MACKINAC BANDS STEPS IN TO ASSIST
The Sault tribe has fallen on hard times and
has had to cancel the expensive annual Christmas
party for the children of the tribe and community.
The Mackinac Bands has stepped up to the
plate to gather donations and gifts in order to continue
the tradition.
Although it may not be the extravaganza put on
previously by the Sault Tribe, every effort will be
made to provide at least the neediest children with
a gift or two and should we be so lucky as to have
a location donated to hold an event, we will have
a party as well.
We will welcome any donations in the form of gifts or
cash but right now what we need the most are volunteers
to meet with local clubs and business's and to involve
the communities in this effort.
Some of the Mackinac Band board members will be working
in the Cheboygan area to organize a Christmas party.
Keith Massaway and Pat Rickley will be arranging the
party for the St. Ignace area and I am organizing the
effort for the Sault Ste. Marie area.
Help will be needed soon to request donations and to
involve the community leaders, business's, clubs and
professional organizations at a time when it has never
been more needed than now.
With the U.S. in financial crisis, jobs lost not only
in the Sault Tribe but all over the country, it is time
to gather round and share what we can with those who
will otherwise do without.
All ideas are welcome but my goal is to assist those
in need and if we can also help a few Elders by providing
them with the makings of a Christmas dinner or a pair of
warm gloves or boots, then we should.
Anyone wishing to meet as a group of Community Volunteers
please call me at 906-440-7099 and leave your name and
number or even better, email me at weave977@yahoo.com.
All volunteers, donations and ideas will be welcome and
it will be fun and rewarding. Please help.
Lynne Weaver
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