Educational Background
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Cass Elementary School, Haskell Co. OK (dissolved)
1954 Stigler High School, Stigler OK

1958 BS: English; Bible & Religion
Bethel College, McKenzie TN

Certification in Special Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL
Certification in Elem. Education, University of Tennessee at Martin

Work History
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2000-current Retired.
1979-2000 Teacher, Resource English classes at Obion County Central High School,
Grades 9-12; American History, Gr. 11; (21 years)
Obion County Board of Education, Union City TN 38261
1978-79 Teacher, Resource classes, Grades 7 & 8, Junior High School, Burnet TX
1970-1978 Teacher, Resource classes, Grades 7 & 8, White County, Carmi IL
1967-1969 Teacher, English classes, Grades 7, 8 & 9, Junior High School, Arkoma OK

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: yes. Enrolled member, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durant OK

Statement
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Having served as a proposed commissioner nominee for the past several months, I am more aware of the responsibilities the position entails, and I believe I am better prepared for the job. I will continue my commitment to help reinstate the State Commission of Indian Affairs and to assure that the interests and concerns of Native Americans in TN are addressed. The past few months have proven that in spite of the great diversity of abilities and opinions among us, we can work together to achieve our goals. Great friendships have been forged, healthy working relationships have occurred, and much unity has been achieved, and I believe all three are necessary for any organization to be successful. I am encouraged and energized with the opportunity to have been of service and wish to continue to serve.

Community
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1975-1996 Church Women United, Inc., New York NY - served on National Board 3
different times. 2000-2004 state Vice President
supporting member, Native American Indian Association, Nashville TN
supporting member, Indigenous Women's Network, Austin TX
secretary-treasurer, TN Indian Affairs Advisory Council

References
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Sara J. Cantrell 77 Rolling Hills, Jackson TN 38305 731/ 668-9103; Stawoda@aol.com
Personal friend sharing a common interest in teaching.
Sally Wells 106 Lakewood Circle, Smyrna TN 37167; 615/ 459-3156
Personal friend sharing a common Choctaw heritage.
Betty Jacob, Coordinator of Indian Ministries P.O. Box 158, Broken Bow OK 74728
Office phone/fax: 580/ 584-2099 chocpres@pine-net.com
Personal friend of 48 years sharing a common Choctaw heritage

Educational Background
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Park Avenue School
Milan TN

Milan High School
Milan TN

Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN.
Associates Degree
Allied Health Sciences - Medical Laboratory Technician

Work History
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Self
Forever Flowers
26 Farmwood Drive
Humboldt, TN 38343
4 years

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
Medical Laboratory Technician
1982 - 1992

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe : no
NA_state_tribe: yes, Cherokee Tribe of N.E. Alabama
P.O. Box 1618
Pinson, AL 35126
Enrolled Member by Blood
Roll Nr. ######

NA_descendant:
ggggranddaughter of: Catherine Elliott Cheek
Cherokee
Was taken on Tail of Tears from Creekpath, Alabama in 1934 at the age of +50. She died 6 months after reaching Indian Territory, on December 20, 1934, in Arkansas

Statement
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In the time I have been associated with TNNAC, I have learned a lot about the vision that this organization has developed and I believe that it can...and will...be a great benefit to all the Tribal People in the state of Tennessee and possibly bring all the many groups together in a manner which has never been seen before. I would very much like to be a part of that. I am willing to place myself at the disposal of the People to help in any way that I can. I do not look on this position as a way to place myself "above" anyone, but rather as a way to be a servant...to help where I am needed and assist in any capacity that needs to be filled. I would deem it an honor to serve you.

Military
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n/a

Community
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I have been very active in the past with the Reelfoot Girl Scout Council. I have served as Day Camp Director for 3 years and as Camp Photographer and Arts and Crafts Councelor for Camp Hazelwood on the Kentucky Lake. I have also acted as Fund Raising Chairman for the Gibson County area. I have discontinued my involvement with any other organizations to devote most of my spare time to TNNAC. I have attended most of the meetings over the past year and have been at Legislative Plaza assisting our lobbying effort for several weeks during this year. I have also been spearpointing the efforts to get donations of money and materials for our convention in September at Pinson Mounds.

References
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Evangeline Lynch, Trimble TN 38259
731-673-4360 Friend

John Smith, Memphis TN 38111-0473
901-743-0095 Friend

Judy Brake, Milan TN 38358
731-686-7060 (work) Life-long Friend

Nominators
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Evangeline Lynch, Trimble TN 38259 973
731-673-4360
email: vlynch@ocol.net
tribal_ancestry: Choctaw
NA_orgs: NAIA, Nashville....TNIAAC

John Smith
[remainder of information omitted by nominee]

Educational Background
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Junior High School
Northside,
Jackson, TN 1978

High School br> Northside,
Jackson, TN 1982
high_school_grad: yes

1 year at UT-Martin, TN
college-grad: no

Work History
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Presently unemployed due to plant closing

Dana Corp., Humboldt, TN
Line handler,
seasonal job for a year - 2002

Murray Inc.,
Jackson, TN
(plant closed)
Maintenance, 15 years,
1989-2002

City Lumber Co,
Jackson, TN
Cabinet shop,
1983-1989

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: Still working on incomplete genealogy, but it appears that Great/grandmother Mary Head and a grandfather on father's side were of Native American Indian heritage of uncertain tribal heritage. Both died very early deaths.

Statement
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First of all, I care deeply about Native Americans and I have an interest in helping the Indians in Tennessee to have their past history and contributions recognized. By being a commissioner, maybe this is a way I can help bring that about. I believe I have the time to devote to whatever the job requires. It has been good for me to meet and know many other Indians through Powwows and attending the meetings of the WTN caucus and to learn all I can from them about all our combined heritage. We seem to all share the same concern that we need to help each other find our roots and work together.

Military
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n/a

Community
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Active in West Tennessee caucus meetings.
Jackson Jr. Chamber of Commerce - Council member
Pres. of Bachelor's Club, Jackson, involved in social service projects
Venture Hiking Club, JacksonMasons, Jackson
Green Belt Assoc., Jackson working on environmental concerns
WTN Caucus (will cook for the convention)

References
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Evangeline W. Lynch
P.O. Box 408, Trimble, TN 38259
731-673-4360
Friend

Curtis Mansfield, First TN Bank
47 Grassland Dr.,
Jackson, TN
731-668-7049
Banker/friend I do business with

David Wolfork, Sheriff
Madison County Sheriff's Dept,
Jackson, TN
731-423-6000
Friend I work with in some organizations we both belong to

Nominators
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Evangeline W. Lynch
P.O. Box 408 (38 D.C. King Rd.)
Trimble, TN 38259 973
731-673-4360
email: vlynch@ocol.net
tribal_ancestry: FB Choctaw
NA_orgs: Proposed Commissioner, TNNAC

Donna Bivens
26 Farmwood Drive,
Humboldt, TN 38343
731-723-7956
email: Bivenswd@click2.net
tribal_ancestry: Cherokee/genealogical information
NA_orgs: TNNAC delegate

married
TN_residency: 1997 to date

Educational Background
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Exeter, Elementry
Exeter, Calif.
1960

Exeter High School
Exeter, Calif.
1960-1962-
high_school_grad: no
rec'd_GED: yes

college: General Contractors School
Sacramento, Calif.
I was a General Engineering Contractor.
college_grad: yes
graduate_school: International Union of the Operating Engineer
Training Program. 1994 Oahu Hawaii.
graduate_school-grad: yes

Work History
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Snow Doves Trading Post
180 Beech Lake Lane, Cedar Grove, Tn.
Owner
6-2002 to date.

Carroll Co. Sherrifs Dept.
22855 Hwy 70 Huntingdon Tn.
I was a Jailer
from 3-2001 to 12-2001
I am still a reserve deputy for the Carroll Co. Sherrifs Dept.

A.D.T. Aloha Auto Auction
Honolulu, Hawaii.
I was Transportation manager
from 4-92 to 11-94 when i moved back to Calif.

Anne Mays Custom Cleaning
Sacramento, Calif.
I owned and operated the business. I had 4 employees. Sold Business when i went to Hawaii due to my husbands work.

Heritage / Native American Indian Preference
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NA_fed_tribe: no
NA_state_tribe: no
NA_descendant: yes
NA_descendant: My Great grandmother was a direct decendant of Chief Cornstalk. Her name was Mary Jane Avey. She was Shawnee. and i am Cherokee from Grampa Martin,

Statement
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I feel i am suitable as commissioner because, I am a very honist and fair person. I can work well on local, state, and federal levels in getting resources for programs for indian citizens. Provide aide and prevent any undue hardships. Assist in social and economical development. To procetc the rights of indians in their religon and culture . I will work with the needs of indians in Tennessee. I can work with officials of local, state, and federal government and agencies of the government. I will do all i can to meet the needs of indians in tennessee. I will review all legislation and amendments to existing state legislation affecting indians in tennessee.
I will conduct public hearings on matters relating to indian affairs.
I will do my best to help our people here in tennessee.agencies

Military
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n/a

Community
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Cherokee Wolf Clan
Yuma Tenn.
I am a member and also a council member.
I am a member of the Cherokee Wolf Clan.
I am a Council member. I have helped >raise funds for the needy,i have worked with our food drive,and helped the Cherokee Wolf Clan Church. I attend Cherokee lessons twice a week.

References
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Joe Walters
16370 Hwy. 424
Yuma, Tn.
731-986-9166
A friend and the Chief of the Cherokee Wolf Clan.

Tom Mcneeley
294 Beasley Dr.
Lexington, Tn.38351
731-967-0770
friend

Mike McCarty
231 Paris St.Huntingdon, Tn.
731-986-3761>our banker and friend

Nominators
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Joe Walters
16370 Hwy 424
Yuma, Tn.38390
731-986-9166
tribal_ancestry: Cherokee/choctaw
NA_orgs: Cherokee Wolf Clan

Ida Birdwell
3130 New Bethal Rd.
Cedar Grove, Tn. 38321
731-987-2790
tribal_ancestry: Cherokee/Shawnee
NA_orgs: Cherokee Wolf Clan