August 2001
Excerpts from the Cherokee Messenger
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The Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston
P.O. Box 23187
Houston, TX 77228-3187 (USA)
CCS Monthly Meeting
Next Monthly Meeting of the Cherokee Cultural Society:
Thursday, September 6, 2001
Program includes:
- Exploring the Booger Dance Tradition
Plus
- A special song from a CCS member
And
- A Review of the Cherokee Nation Holiday, to be held Labor Day weekend. See the Cherokee Nation site for news on the ANNUAL HOLIDAY in Tahlequah, OK.
Members and guests of all ages can look forward to an action packed fall, 2001 with CCS, starting with September's exploration of the mysterious BOOGER DANCE tradition. At the September 6 meeting we will learn about the ancient Cherokee masks and costumes that were part of the dance - filled with intrigue, imagination and loads of fun for everyone.
- October 4 we will make traditional "Booger" masks - something everyone can enjoy.
- During November we will have a unique costume party to sport our masks (or any other costume you enjoy wearing.)
Mark your calendars now, to capture all the fun!
The Cherokee Cultural Society Invites You to a Potluck Dinner!
Houston area Native peoples and their families are welcome to join us for a special evening at the home of Deborah Scott. We are contacting Chickasaw, Choctaw, Potawatomi and other tribal organizations for a gathering with CCS members and guests. It's your chance to renew friendships and meet new community members. See how much we have in common!
Saturday, September 22, 2001 6:00 p.m.
Home of Deborah Scott: (Houston Heights area)*
Please spread the word and let us know if you will attend!
* RSVP: 713-861-6667 (Deborah) or 713-771-2918 (B.J. Callihan)
* For directions, contact the numbers above or your editor: vhenrichs@earthlink.net
Your Membership Matters!
$20/year dues include our complete newsletter, the Cherokee Messenger, by e-mail or snail mail. Send check or money order, payable to the Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston, P.O. Box 23187, Houston, TX 77228-3187. Visit our website for Cherokee Messenger excerpts, and other Cherokee related information. Volunteer webmaster Tom Strapp of Powersource updates the CCS site each month.
About The Cherokee Messenger
The Cherokee Messenger is a monthly publication of the Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston. All officers are volunteers. Items on Cherokee culture are most welcome. Inclusion is based on space available and material is subject to editing. Mail to: Vicki Henrichs, The Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston, P.O. Box 42417, Houston, TX 77242-2417 and indicate it is for the Cherokee Messenger, or simply e-mail vhenrichs@earthlink.net, no later than the 5th of the month prior to publication the first of the following month.
Purpose
The purpose of the Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston is to build community, to preserve Cherokee heritage, to perpetuate the Cherokee culture, and to build the future of our people. CCS, an independent Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1992, is not affiliated with any other Native American Indian organization. CCS membership is open to all who are interested.
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