Budget discussion by Andy and Joseph Eve - 1) Tradeshow with a good turn out. 2) Not many National Indian Gaming Association employees left. 3) 45% of the budget spent by this June. Goes over Budget vs. actual June 2021 chart 8 . Old Business Association Name Change- the cost of name change, digital online cost, to rebrand ourselves to ‘IGA’ is about $5,000. Congressional Black Caucus cancelled because of the acronym and that we are anti- union. We are based in D.C. and will take this seriously. Brandon Stevens spoke up to advocate for change, but Chairman doesn’t feel the need to vote. Mark Van Norman wants to change the name, but Jason and Chairman do not want to rename at this meeting, just start the process. Matt Morgan speaks up to push for a change to the name. Sec. Paulette Jordan makes a motion to approve the change. Second – Robbie McGhee Chairman – the different generations have different ideas about justice, and we need to consider that. And now more outside people and organization of Indian Country are giving their opinions on the acronym. Rosemary Morillo speaks again on her concerns and would like to carry to full membership. Andy clarifies what we should be focusing on. Keith Anderson weighs in against the name change. Motion to start a name change process. All yes, but two abstentions: Keith Anderson, Rosemary Morillo. The motion carries 9. N w Business a. Consideration of Resolutions 1 Support ATNI Climate Change 2 Infrastructure Bill and inclusion of Indian Tax Benefits Motion—Andy Ebona Second – Rosemary Morillo Motion passes.
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