More Information on David Andrew Decoteau dit Hill~Casino Management Contract (Earlier Version I think than the 1st one I posted), Etc:

 

 

In the upper LEFT CORNER there is a Search Box of this Blog. Type in "David Hill" and it will restrospectively-speaking find any Blog Posting on this website mentioning David Hill. I have placed retrospectively (earlier) such documents that one may find even more interesting regarding this "Chief". Was the late David Andrew Decoteau dit Hill really legitimately descended from "Greylock"? My conclusion is that he was not.

Anyone that has legitimate documentation to show and provide me that this conclusion is incorrect, I would be more than delighted to evaluate, review, and see it.

Bank Checking Account #0115908 at the First Colebrook Bank at 147 Main Street in Colebrook, New Hampshire 03576. David Andrew Decoteau dit Hill Connected To Luke Andrew Willard:

Luke A. Willard (named after his mother's maiden name - his father was Donald Sackett, who was born on September 19, 1955) who claims to be "Chief" of the alleged and re-invented Nulhegan-Coosek "group" born July 03, 1978....was allied with and connected to "Hereditary Grand High Chief" (as he called himself) David Andrew Decoteau dit Hill AKA Sly Fox I.D. # 048-34-9436, and also to "Chief" Reynold Choineire born January 24, 1929.

This particular documentation is regarding a specific Bank Checking Account #0115908 at the First Colebrook Bank at 147 Main Street in Colebrook, New Hampshire 03576. Bank Account Authorization date of April 04, 2002, which was created on May 10, 2002 by a Dodie Smith (Business Telephone #802-334-8177).

Remember, that on May 13, 1997 Howard F. Knight Jr. dismissed any further Judicial action against David A. Descoteaux dit Hill regarding Docket Number 9-1-94-05CV in Orleans County, Vermont ~and~ that on that same date of May 13, 1997 Howard F. Knight Jr. "declared and announced the Uniting of our clan with the Wabanaki Sovereign Nation, (The North American People of the Dawn, Inc.) and the full recognition of the True Hereditary Grand High Chief/ Prince David A. Hill (Wawanolette), forever as long as the grass grows, the moon glows, the rivers flow, and the sun shines. This document was faxed May 14, 1997 at WED 6:50 WABANAKI NATION P. 01.

So, the question is....WHY did Dodie Smith open up a First Colebrook Bank Checking Account in Coos County, New Hampshire, for Chief David A. Hill, Chief Reynold Choineire, and Luke A. Willard on May 10, 2002 in the name of the North American People of the Dawn, Inc. (?) which obviously was in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont? Why didn't this "group" open up a Checking Account in Newport, Vermont or at least in Orleans County, Vermont where they all resided?

THINK ABOUT IT

Oh, yeah....that's right....WE weren't supposed to know about this

OUT-OF -STATE NEW HAMPSHIRE BANK ACCOUNT.

Notice: on the Document 13 of the N-8201 Articles of Association of the North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation, Inc. Dated October 12, 1993.

Document 13: (Continued from Document 12)

f. Associate Chief Aubrey Perley
9 New Road
First Tobique Nation New Brunswick
Miliseet, Canada E7H3C9
g. DIRECTORS:
Sheila E. Hill
Chief Reynold Choiniere
Ambassador Brian Burns- 17 Scampini/Barre, Vermont 05641
Councilwoman Rebecca Austin- 17 Scampini/Barre, Vermont 05641
Chief Allen Snow/309 S. Ellwood Avenue/Baltimore, Md. 21224
3. Fiscal Year Shall commence on January 1, and end on December 31st of each consecutive year.
So, IS this "Chief" Allen Snow of 309 S. Ellwood Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland 21224 related somehow and or in some way, to Luke Andrew Willard, who is descendant of a Nancy Snow who was born in ca. 1831 who married to Norris Arthur or Arthur Norris Batchelder March 28, 1849 in Moultonboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire? I sure do wonder!

N-8201 Articles of Association of the North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation. Dated October 12, 1993:

Document 01: No. N-8201 Articles of Association of the North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation. State of Vermont, Secretary of State's Office Field October 12, 1993. Sign Stamped by Donald M. Hooper, Secretary of State. Paid $35.00 Cash.

Document 02: Articles of Association, The name of the corporation shall be North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation. The initial registered agent shall be David A. Hill with registered office at 2-4 Second Street, Newport, VT 05855. The corporation shall be located at 2-4 Second Street, Newport, Vermont 05855. Vermont Non-Profit Corporation, (Title 11, Chapter 19).

This corporation is organized for the purpose of:

1. To preserve and protect the spiritual and cultural heritage of the People of the Dawn.

2. To develop educational and cutlural programs to teach and preserve the history and religion of the People of the Dawn.

3. To provide assistance and guidance for the economic well-being of the People of the Dawn including the provision of medical, housing, food, employment and educational assistance.

4. To recieve and collect funds by way of gifts, contributions, grants and other legal means.

Document 03: Having named fewer than three directors I hereby state that the number of shareholders does not exceed the number of directors.

Directors:

David A. Hill (a.k.a. Sly Wolf) 2-4 Second St. Newport, VT 05855

Sheila E. Hill (a.k.a. Laughing Eyes) 2-4 Second St. Newport, VT 05955

Robert H. Maynard (a.k.a. Spirit Wind) 2-4 Second St. Newport, VT 05855

Dated at Burlington, in the County of Chittenden this 12th day of October 1993 (October 12, 1993)

Incorporators and Post Office Address:

David A. Hill P.O. Box 117 Newport Center, VT 05857

Sheila E. Hill P.O. Box 117 Newport Center, VT 05857

Robert H. Maynard P.O. Box 117 Newport Center, VT 05857 

Document 04: Amendment of Articles of Association of North American People of the Dawn, Sovereign Nation...at a meeting of members, duly called for that purpose and held on June 02, 1996, a quorum was present, and it was voted by two-thirds of the members present, or voting by proxy, to amend the articles of this corporation as follows, viz,: Please add these Amendments to our Corporation: To Wit: Algonkian Confederation: Wabanaki Confederation/ Eastern Woodlawns (Woodlands?) Tribes and Clans: Penboscots, Wawenocks, Norridewocks, Amonoscoggins, Pigwackets, Ossipees, Indians de Saco, Podunks, Winnepesaukees, Penacooks, Wamesits, Wampanoags, Narragansetts, Mohegan-Pequots, Agawams, Woronokes, Norwottucks, Pocumtucks, Sokwakis, Nipmucs, Cowasucks, Cowass, Coo's, and Wabanaki/ Abenaki Country. Dated June 02, 1996 Signed: Chief David A. Hill/ Pres., Hereitary Grand High Chief/ Prince of the Wabanaki/ Abenaki Nation. Princess Sheila E. Hill/ Sec. Princess of the Wabanaki/ Abenaki Nation.

Document 05: North American People of the Dawn - Wabanaki Confederation. Dated June 03, 1996. By Laws of the North American People of the Dawn (Wobanaki-Abenaki Indigenous Peoples) Article II Name, Address and Form Corporation.

1. The name of this Corporation is North American People of the Dawn.

2. The Principle office of the Corporation is: 1 Oak Street, 2nd Floor in Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101.

3. The fiscall year of this Corporation shall be from January 1 annually and end on Dec 31 of each ensuing year.

4. This Corporation shal be organized under the laws of the State of Vermont as a non-profit corporation without Capital Stock or issue shares of stock or pay dividends and be regulated by section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended and by Title II Chapter 19 section 2301-2806 of the Vermont Statutes as amended.

5. Duration-This Corporation shall have perpetual duration and succession in its corporate name.

6. Other Provisions: A. Nothwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the organization is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Code of 1986, and shall no carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal income tax under IRC 501(c)3 or corresponding provisions of any subsequent tax laws. B. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of any other member, trustee, director, officer of the organization, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the organization), and no member, trustee, officer of the organization or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the organization's assetts on dissoluion of the organization.

C. No substantial part of the activitis of the organzation to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided in IRC 501 (h) ) or participating in, or intervening in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidates for public office.

D. In the event of dissolutioin, all of the remaining assets and property of the organization shall after payment of necessary expenses thereof be distributed to such organizations as shall qualify under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws, or to the Federal Government or State or local government for a public purpose, subject to the approval of a Justivce of the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont.

Document 06: Article VIII Current Information. Current Information:

1. Address of Corporation

North American People of the Dawn

1 Oak Street 2nd Floor

Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101

2. Officers of Corporation:

a. President/Vice President/Hereditary Grand HIgh Chif/ Prince:

David A. Hill/Decoteau

C/O/ North American People of the Dawn

1 Oak Street 2nd Floor

Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101

b. Treasurer. Princess:

Sheila E. Hill/Decoteau

C/O North American People of the Dawn

1 Oak Street 2nd Floor

Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101

c. Security/Princess:

Sheila E. Hill/Decoteau

C/O North American People of the Dawn
1 Oak Street 2nd Floor
Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101
d. Directors:
Sheila E. Hill/Decoteau
C/O North American People of the Dawn
1 Oak Street 2nd Floor
Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101
3. Fiscal Year: Shall commence on January 1, and end on December 31st of each consecutive year.
4. Resident Agent:
Hereditary Grand High Chief/Prince David A. Hill/Decoteau
1 Oak Street 2nd Floor
Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101

Document 07: Name of Corporation NORTH AMERICAN PEOPLE of the DAWN, SOVEREIGN NATION. The text and date of each amendment adopted. January 17, 1997. See attached Page. At a meeting of members, held on January 17, 1997, a quoram was present, and it was voted by two-thirds of the members present, to amend the articles of this corporation. See Attached Page). The approval was obtained to amend the articles of this corporation.
Signature: Chief David A. Hill-Decoteau
Title: Hereditary Chief/Pres.
Date: January 17, 1997

Document 08: Chapter 7 THE SCOPE OF TRIBAL SELF_GOVERNMENT.

Document 09: LETTER of RECOGNITION Sovereign and Exclusive, dated March 05, 1997. The Wabanaki/Abenaki Sovereign Nation is the Legal Entity of the Wabanaki Territory, since the beginning of time and will always be here to the end of time, as long as the grass grows, Etc. etc.
We, the Wabanaki/Abenaki Sovereign Nation, will handle their own Peoples if they are doing wrong - Federal Law - and will police their own Territory forever.
Address:
Hereditary Grand High Chief/ Prince David A. Hill/Decoteau
1 Oak Street 2nd Floor
Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101

Document 10: North American People of the Dawn, First Nations, Wabanaki Confederation. Letter dated November 15, 1996.
General Services Center
US/Rte 2, Middlesex. Drawer 33
Montpelier, Vermont 05633-7601
Mr. John Yacavonie - Director of Vital Records
Dear Mr. Yacavonie:
As per letter dated February 05, 1996 to Lt. Governor Barbara Snelling; as the statement made to this State of Vermont General Services center, on June 23, 1994, in which was filed in this said office and signed and notarized by the Director A. John Yacavonie; and as the statement of this said filing on the 4th day of November, 1994, signed and notarized by John Yacavonie, Director, that David A. Hill (Wawanolette) thorugh his father, Frederick R. Hill, is Hereditary Grand High Chief of the Wabanaki Sovereign Nation, and Prince of the Wabanaki Sovereign Nation, through his mother, Capitola Jane Hill (Morse) and there is no St. Francis or Delaney, or Benay, or Larocque in his Genealogy in which is on file in this office.
The names that Chief Greylock used were, Wawanolette, from the original "roaster tail"
tribal roles, from 1812 to 1875 of Odanak, Pierreville, Province of Quebec, Canada, and furthermore, the name Laurent, Louis, and Lafvfre, Pierre Jean, Decoteau, Descoteaux, Heill, Hill, Jean de Baptiste, La Tete Blanche, The Whitehead, Chief Owl, which all these names are all the same person, which means "Angel of the Hills" the proper translation of the Abenaki Language.
To be Prince of the Wabanaki Sovereign Nation, you have to be a Morse. From my mother, Capitola Jane Hill who is a first cousin to my father, Frederick R. Hill. My father's father whi is my grandfather, Jerry Hill. It is my grandfather, Jerry Hill's brother, Clarence Fred Hill is my mother's, (Capitola Jane Hill's father. My mother's mother is Eva Jane Hill Morse). Her father, was Edgar Walter Morse, and his father was Benjamin Morse and his father was Dr. Joseph Morse marrying Eliza A. Goodnow. From Certified Records, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, from Newfane, Vermont Town Hall and also Vital Records Division, General Services Administration Offices in Middlesex, Vermont.
Sincerely, Cheif David A. Hill, Hereditary Grand High Chief/Prince David A. Hill-Decoteau.

Document 11: Document dated January 17, 1997. Please add these Amendments to our Corporation: To WIT:
Abenaki Endeavors, Abenaki Acres, Wobenaki Constitution, Missisquoi Valley, Missisquoi River, Clyde River, St. Francis River, First Nations, Beautiful Waters, Missisquoi Government, Lake Memphremagog, Lake Champlain - Petabowk Valley, Abenaki Constitution, Bilwi City Council, Great Sacred Falls, Great Sacred Springs, Great meadow, Wobenaki Inc. Abenaki - Vermont, Governor Commission on Native American Affairs, Abenaki Bands, Missisquoi College, Shadacok, Mazipskwik, Maliseet, Abanaki, Mohicans, Abenaqui, Republic of Abenakis, Stockbridge, Munsee, Stockbridge Reservation, Menominee, Inuit, Becancor, Abenaqui Rod and Gun Club, Abenaki Housing, Wobanaki Inc., Wolanak Abenaki Medicine Society, Wawawaldemeskweda, Missisquoi Band of the Abenaki Nation, Fort Dummer, (First Nations Reservation) Micmac, Goden Hill Paugussetts, Wollinack, Beothak, Chippewas, Ojibowa, Delawares, St. Johns and St. Francis Native Tribes, Mississquoi Valley, Mississquoi Tribal Government, Becancour,Mississkoik, Mississquoi Economic Development Inc., Traditional Abenaki of Mazipskwik, Scaticook Bands/Peoples, Sovereign Republic of the Abenaki Nation, Abenaki Self Help Inc., Corporation (ASHAI), Mississquoi Corporation NCB, AbenakiEmployment, St. Francis Sokoki Band of Abenakis of Vermont, David Andrew Hill-Decoteau-Hereditary Grand High Chief/Prince, David A. Hill, Sheila Elizabeth Hill-Decoteau, Sheila E. Hill, Morse Genealogy, Wabanaki Legal Registration Offices, Wabanaki Confederacy/Confederation, North American People of Dawn, (NAPOD) First Nations, Robertson's Lease 1765. Mazipskwik Tribal Council, Sovereign Abenaki Nation of Mississquoi, (ACCI) Abenaki  Heath Clinic, Mashpee Tribe, Committee of Reburial on Native American Skeletal Remoains, Wabanaki Council of Elders, Wabanaki General Council, Abenaki Van Lines, Inc., Laughing Eyes Construction, DAR-JEN Enterprises, Inc., Abenaki Spring and Mineral Water, Abenaki Artesian Sacred Springs, Angel of the Hills Orphanage/Elderly Home, Running Water Retail/Thrift Shops, Abenaki Day Care, Abenaki Bottling Inc.,Wabanaki Grand Council, Traditional Native Crafts/Basketry/Pottery/Beadwork/Native American Jewelry/Shops.
Cowasuck of North America, Eastern Woodlawns (Woodlands?), Green Mountain Band, Legal Registration Offices for all/Community Abenaki/Wobanaki Peoples Bands/Clans/Tribes/Corporations, Nations, existing or non-existing. Abenaki Communications, Computers, Telephones, etc.etc. By Federal Law, Inheritance.
Felix Cohen's Federal Indian Law, Chap. VII Sec. I.
Signed: Chief David Hill - Decoteau 
Pres./ Hereditary Grand High Chief/ Prince of the Wabanaki/Abenaki Nation (and) Sheila E. Hill - Sec.
Princess/Secretrary the Wabanaki/Abenaki Nation

Document 12: N-08201 Algonquin Wabanaki Nation of Turtle Island, A Sovereign Nation, Haudenosaunee First Nations. Resolving Issues for Universal Peace. Dated October 12, 2005.
Secretary of State
State of Vermont
Corporations Division
Heritage ONe Building
81 River Street Drawer 9
Montpelier, Vt. 05609-1104
RE: North American People of the Dawn, Inc. Sovereign Nation
New Officers, New Address
Article VIII Current Information
1. address of Corporation:
NORTH AMERICAN PEOPLE OF THE DAWN, INC. A SOVEREIGN NATION INC.
29 Cross Street/Newport, Vermont 05855
2. Officers of Corporation
a. President/ Cheif- Reynold Choinere
C/O North American People of the Dawn, Inc. A Sovereign Nation
28 Governor Drive Apt. B-2/Newport, Vermont 05855
b. Vice President/Associate Chief-Robert W. Bruce Jr.
814 Norfolk Drive/Pearland, Texas 77584
c. Secretary/Princess-Sheila E. Hill
29 Cross Street/Newport, Vermont 05855
d. Treasurer/Princess-Sheila E. Hill
29 Cross Street/Newport, Vermont 05855
e. Associate Chief Raymond Choiniere
445 Dane Hill Rd./W. Charleston, Vermont 05872

Document 13: (Continued from Document 12)
f. Associate Chief Aubrey Perley
9 New Road
First Tobique Nation New Brunswick
Miliseet, Canada E7H3C9
g. DIRECTORS:
Sheila E. Hill
Chief Reynold Choiniere
Ambassador Brian Burns- 17 Scampini/Barre, Vermont 05641
Councilwoman Rebecca Austin- 17 Scampini/Barre, Vermont 05641
Chief Allen Snow/309 S. Ellwood Avenue/Baltimore, Md. 21224
3. Fiscal Year Shall commence on January 1, and end on December 31st of each consecutive year.

FURTHER READING:
Type in "David Hill" in the "search" box up in the upper left corner of the blog page.

H. 569 As Introduced into the Vermont House of Representatives~VT LEG 251802.1:

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1 H.569
2 Introduced by Representatives Webb of Shelburne, Consejo of Sheldon,
3 Branagan of Georgia, Ram of Burlington, Ancel of Calais,
4 Atkins of Winooski, Baker of West Rutland, Bohi of Hartford,
5 Bray of New Haven, Browning of Arlington, Burke of
6 Brattleboro, Clarkson of Woodstock, Copeland-Hanzas of
7 Bradford, Deen of Westminster, Edwards of Brattleboro, Evans
8 of Essex, Fisher of Lincoln, Frank of Underhill, French of
9 Randolph, Gilbert of Fairfax, Howard of Rutland City, Lenes of
10 Shelburne, Leriche of Hardwick, Lorber of Burlington, Maier of
11 Middlebury, Martin of Wolcott, Masland of Thetford,
12 McAllister of Highgate, McCullough of Williston, Milkey of
13 Brattleboro, Nease of Johnson, O’Brien of Richmond, Peltz of
14 Woodbury, Perley of Enosburg, Poirier of Barre City, Pugh of
15 South Burlington, Savage of Swanton, Shand of Weathersfield,
16 Smith of Mendon, South of St. Johnsbury, Sweaney of
17 Windsor, Till of Jericho, Townsend of Randolph, Wilson of
18 Manchester, Wizowaty of Burlington, Young of St. Albans City
19 and Zenie of Colchester and Zuckerman of Burlington
20 Referred to Committee on
21 Date:
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Subject: Abenaki people; recognition; Vermont 1 commission on Native
2 American affairs
3 Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to recognize the following tribes as
4 the original Western Abenaki Indian tribes residing in Vermont: the Abenaki
5 Nation of Missisquoi St. Francis Sokoki Band, composed of the Missisquoi,
6 St. Francis, and Sokoki Bands; the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas
7 Abenaki Nation; the Nulhegan Band of the Abenaki Nation, historically known
8 as the Northern Coosuk/Memphremagog/Old Philip’s Band; and the ELNU
9 Abenaki Tribe of the Koasek. The bill also proposes to amend the composition
10 of the Vermont commission on Native American affairs, and to adopt the
11 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
12 An act relating to the Vermont commission on Native American affairs and
13 the recognition of Abenaki tribes
14 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
15 Sec. 1. 1 V.S.A. § 852 is amended to read:
16 § 852. VERMONT COMMISSION ON NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS
17 ESTABLISHED; AUTHORITY
18 (a) In order to recognize the historic and cultural contributions of Native
19 Americans to Vermont, to protect and strengthen their heritage, and to address
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their needs in state policy, programs, and actions, there 1 is hereby established
2 the Vermont commission on Native American affairs (the “commission”).
3 (b) The commission shall comprise seven members appointed by the
4 governor for two-year terms:
5 (1) Be composed of the following, who shall serve for two-year terms:
6 (A) Three members appointed by the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi,
7 St. Francis Sokoki Band, which is composed of the three Missisquoi bands.
8 (B) One member appointed by the Koasek Traditional Band of the
9 Koas Abenaki Nation.
10 (C) One member appointed by the Nulhegan Band of the Abenaki
11 Nation.
12 (D) One member appointed by the ELNU Abenaki Tribe of the
13 Koasek.
14 (E) One member appointed by any additional Abenaki tribe
15 following recognition by the general assembly.
16 (F) One or more members to assure an odd number of members on
17 the commission, to be appointed by the other commission members from a list
18 of candidates compiled by the division for historic preservation. The governor
19 shall appoint a chair from among the members of the commission. The division
20 shall compile a list of candidates’ based on recommendations from the
21 following:
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(1) Recommendations from the Missisquoi Abenaki 1 and other Abenaki
2 and other Native American regional tribal councils and communities in
3 Vermont.
4 (2) Applicants applicants who apply in response to solicitations,
5 publications, and website notification by the division of historical historic
6 preservation.
7 (2) Elect a chair.
8 (c) The commission shall have the authority to assist Native American
9 tribal councils, organizations, and individuals to:
10 (1) Secure social services, education, employment opportunities, health
11 care, housing, and census information.
12 (2) Permit the creation, display, and sale of Native American arts and
13 crafts and legally to label them as Abenaki-, Indian-, or Native
14 American-produced as provided in 18 U.S.C. § 1159(c)(3)(B) and 25 U.S.C.
15 § 305e(d)(3)(B).
16 (3) Receive assistance and support from the federal Indian Arts and
17 Crafts Board, as provided in 25 U.S.C. § 305 et seq.
18 (4) Become eligible for federal assistance with educational, housing, and
19 cultural opportunities.
20 (5) Establish and continue programs offered through the U.S.
21 Department of Education Office on Indian Education pursuant to Title VII of
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the Elementary and Secondary Education Act established 1 in 1972 to support
2 educational and cultural efforts of tribal entities that have been either state or
3 federally recognized.
4 (6) Consult with the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, St. Francis Sokoki
5 Band, the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation; the Nulhegan
6 Band of the Abenaki Nation; the ELNU Abenaki Tribe of the Koasek; and any
7 other tribe recognized by the state of Vermont in determining state policy and
8 programs that affect Native peoples in Vermont.
9 (d) The commission shall meet at least three times a year and at any other
10 times at the request of the chair. The agency of commerce and community
11 development and the department of education shall provide administrative
12 support to the commission.
13 (e) The commission may seek and receive funding from federal and other
14 sources to assist with its work.
15 Sec. 2. 1 V.S.A. § 853 is amended to read:
16 § 853. RECOGNITION OF ABENAKI PEOPLE
17 (a) The state of Vermont recognizes the Abenaki people and recognizes all
18 Native American people who reside in Vermont as a minority population.
19 (b) Recognition of the Native American or Abenaki people provided in
20 subsection (a) of this section shall be for the sole purposes specified in
21 subsection 852(c) of this title and shall not be interpreted to provide any Native
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American or Abenaki person with any other special rights 1 or privileges that the
2 state does not confer on or grant to other state residents.
3 (c) This chapter shall not be construed to recognize, create, extend, or form
4 the basis of any right or claim to land or real estate in Vermont for the Abenaki
5 people or any Abenaki individual and shall be construed to confer only those
6 rights specifically described in this chapter.
7 (d) The state of Vermont adopts the United Nations Declaration on the
8 Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which gives indigenous people the right to
9 self-determination and to freely practice traditions and customs without
10 discrimination.
11 (e) The state of Vermont recognizes as the original sovereign Western
12 Abenaki Indian tribes residing in Vermont the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi,
13 St. Francis Sokoki Band, composed of the former Missisquoi, St. Francis, and
14 Sokoki Bands; the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation; the
15 Nulhegan Band of the Abenaki Nation, historically known as the Northern
16 Coosuk/Memphremagog/Old Philip’s Band; and the ELNU Abenaki Tribe of
17 the Koasek.
18 (f) The Vermont commission on Native American affairs shall recommend
19 to the general assembly that the state of Vermont recognize any tribe not
20 identified in subsection (e) of this section provided the tribe demonstrates
21 compliance with all the following:
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(1) Has a tribal council, 1 a constitution, and a chief.
2 (2) Is recognized by other Native American communities in Vermont as
3 a Vermont tribe.
4 (3) Has a physical and legal residence in Vermont.
5 (4) Provides evidence that the tribe is known by local municipal officials
6 or the public as being a functioning tribe in Vermont.
VT LEG 251802.1

Same old sh**..... just a different day.....different Bill......

They are NOT TRIBES, they are Incorporations......

They are NOT "Sovereign" either.....

They applied for Incorporate Status.....

"under the Laws of Vermont"......

N-8024 Articles of Association of the Cowasuck of North American, Inc. Dated April 16, 1993:

 

(This Posting was placed on this blog previously - yet to try and keep the "flow" and chronology of the Vermont so-called Alleged and Re-Invented Abenaki Incorporations in order, I am placing this information here (again) with some additional information)

SEE LINK:

 http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/2009/12/n-8024-articles-of-association-of.html

ALSO SEE LINK: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9KjLnq1Tg950FN9Ux8ELWJV-TIaW810X6Z1EepTFtosl_ty7snzaUz4KoIDMGI4Tk9lLtIIGgtssrY8gM50sGYPn3TINLZqslW1Au8Leoarhq9S1wU7rfyainT2MbqyzTNlKupvCBr0/s1600-h/August+12+2000+Howard+Knight.jpg

Especially IMPORTANT TO REVIEW (AGAIN):

http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/2009/12/odanak-band-council-letter-august-16.html

Document 01: Front Page. Articles of Association of the Cowasuck North America, Incorporated. Dated April 16, 1993 (This Incorporate was created on this date, to try and "take back" what Howard F. Knight Jr. had retrospectively "given away"/signed over, to Paul Wilson Pouliot on December 02, 1992 and in January 1993) and signed by Donald M. Hooper, Secretary of State ~ State of Vermont, Secretary of State's Office.

Document 02: Articles of Association Page 02. The name of the corporation shall be Cowasuck of North America. The intial registered agent shall be Howard F. Knight, Jr. with registered agent's address at: RFD #2, Box 530-A (Alderbrook Road) in Newport, Vermont 05855. The corporation shall be located at RFD #2, Box 530-A in Newport, Vermont 05855.

VERMONT NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. This Corporation is organized for the purpose of: Scientific, Literary, Charitable, Religious, Cultural, Educational for Abenaki Peoples in North America 1. To provide services and resources to assist the Cowasuck (Coos) Bands of the Abenaki Nation and other Abenaki and Native American People's, so they may live without hunger, to be clothed, to have proper housing, and to experience the spiritual and cultural awareness that is part of the Abenaki's, and other Native Americans, heritage. 2. To provide a network of self-help assistance and guidance for food, clothing, housing, spiritual needs, and employment for the Cowasuck (Coos) Bands fo the Abenaki Nation, and other Abenaki Peoples, and other Native Americans. 3. To Preserve and protect the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Abenaki Peoples. Also to develop educational and cultural programs to teach, and to preserve, the history, the legends, lore, religion, language and culture of the Abenaki Peoples as a whole and toe Cowasuck (Coos) Peoples in particular. 4. To support Abenaki and other Native American Tribal Councils and Peoples, Groups, and Organizations in their efforts to preserve and promote Native American culture, issues and....5. To establish a network of foster and adoptive care homes; To build, purchase or otherwise provide affordable housing for Cowasuck (Coos) and Abenaki People's; To provide and promote enterprise and to establish employment/ Employment Opprotunities; To provide and promote such Abenaki and Native American owned and operated businesses, services, manufacturing, and other industry. 6. To further the charitable, religious, cultural, scientific, literary and educational welfare of all mankind. 7. To recieve (?) Contributions, Grants, and other legal means.

Document 03: Articles of Association of the Cowasuck of North America Page 03. Signed by: (Directors) Howard F. Knight Jr. at Alderbrook Road, RFD #2, Box 530-A in Newport, Vermont 05855; Arthur W. Seymour at 36 Walnut Street in Burlington, Vermont 05401; Emerson B. Garfield at P.O. Box 34 in Johnson, Vermont 05656; and Robert Maynard at Box 485 in Worcester, Massachusetts 01613. Dated at Coventry, in the County of Orleans this 12th, day of April, 1993.

Incorporators on this document were the same as the Directors.

Document 04: Articles of Amendment. Name of corporation: Cowasuck of North America. The text and date of each amendment adopted: Change name as of 10/19/2000 (October 19, 2000) to Odanak Abenakis of Vermont, Inc. at P.O. Box 722 in Newport, Vermont 05855. Signature: Richard R. Bernier. Title: President. Date: 10/19/2000. Office of Secretary of State Filed November 07, 2000. Apparently, Richard "Skip" Bernier (according to the information that came with this document) was taking over Howard F. Knight's non-profit corporation Cowasuck North America, Inc. allegedly "because of some scheme (another "retirement" of Howard F. Knight Jr. dated August 12, 2000?) of  that was going on when Howard F. Knight Jr. had control of the non-profit and the so-called Food Pantry, and the lack of distribution of such food goods to bonefide Abenaki Peoples in the area of Newport, Orleans County, Vermont".

Document 05: Articles of Association (non-profits and cooperatives). Corporation name: Cowasuck of North America. Name of registered agent: Howard F. Knight, Jr. Address of registered office: RFD #2, Box 530-A, Alderbrook Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. Board of Directors: Howard F. Knight Jr. (AKA Rushing Water); Emerson B. Garfield (AKA) Spirit Bear; Charles C. Labor (AKA Lightfeather) at RR1, Box 469 in Newport, Vermont.

Document 06: Incorporator's signature: Chief Howard F. Knight Jr. (AKA Rushing Water) RFD #2, Box 530-A, Alderbrook Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

Document 07: N-8024 LOON CLAN, R.R. #2, Box 120; Orleans, Vermont 05860 dated September 04, 1996. To whom this may concern; As of this date, We Harry C. Shover and Cindy J. Shover do hereby resign as members of the Cowasuck of North America. "I Cindy J. Shover do hereby resign as Chief Financial Officer of this the Cowasuck of North America. And I have Filed the 990EZ Forms for 1995 and Part of 1996 as my Last Official act on my part!" I will be sending a copy of this paper work to The State of Vermont and the IRS for their records! The records will be in one of these people's hands: (or they will know who has them) 1. Howard F. Knight Jr. R.F.D. #2, Box 530-A, Newport, Vt 05855 or 2. Chuck Labor R.R. #1, Box 469, Newport, Vt 05855 or 3. Emerson B. Garfield P.O. Box 34, Johnson, Vt 05656-0034 (Who ever pick's up the box will have to sign a paper of release, I will send you a copy of this for your records!) Sincerely, Cindy Loon Caller Shover. Vermont Secretary of State 96 SEP 12 AM 10:30.

Document 08: LOON CLAN, R.R. #2, Box 120; Orleans, Vermont 05860 dated September 04, 1996. As of this date We Harry C. Shover and Cindy J. Shover do hereby resign as members of the Cowasuck of North America. I Cindy J. Shover do here by resign as Chief Financial Officer of this the Cowasuck of North America. We do so because of the fact we have not done anything wrong! I will be filing the last 990EZ forms for the Cowasuck of North America, as my last official act as Chief Financial Officer of this Non-Profit Organization. Because for the Leadership has changed 3 times from the last meeting back in April 1996. I am sending this letter to the IRS and the State of Vermont. Because for the Leadership of this Cowasuck of North America and the Grand Council have many of the same people serving as Leaders in both Organizations, they are not following the By-Laws that they have at this present time. Before the Records are turned over to the People named below: We would like our Genealogies returned to us FIRST! (That is Harry's, Danyelle's, and Cindy's also.) "We no longer wish to be a member of the Cowasuck of North America!" All other records, documents and papers shall be retained by us as they are our personal files, records, documents and logs as a past, present and resigned Chief Financial Officer of the Cowasuck of North America! A box of records and documents that are the property of the Cowasuck of North America (Coos) Band shall be at my home until one of the persons below pick up the box, Howard F. Knight, Jr. (or) Chuck Labor (or) Emerson B. Garfield. If the fore-named peope have the Gall to come and get the paperwork! ("Who ever pick's up the box will have to sign a form of taking the paper work over from us! For all records to stand**) Upon taking the records they will from this point on, leave Harry and Cindy Shover alone! Sincerely, Cindy Loon Caller Shover.

NOTE:
Date: March 3, 2006
Publication: Caledonian-Record, The (VT)
Cindy J. (nee: Marsh) Shover age 49 years, Native American (Abenaki) name, Loon Caller, of Brownington, died at her home on Thursday, March 2, 2006, after a long illness of cancer.
Mrs. Shover was born in Newport at the Old Hospital on Jan. 29, 1957, the first of three children born to William James (Jim) Marsh and Norine A. Marsh.
On Oct. 24, 1987, she married Harry C. Shover, who survives her. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Danyelle Shover; two brothers, Danny J. Marsh...

Olidahozi Posting of February 04, 2010 by Jeanne Lincoln-Kent, etc:

--- On Thu, 2/4/10, Jeanne Kent wrote:

From: Jeanne Kent

Subject: [Olidahozi] Re: [Abenaki_news_issues]
Fwd: Got this from a post on Facebook by Dara Wiseman...and man am I p/o'd !
To: Abenaki_news_issues@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 10:18 PM

Kwai, Lorraine Carrington
No, you don't want to share your personal information with him. It will be all over the internet like so much other information he has published without permission. He knows no bounds of decency. And you are correct, he does NOT know what people have for information. For some reason he feels we should all send our information to him. Why? He holds no office. He has no authority to recognize or not. He is a private citizen who does not know how to mind his own business. His web site borders on racial hatred against the Abenaki. He has been asked to leave groups and sites because he is "exhausting" and generally has difficulty staying on topic. Although he claims to be trying to expose the "alleged" Abenaki, he has published birth records, marriage records, divorce records, and divorce decrees, the number of times people have been married, all their names, their childrens names, phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, affiliations, that some people were illigitimate (even though it had nothing to do with heritage) and stuff about tax problems, etc. (A real field day for those looking for identity thefts.) Most had nothing to do with whether a person is or is not Abenaki. It is pure slander and harassment by those guiding him. But what he apparently does not know and has not been told, is that there is much more to the backlash over Recognition then heritage and genealogy. The Canadian Abenaki wanted to build a casino and the Canadian government turned them down because they were too close to Quebec. There was a rumor that they were looking to invest on this side of the border. Obviously, if they do that, they are not going to want to share it with any of us poor US Abenaki. And since the word "casino" has been used to incite the governor of VT into running scared, he isn't looking above him to see what might hit him in the back of the head. NH on the other hand, has been playing footsies with Paul Pouliot for years. Now that he has moved to NH, it will be interesting to see who dishes who there. Mmmmmm. The plot thickens.
Morningstar
Please visit Morningstar Studio ~ Home of Fine Gourd Arts featuring designs of the Northeastern Woodland People.
http://www.mornings/ tarstudio9. com

On Feb 4, 2010, at 9:28 PM, Lorraine Carrington wrote:

Kwai all:
Hmmm, I have seen and read this man's writings in the past. Personally, I find him exhausting. He knows nothing about me and my records. So how does he know who can prove what and how etc.? He is most welcomed to visit me anytime and look at all my birth, death, marriage, cemetery, census, family lore, family pictures, war records and much more if he wishes. How can he speak for everyone...he has no knowledge of what we have for records. Furthermore, the Abenaki didnt leave much of a paper trail. Therefore, family lore and pictures are a big asset. I have commented enough.
Lorraine Carrington

On 2/4/10, Jeanne Kent wrote:
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Not Just Another Clone" (Mike Price)
Date: February 4, 2010 5:13:02 PM EST
To: rkent3661@charter. net
Subject: Got this from a post on Facebook by Dara Wiseman (Frederick M. Wiseman's daughter-in-law) ...and man am I p/o'd !

Letter to the Editor - Qualified to be called Abenaki (Caledonian-Record) by Douglas Lloyd Buchholz
I have to laugh....
No.. really, I do have to laugh some more....

Hunting For My Abenaki Roots

First-the name] BATTIST JOHN BATTIST
We have found this name in public records spelled every way imaginable, including but not limited to: Battist, Battis, Battiste, Baptiste, Bettis, Battice, Batis, Battise, Battease, Batease, Battese and more.
Second-family lore] Handed down through the generations of our family, Joseph Battist was the son of John Battist of Canada.
One branch of the family says we are French because Joseph and Ira spoke French. Another branch of the family claims John was a Mounty, yet another said he was a sheriff or a constable in the Montreal region of Canada. (One can see how the term Indian Ranger, could, down through the years be construed as a Mounty or a law officer of sorts.)
A distant cousin says his side of the family claimed that John left a wife and family in Canada and came to Vermont to settle to marry again and possibly again. There may be some truth to this as my Joseph had in his household in a census record, one *Betsey Battease (Elizabeth), his half-sister.
Third-family tradition] was that we had Indian ancestors, but until recently we had no idea from where. After, over 35 years of hunting, John Battist, Abenaki, of St Francis, Indian Ranger Co. 1780-81 Rev War, just may be MY John. The strange thing is my grandfather Archie Batease, looked like a Native and not a Frenchman as the family claimed. There are other traits in our family that, looking back now, would indicate Native ancestors as well. For one, my cousin loves to cane and weave chair seats, and he is very good at it. I use to like to try and make baskets out of sweet grass. We both love nature and things close to the earth. We have an eye for artistic beauty. We collect stones and rocks and other items close to the earth. I use to love to pan rivers when I was young and able to do so. My cousin loves to hike on mountain trails. Perhaps our souls are trying to find our roots. An uncle was obscessed with finding arrowheads and artifacts along the Battenkill River. All strange habits without explanation, other than we just loved to do it. Perhaps the strangest thing of all in circumstances is that my home today, is located on ground of an old Indian Settlement called Annaquasacook, near the Battenkill River, just over the Vermont Border in New York State. I dont know the tribes, but I assume probably one of the Iroquois.
Fourth-my connection]
Joseph Battist (Battease)son of John Battist and ???
Note: I have no knowledge of siblings for Joseph, nor of his mother.
b. Mar 1809 Burlington, VT (**once source 1804-09 St John PQ) d. 16 Jun 1897 Weston, VT Married more than once I believe.
Marriage In My Line: Joseph Battist m. Laura J. Westcott (dau. of Job and ***Sarah {Manley}Westcott). Date: 12 July 1844 Hubbardton, VT This would put Joseph's age at about 35 years old. (Another reason to believe he may have married before Laura) Later I will mention why I think he may have been married after Laura as well.
His name is spelled BATTIST on his marriage record, but his children went by spellings "Battease/Batease". Joseph and Laura had 10 children: Luthera Battease, George Wallace Battease, John T. Battease, Joseph Andrew Battease, Judah R. Battease, Sarah Ida Battease, Ira Bethuel Batease, Caroline M. Battease, Charles Henry Batease and Martha J. Batease.
I descend through their 7th child:
Ira Bethuel Batease b. 11 May 1858 Tinmouth, VT d. 05 Nay 1930 Well, VT m. 19 Nov 1878 VT Sallie (Sarah) Lovisa Wescott dau of ***Barlow G. and ****Lucy {Smith) Westcott) (They had 9 children)(They were also first cousins)
Their son Archie G. Batease was my maternal grandfather. *Betsey Battease, is listed as Joseph's half-sister in the census. She married Nathan Wescott, a cousin Westcott of the others. **Joseph was listed with another wife in a VT census and his place of birth was listed as St John, Canada. I am assuming this was my Joseph since most of the children's names were the same. This wife died and I have the particulars packed away in my attic. ***Sarah Manley's mother Silence Phillips, may have been Abenaki.
****Barlow G. Westcott was the brother of Laura J. Westcott, mentioned above.
*****Lucy Smith, wife of Barlow G. Westcott, was said to be of Native blood as well. I never could find her link. Lucy's father was Samuel Smith. Notation: The John that died in northern Vermont at the age of 102 (age 99 another source) is probably the one and same John Battist, Joseph's father. I must dig that record out for the proper dates.
And finally-another Battist Connection to Abenaki
"Bennett Bates And Wife Connected to Battist"
Charles Henry Batease [Joseph, John Battist] was born 1863 in Tinmouth, VT b. 1863 in Tinmouth, VT d. 17 Dec 1907 Lake George, NY (killed by a falling tree). He married Mary A. Bates, [daughter of Bennett Bates and Hannah Parker] m. 04 Sep 1884 in Wells, Vermont They had 7 children. BENNETT BATES, was believed to be Abenaki.
Lorraine Carrington
1295 State Route 313
Cambridge, New York 12816
lorrcarr@albany.net
Jeesh, it wasn't difficult at all to find out Lorraine Carrington's COULD HAVE BEEN'S, MIGHT HAVE BEEN'S etc. regarding her alleged Abenaki Ancestor(s).
I am still laughing....at the absurdities of this Olidahozi Posting. So much for "clearing" your Yahoo Group Jeanne Kent. I am still "there". Try, try, and try again. "Cynicism" doesn't even begin to describe what I am feeling. I will address Paul Wilson Pouliots "Abenaki Community Under Attack" article later.....since I am presently "exhausted"

Articles of Association of Wobanaki, Inc. Dated May 10, 1993:

Articles of Associaton for Wobanaki, Inc. The initial registered agent shall be Miles Jensen, with registered office at P.O. Box 276 in Swanton, Vermont 05488. The period of duration shall be perpetual. The corporation is organized for the purpose of:

1. This non-profit corporation is organized to improve the educational, health, social and economic status of Native Americans living in or having their historical heritae or some significant part thereof in the State of Vermont, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

2. To maintain and disseminate information regarding traditional Native American cultural and social values, including language, arts and crafts and other aspects of Native American life, both past and present.

3. To recieve gifts of money, securities and real property and to otherwise acquire and hold, lease, rent, sell, and mortgage real and personal property for the purposes and objectives of the corporation.

4. To construct buildings and excavate or contract for the construction of buildings and excavation of work, or to contract and let contractors do such work.

5. To recieve gifts, grants or aid from Federal, State or Municipal Governments, school districts, or private citizens, including businesses, and to participate in any federal, state or school district educational or craft project.

6. To do any and all other acts as are permitted non-profit corporations under and by virtues of the laws of the State of Vermont as set forth in Title 11, Section 2352, Vermont Statutes Annotated specifically and Title 11, Chapter 19, Vermont Statutes Annontated generally.

7. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, exceptthat the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth above relating to purposes and objectives of the corporation. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles of Association, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities no permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

8. In the event of dissolution of the corporation for any cause or purpose, all assets remaining after the payment of bills outstanding and expenses incurred in terminating the corporation's the Abenaki Self-Help Association, Inc. or it's successor if it is a qualified corporation or to a non-profit corporation that would qualify under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Subject to the foregoing dissolution of the corporation shall be governed by the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 19, Subchapter 7, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

9. All of the powers enumerated above shall be exercised exclusively in furtherance of the purposes and objectives set forth above in such a manner that the corporation shall qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

10. A trustee may be removed by the affirmative vote of not less  than four trustees whenever in the judgement of the Board of Trustees the best interests of the corporation will be served thereby. A trustee prior to the vote on his removal shall be entitled to a public hearing before the Board of Trustees at which time he shall be entitled to make a statement on his behalf, present witnesses on his behalf and to have the assistance of counsel in connection with such activities.

The initial Board of Trustees shall have seven members with the following serving as Trustees until their successors be elected and qualify:

Leonard Lampman Sr. at Merchants Row in Swanton, Vermont

Patricia St. Francis at 44 Liberty Street in Swanton, Vermont

Kevin Smith at RFD#2 in Swanton, Vermont

Warren Scott at 221 Lake Street in St. Albans, Vermont

Sandra Shedrick at Box 34 in Swanton, Vermont

Bonny Dubie at 81 Canada Street in Swanton, Vermont

Shirley Barratt at RFD#1 in St. Albans in Vermont

Dated at Swanton in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont this 10 day of May, 1983 (May 10, 1993).

Incorporators:

Kenvin Smith at RFD #2 in Swanton, Vermont 05488

Warren Scott at 221 Lake Street in St. Albans, Vermont

Sandy Shedrick (Sandra Shedrick) at P.O. Box 34 in Swanton, Vermont

Shirley Barratt at RFD #1 in St. Albans, Vermont 05478

Bonny Dubie at 81 Canada Street in Swanton, Vermont 05488

        

       

Abenaki Tribal Land Trust, Inc. No. N-7484 Articles of Association Filed December 16, 1991:

Articles of Association of the Abenaki Tribal Land Trust. The name of the corporation shall be Abenaki Tribal Land Trust. The intitial registered agent shall be Homer W. St. Francis with registered agent's address at P.O. Box 276 Swanton, Vermont 05488. The corporation shall be located at Depot Street in Swanton, Vermont 05488. The opening year shall start fiscally on January 01, 1992.

The purpose of this corporation is to lead to the purchase of Land and its up-keep. To help in the legal fee's to obtain such Land, for future Tribal Development.

ABENAKI TRIBAL LAND TRUST P.O. Box 276 in Swanton, Vermont 05488

Phones: 868-2559 - 868-7146 Fax: 802-868-5118.

TRIBAL MEMBERS/ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chief Homer St. Francis (President) 44 Liberty Swanton in Vermont 05488

Michael Delaney (Secretary) RD#1 Box 2430 in Swanton, Vermont 05488

April A. St. Francis (Treasurer) Frontage Road in Highgate Center, Vermont 05459

David St. Francis 44 Liberty in Swanton, Vermont 05488

Richard Phillips Apt c-12 in Claremont Arms in Claremont, New Hampshire

Hilda Robtoy 17 Greenwich in Swanton, Vermont 05488

Dee Brightstar Wilkins Road in Fairfax, Vermont 05454

Dated at Abenaki Tribal Council in the County of Franklin this 6 day of December 1991.

Each Incorporator must sign:

Sherry L. Vance Apt. #4 Abenaki Acres in Swanton, Vermont 05488

The following information must be completed by PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

In compliance with the Professional Corporation Act (11 V.S.A. Chapter 3) the Abenaki Tribal Council hereby certifies that hte below listed incorporators, officers, directors and shareholders of the Professional Corporation are duly licensed or admitted to practise the profession for which this corporation is to be organized. NOTE: One individual may incorporate, be officer, director and shareholder in a Professional Corporation.

Incorporators:

Sherry L. Vance Abenaki Acres in Swanton, Vermont 05488

Officers:

Carolyn Breda (Financial Officer)

Directors:

Chief Homer St. Francis