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There are twenty-one (21) ASSOCIATIONS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, COUNCILS & COURTS OF THE COMANCHE NATION AS OF August 5, 2007 not in any particular order. This list is updated as needed due to changes on the date indicated above.
1. COMANCHE BUSINESS COMMITTEE per the CN Constitution consist of seven elected members of the Comanche Nation meetings are conducted the 1st Saturday of each month usually at the CN New Conference Room.
Current members:
Chairman Wallace Coffey
Vice-Chairman Ron Red Elk
Secretary-Treasurer Ed Tahhahwah
CBC No. 1 Eddie Mahseet
CBC No. 2 Lanny Asepermy
CBC No. 3 Jenice Bigbee
CBC No. 4 Clyde Narcomey
2. COMANCHE COLLEGE COUNCIL per Charter consists of eight members originally selected by the Director of Education with no more than two CBC members and the CN Chairman. Meetings are conducted on an as needed basis.
Current members:
Council Leader Dr. John Tippeconnic III
Council Second Leader Mary Jo Tippeconnic-Fox
Historian Garrison Tahmahkera
Treasurer none appointed
Members: Lotsee Patterson, Barbara Hobson, Linda Sue Warner, Kathryn Harris Tijerina, Wallace Coffey, Lanny Asepermy & Eddie Mahseet
3. TRIBAL GAMING COMMISSION (per CN Gaming Ordinance amended through April 17, 2007) regulates tribal gaming operations. The Commission shall consist of four members, one of whom shall be designated as an alternate and at least one Commissioner has to be enrolled Comanche. Commissioners elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The CBC shall fill the Commissioners positions.
Current members:
Chairman - Oscar Codopony
Vice-Chairman Sheryl Lewis
Commissioner Vicki Sanders
Alternate Commissioner Ed Tieyah (has no vote)
4. GAMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall consist of three voting members a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and one Director. The CN Chairman shall identify and nominate a qualified candidate for any vacancy on the Board of Directors. Nominees shall be confirmed by a majority of the CBC before becoming a member of the Board of Directors. The Directors shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among themselves. Funding is provided by the Casino Operating Budget. The purpose of the Gaming Board (of Directors) is to serve in a management oversight role over the General Managers and the day to day operations of the gaming operation. NOTE: Resolution No. 65-07 removes CBC members from this board and rescinds Resolution No. 107-06 which added two CBC members to this board.
Current members:
Chairman - Iola Hayden
Director Jim Patterson
Director Daphne Ticeahkie
5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION shall be appointed by the CN Chairman with the advice of the CBC. The Economic Development Commission shall consist of five members & one member of the CBC as an ex officio member (with no vote). Meetings are conducted the last Thursday of each month.
Current members:
Chairman Robert Tippeconnie
Vice- Chairman vacant
Secretary-Treasurer vacant
Commissioner Chloveta Caudill
Commissioner Ben Tahmahkera
Commissioners Joe Wahnee Jr. & Dennis Woommavovah
CBC Reps (Ex officio member) Jenice Bigbee
6. HOUSING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS are appointed by the CN Chairman with CBC approval. Meetings held 2nd Monday of each month at the housing authority.
Current members:
Chairperson Sallie Tonips
Vice-Chairman Anthony DeFilipo
Commissioner Richard Attocknie
Commissioner Barbara Edmondson
Commissioner Edward Eschiti
Liaison Lanny Asepermy
7. KCA LAND INTERTRIBAL LAND USE COMMITTEE (per the CN Constitution) the CBC shall designate members of the CBC to represent the tribe on the KCA Intertribal Land Use Committee to transact business regarding property owned jointly by the three tribes. The representatives so designed shall be authorized to enter, on behalf of the Comanche Nation of Indians, into leases, permits, easements, right-of way, contracts for development planning and other transactions, except the sale thereof, relating to tribal lands commonly owned by the KCA Tribes to the extent that the Comanche Tribal Council could so act. Officers are selected from the three KCA Chairmen and the CN Chairman appoints two members of the CBC to serve on the committee. Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. FY07 operating budget $300,000 from KCA 20% funds.
Current members:
Vice-Chairman - Wallace Coffey
Member Eddie Mahseet
Member Jenice Bigbee
8. TAX COMMISSIONERS shall consist of two members appointed by the CN Chairman other commissioners are members of the Comanche Business Committee with the CN Chairman an ex officio (no vote) member of the Commissioners. Officers are elected by the Commissioners. Meetings are conducted the last Thursday of each month at the Comanche Business Center. This is an executive committee of the Tax Commission that oversees the administration of the Tax Commission (per Director Raymond Nauni).
Current Members:
Chairman Jim Patterson
Vice Chairman Eddie Mahseet
Secretary/Treasurer LaNora Parker
Member Ed Tahhahwah
Member Lanny Asepermy
Member Jenice Bigbee
Member Clyde Narcomey
Member vacant
Ex Officio Member (no vote) Wallace Coffey
9. ELECTION BOARD shall consist of twelve elected members - two members from each of the six voting districts, an at-large member and alternates from each voting district Walters, Apache, Lawton, Cache, Anadarko & Oklahoma City. The Chairman and Recorder are elected by the Election Board membership. FY07 funding $103,000 & FY08 funding $285,664.
Current Members:
Chairman Charles Wells (Anadarko)
Recorder Yonevea Terry (Apache)
Walters reps Donna Ahdosy & Sharon Mahsetky
Apache reps Regina Brennock & Christie Tsatoke DeCora (alternate)
Lawton reps Elaine Noyebad
Cache reps Eleanor McDaniel & Edna Poafpybitty
Anadarko reps Marilyn Tiger & Carol Pewewardy (alternate)
Oklahoma City reps Bobby Nauni & Dana Attocknie
At Large rep Nick Plata
10. MUSEUM BOARD shall consist of eight members recommended by the Tribal Administrator and appointed by the CN Chairman. This is the recommended board pending appointment upon completion of their by-laws and review by the CN Chairman (information provided by Acting Museum Director Martina Minthorn). FY07 budget $512,500 & FY08 budget $489,618.
Current recommended members:
Chairman Dan Bigbee Jr.
Vice-Chairman Darrell Kosechequetah
Member Juanita Pahdopony-Mithlo
Member LaNora Parker
Member Ron Red Elk
Member Bill Shoemate
Member Josephine Wapp
Member Pat Whitewolf
11. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE BOARD consists of seven tribes Comanche, Kiowa, Apache, Wichita, Caddo, Delaware & Fort Sill Apache. The CN Chairman is an advisor on this board and selects alternates from the Nation. Purpose is to advise the IHS on matters pertaining to each Nation or Tribe.
Current Advisors:
Wallace Coffey
Eddie Mahseet
Johnny Wauqua
12. CONSTITUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE shall consist of a Facilitator appointed by the CN Chairman and eight members selected by the Facilitator. Meetings are scheduled by the Facilitator on an as needed basis. The purpose of the committee is to draft a new CN Constitution. FY07 budget $109,060 & FY08 budget $75,000.
Current Members:
Facilitator Dennis Chappabitty
Co-Chairman Harry Mithlo
Co-Chairman Peggy Paddyaker
Member Vernon Griffin
Member Leslie Whitefeather (resigned)
Member Errol Choney
Member Paul Pahcheka
Member Roderick Whitewolf
Member Lebert Taunah
13. COMANCHE NATION CHILDRENS COURT shall consist of three judges appointed by the CBC they settle family disputes involving Nation children. Court is held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month usually at the CN New Conference Room. FY07 funding $282,000 & FY08 funding $330,000.
Judge Rita Coosewoon
Judge vacant
Judge Cornelia Karty
14. COMANCHE INDIAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION shall consist of enrolled Comanche Nation Veterans, spouses (Auxiliary) of members of the Comanche Nation who are married to a veteran or veterans (Associate), not Comanche, married to Comanche Nation members. Officers are elected by the active veteran membership. Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month usually at the CN New Conference. FY07 funding $46,838 & FY08 funding $46,590. The purpose of this organization is to participate in and encourage, further facilitate and promote patriotic, civil and tribal activities and to function as a non-profit association to assist in activities as a Veterans Association.
Current Officers:
Commander Jack Codopony Sr.
1st Vice-Commander Kevin Pohawpatchoko
2nd Vice-Commander George Red Elk
Secretary/Treasurer Harry Mithlo
Others:
Advisor & Color Guard Lanny Asepermy
Advisor Eleanor McDaniel
Quartermaster Frank Hubbard
Auxiliary Leader Susie Hubbard
Historian Zona Suminski
Princess Krista Hubbard
15. COMANCHE ELDERS COUNCIL shall consist of any enrolled Comanche 62 years old or older. Their meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month unless the 1st Monday falls on a holiday, then the meeting is held the following Monday usually at the Comanche Nation College. The Chairman is elected by the membership of the Council the Chairman appoints the other officers. The purpose of the council is to inform Comanche elders about culture, history, traditions and current events (purpose information by Raymond Almanza). FY07 funding $125,000 & FY08 funding $125,000.
Current Officers:
Chairman Raymond Almanza
Vice-Chairman Tommy Johnson
Secretary Barbara Asepermy
Treasurer Marion Simmons
16. COMANCHE LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE is open to any person interested in the preservation and promotion of the Comanche language and culture. The purpose of the Comanche Language and Cultural Preservation Committee is to provide the opportunity for Comanche people of all ages to learn to speak, write and understand the Comanche language in order that it and our culture might live on. FY07 & 08 Funding $25,000. Meeting are conducted the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Nations New Conference Room. More information about this committee can be attained at www.comanchelanguage.org (Information courtesy of Barbara Goodin).
Current Officers (known as the Executive Board):
President Billie Kreger
Vice-President Rosemary Chibitty
Secretary/Treasurer Barbara Goodin
17-19. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEES IN APACHE, CACHE (Cahoma) & WALTERS the purpose is to promote in the development of their community by providing numerous functions/activities ie; culture & traditional events (pow-wows, hand games, gospel singing, etc;), funerals, meetings, elections, reunions, youth activities, physical fitness activities, etc; Officers are elected by the communities. FY07 budget $13,500 & FY08 budget $40,000.
CCC-Apache
Chairman Beverly Isaacs
Secretary Esa Attocknie
Treasurer/Building Manager Sandra Gallegos, 588-2109
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month
Cahoma
Chairman Charlene Tahdooahnippah
Building Manager Billie Kreger, 429-3866
Currently no meetings are held
CCC-Walters
Chairman/Building Manager George Tahdooahnippah, 875-3506
Secretary Lola Ototivo
Currently no meetings are held
20. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION and REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA) BOARD monitors the NAGPRA programs and advises on NAGPRA issues. Meetings are on an as needed basis at the desecration of the NAGPRA Director. Board members are selected by the CBC.
Chairman Bill Voelker
Vice-Chairman Fred Fodder
Secretary/Treasurer Bernard Kahrahrah
Chaplin Thomas Blackstar
Chaplin Assistant Glen Heminokeky
Member Gene Sovo
Member Marie Haumpy
Member Beatrice Saupitty
Member Ryland Rivas Sr.
21. SHOSHONE REUNION COMMITTEE is the planning committee for the annual Shoshone reunions. The Chairman is appointed by the CN Chairman to oversee the functions and budget of the committee. FY 07 budget $25,000 & FY 08 budget $25,000.
Chairman vacant
Information courtesy of Lanny Asepermy, CBC #2
