Presentation to the Tribal Council Grand Traverse Band Chippewa and Ottawa Indians Tuesday, April 13, :00 a.m. Optimist Club Youth Foundation Mike Brown John Hagen William G. Watson (SEEDS) The Optimist Club of Traverse City
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property – History and Use zDonated by Art and Mary Schmuckal to the Optimist Youth Foundation zCabin Moved to the property z2000 Dedication of Property and Trails zPartnership with T.C.A.P.S. and SEEDS zUsed by Elementary schools students zBoy Scouts (for overnight camping) zYoung Marines (Target Range)
Cabin Property Dedication zProperty and trail system was officially dedicated in Fall of 2000 zAvailable to various youth organizations for education and recreation
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
z½ Mile South of M-37/US 31 Intersection z27 Acre nature retreat zSecured Access zPicnic Facilities zFire pit zTwo Marked Trails zStorage Building zUnique outdoor classroom for students zPump, Privy
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property Optimist Youth Foundation Not–for-profit organization (501-c3) Property must be used for education or charitable purposes yFoundation organized in 1969 yGoverned by Board (elected members of the Optimist Club of Traverse City
The Cabin Property Invitation to the Grand Traverse Band Partnership for use of property for youth education and recreation, including addition of Native American natural and cultural improvements to the property possibly including construction, maintenance, use of yShelters in traditional woodland village yGardens for herbs, vegetables yGame/Dance Field yWood sculptures
The Cabin Property Why invite this partnership? zProperty is unique for natural education and recreation zWe want to share opportunities with a more diverse base. zWe respect the natural education heritage of Native Americans and value the opportunity to share it with youth.
The Cabin Property - A unique opportunity
The Cabin Property Next Steps zTribal representatives are invited to visit the property with Optimist Club member in April or May zThe Optimist Club invites the tribe to propose a partnership “framework” including key contacts for the tribe zTribal leadership is invited to attend a picnic at the Cabin property on a Monday in June.
For more information about the Traverse City Optimist Club Contacts: Mike Brown Phone John Hagen The Optimist Club of Traverse City