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Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Honorable Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. SOLICITATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND /OR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is soliciting SEALED Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s), / (RFP) Request for Proposals mailed or hand delivered, until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14th, 2016 bids will be opened on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Conference Chambers at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex, located at PO Box 2709 (6984 NC Hwy 711 West) Pembroke, NC 28372- ATTN: Anthony Holden. This solicitation is for architectural services (Percentage rate) and/or Engineering related to all commercial construction projects for a three year period through September 2019. Architectural services are to include all architectural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineering related to these projects. Civil engineering/services (hourly rate) are to include design for all site layout, streets, curbs, gutters, surveying/staking, and erosion control measures/permitting. A schedule of fees and list of qualifications is required to constitute an acceptable proposal. Proposals may contain either architectural, engineering, or both services. All qualified proposals meeting required terms and specifications will be evaluated and approval made by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to constitute the most responsible/responsive bid for the services requested. An award shall be made to the qualified Tribal and /or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organization with the lowest responsive bid and the bid is within the range of 10% of the lowest non-tribal members bid. If no responsive bid by a qualified Tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organization is within this range, award shall be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder that is most advantageous to the LTNC. Contact Anthony Holden at 910-522-2223 or email aholden@lumbeetribe.com at the Lumbee Housing Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy 711, Pembroke NC for questions on this project. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals presented and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities.

Lumbee Ministers and the Tribal Chairman at the prayer service that was held at the Tribal Administration Buiding.

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Honorable Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin, Jr. SOLICITATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND /OR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is soliciting SEALED Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s), / (RFP) Request for Proposals mailed or hand delivered, until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14th, 2016 bids will be opened on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Conference Chambers at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex, located at PO Box 2709 (6984 NC Hwy 711 West) Pembroke, NC 28372- ATTN: Anthony Holden. This solicitation is for architectural services (Percentage rate) and/or Engineering related to all commercial construction projects for a three year period through September 2016. Architectural services are to include all architectural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineering related to these projects. Civil engineering/services (hourly rate) are to include design for all site layout, streets, curbs, gutters, surveying/staking, and erosion control measures/permitting. A schedule of fees and list of qualifications is required to constitute an acceptable proposal. Proposals may contain either architectural, engineering, or both services. All qualified proposals meeting required terms and specifications will be evaluated and approval made by the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to constitute the most responsible/responsive bid for the services requested. An award shall be made to the qualified Tribal and /or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organization with the lowest responsive bid and the bid is within the range of 10% of the lowest non-tribal members bid. If no responsive bid by a qualified Tribal and/or Indian-owned economic enterprise or organization is within this range, award shall be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder that is most advantageous to the LTNC. Contact Anthony Holden at 910-522-2223 or email aholden@lumbeetribe.com at the Lumbee Housing Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy 711, Pembroke NC for questions on this project. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals presented and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities.

Lumbee Tribe of NC hosted the RISE & SHINE. Chairman Godwin spoke to many members of the community.

“'I would like to publicly express my thanks and appreciation [to the Tribal Council] for exhibiting such commitment to addressing the many needs of the Lumbee people with this appointment,' Godwin said in a statement. 'They also deserve praise for the cooperation, support, and unity they have shown in working with me as tribal chair, to ensure our local government focuses on providing the best level of service possible. Mr. Locklear brings a wealth of administrative and managerial experience that will be a major asset in furthering this exciting and effective collaboration within our tribal government.'” Chairman Harvey Godwin Click here to view the article.

Tribal Chairman Godwin with Colonel Jones......Great Leaders for Our People!! The Lumbee Tribe of NC presented Colonel Jones with a special pin. Colonel Jones pinning ceremony for the US Air Force was Jan. 29, 2016 at Old Main on the campus of UNCP.

PEMBROKE — Councilman Bill James Brewington was elected Speaker during the Tribal Council meeting on Thursday, January 21. Brewington, who lives in the Union Community, has served on the council since January 2015. He worked for 30 years with the public schools of Robeson County before retiring in 1998. He is currently owner and operator of Pembroke Appraisal Services. “My goal for the council is to work together for the betterment of all the people,” Brewington said. “We are going to put away personal council issues and work on tribal issues. I’m going to be a speaker for the council, the chairman and the Lumbee people as a whole.” Brewington replaces Lesaundri Hunt who served as speaker since 2014. In his new role, Brewington will preside over all council meetings. He had served as parliamentarian. Also on Thursday, Terry Hunt was elected vice chairman. Janie McFarland was re-elected as treasurer. Jan Lowery was re-elected as secretary. Jarrod Lowery was elected as parliamentarian. The Tribal Council also appointed chairs of the council’s nine committees. Barbara Lowery was named chair of the Housing Committee. Janie McFarland, chair of Finance Committee; Larry Townsend, chair of Constitution and Ordinance Committee; Jan Lowery, chair of Health and Human Services Committee; Al Locklear, chair of Economic Development Committee; Jonathan Locklear, chair of Ethics Committee; Frank Cooper, chair of Education, Culture and Public Relations; Jarrod Lowery, chair of Federal Recognition; and William Maiden, chair of the Lumbee Nation Tribal Programs (LNTP) Committee. Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. attended the meeting and said he stands ready to work with the council for the betterment of the tribe. Also during the meeting, Councilwoman Anita Hammonds-Blanks was sworn-in as the District 9 representative on the Tribal Council. Blanks won her re-election bid on January 12. She defeated Elaine McNeil Collins by a vote of 218 to 204. Blanks represents the Saddletree Community. She has served on the council since 2013. “I’m so pleased to be back on the council for another three years and have the chance to work with our new chairman, Harvey Godwin Jr.,” Blanks said. “I think we can work positively together. I’m excited about this council and its new representation, and the new administration.”

The Lumbee Tribe of NC office will be on a two hour delay Friday, January 22, 2016 for all employees due to inclement weather.

PEMBROKE — Members of the North Carolina Native Leadership Institute met with Lumbee tribal leadership during a visit to Pembroke on Thursday. The 23-member delegation stopped by the Tribal Office during their 3-day stay in Robeson County. The members were made up all the state’s American Indian tribes. The NC Native Leadership is the only culturally tailored leadership-training program in the state for Native leaders interested in sharpening their leadership skills, expanding networks, and fostering unity across all tribes and Indian communities in North Carolina. “We are excited to have such an esteemed group of young leaders here with us today,” said Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. “We need young Indian leaders to serve on the Tribal Council and serve in other roles in their area. Thank you for your commitment to your respective communities and we look forward to partnering with you in the future.” The North Carolina Native Leadership Institute is offered by the UNC American Indian Center and supported by the North Carolina Community Development Initiative Godwin was presented with gifts from Amy Locklear Hertel, director of the UNC American Indian Center. Other staff accompanied Hertel, including Christina Strickland Theodorou, NC Native Asset Coalition Project Manager and Randi Byrd, Community Engagement Coordinator. The group held meetings at the new Two Streams Community Center in Prospect. Chancellor Robin Cummings at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke also hosted them. The Leadership Institute last two years. During year one, there are three weekend gatherings, which rotate around the state. During year two, cohort members will be supported as they implement regional projects. The inaugural cohort consists of participants from a variety of backgrounds, from recent college graduates and grassroots organizers to tribal administrators and council representatives.

Nearly 100 tribal members braved the frigid 35 degree weather Monday to mark the 58th anniversary of the Victory over the KKK. A ceremony was held at Hayes Pond south of Maxton to remember those who broke up a Klan rally in 1958. "This is a part of who we are," said Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. "We drove the KKK out of Robeson County and they haven't came back since. We need to use that energy to fight our battles today, but without the weapons." On Jan. 18, 1958, several hundred Lumbee, most of them armed, met in a field near Hayes Pond after word spread of a KKK rally organized by Grand Dragon James "Catfish" Cole. Tribal Councilman Bobby Oxendine recognized tribal members like Woodrow Dial who was there that night. "After Neill Lowery shot out the light, there was a scuffle and then the gunfire began," said Dial, chairman of the Lumbee Regional Development Association's board of directors. "Then came the tear gas from the Sheriff's Office. Our eyes started burning." The Klansman retreated to the swamps and eventually made their way to South Carolina. "We are lucky no one was killed that night," said Charles Bryant, who was there that night. "That had a lot to do with a lot of those men had military experience." Lee Ancil Maynor brought 14 years of experience in the US Army and Reserves with him that night. "If we had to do what we had to do," said Maynor, who is 83. "If we hadn't done it, they would have soon been in our front yard," Maynor said. Southern Sun drum group performed honor songs during the hour-long ceremony. Bobby Oxendine read an ordinance that the Council passed in 2011 which declares January 18 as a Tribal Day of Historical Recognition. "We are standing on hallowed ground," Godwin said. "Let's continue to use these past events to make us stronger," Godwin said. "This is what we talked about six months ago. We have several communities represented here today ... united here today for a common cause. I want to thank you all for being here today."