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The Lumbee Tribe is soliciting Requests for Proposals for its Insurance Broker Services. Preference will be given to Qualified Tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organizations. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive sealed Request for Proposals, mailed or hand delivered, until 4:00 pm on February 1, 2017 at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West, Pembroke, NC 28372 (Attention: Enka Bullard, P.O. Box 2709, Pembroke, NC 28372) Bids will be open on February 2, 2017 in the Council Chambers at 11:00 a.m. located at 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West, Pembroke, NC 28372. All qualified proposals meeting the terms and conditions will be evaluated and approval made by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to constitute the most responsive bid for the insurance broker services for property and casualty requested. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Evaluation Factors - * Proposer's expertise, experience, and service capabilities. 10 pts * Proposer’s key staff proposed to be assigned to perform work for the tribe. 10 pts * Proposer’s access to specialized insurance markets. 10 pts * Proposer's telephone or in-person interview, if requested. 10 pts * Cost for Coverage (fees and/or commissions). 50 pts * Enrolled Member of the Lumbee Tribe. 10 pts Please contact Enka Bullard at ebullard@lumbeetribe.com (910) 522-5160 for a copy of the specifications package. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities.

On November 29, 2016, the Department of the Army invited the Lumbee Tribe to give a cultural presentation at the Iron Mike Conference Center in Fort Bragg, N.C. during their 2016 National Native American Observance. Several tribal members and staff attended the event and provided a cultural presentation that included singing and dancing. The Army presented the Lumbee Tribe with a bronze sculpture of a soldier to demonstrate their appreciation of the Tribe's support. This bronze figure is on display behind the front desk at the Tribal Housing Complex. The Lumbee Tribe is honored to demonstrate our culture and proud of the tremendous record of military service among our people. Cultural demonstrators pictured here include Taylor Mullin, Sierra Mullin, Nakya Leviner, Bo Goins, and Kaya Littleturtle. Reggie Brewer, although not pictured here, also participated in the presentation. Cultural Demonstrations. Cultural Demonstrations. Cultural Director Reggie Brewer used the target pictured here to demonstrate the use of a blowgun during the presentation. The target is filled with darts made from thistles. Blowguns were used when hunting small game and to teach a child to hunt before the child could handle a bow and arrow. The blowgun is made from river cane that was plentiful in the swamps of the southeast.

Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. visits with the First Nation Elder's Club during their Christmas Social in Allenton. The Allenton community is located in District 14 and is represented by Tribal Councilwoman Barbara Lowery. The Club celebrated the holiday season and also used the time to continue their quilt making activities. Join them in wishing everyone a blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

CK and Bob Streight generously donate gift cards valued at $350.00 to the Lumbee Tribe's Hurricane Relief Fund. The Streights, of Palm Beach, Florida are pictured here with Deland Locklear and Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. This donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to assist families in the Tribe's service area who suffered losses as a result of the storm.

Alexander Cory Oxendine and Aaron Chandler Oxendine were commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants during winter commencement at North Carolina State University. Alex and Aaron Oxendine graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri Business. They are the sons of Angela Oxendine Locklear(Quinn) of the Prospect Community and Christopher Oxendine (Kristin) of High Point, NC. Both will begin their career in the U.S. Military training at Ft Benning, GA. They will attend the Armor Basic Officer Leader Course, a 19 week three-phase course. The US Army Armor School trains officers to win in a complex environment by educating and inspiring agile and adaptive Armor and Cavalry Leaders, Soldiers and formations capable of executing unified land operations, through the core competencies of combined arms maneuver and wide area security; capable of closing with and destroying the enemy using fire, maneuver, and shock effect as part of an expeditionary and regionally aligned Army.security tactics.

The Tribal Enrollment and Records Office will reopen Friday, January 6, 2017 for new applicants and to update the membership of currently enrolled members. The office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications for enrollment may be accessed on the Lumbee Tribe's web site at www.lumbeetribe.com. Please call (910)522-5468 for more information.

On behalf of the Lumbee tribal government, I would like to extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas and wishes for a Happy New Year to all our tribal members, as well as our friends and neighbors. As we reflect upon memories of holidays past and seek to create new memories this season, let us remember those who have lost so much in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Many are still in the midst of clean-up and restoration efforts, while some will never be able to fully recover all that was lost. Our prayers continue to be with these families. I would like to also extend prayers for the safety and well-being of all our military personnel, wherever they may be. In the Spirit of the Season, be blessed and enjoy a safe and wondrous Christmas and New Year! Harvey Godwin, Jr. Tribal Chairman

December 5, 2016, DR-4285-NC NR 078 FEMA News Desk: (404) 358-2776 NEWS RELEASE North Carolina Flood Survivors: You Have More Time to File Proof of Loss RALEIGH, N.C. – If you are a North Carolina homeowner, renter or business owner with flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program there’s still time to gather the information you need to file a Proof of Loss for your damaged property. Because some properties only recently became accessible, the normal 60-day deadline has been extended to 120 days from the date floodwaters first invaded your home or business. File your claim with your insurance agent and compile the information you need to support it. Photos, videos and receipts are helpful in establishing the value of your property and possessions. Check with your agent for requirements. If you had to dispose of items before the adjuster inspected your property and don’t have photos, it will help if you have the make, model and serial numbers of appliances, heaters, furnaces and water heaters that were hauled away. If you cannot prove that your belongings were brand new at the time of the flooding, the insurance adjuster may depreciate their value. Any information you can produce to show that your property was new or in almost new condition may increase the amount of your insurance settlement. If you already have been offered a settlement that you consider too low, you may appeal and submit any information you have to back up your appeal. Call the agent who sold you the NFIP policy if you have questions. If you wish to speak with a representative of the NFIP about flood insurance, call 800-621-3362 and press Option 2. North Carolina Flood Survivors: You Have More Time to File Proof of Loss-Page 2 A blank NFIP Proof of Loss document is available online. For more information on North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4285 and readync.org. Follow FEMA on Twitter at @femaregion4 and North Carolina Emergency Management @NCEmergency. ### Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 or TTY at 800-462-7585. FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Follow FEMA on twitter at @femaregion4. Download the FEMA app with tools and tips to keep you safe before, during, and after disasters. Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 to speak with a trained call specialist about questions you have regarding Hurricane Matthew; the service is free, confidential and available in any language. They can help direct you to resources. Call 5-1-1 or 877-511-4662 for the latest road conditions or check the ReadyNC mobile app, which also has real-time shelter and evacuation information. For updates on Hurricane Matthew impacts and relief efforts, go to ReadyNC.org or follow N.C. Emergency Management on Twitter and Facebook. People or organizations that want to help ensure North Carolina recovers can visit NCdisasterrelief.org or text NCRecovers to 30306. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call (800) 877-8339.

As a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina you have the right to voice your opinion and the way to do this is by voting in the Tribal Election on November 29, 2016. There are seven districts that are up for election and they are Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13. However, five of these districts are uncontested and therefore will not require a vote. The districts that will have an election are Districts 6 and 12. District 6 encompasses North Pembroke and Raft Swamp, this seat is currently being held by Larry Townsend. Mr. Townsend is seeking for re-election and running against him is Larry Chavis. The polling sites for District 6 are Morgan-Britt Community Building 100 Oxendine Cir. Lumberton, NC 28360 and Indian Education Resource Center 818 W 3rd St Pembroke, NC 28372. District 12 encompasses Maxton, Alfordsville, and Scotland County, this seat is currently being held by Areatha Patterson. Ms. Patterson is seeking for re-election and running against her is Annie Taylor. The polling sites for District 12 are Lumbee Heritage Elders Court 16220 Lumbee Heritage Lane Laurinburg, NC 28352 and Evans Cross Roads Fire Department 1590 Cabinet Shop Rd Maxton, NC 28364. The polling sites will open at 6:30 am and will close at 7:30 pm. You must be 18 years old, have a current membership with the tribe, and reside in the one of the electoral districts to vote, unless you live outside of the tribal territory and have permanently designated one of these districts. Now is the time to vote and let your voice be heard.

The following article from The Baltimore Sun highlights how our traditions remind us and reveal who we are, helping us to carry home wherever we may roam. Click the link below for the full article. ~ ~ http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/bs-fo-lumbee-cooking-20161115-story.html

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is preparing for the arrival of former President Bill Clinton. Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. will offer opening remarks to welcome the former President of the United States to North Carolina's Historically American Indian University (UNC Pembroke) and Land of the Lumbee. Chairman Godwin joined Senator Richard Burr in September to provide testimony during a hearing on the Lumbee Recognition Act and plans to continue his bipartisan efforts to obtain full recognition on behalf of the Lumbee people. The former President is expected to talk with students, faculty and staff about early voting in North Carolina.