Valerie Ohle

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Tennessee Native American Convention - Application
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Position/s applying for: 
[X] Commission of Indian Affairs
[X] Historical Commission

Caucus: [X] Knoxville 
    
Information required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)

*   Name: Valerie Ohle
    
1.  Birthdate: 1957
    Birthplace: Chappell, NE
    
2.  Residential address: 908 Tarkin Valley Road, Knoxville TN 37920
	email: nagi(at)wisdomkeepers.org
	
3.  Educational background
    high school: Upton High School
        Did you graduate? yes
    college: Black Hills State Univ., Univ. of Wyoming, Laramie Co. Comm. College
        Did you graduate? no
    other:

4.  Work (employment) history:
Present: Food Services
1999-present: self employeed web designer/host, grant writer, NPO chair/manager
1989-1999: Administrative assistant, health and safety education curriculum developer/trainer
1981-1989: Retail management - consumer goods, automotive sales, food, beverage & catering
1975-1981: Full time college student

5.  Tribal heritage: Delaware
    [X] other: unenrolled

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner/Advisory Council member/TNNAC Board member/etc:

I have only one agenda, personal, political or otherwise:
To serve the American Indian people, to address wishes, issues, concerns, and 
needs of my constitutents,and to be the voice of their will. To work toward, 
including fighting for, the rights of American Indians here in Tennessee and 
anywhere, true democratic representation on relevant boards, commissions, 
organizations, and governments, the most secure possible protection of the 
remaining sacred, historic, and burial sites, and to address those issues and 
/or programs that are currently lacking or missing entirely, including jobs and 
job training that wouldlead to increased personal and family income, adequate 
healthcare in the form of relevant providers, health insurance, health 
education, prevention and intervention programs, relevant and appropriate 
education both for and about American Indian people and culture, respect, 
acknowledgement and recognition.
I cannot promise to achieve any of these things while in office. I can only 
promise that I will do my utmost best to accomplish as much as possible, set 
aside my personal opinions and be fair and open-minded to all my constitutents, 
and - at all times - represent the will of my constituents rather than my own.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
signature & date:   Valerie Ohle  May 26, 2005

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Optional information

1. Family: I have a very extended family

2. Military experience: none

3. Criminal history: none

4. Indian community involvement 
I am as active in the local community as is possible for a person with a full time job.
I chair and founded an org dedicated to cross-cultural education.
I am an active Volunteer for an international American Indian Org.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
signature & date:   Valerie Ohle  May 26, 2005

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