Elders meeting minutes Sept 5, 2018
Attending: Carolyn Hoosier, Rose Brownfield, Debra Mattson, Marge Witcraft, Jolene Peters (sitting in for Vicky Engle from Family Services), Marti Witcraft, Aleen Whitener, Ann, Glen Parker, Tom and Julia Peterson, Peggy Peters, Sally Brownfield, Kim Olson, Dorinda Thein, Elizabeth Heredia, Dr. Ott, Russell Harper.
Eliz gave opening prayer. 
Motion to accept minutes for Aug by Dorinda, second by Carolyn; approved unanimously.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ott: explained symptoms and signs of stroke and heart attack. 
Causes; narrowing of arteries, blood clots, blood pressure, diabetes, drinking, smoking, genetics, weight, inactivity, diet. Heart: trouble breathing, pain, sweating, dizziness.
Stroke; caused by bleeding, causes clot, kills brain cells, can't speak, one side of body, weakness, face can droop. 
Treatment; medicine, cease smoking, aspirin, exercise 30 minutes a day, eat more fruits and vegetables.
OLD BUSINESS: Elders Inc. officers went before council to present updated bi-laws and travel policies. Accepted by council.
Notice of Hawaii trip for those that did not go on the last cruise was sent out after our last meeting. No update was available due to Traci not at meeting (due to family emergency). Several questions were brought up after the notice was sent out. Addendums to Travel Policy were discussed at length, voted on, and the following will be added:
1.	Only legal spouses are allowed to accompany an Elder on an Elder’s Inc. paid trip. It was discussed that Squaxin Island Tribe is one of few Tribes who even pay for a spouse, other Tribes only pay for the Tribal Elder.
2.	If an Elder is “excluded” from Squaxin Island Tribal Reservation, they are not allowed to participate in Elder’s Inc. activities. Reason being that if the person is excluded there must be a valid reason behind it and we do not want to put any Elders or any persons we come in contact with on trips in any compromising situations.
3.	Elders may, at their own expense, partake in alcoholic beverages on a trip at their discretion. If it becomes a problem with a public display of compromising behavior, the Elders Coordinator will give them one warning. If it occurs a second time, that Elder may not participate in Elder’s Inc. Trips for a period of 1 year. 
Carolyn gave a Treasurers’ Report and answered questions from those present.
Motion to accept her report made by Dorinda, second by Debra, approved by all present unanimously.
We discussed the concern about lots of empty concert seats. voted to have deposit of $25 to make sure Elders call in when not using tickets. Motion by Dorinda, second by Julia Peterson passed.
At last Lila requested cemetery across from KTP be cleaned up. We looked into it and the responsible parties are Squaxin and Mason County. Rhonda Foster will come to October meeting to discuss this and the Crematorium garden at Squaxin Cemetery.
NEW BUSINESS; sign up sheet for Octoberfest, Oct 6&7. Per notes from Traci from a meeting she went to, this year we need to post our reason for our Oysterfest funds. We decided to use 'Reserve our cultural resources through our Elders teaching'. They also discussed that this year we can go in earlier on Friday to set up. There will be an Oysterfest Committee. Volunteers were Marti Witcraft, Carolyn Hoosier, Dorinda Thein and Kim Olsen. They will meet with Traci to review last year and see what can be improved.
The need for a designated smoking area further away from the front doors was discussed. They decided on the table by the Pond in between the Elders Building and the Tribal Center.
Jolene was asked about a new TV for the Elders in the activities room. She said she was waiting for a quote from IS, but that it is in the works. Russell Harper said he had one we could use till ours is replaced.
Events; Suicide awareness Sept 16; 2-6 P at the Community kitchen
Joe Nichols concert Sept 7.
Grief and Loss remembrance group to start soon. contact Jessica at Behavior health or Eliz.
Meeting adjourned unanimously.
Officers: Eliz Heredia 360-349-9368       Dorinda Thein 360-790-930
 Carolyn Hoosier 360-556-1269; H- 360 426- 8603      Rose Brownfield 1-360-273-9414      
 Kim Olson 360-628-9183
Minutes respectfully submitted by Rose Brownfield