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February 4, 2010
MONTH of ANTICIPATION
TThe countdown has begun......... Approximately 11 days from today WE ANTICIPATE unlocking the doors to the new Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas & Missouri tribal/corporate office in Conway, Arkansas. WE ANTICIPATE, with the help of several members from Oklahoma, that the majority of the members files will be sorted, organized and alphabetized in the new file room by opening week. WE ANTICIPATE the new Administrative Assistant will be in place ready to assist you, the members, with your replacement cards, unprocessed applications and the entry of information into the Family Tree Maker software. WE ANTICIPATE a newly inspired involvement from ours members across the land. Members who are interested in helping out, getting their hands dirty and utilizing their God-given talents to make a difference, and not cause division. WE ANTICIPATE and encourage our members to visit the new office. Come check it out. See how it works, how it's set up and how it operates on your behalf. NOTE: we also encourage you to call ahead for an appointment. I operate several businesses and my weekday schedule is hectic. However, if you can schedule ahead of time I will make every possible attempt to meet with you. Finally, WE ANTICIPATE the pathway will continue forward. We are realistic in knowing the steps will be hard and tough at times, but with the effectiveness of the office procedures, and the hopefulness of the members, we will continue on the quest for recognition. Our ancestors sacrificed, and together we will move the cause toward the destiny of the Western Cherokee.
The Journey Continues.........
Cary
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60 Day Plan for the New Office
Beginning February 1, 2010
January 21, 2009
1. Move to the larger office that will facilitate all the needs of the group
2. Set up checking accounts in the new accounting software for the Western Cherokee Nation and the Legal Recognition Fund
3. Update donations and contributions in the computer database. Including customer accounts for each member that contributes to the tribe in some manner.
4. Input the 22 roll books of enrollers name including each members roll number into the database. It currently does not exist except in manual form on ledger sheets.
5. Establish an office policy and procedure for handling the following:
* New applications (Direct descendents only - ie. mother, father, son, daughter) * Replacement card requests * Recording and preparing deposits of donations and contributions in the OuickBooks accounting software * Telephone procedures regarding answers for the members * Inputting of file information in the Family Tree Maker software program.
6. Attempt to raise the necessary funds for clearing the past liabilities of the IRS, the State of Arkansas and the upstart expenses of the new office.
7. Attempt to address all unprocessed applications from 2009 and replace all requested replacement cards for 2009.
8. Purchase a scanner for the office for digitizing the members files into the computer.
9. Develop first staff personnel for data entry, processing and assisting in adminstrating the office.
10. Establish two functioning work stations in the new office complete with Family Tree Maker software for volunteers to assist with the file information input.
11. Alphabetize anf file all loose files located in boxes and storage containers into the file cabinets and properly label the file cabinets for efficient crosschecking of members information.
12. Establish and maintain a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page for the website.
-IMPORTANT NOTICE-
With the recent move of the office I have been inundated with phone calls and emails regarding pending applications and replacement cards.
The office WILL NOT be accepting any additional applications until the 1st part of April. If you have sent your application or replacement card request we are trying to organize that information. I realize you may not have heard from the previous office but we are in the process of clearing that up.
There is no current way to quickly look up the information many of you have requested. Over the next several weeks we will begin alphabetically arranging the applications, enrollment numbers, replacement card requests and the actual member files. You may contact the office through email and I will reply as quick as possible.
Thanks for your understanding in advance,
Cary Kuykendall
