby Red Potatoes, Potawatomi Trail in Crandon. Please join us! Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Orange California Blend Vegetable, Fruit Pizza Thursday, July 28 Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Peas & Thursday, July 14 Carrots, Jello® w/Fruit Fish Sandwich w/Lettuce & Tomato, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Friday, July 29 POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Peanut Butter Cookie Chili, Fry Bread, Chocolate Cake w/Peanut Butter Frosting, 8000 Potawatomi Trail • PO Box 340 • Crandon, WI 54520 phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (715) 478-7438 Friday, July 15 Orange Juice email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com Cream of Asparagus Soup, Ham Sandwich, Kiwi Slices *Menus subject to change. FCP EXECUTIVE PTT STAFF COUNCIL Managing Editor: Chairman: WINDA COLLINS Be on the Watch for Elder Financial Exploitation HAROLD “GUS” FRANK Office Manager: The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) spotlights the importance of safeguard- Vice Chairman: MICHELLE SPAUDE ing Wisconsin’s senior population by keeping a watchful eye for signs of elder financial exploitation AL MILHAM and promptly reporting possible abuse to appropriate officials. Elder financial abuse is rising with the Reporter/Photographer: rapid aging of the country’s population, due in part to the amount of wealth seniors have accumulated Secretary: VAL NIEHAUS LORNA SHAWANO Member of the throughout their careers and their increasing isolation. 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