Monthly Archives: January 2013

U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins Visits PBPN

January 29, 2013 – U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (front row, center) paid a visit to the Prairie Band today and is pictured with members of the Tribal Council. (Front row, left) is Steve Ortiz and (right) is Junior Wahweotten.  (Back row, … Continue reading

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Tribes To Be Authorized in Making Disaster Declarations to President

January 29, 2013 – Stafford Act passes Senate on 62- 36 vote – Headed to President Obama’s Desk for Signature   Washington, DC – Tribal nations will soon have the same ability provided to states to make disaster relief declarations … Continue reading

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U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp Visits PBPN

January 28, 2013 – U.S. Congressman Tim Huelskamp from Kansas District 1 came to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation today to visit with members of Tribal Council. (Left to right, front row) Jim Potter, Steve Ortiz, Congressman Huelskamp and Joyce … Continue reading

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NCAI Update on Inaugural Week

January 24, 2013 –   Washington, DC – On Monday January 21, 2013, NCAI President Jefferson Keel attended President Barack Obama’s second Inaugural Address joining members of Congress, Cabinet officials, Justices of the Supreme Court, former presidents, governors, other dignitaries, … Continue reading

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Call for All PBPN to Get W-9 Form In

January 23, 2013 – Notice to Tribal Members All Prairie Band Potawatomi members who have not sent in an updated W-9 within in the last 3 months are required to do so by January 31, 2013. Failure to do so … Continue reading

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Rick Burns Named Employee of the Year

January 22, 2013 – Rick Burns was named Employee of the Year at the all-employee meeting held Jan. 18 at the Bingo Hall.  He is the animal control officer for the Tribal Police Department and helps in the maintenance area … Continue reading

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PBPN Involved in Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge

January 22, 2013 – The Diabetes Program offers several exercise programs in the PBPN community like the one pictured above which is a weekly 15-minute walk during break times for employees.    MAYETTA:  The Diabetes Prevention Program is encouraging teams … Continue reading

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Tribal Council to Attend Inauguration in D.C.

January 18, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Three members of the Tribal Council are planning to travel to Washington, D.C. to attend activities involved with the 57th Inauguration of Barack H. Obama set for Jan. 21. Joyce Guerrero, Carrie O’Toole and Tom … Continue reading

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Early-Bird Discount for Boys & Girls Summer Program

January 17, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The Boys & Girls Club is offering a 50 % off early-bird  discount fee for those wanting to sign up their youth (ages 5-18) for Summer Camp today (Jan. 17) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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Salazar Leaving DOI

January 16, 2013 – WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that he will return to his home state of Colorado, having fulfilled his promise to President Obama to serve four years as Secretary. Secretary Salazar has informed … Continue reading

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