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AARP Oklahoma Announces 2009 Indian Elder Honors/Nominations
AARP Oklahoma today announced it is seeking nominations for its 2009 Indian Elder Honors.
The association will recognize 50 American Indians over the age of 50 who have made a positive contribution to their respective tribe and/or the state of Oklahoma. Honorees need not be a member of AARP but must be a member of one of the 37-federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma.
Nominations for the 2009 AARP Indian Elder Honors are being accepted now through October 31st.
“We are excited to make this announcement because it gives us an opportunity to recognize the contributions older American Indians have made to our state,” said AARP Volunteer State President Marjorie Lyons. “The resilience, dedication to cultural preservation and dignity of Indian elders are an indelible part of our state’s diverse population.”
To make a nomination:
In 250 words or less, describe how the person nominated has made a positive difference on his or her respective tribe and/or the state of Oklahoma. Please include the full contact information (telephone number, e-mail address and mailing address) of both the person nominated and the person making the nomination. Nominations without full contact information will not be considered. E-mail nominations to: cedavis@aarp.org . Regular mail nominations can be sent to: AARP Indian Elder Honors, 126 North Bryant, Edmond, OK 73034.
Rules
AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honorees must be over the age of 50 and must be a member of one of the 37-federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma. Honorees must not be deceased and need not be a member of AARP. Selection of honorees will be determined solely at the discretion of an anonymous selection committee. There is no cash award for this honor.
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