FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2005

TLINGIT HAIDA CENTRAL COUNCIL ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTION FROM ALASKA NATIVE BROTHERHOOD GRAND CAMP CONVENTION

At the 93rd Annual Convention of the Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB) and Alaska Native Sisterhood (ANS) held in Juneau, Alaska during the week of October 4-9, 2005, Brother Frank O. Williams, Chairman of the Gaming Committee, moved that the 93rd Convention contribute $2,500 to the Raymond E. Paddock, Jr. Major Medical Fund. The motion was seconded and the vote carried unanimously by the delegates.

Tuesday, October 25, 2005 ANB Grand President, Bradley J. Fluetsch CFA completed ANB/ANS Convention's business by presenting Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (CCTHITA) President, Edward K. Thomas a check in the amount of $2,500 to the Raymond E. Paddock, Jr. Major Medical Fund.

"On behalf of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and the Alaska Native Sisterhood, it is a great honor to present this check in the amount of $2,500 to President Thomas." -Bradley J. Fluetsch

CCTHITA and the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood are committed to improving the quality of life for all Alaskans, in particular Alaska Natives. Quality healthcare is part of the equation.

"I am honored to accept this generous contribution from the Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand Camp Convention. This donation will allow the Raymond E. Paddock, Jr. Major Medical Fund to assist those with unmet major medical needs." - Edward K. Thomas.

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Media Contact:
Jodi Wolf - CCTHITA Publications
320 W. Willoughby Ave., Ste. 300 Juneau, AK 99801
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Email: jwolf@ccthita.org