Band of Brothers La Pine

 I was informed Monday that I had been voted off the board of directors of the local Band  of Brothers. I joined a few years ago and have tried to participate as much as I could depending on my finances or health.

Last fall I was appointed to the Board. We started having monthly meetings, notifying the members ahead of time.

When Covid hit, we had a meeting to discuss what we would do as far as meetings . We had recently started having them at the American Legion Hall. So since this was the beginning of the shut down, another meeting was scheduled for 2 weeks later to see what the status was. I showed up, no one else was there. I made a call to find out it was canceled and no one bothered to inform me.

Now with Covid still changing our lives, we all are making adjustments.

As long as I was notified, I would do my best to come to a general meeting if the board was planning a meeting afterwards. In the past month, one meeting was posted in the newsletter giving a week notice. I sent in a email stating I would not be attending.

Then I read in following newsletters that they HAD a board meeting after the general meeting. I had no prior notice. A bit difficult to attend if I'm not informed. As a board member, I should be notified. I shouldn't have to attend Weekly general meeting in a group atmosphere during these difficult times. 

I am quite aware of how part of the membership feels about wearing masks and I don't believe I should subject myself to weekly  gatherings that could jeopardize my already sensitive health. 

That being said, I was informed (after making a call) that I didn't need to worry about the meetings, as I had already been replaced as a board member, with no discussion or notification, they just "voted" me out. No special meeting was called, I was not even given a chance to present my side. They just got rid of me.

It's pretty bad when they just decide that the gal on disability and oxygen can't make every weekly meeting during a pandemic.

This Democrat, who DOESN'T have her head up her ass, will be just fine NOT participating with this particular Good Ol' Boys Breakfast Club. 

I am looking forward to participating & helping where I can with future Band of Brothers activities.

Linda C May USMCR

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 12

 Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 12    

"If you get troubled, go and sit by the river. The flowing water
will take your troubles away."     
-- Joe Coyhis, STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE   

Sometimes we get mixed up and we don't know what to do. Go to the river or creek.
Take your sage and tobacco; sit and be still. Talk to the water, offer tobacco and the
healing water will take your problems downstream. Give thanks.                

Great Spirit, heal my mind today, let me see love.

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 11

 Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 11    

"Listen to all the teachers in the woods. Watch the trees, the
animals, and all living things - you'll learn more from them
than from books."   
-- Joe Coyhis, STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE   

Nature is a living example of how communities live in harmony. If you go into the
forest or mountain and sit still and watch, ask yourself, what lessons are being taught?
Then watch how the animals conduct themselves. The trees could represent diversity.
The flowers could represent people. Notice how everything in nature assists one another.
See how balance works. See how conflict is handled. Can you see acts of forgiveness? Can
you spot respect? Nature is full of wisdom if we will only consider her to be our teacher.  

My Creator, today let me learn from nature.

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 10

 Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 10    

"One of the first things Seneca children learned was that they
might create their own world, their own environment, by
visualizing actions and desires in prayer. The Senecas believed
that everything that made life important came from within.
Prayer assisted in developing a guideline toward discipline and
self control."            
-- Twylah Nitcsh, SENECA       
     
All permanent and lasting change starts first on the inside and works its way out.
Having constant prayer and Creator directed visions helps us to live in harmony.
This is the best way to grow strong and become a Warrior. No matter what is going
on outside of ourselves, it is our projection that makes it so. It is our projections that
even give it any meaning. Another way is each day to turn our life and our will over to
the care of the Great Spirit. Then He will show us His desire for us. When we are in
alignment to His desire, we become very joyful and very happy.     

Oh Great Spirit, You take care of me today and tell me what I can do for You today.
Give me the discipline to talk to You whenever I am in doubt or fear. Let me come to
You if I get irritated. You are my solution.

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 9

 Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 9      

"...[W]isdom comes only when you stop looking for it and start
truly living the life the Creator intended for you."                
-- Lelia Fisher, HOH         

There are many things that block us from wisdom such as; selfishness, secrets, hate,
anger, jealousy and judgments. Another thing that can block us from wisdom is trying
too hard or wishing something would happen. Wishing implies doubt and trying implies
control. We need to let go of these things. We need to abandon ourselves to the Creator.
As soon as we surrender everything, the wisdom starts to flow. The Elders know how to
help us with this. Just ask them.   

My Great Spirit, today I surrender my life and my will to Your care

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 8

 Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 8      

"Keep your life simple because the more you get, the more
complicated it becomes."  
-- Joe Coyhis, STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE
  
The old ones say, lead a simple life. The society we live in is all about getting more
houses, cars, luxury and credit cards. The law of worry says, the more you have, the
more you need to worry. You get a house, then you need insurance, then you need to
take care of the yard and the list goes on. Next, you may want a bigger house with a
bigger yard which costs more in insurance. Along with the accumulation of materialism,
are other "gifts." Soon you become a slave and the materialism owns you. Lead a simple
life and have peace of mind. Lead a simple life and be spiritual.              

Creator, let my foundation be spiritual and simple.

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 7

 

Elder's Meditation of the Day - September 7       "Education is the new weapon of Indian people."             -- Eddie Box, SOUTHERN UTE      People have the ability to adapt. In these modern times we must get educated so the people don't lose. We need lawyers, doctors, nurses, foresters, scientists, educators, carpenters, welders. These skills are needed to help the people. While we are learning, we need to remember to keep the culture, learn the dances, sing the songs, learn the language and maintain the Red Road for future generations.              Great Spirit, let my education never lack the meaning and value of spirituality.