Present were:
Jack N. Richards, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Carl Elliott, Commissioner Seattle Indian Center
Lillian Chappell, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Constance Griffin, Commissioner American Indian Women’s Service League
Terry Danysh, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Rosalee Walz, Commissioner Seattle Indian Health Board
Marty Bluewater, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF)
Michael Marshall, Executive Director Seattle Indian Services Commission (SISC)
Absent Excused:
Augustine McCaffery, Commissioner United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Public:
Victorine Joyner Seattle Indian Center-staff
Shaun Dale Seattle Indian Center-staff
Carol Peloza SISC Staff
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the November 21st, 2000 SISC Board meeting were discussed. Mr. Bluewater requested that a motion be made to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was so moved by Mr. Richards and seconded by Mr. Danysh, the motion was carried.
2. Executive Director’s Report – Mr. Marshall presented his report to the Board.
a. Financial Reports – Mr. Marshall asked if there were any questions on the financial reports. Mr. Marshall stated we are still keeping an eye on the water situation and have yet to detect any leaks. Mr. Richards requested clarification on the Leschi Center and asked if anything was still under warrantee, particularly with regards to the dry rot found. Mr. Marshall went on to explain what was being done with the repairs, and what he felt was the reason for the damage. Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to approve the financial reports. The motion was so moved by Mr. Danysh and seconded by Ms. Chappell, the motion was carried.
b. Traditions & Beyond – Mr. Marshall explained the financial picture of the shop and requested that the shop be put on the agenda for the next Board meeting so a decision could be made after the holiday season is over to see how they did. Mr. Marshall also explained that we had placed two big ads for the shop but it was to early to see the results.
c. Scholarship Request –No requests for this month.
d. Building – Mr. Marshall informed the Board that the easement had been signed and we were in receipt of the $28,000 and a letter had been sent thanking MarPac for their donation.
e. Holidays – Mr. Marshall informed the board that he would be taking the week between Christmas and New Years off.
f. AIWSL – Mr. Marshall reminded the Board that a formal document was not in place regarding the status of the League in the Building. He requested a formal document to protect both the League and the Commission.
g. SIC – Mr. Marshall explained the letter from the Commission to the Seattle Indian Center regarding the students that congregate around the entrance to the Leschi Center and the Indian Centers response.
3. Board Retreat – Mr. Bluewater stated the purpose of the retreat, i.e., future staffing, what direction to move in, joint Board and staff get together, etc. Mr. Bluewater suggested that we aim for February for the retreat. Mr. Danysh requested clarification on the joint Board & staff meeting. Mr. Danysh went into the history of the last retreat and what he liked about it and suggested that we have a facilitator. Mr. Danysh requested that if possible to combine the retreat with the Board meeting for whatever month is chosen. Mr. Marshall stated that Ms. JoAnn Kauffman was doing facilitating for other organizations and that we would contact her to see if she was available. Mr. Marshall stated that he would try to get her to the January’s meeting.
4. Fund Raising – Mr. Bluewater stated that this would be gone more in depth during the Board retreat.
5. New Business – Mr. Bluewater requested if there was any new business to discuss. There being no new business he went on to.
6. Old Business – Mr. Bluewater requested that for the next meeting we center on the direction we would like to take on the shop.
Mr. Bluewater requested a motion to adjourn. The motion was so moved by Mr. Danysh and seconded by Mr. Richards, motion was carried to adjourn the meeting at 5:55.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director

SEATTLE INDIAN SERVICES COMMISSION
PUBLIC MEETING
December 19th, 2000
The Annual Public Meeting of the Seattle Indian Services Commission was called to order at 5:55pm.
Mr. Shaun Dale, Seattle Indian Center Staff thanked the Commission for its donation of $2,500 for their annual Christmas party.
There being no further discussion from the public in attendance the Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm.
Respectfully submitted: Carol Peloza, Assistant Director