presentation to the tribal council grand traverse band chippewa and ottawa indians tuesday, april...
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Presentation to the Tribal CouncilGrand Traverse Band
Chippewa and Ottawa Indians
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:00 a.m.
Optimist Club Youth FoundationMike BrownJohn Hagen
William G. Watson (SEEDS)
The Optimist Club of Traverse City
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property – History and Use
Donated by Art and Mary Schmuckal to the Optimist Youth Foundation
Cabin Moved to the property 2000 Dedication of Property and Trails Partnership with T.C.A.P.S. and SEEDS Used by Elementary schools students Boy Scouts (for overnight camping) Young Marines (Target Range)
Cabin Property Dedication
Property and trail system was officially dedicated in Fall of 2000
Available to various youth organizations for education and recreation
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
½ Mile South of M-37/US 31 Intersection 27 Acre nature retreat Secured Access Picnic Facilities Fire pit Two Marked Trails Storage Building Unique outdoor classroom for students Pump, Privy
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property
Optimist Youth FoundationNot–for-profit organization (501-c3)
Property must be used for education or charitable purposes
Foundation organized in 1969 Governed by Board (elected members of the
Optimist Club of Traverse City
The Cabin Property
Invitation to the Grand Traverse Band
Partnership for use of property for youth education and recreation, including addition of Native American natural and cultural improvements to the property possibly including construction, maintenance, use of
Shelters in traditional woodland village Gardens for herbs, vegetables Game/Dance Field Wood sculptures
The Cabin PropertyWhy invite this partnership?
Property is unique for natural education and recreation We want to share opportunities with a more diverse
base. We respect the natural education heritage of Native
Americans and value the opportunity to share it with youth.
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin PropertyNext Steps
Tribal representatives are invited to visit the property with Optimist Club member in April or May
The Optimist Club invites the tribe to propose a partnership “framework” including key contacts for the tribe
Tribal leadership is invited to attend a picnic at the Cabin property on a Monday in June.
For more information about the Traverse City Optimist Club
www.tc-optimist.org
Contacts:Mike Brown
Phone [email protected]
John [email protected]
The Optimist Club of Traverse City