Middle Tennessee TNNAC

Name: Sandra Perry
1. Birthdate: 19
Birthplace: Manatee, Florida

2. Residential Address: 3022-B Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin TN 37074
3. Educational Background:
High School: Jay High School Jay, Florida
Did you graduate? Yes
College: Wm. Carey College Hattiesburg, MS
Did you graduate? Yes
Other: Troy State University Troy AL

4. Work (employment) History:
Teacher in Metro Nashville School System 20 years 1987-present
Teacher Santa Rosa County Schools FL. 1968-1984

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Seminole/Muscogee (Creek)
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Member, State-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[x] Other: See previous Applications

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Qualified.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/26/2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family: See previous applications

2. Military Experience: N/A

3. Criminal History: N/A

4. Indian Community Involvement: see previous applications

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/26/2007

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Commission of Indian Affairs, Middle Tennessee
Advisory Council on Tennessee Indian Affairs, Middle Tennessee
Tennessee Human Rights Commission

Name: Melba Checote Eads
1. Birthdate: 1947
Birthplace: Okmulgee, Oklahoma

2. Residential Address: 605 Meadowview Dr., Mt. Juliet TN 37122

3. Educational Background:
Oneida Jr. High, Oneida TN
Alvin high School Adue Street, Alvin TX
Did you graduate? Yes 1967
College: Galveston County Community Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
Texas City, TX
Did you graduate? 1970
Other: Graduate School Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Attended
44 hours. no degree.

4. Work (employment) History:
Licensed Practical Nurse for 37 years
Alternate Staffing Concepts, Inc. - Staff Nurse Nashville TN 2000-
Summit Hospital- Fourth Floor Staff Nurse PRN Pool Hermitage TN 1993-1999
Phoenix Health Care- weekend Triage Nurse for Medical Necessity ER visits
1993-1994
Nashville Gastro Clinic Centennial Medical Center Nashville TN Special
Procedures Nurse part time 1993-1994
Prepared Childbirth Instructor, New Born Nursery Nurse, High Risk Nursery,
Breast Feeding Consultant, Med. Surgical Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing,
Diabetic Teaching and Nursing, Occupational Medicine, Home Health and
Visiting Nurse.

Licensed in Three States Texas, Virginia, and Tennessee
Present: Vanderbilt Home Health Care, Nursing Resource Solutions Inc.,
Summit Hospital, Alternative Staffing Concepts, Phoenix Health Insurance
Virginia: Lewis Gale Hospital, Medical Personnel Nursing Pool, Lewis Gale
Clinic

Texas: Gulf Coast Hospital, Webster Hospital, and Galveston County Memorial
Hospital

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Muscogee Creek
[x] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe: Muscogee (Creek) Nation OK.
[ ] Member,
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[ ] Other:

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Qualified.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
I believe my experience and knowledge on issues facing American
Indian people today in Tennessee as well as in the Nation makes me a very
suitable candidate for the Commission of Indian Affairs. I have been a
valued part of the Indian Community since I arrived in Tennessee in 1993. I
have served on Boards and agencies regarding the needs advocacy of American
Indian people. I have served on National boards such as Native American
International Caucus, Native American Ministry Committee, and the United
Methodist Native American center at the school of Theology at Clermont,
California. I have served for four years and been an active member of the
Advisory Council to the Tennessee Commission on Indian Affairs. I am chair
of the Recognition Committee and the History Committee. I led the
Recognition Committee on issues regarding state recognition criteria. I led
the Recognition Committee on the criteria for recognition of the Historical
Tribes of Tennessee, along with the writing of that Resolution. I was on the
writing team that wrote the resolution to end 'mascots' in public schools in
Tennessee. Not only have I been one of the writers, but also I have taken a
delegation of Indian people to Martin Methodist College to address their
mascot the 'Indians' and to start their process in discontinuing that name
and change their mascot to the 'Red Hawks'. I was a speaker at the hearing
regarding Sunset of the old Commission on Indian Affairs and continue to
support the beginning of the new Commission on Indian Affairs. I have stood
strong for preservation of Sacred Sites. I have been a leader and
coordinated the beginning of the Sacred Site run with Ben Yahola, at Pinson
Mound in Jackson TN in March of 2006. I set up speaking program to give
awareness to Sacred Sites at Belmont College in Nashville. I have been on
the Native American Ministry Committee that provided a health Fair at MTSU
Powwow each year. I have helped coordinate American Indians in the Walk on
the Wild Side for Diabetes at the Nashville Zoo. I continue to advocate for
good health in our Indian Community by seeking ways to relate these
practices.
I am a citizen of a federally recognized tribe, The Great Muscogee
'Creek' Nation of Oklahoma. I am the great, great granddaughter of Chief
Samuel Checote who was the first elected Chief of the Muscogee people in
Oklahoma Indian Territory. My Tribal town from my grandfather is Big Spring
and from my grandmothers in Tuskegee, my Clan is Bear, my Indian Church is
New Town 'Tvlofv Mucvse'.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/21/2007

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1. Family: Husband- Gary Phillip Eads
4 grown Children Nathan Roy Eads, Rachel Ann Eads, Arron Phillip Eads, Ira
Vernon Eads
I am the great, great granddaughter of Chief Samuel Checote, who was removed
from Fort Mitchell; AL. Chief Checote was from a Hitchetee town, Sawkli. My
Tribal town from my grandfather is Big Spring and from my grandmothers in
Tuskegee, my Clan is Bear, my Indian Church is New Town 'Tvlofv Mucvse'.

2. Military Experience: None

3. Criminal History: None

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Coordinator of the Native American Gatherers' Fellowship. Served on the
Native American International caucus for 8 years is now serving as an
alternate. National United Methodist Native American Center as board Member
and Secretary. Serves on the Southeastern Native American Caucus, Member at
large on the Advisory Council to the Tennessee Commission on Indian Affairs
as Chair of Recognition Committee and Historical Committee. Coordinator of
the Lord Alderdice Event at the Capitol. Coordinator of the start of the
Sacred Site Run at Pinson Mound. Coordinator of the Commemorative 'Trail of
Tears' walk and Memorial service. Certified lay Preacher of the United
Methodist Church serving the Native American Community at Powwows and
Churches. Keynote speaker at the ending services of the Sacred Site Run last
September in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as bundles of earth were commemorated
before a Gathering of 2,500 people. I was one of the speakers at the
unveiling of the plaque placed on my great, great grandfather's grave by the
'Trail of Tears' Organization to commemorate Chief Samuel Checote as a
survivor of Indian Removal from Fort Mitchell, AL. to Oklahoma Indian
Territory there in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed 04/21/2007

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Advisory Council on Tennessee Indian Affairs TNNAC, Middle Tennessee

Name: Lance Anthony Davis
1. Birthdate: 1966
Birthplace: Reno, Nevada

2. Residential Address: 202 Parrot Drive, Clarksville TN

3. Educational Background:
High School: Westerly Senior High School in Westerly, RI.
Did you graduate? Yes 1986
College: Campbell University, Buies Creek NC, BS Health Science/Biology
Did you graduate? Yes August 2003
Other: Currently enrolled, Webster University, Master of Arts
International Relations
Graduate, US Army Airborne School Fort Benning Georgia
Graduate, Special Force Weapons sergeant Course, Ft Bragg NC
(1992)
Distinguished Honor Graduate, US Army Special Forces Language
School, (Tagalog), Ft Bragg NC (1992)
Graduate National Registry Paramedic course University of TX (1994)
Graduate, Special Forces Medical Sergeants course, Fort Bragg NC
(1995)
Graduate, special Forces Instructor Course, Fort Bragg NC (2002)
Graduate, Gryphon Group, Force Protection Course (2005)
Graduate, Physical Readiness Trainer US Army Master Fitness School
Ft. Benning GA (2007)

4. Work (employment) History:
United States Army 1985-1988, Machinist, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Fulda
West Germany
General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division 1988-1991 Machinist
United States Army National Guard (Active) 1991-1994 Special Forces weapons
sergeant
United States Army ( Active Duty) 1994- Present, Special Forces Medical
Sergeant

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Cherokee
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[x] Member, State-Recognized Tribe: CTNEAL
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[ ] Other:

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Qualified.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner: Advisory Council Member or
TNNAC:
My Family has deep roots in Tennessee as well as Oklahoma and the Southeast.
As a result I have always been made aware of the importance of our Indian
family and that we all need to place the needs of our fellows above our own.
It is my greatest desire to bring my hopes and strengths to the service of
the Indian Population of Tennessee.
During the course of my life I have acquired some Abilities that might serve
our various peoples. Among these is a desire to right past wrongs and Be
Responsive to the Indian Communities` current and future needs. I have
worked with diverse peoples and ethnicities all over the world; I believe
that thru this experience it has cultivated an ability to work past barriers
and be a force for positive change. I believe my involvement in community
activities and relationship with folks from all over Tennessee and the
United States gives me a perspective on the needs of all Indians both here
in Tennessee and elsewhere.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/29/2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family: My Wife Carrie (enrolled, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) and four
daughters Jessica, Catherine, Patricia and Kennedy. And I am proud to have
three Grand Children Kitana, Korben and Ryan.

2. Military Experience:
22 years total Military Service as a Machinist, Special Forces Weapons
sergeant and Special Forces Medic. Service has included deployments and duty
in the United States as well as various locations in Europe and Southwest
Asia. Awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Special Forces Tab and
the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Currently serving on Active Duty as the
Battalion Medic, Second Battalion 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort
Campbell KY

3. Criminal History: None

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Voting Indian member of National Congress of American Indians
Alternate Delegate for the Middle Tennessee Caucus
Member of the Warrior Society, Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama
Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 15018
Additionally, I participate in numerous events and functions around
Tennessee as well as the entire Southeast.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/29/2007

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Commission of Indian Affairs, Middle Tennessee Advisory Council on Tennessee Indian Affairs, Middle Tennessee

Name: James Everett Meeks
1. Birthdate: 1963
Birthplace: Sewanee, Franklin County TN

2. Residential Address: 520 Nathurst Street, Tracy City TN 37387

3. Educational Background:
High School: Grundy County High School
Did you graduate? Yes, 1981
College: Trevecca Nazarene University
Did you graduate? Yes, 1985, BS, 2 majors Business Administration and
Computer Information Systems with an Additional emphasis in Economics
Other:

4. Work (employment) History:
- managing Consultant June 2002- Present
- Technical Analyst Jan. 2001-May 2002, Peregrine Systems
- Consultant/Business Analyst 01/1990 to until 1/2001
- System Manager/Technical Support Analyst 01/89-10/89 The Institute of
Clinical Pharmacology
- Systems Manager 09/87-12/88 Williams, Crosslin, Sparks& Vaden
- Programmer 08/86-07/87 Trevecca Nazarene University
- Assistant Manager 11/85-07/86 ITT Financial Services

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Chikamaka Cherokee
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Member, State-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[x] Other: Chikamaka Cherokee Band of the South Cumberland Plateau Region

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or
descent will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
What does it mean to be suitable as a Commissioner?
Am I concerned with the welfare of the American Indian (AI) communities of
Tennessee? Yes, unequivocally!
Do I make it a point to keep up with the message boards to know what is
happening? Yes!
Do I contact congressional representatives to relate to them the import of
their decisions upon the AI population? Yes!
Do I make a point to relate to local leaders the importance of their AI
constituents? Yes!
Do I seek to show to local and state governments that AI contributes to the
general welfare? Yes!
Do I attempt to communicate with AI leaders across the state to determine
the means whereby the AI population can be edified? Yes!
Am I involved in my Tribal group? Yes, the Chikamaka Cherokee Band of the
South Cumberland Plateau Region
Do I understand the ramifications of having actual AI communities in
Tennessee? Yes!
Do I have an understanding of the Protocol to be used in Commission
Meetings? Yes, Robert's Rules of Order.
Do I attempt to understand the underlying laws regarding AI? Yes, I have
studied and study the rulemaking process in TN. TN laws regarding entities,
as well as the 25 CFR.

Last but not least in this Litany ...
Do I actually attend the State Commission meetings to know what is being
reviewed that could/will affect the AI of Tennessee? Yes, with few
exceptions for the last 3+ years. I have made it a point to drive all over
the state to attend meetings of the TNCIA. I'm not sure all of the current
commissioners can say the same. We need people in the offices of
Commissioner who actually are involved in when and where the Commission
meets.
I have been in some facet of business consulting for the past 18 years. Much
of this has been Management and IT operations. Companies hire me because I
have been good at working the puzzle ... I seek solutions and don't just look
at the problem. The situations in business, in government and in our
communities arise because of the need of the persons involved. It may be
that a company's process flow is suffering, and this is where I have been
inserted into the program to determine means whereby the companies may work
more efficiently. This is and has been the talent I use and would endeavor
to use within the office of Commissioner. Have I made mistakes? Yes because
I am actually attempting to do something. If a person never makes mistakes,
he/she is obviously doing nothing.
I am not a perfect person, but I am striving to render aid, understanding,
social development and economic development to the American Indian
Communities of Tennessee. Is this an easy task? No, but it is a task that
must be undertaken to ensure self-realization to our progeny. I want to be a
part of representing those who wish to procure for those who are yet to be
'life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.'

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04//2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family: I am the oldest son and oldest of four children of James Huston
and Evelyn Meeks. The sequence is: me, my sister Johannah (a resident of
Franklin NC), my brother Tim (a resident of Rutherford County) and my
brother Jeremy, (a resident of Monteagle). I have 1 daughter, Rena
Elizabeth, who lives in GA.
I am active in my family. My Mother was one of 15 children so I have lots of
cousins with which to enjoy life.

2. Military Experience: None

3. Criminal History: Other than Speeding tickets NONE

4. Indian Community Involvement:
I have attended almost every Commission meeting for the past 4 years
I am in Tribal leadership of the Chikamaka Band
I am a member of the Tennessee Chapter Trail of Tears Association
I have been a delegate, in middle TN. to the TN Native American Convention
I have been a part of genealogy research to assist others who are digging
for their roots
I have attended and participated in festivals and powwows

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04//2007

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TNNAC Middle Tennessee

Name: Douglas Gerald Kirby
1. Birthdate: 1952
Birthplace: Roseville, MI

2. Residential Address: 125 Bagwell Rd., Clarksville TN 37043

3. Educational Background:
High School: Sunbright H.S. Sunbright TN
Did you graduate? Yes
College: Austin Peay State University Clarksville TN
Did you graduate? Yes
Other:

4. Work (employment) History:
US Army 9 Retired) 1972-1992
APSU Grad Assistant 1995-1996
Cheatham Co. BOE 1999-2005
Wal-Mart 2005-Present

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Cherokee
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[x] Member, State-Recognized Tribe: CTNEAL
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[ ] Other:

[ ] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or descent
will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/28/2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family:

2. Military Experience:
20 Years US Army stationed world wide

3. Criminal History: None

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Current President, Native Cultural Circle, Clarksville TN (founding member)
Chair, TNNAC Middle Tennessee Caucus

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/28/2007

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Commission of Indian Affairs, Middle Tennessee

Name: B. Dale Mitchell
1. Birthdate: 1955
Birthplace: Andalusia, AL

2. Residential Address: 5807-A Mackie Place, Nashville TN 37209

3. Educational Background:
High School: Andalusia HS Andalusia, AL.
Did you graduate? Yes 1973
College: Lurleen B. Wallace State Junior College Andalusia, AL.
Did you graduate? NO
Other: formally Alabama Christian College, now Faulkner Univ.
Montgomery Alabama-Did not graduate

4. Work (employment) History:
July 2006-Present Lewis Country Store and More Scottsboro TN
Night Shift Manager
Sep.2004-Jul. 2006 Bread and Company Franklin and Belle Meade
TN. Shift leader
June 2001-Apr.2004 ESS Inc. Nashville TN office Manager
Feb.2001-Sep.2001 Great Earth Vitamins Franklin TN. Manager
Aug. 2000-Feb.2001 Maggie Moo's Ice Cream Treatery Franklin TN Shift Leader
Oct.1999-Sep.2000 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Franklin TN Electronic Sales
Jul.1998-Dec.1998 All Wound up Franklin TN Store Manager
Apr.1998-Oct.1998 Nordic Trac Franklin TN Salesman
Mar.1998-Apr.2001 Nu-tree Health Food Store Franklin TN Sales
Oct.1997-May1999 Natural Wonders Franklin TN Assistant Manager
Sep.1983- Mar.1996 Russell Corp. Alexander City, AL. Lab Tech

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage:
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[x] Member, State-Recognized Tribe: Cher-o-Creek Intra Tribal Indians
(fka Cherokees of S.E. Alabama)
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[ ] Other:

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or descent
will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
I have worked for the Indian Community in Tennessee since 1997, the year I
first moved here. I chaired the Red Stick Confederacy - a preservation organization -
during 1997-98, and later became involved with the ALLIANCE for Native
American Indian Rights of Tennessee.
I was one of the defendants in the Kelly Site court case, and have been
involved in other efforts to keep Native cemeteries safe from destruction.
I helped with the re-creation of the TCIA, and I was one of the many
people who lobbyed the Legislature for its re-establishment. I was there
also for the creation of TNNAC and the establishment of ACTIA, and I have
served on the boards of both organizations. I was also the primary author of
the 'Historic Tribes of Tennessee' resolution, and did the majority of the
research for the listing of the Tribes in that document.

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/29/2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family: one son, Travis, lives in Alabama with his wife Tiffany.

2. Military Experience: None

3. Criminal History: None

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Chairman, Red Stick Confederacy 1997-98
Defendant in TDOT vs Black Bear, White Eagle, et al, 1999
Helped with brainstorming sessions that led to draft of bill to re-establish
the Commission of Indian Affairs, along with lobbying efforts in 2000-2002.
served on TNNAC board as Secretary/Treasurer in 2002-2003, was elected to
ACTIA in 2003, became Secretary/Treasurer in Feb. 2007 reappointed to TNNAC
in 2006. Served on the board of the ALLAINCE for Native American Indian
Rights in 2006. Helped draft recognition criteria that was submitted to the
TCIA by ACTIA.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/29/2007

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Middle Tennessee TNNAC Board

Name: Virginia (Chrisie) Moore
1. Birthdate: 1959
Birthplace: Nashville, Davidson County TN

2. Residential Address: 125 Bagwell Rd., Clarksville TN 37043

3. Educational Background:
High School: Antioch High School- Antioch TN
Did you graduate? Yes
College: Austin Peay State University Clarksville TN
Did you graduate? Yes
Other:

4. Work (employment) History:
TX A&M University System Research Center- El Paso, TX
5 yrs research Technician/ Lab Supervisor
SGS of North America-11/2 yrs- Nashville, TN Bench Chemist
Environmental Science Corporation- 9 months Mt. Juliet TN Associate Chemist
Emperical Laboratories- Nashville TN last 7 months Extractions Supervisor

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Cherokee
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Member, State-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[ ] Other:

[ ] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or
descent will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
Experience with Boy Scouts as Explorer (16-18 yrs old) and Co-Advisor (18-20)
1st Female Assistant Boy Scout leader in Middle Tennessee (1987) Unit
Commissioner for Dan Beard District and Cogioba District
Active member of Native Cultural Circle

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/29/2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family: Father deceased Billy Moore Active in Boy Scouts uninterrupted
from 1967 to 1989 (death) my involvement from age 16 till 1995

2. Military Experience: None

3. Criminal History: NONE

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Native Cultural Circle

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/29/2007