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(August 2010) The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina met with Golden Corral franchisee owners on Monday, August 30, 2010 to discuss their interest and willingness to contribute toward the educational future of a deserving Lumbee student through the newly founded tribal scholarship program.
“Without access to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Tribe has been unable to assist tribal members in this area,” explained Tribal Chairman Purnell Swett, “but we anticipate keeping education in the forefront of our concerns for our Lumbee people.” Golden Corral Buffet & Catering of Lumberton is a franchise business in which the owners, Dalton Stocks along with Tom and Amanda Marks, expressed their strong belief in community involvement. According to their spokesman, Bob Greene, they wanted to get involved with the Lumbee Tribe.
Conversation occurred between the owners and tribal administration about how tribal students would go about earning the scholarships. “We wouldn’t give money out without our youth earning it, said Tribal Administrator Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend, “we will be looking at several different pieces as to how they will earn their academic scholarship.”
The owners of Golden Corral contributed a Cardinal scholarship toward the funds to help tribal youth financially. The tribe has set the following sponsorship levels: Eagle - $2,000; Hawk - $1,000; Cardinal - $500 and Dove - $200. For more information on this program or how you can contribute please contact Alex Baker at 910-522-2202. |
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