1975 - 1976

Frank Brown and Associates became suppliers of the candy for the Easter Candy Sale. The Nation made $4,375 on the Easter Candy Sale exceeding their goal of $2,500.

Two Nation Officers, Chief and Wampum Bearer regretfully resign.

An Amendment was passed to change the Nation Council meeting day to the THIRD Tuesday of each month.

Organization Drive was very successful and brought in 85 new Big Braves.

Father/Son Banquet was held at Manchester and Trinity Chapel.

The Nation Council meetings were changed to the Franklin Township Hall.

Chief - Mike Gmerek, Mandan
War Chief - Lee Park, Seneca
Medicine Man - Tom Anderson, Crow
Wampum Bearer – Phil Winthrow, Wyandot*
Tallykeeper - Gene Sliger, Fox
Indian Agent - Ed Frankovich, YMCA

* George Bower was elected Wampum Bearer but resigned before taking office and was replaced by Phil Winthrow.

In April 1976, both Mike Gmerek and Phil Winthrow resigned. The Nation Officers for the last half of 1976 were as follows:

Chief - Lee Park, Seneca
War Chief - Dave Johnson, Seneca
Medicine Man - Tom Anderson, Crow
Wampum Bearer - Gene Sliger, Fox
Tallykeeper - Joe Koehler, Arapaho