Michael Cherry
2023 Year End Review
Michael Cherry
January 5, 2024
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Accomplishments

Personal
  • I survived! And was honored to attend my first Canoe Journey with my mom Candy Robertson
  • Tracked personal attendance every day in 2023 in the office, working remotely and on leave.
  • Graduated from the American Leadership Forum
  • I finished reading the GR Reservation Plan of 1985
  • Familiarized myself in detail of over 20 Tribal Ordinances.
Professional
  • Nominated by the Tribal Council as the Council Secretary.
  • Testified at the ODF&W Commission hearing & subsequent approval of our MOU on Aug. 4th
  • Attended two Legislative DC Lobbying trips re: Consent Decree and Thompson Strip Bills
  • Assisted the Elders Committee complete their revisions to their Bylaws & developing an Elder Protection Ordinance.
  • Represented CTGR at the White House Tribal Nations Summit
  • Participated in completion of the Homelands Video Series on the face of Spirit Mountain.
  • Participated in and approved 119 Authorizations to Proceed in 2023

Daily Responsibilities & Expectations

The Tribal Council Ordinance of 1994 lists 12 expectations of Tribal Council members.

1.  Attend all regular meetings of the Tribal Council (unless excused by TC)

2.  Attend all meetings of the General Council (unless on business or personal leave).

3.  Attend all work sessions and meetings of the LAC (unless on business or personal leave).

4.  Provide input on all matters coming before the Council, stating beliefs, and providing alternatives and recommendations on decision making.

5.  Not interfere with the implementation of Tribal Council decisions.

6.  Carry out assignments on behalf of the Council in a timely manner.

7.  Serve on Boards and Committees as designated by the Council.

8.  Act in a professional and ethical manner and be a positive community role model.

9.  Promote cooperation and teamwork between the Council and all other work units and Tribal members.

10. Avoid interfering with other work units, or directing employees or others except as authorized by the Council. Tribal Council members shall take special care to avoid even the appearance that they are using their Council positions to influence the administration of the Tribe's departments.

11. Maintain an impartial decision making attitude, keeping personal and family matters separate.

12. Uphold the Tribal Constitution.

operational highlights: Attendance

2022
  • Total Work days possible Jan-Dec = 242
  • Total Work Days = 213
  • 88% (61% in office, 27% remote)
  • 12% personal leave days
  • 100% Attendance at General Council Meetings in 2022
  • 90% Attendance at LAC (45 out of 50 Legislative Action Committee Meetings)
  • 92% Attendance at Regular Wednesday Tribal Council meetings (22 out of 24, on business)
2023
  • Total Work days possible Jan-Dec = 240
  • Total Work Days = 182
  • 76% (56% in office, 20% remote)
  • 24% personal leave days
  • 100% Attendance at General Council Meetings in 2023
  • 82% Attendance at LAC (41 out of 50 Legislative Action Committee Meetings)
  • 92% Attendance at Regular Wednesday Tribal Council meetings (22 out of 24, one on business and on on personal leave)

operational highlights: Tribal member engagement & Communication (Videos, facebook/social media posts)

2022
  • 10 Communication videos
  • 145 Facebook/social media engagement posts
  • 88% (61% in office, 27% remote)
  • 38 Community Events
  • 645 Total engagement activities
2023
  • 8 Communication Videos
  • 89 Facebook/social media engagement posts - Added Tribal Council elected official Instagram page
  • 30 Community Events
  • 435 Engagement Events

Boards & Committees

The Tribal Council Ordinance (7) expects Tribal Council members to serve on boards and committees as designated by the Council.

Boards I currently serve on:
  • 2015 - Selective Service System
  • 2018 - Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board (plus 4 committees)
  • 2018 - Willamette Vital Health (formerly known as Willamette Valley Hospice)
  • 2021 - Grand Ronde Food & Fuel Co. (GRFFCO)
  • 2021 - Chemawa Station, LLC
  • 2021 - Spirit Mountain Community Fund
  • 2023 - Designated Alternate for Denise Harvey to the National Public and Indian Housing Board
Committees I currently serve on:
  • 2021 - Elders Committee Tribal Council Liaison (one of two)
  • 2021 - Education Committee Tribal Council Liaison
  • 2015 - Audit, Finance, Corporate Governance and Surveillance Committees of the SMGI Board
  • 2022 - Tribal Advisory Committee (OTEA) Oregon Tribal Early Learning Alliance

Areas for personal and Professional growth in 2024

  • Broaden communication platforms and efforts (2021 Advisory Vote for Tribal Member webpage portal and text notifications)
  • Obtaining my certification as an End Of Life Doula Coach
  • Project Management and Attention to Detail
  • Increase capacity to seek first to understand... to be a life long learner.
  • Continue to be a prayer warrior for our tribe and community.

(my) Priorities for 2024

Personal:
  • Attend the 2nd annual Evergreen State College Elected Official Academy training
  • Maintain and build upon community relationships
  • As a lifelong learner, learn a new skill
  • Spend more time with friends & family
Professional:
  • Help see the first ever Elder Protection Ordinance to the finish line
  • Open third unit of Elder Foster Care and focus efforts on needed hospice care
  • Advocate for the development of an Economic Development Board & Tribal Entrepreneur Business Resource Center

a lood ahead

Child Care Development Center

Creekside Elder Housing Phase III

Fire Station Expansion

Healthcare & Vaccination Clinic

Home Ownership Phase I

Nature Playground

Wind River Apartments Phase III

Tribally Owned Compact School

Dog Park in Tribal Housing

Stratus Village MOU

Resident & Recreation Center

Webpage TM Portal & Mobile App

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