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TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP TO THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS

IN THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE CHOCTAW NATION INTRODUCED A COUNCIL BILL A COUNCIL BILL

WHEREAS, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma wishes to become a Member Indian/ Native Government in Good

Standing

with

National Congress

of

American Indians ( NCAI),

and

WHEREAS, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribe meets all requirements for Tribal Membership, pursuant to Article II- Membership, Section B of the Constitution and Bylaws of NCAI, and

WHEREAS, that the Choctaw Tribal Council, which is the official governing body of the abovenamed nation, hereby authorizes the necessary action to place the nation in Membership with NCAI, and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Tribe shall pay a $ 25, 000.00 membership fee in accordance with NCAI By- Laws, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based on tribal enrollment table of 7, 501 and over membership, the Tribe shall have 180 votes.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Tribal Council of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma that this Act be cited as approval to place the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Membership with NCAI. BE IT FINALLY ENACTED by the Tribal Council of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma designated the following persons as Delegate and Alternate Delegate( s) and instructs them to

become Individual Members in Good Standing with NCAI in order to fulfill their responsibilities as Official Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Convention, Executive Council Winter Session

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CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Speaker of the Tribal Council of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the Tribal Council is composed of twelve( 12) seats. Eight( 8) members must be present

to

constitute a quorum.

I further certify that

twelve( 12 ) members answered roll call

and that a quorum was present at the Regular Session of the Tribal Council at

Tuskahoma, Oklahoma on August 8, 2015. Ifurther certify that the foregoing Council Bill 134- 15

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NATIONAL

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July 10, 2015

Re: 2015- 2016 NCAI Membership

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Dear Tribal Leader:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

I am honored to invite you to partner with us in the vital work of protecting and advancing

PRESIDENT Cladoosby

tribal sovereignty by becoming a 2015- 2016 member of the National Congress of American

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Indians ( NCAI).

FIRST VICE- PRESIDENT Randy Noka Narragansett Tribe

RECORDING SECRETARY Aaron Payment

Sault Ste. Mane Tribe Indians of Michigan

of

Chippewa

We are a membership-driven organization and our membership is a strong

representation of the many Native nations, villages, communities, and individuals that

constitute the wholeforof Indian Indian Country. As a unified voice, NCAI has been making a difference Count in

and

Country, and as a member you make an invaluable y

contribution to that voice.

TREASURER Arlan Melendez Reno Sparks Indian

Colony

REGIONAL VICEPRESIDENTS

ALASKA Jerry Isaac Native Village

of

Tanacross

Our membership plays a critical role in putting NCAI on the frontlines of the nation' s policy

debates that directly affect our sovereign rights. Congress and the Administration look to NCAI as Indian Country' s unified voice on our key national priorities. Together last year, we worked tirelessly on many fronts, including: 0

EASTERN OKLAHOMA S. Joe Crittenden Cherokee Nation

Protecting and Restoring Tribal Lands Asserting Tribal Tax Rights

Modernizing the Trust Relationship Enhancing our Public Safety and Emergency Management Tools

GREAT PLAINS Leander McDonald Spirit Lake Nation

Educating the General Public About Native Peoples

MIDWEST Roger Rader

PokagonbandofPofawatomi

NORTHEAST Lance Gu In dian Nation Indian

In 2016

we will face a number of new and on ongoing oin challenges. NCAI strives to ensure g

that all member tribes and individuals are informed about all such issues affecting the

well-being of Indian nations. As a member of NCAI, you will receive:

NORTHWEST Fawn

Sharp

Quinault Indian Nation

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Access to NCAI-produced documents, Regular legislative reports,

PACIFIC Morillo

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Ivan Posey

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Weekly broadcasts and other legislative and action alerts, And the ability to cast tribal votes at NCAI' s conferences.

Shoshone Tribe

SOUTHEAST Ron Richardson

There is no better investment than being an active dues-paying member of NCAI. Enclosed

Haliwa- Saponi Indian Tribe

you will find the 2015- 2016 Membership information and application packet. This tribal

SOUTHERN PLAINS

membership will commence at our 72nd Annual Convention in San Diego, CA on October

Stephen Smith Kiowa Tribe

Ii

18- 23, 2015.

SOUTHWEST Manuel Heart Ute Mountain Lite Tribe

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Bernida Humetewa,

Outreach Director at ( 505) 867- 0203 or bhumetewana,ncai.or_g. We look forward to working

WESTERN Len George

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jacqueline Johnson Pata Tlingit

with you this coming year!

Sincerely,

NCAIHEADQUARTERS 1516 P Street, N. W. Washington, DC 20005 202. 466. 7767 202. 466. 7797 fax www, ncai.

org

Jacqueline Johnson Pata Executive Director National Congress

of

American Indians

National Congress of American Indian s g 2015 -

2016 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

YES! I support the continuing work and purpose of the National Congress of American Indians and I want to become a Member in good standing

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Individual Indian Member

One Vote, NCAI Broadcasts and Alerts sent to One E- Email- OR- to One Fax Number, Publications, and Reduced

Conference Rates

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F_ 1$ 40

Individual Associate Member

Non-Voting, NCAI Broadcasts and Alerts sent to Two E- Mail- OR- to One Fax Number, Publications, and Reduced

Conference Rates

500

Organization Associate Member

Non- Voting, NCAI Broadcasts and Alerts sent to Two E- Mail- OR- to One Fax Number,Publications, and Reduced

Conference Rates for two

1, 000 Individual Indian LIFETIME Member

Lifetime Voting, NCAI Broadcasts and Alerts sent to One E- mail- OR- to One Fax Numbers, Publications, Reduced Conference Rates and a Lifetime Memebership Card 1, 000 Individual Associate LIFETIME Member

Non-Voting, NCAI Broadcasts and Alerts sent to One E- Mail- OR- to One Fax Numbers, Publications, Reduced Conference Rates and a Lifetime Membership Card

Membership will commence after the 72ndAnnual Convention- October 18- 23, 2015. Membership is not transferable and maybe used only by the person whose name is printed on this form. NCAI is a voluntary membership organization and membership in NCAI does not

determine status as a member ofany American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe. I– — — — — — —

I AM INCLUDING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION OF: 100 0 $

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Enclosed is a Check or Money Order[ Mail to: NCAI, 1516 P Street NW, Washington, DC 200051 To pay by credit card please call Kristen Pratt at 202- 466- 7767 NCAI STAFF USE ONLY[ Please do not write in this area] Payment Received:$

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American an Indians

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2015 - 2016 TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

CREDENTIAL PROCESS

NCAI Membership is made up of Tribes and Individuals who have met the eligibility criteria and the payment of dues as outlined in Article III of the NCAI By-Laws. Annual membership dues shall be due and payable at the Annual Convention of each year. All members are determined to be in good standing upon full payment of tribal dues. To become a Member Tribe in good standing, please complete these important steps: 1.

Submit the attached Tribal Membership Application.

2.

Submit a current year Tribal Resolution for membership by re-typing the attached template on your Tribal letterhead.

3.

Submit the attached Individual membership Application.

4.

Mail all of the above- referenced documents along with your payment to: National Congress of American Indians 1516 P Street NW Washington, DC 20005

Articles from the National Congress of American Indians

Constitution and By- Laws applicable to the Membership Process: Article III: MEMBERS Section B: Tribal

Membership

Any Tribe, band

or

Article III: MEMBERS

Section C: Dues -

identifiable group of American Indians or Alaska Natives shall

be

eligible

provided

it

shall

for tribal membership fulfill all the following

A

substantial number of

its

members

reside upon the same reservation or,

in

the absence of a reservation in the same general

locality;

In accordance with the Section B 1d: Votes

following table:

Each individual member is entitled to one vote. Each member tribe is entitled

Income

$

requirements:

1.

Article III: MEMBERS

$

$ $

Dues

30

million or over

20

million to$

to 100- 180 votes, depending upon the

25, 000

enrollment of the Tribe. Each member

$

15, 000

10 million to$ 20 million

$

10, 000

Tribe shall vote in accordance with the following table:

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$

million

30

million

to$ 10 million

5,500

1 million to$ 5 million

$

1, 100

500,000 to$ 1

$

550

million

0 to$ 500,000

110

Tribal Enrollment

Up to& including 501 to 1500

2. It

maintains a tribal organization,

with regular officers and of

transacting business

at a

reasonably

the means

and

arriving

accurate count of

If

revenue exceeds$

please consider

dues

60

million

increasing

as a contribution to

NCAI.

its

membership; 3. It is

not a mere offshoot or

your

fraction

120

130

3501 to 4500

140

4501 to 5500

150

5501 to 6500

160

6501 to 7500

170

membership; and

4. It is recognized as a Tribe or other

identifiable group of American Indians

or Alaska Natives by the Department of the Interior, Court of Claims, the Indian Claims Commission, or a State. NCAI

at

100 110

1501 to 2500

over

contact

500

2501 to 3500

of an organized Tribe, itself eligible for

For more information

Number of Votes

202- 466- 7767.

7500

180

National Congress of American Indians ans 2015 -

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