Chairman and Secretary positions. Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., and Secretary Paulette Jordan sought re-election to their jobs. Both were unopposed and successfully garnered unanimous support from tribal leadership to continue serving in his current position. Other membership agenda items included a Sports Betting panel entitled “The Future of Sports Betting for Indian Country: Prospective Outlook by Region” and a tribal leader discussion on “Tribal Leader Strategy Discussions: Taking the Next Steps in Protecting Tribal Jurisdiction.” In the afternoon membership meeting, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Council and members of their business council presented a check, contributing to IGA to support the organization’s mission of representation in Washington, DC. The 2023 Indian Gaming Association membership meeting concluded with the official swearing into the next two-year term for Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., and Secretary Paulette Jordan. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian Country were honored at the Chairmans Leadership Awards Luncheon. Carla Knapp, National VP of Native Services, and Kelly Concho-Hayes, Lead Director of Organizational Development for Native Services, accepted the honor on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club. IGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. said: “Today we celebrate the tremendous work and dedication of the Boys & Girls Clubs – Native American programs who have continued to support Native youth throughout Indian Country with their clubs. They are truly committed to providing top-quality support to Native Clubs, so today we are celebrating these Native Clubs, which work to instill valuable lessons and skills in our Native Youth.” The Indian Gaming Tradeshow and convention resumed on Tuesday with the Seminar Institute Training and a full day of conference sessions.
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