[Nat_Issues] Re: Annual Potlatch Fund Gala, Nov 19th - Join us at the UW table!!

[Charlotte Cote]

Greetings everyone,

It's that time of the year again! The Potlatch Fund Gala takes place on November 19th and is a great event to network and socialize, and to support an important organization.

As many of you know, I am a Potlatch Fund board member and this is one of my favorite yearly events. Our mission is "To inspire and build upon the
Native tradition of giving and to expand philanthropy within Tribal Nations and Native Communities in the Northwest." This event is our major
fundraiser and brings together people from many different tribes, organizations, and communities.

Once again I will be coordinating a UW table. You can find more information on ticket prices (individual tickets are $125) and the evenings agenda (which includes a Native Art silent auction!) in the message below or in the attached flyer. Please contact me if you are planning on attending so that I can add your name to the UW table.

Tleko, and I look forward to seeing you at the Gala!

Charlotte
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Charlotte Cote, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, American Indian Studies
Chair, Intellectual House Planning and Advisory Committee
Affiliated Faculty, Canadian Studies Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Box 354305
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, 98195
Phone: (206)221-6549
Fax: (206)616-3122


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2011 Potlatch Fund Gala
An Evening of Celebration and Culture

> Ninth Annual Gala

> November 19, 2011

>

> It is our hope that you will attend Potlatch Fund’s Ninth Annual Fundraising 

> Gala on the evening of Saturday, November 19, 2011 as we celebrate and

> honor the successes and leadership of Northwest Indian Country.

>  

> The Potlatch Fund Gala is much more than a fundraising event to benefit 

> Northwest Indian Country. It is an opportunity to raise the profile of the

> Native community as a whole and build relationships with Native leaders, 

> Pacific Northwest Tribes, Native-led nonprofits and others invested in

> Northwest Indian Country.

>

> Seats are limited - we suggest reserving your seat or table now.

>

> ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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> Potlatch Fund supports

> Native Initiatives throughout Northwest Indian Country

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> Sponsorship Opportunities

> Ninth Annual Fundraising Gala

>

> Participation at our Gala is critical to help us meet the needs of Northwest 

> Indian Country. The Potlatch Fund Gala is true to its roots: money raised

> will be reinvested in Tribal communities and Native initiatives through our 

> Re-granting Program and Capacity Building Trainings.

>

> Re-granting: Potlatch Fund will extend its millionth dollar to Northwest 

> Indian Country as part of a $250,000 grant budget for 2011. We run several

> grant programs: InterTribal Canoe Journey, Community Building, Native Arts, 

> and our Cedar Tree Fund in which we work with Tribes to purchase old

> growth cedar trees for cultural purposes. We also provide mini grants to 

> first time applicants who have attended our trainings. Through our grant

> program, we are able to serve large numbers of individuals.

>

> Capacity Building Trainings: In 2010 over 800 individuals attended a Potlatch 

> Fund training or other unique learning experience. Individuals who

> attend our trainings are poised to become the agents of change and leaders 

> that will strengthen their Nations and communities.

>

> Sponsorship of our 2011 Gala will show your support for the important work 

> Potlatch Fund conducts in partnership with Tribal communities and Native

> organizations throughout the Northwest.

>

> In the spirit of the potlatch we ask for your support.

>

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> 2010LHA 2

> 2010 Leadership Video

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> The Evening in Brief

> Grand Hyatt Seattle - 721 Pine Street, Downtown Seattle

>

> The Grand Hyatt Hotel offers beautiful guest rooms. Potlatch Fund has a 

> limited number of rooms on reserve for the 2011 Gala. Our preferred room rate

> is $129 per night (plus applicable taxes). Rooms can be booked online or 

> please contact the hotel directly at (206) 774-1234 to make a reservation,

> mentioning Potlatch Fund's Gala for the best rates. This room rate will 

> expire Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

>  

>

> 5PM - Reception with Silent Auction featuring Native Art

>

> 7PM - Dinner with Program including-

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>   Cultural Performances

>

>   Leadership Honoring Awards

>   Bruce Thomas (Grand Ronde)

>     The Antone Minthorn Economic & Community Development Award

>   John McCoy (Tulalip)

>     The Pearl Capoeman-Baller Civic Participation Award

>   Eric J. Quaempts (Umatilla)

>     The Billy Frank Jr. Natural Resource Protection Award

>   Jamie Valadez (Lower Elwha Klallam)

>     The Patricia Whitefoot Education Award

>   Leonard Forsman (Suquamish)

>     The Fran James Cultural Preservation Award

>

>   Philanthropists of the Year Awards

>   First Nations Development Institute

>   The Snoqualmie Tribe

>   Marguerite Casey Foundation

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> Our Hands are Raised in Appreciation of our

> Current Sponsors and Table Hosts

>

> Thunderbird

> Marguerite Casey Foundation

> Snoqualmie Tribe

>

> Eagle

> Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

> Longhouse Media

> Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

> Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

>

> Raven

> Bank of America

> Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

> Spirit Mountain Casino

> The Boeing Company

> Union Bank

> Wells Fargo

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> Hummingbird

> DML Insurance Services, Inc.

> Elaine Nonneman

> Lummi Nation

> Squaxin Island Tribe

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> Community Partner

> Kalispel Tribe of Indians

> NativeNorthwest.com

> Pride Foundation

> Social Justice Fund Northwest

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> Table Host

> Bryan Board Member, and Christine Mercier

> Charlotte Coté, Board Member

> Chief Seattle Club

> Dana Arviso

> Heather Miller

> Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe

> John Chess, Board Member

> Kimberly Craven

> Kirby Jock, President & Heather Johnson-Jock, Board Member

> Meri Parker, Vice President

> Northwest Indian College

> Stephanie Coté and Darwyn Fishinghawk

> The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

> The Leake Family

> The Suquamish Tribe

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