May 20, 2010 - Eastern Band of Cherokee

CHEROKEE NEW BRIEFSPainown and Birdtown DayCamps taking applicaonsPainttown and Birdtown Day camps aretaking applications now. Each locationwill take the first 40 applicants. A $50deposit is due with the application, and areceipt must be attached. The full $200fee is due by Wednesday, June 2. Allpayments must be made at the FinanceBuilding. Receipts must be turned intothe Day Camp Staff.- Source: Jessica Daniels,Cherokee Life CenterFair Theme neededThe staff of EBCI Travel & Tourism isrequesting theme suggestions for the upcoming98th Cherokee Indian Fair. Thedeadline to submit suggestions is Tuesday,June 1. Submit suggestions to JaniceWildcatt, special events coordinator,497-8122, janiwild@nc-cherokee.com.- Source: LTWANEWS ka-no-he-daBig Cove Free Labor Groupto be honoredThe Qualla Advisory Board of MountainMediation Services will honor the BigCove Free Labor Group as 2010 Peacemakersfor the Qualla Boundary during adinner and award ceremony on Friday,May 21 at 6pm. The event will be heldat the Old School (formerly the Churchof the Nazarene) in the Big Cove Community.Please bring a covered side dish.Main dish and drinks will be provided.Info: Lorraine or Debra (828) 631-5252,mmsbryson@dnet.netBill Taylor Scholarshipaccepng applicaonsThe Bill Taylor Scholarship is intended forstudents pursuing a degree in “BusinessAdministration, or a Business relatedarea”. Applicants must be either enrolledmembers of the Eastern Band or membersof their immediate families. Applicationsand Guidelines are available at the TribalEducation and Training Office and must bereturned by June 1st to: Frela Beck, 854Big Cove Road, Cherokee, NC 28719.The Bill Taylor Scholarship was establishedby Harrah’s Casino to pay tribute toWilliam R. Taylor. The Scholarship is administeredas a permanent endowment ofthe Eastern Band of Cherokee CommunityFoundation, one of 60 affiliates of thestatewide North Carolina CommunityFoundation. Currently, the local Foundationholds 11 endowment funds, four ofwhich are scholarship or award programsfor higher education. To find out more informationabout the Bill Taylor Scholarshipor the Eastern Band of CherokeesCommunity Foundation, call Frela Beck,Scholarship Committee Chairperson at497-3671 or Sue LeLievre, NCCFWestern Associate at 1-800-210-9532.- Source: Bill Taylor ScholarshipAttention EBCI College StudentsThe deadline for EBCI Education Program funding for theFall, 2010 semester is JUNE 1, 2010.The following MUST be on file at the Education office in order tobe eligible for funding:Education Application (pick up at education office)2010-2011 FAFSA Student Aid Report* (SAR)SCC Students must submit FAFSA by May 15thCopy of Social Security Card/EBCI enrollment cardCopy of photo IDProof of application for 3 scholarshipsCollege Acceptance LetterEducation Guideline Signature Sheet(reviewed at Education office)Students who are currently being funding must have the followingon file by JUNE 1, 2010:Fall renewal form2010-2011 FAFSA SAR (Student Aid Report)*SCC Students must submit FAFSA by May 15thProof of application for 3 scholarshipsDon’t delay! Come by the Education Office atthe Ginger Lynn Welch Complex ASAP!Questions? Call 497-7485: Laura Smith, Student Coordinator: 4year schools/Graduate students/Technical Schools Sandi Owle, StudentCoordinator: 2 year schools/Certificate Programs Trent Winchester, Specialist:On-line programs/Montreat*The SAR (Student Aid Report) will be ready approximately 2-3days AFTER the FAFSA is submitted. That is the ONLY document thatwill be accepted. The FAFSA should be completed by May 26 in order forthe SAR to be available by June 1st. 5/20THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010cherokee one feather5