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American Indian Warriors Association meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
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American Indian Warrior Association
MONTHLY Meeting Review

November 5, 2014

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Minutes resubmitted after review:

Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm by President William Buchanan.

Present: William Buchanan, Joaquin Sandoval, Ron Bonnin, Juan del Rio

Guests: Ivan Sam, Maria Rodriguez Callejas, Blanka Knox

Excused Absence: Roy Cook, Larry S., Lizbeth Quiroz


Food was brought by the AIWA President and Ron Bonnin and Joaquin brought cookies and candy. Maria brought apple and raspberry struddles.


Minutes from October were tabled until December meeting.

William starting with purification with sage to the members and guests present.

Introduction of Guest: Mari Rodriguez Callejas & daughter Blanka Knox; Maria is a staff member of the LINKS & Life Skills Program Trainer at Marine Corps Family Team Building for the 12th Marine Corps District at 3704 Hochmuth Ave. Bldg. 8, San Diego, CA 92140-5191. Maria stated that she is involved with PTSD therapies. Ivan talked about the Indian way of dealing with PTSD that lasts days of intense therapy based on the cycle of the rising of sun and the setting of the sun. Maria will attend next month’s AIWA meeting. Lizbeth Quiroz sent apologies via email, for not attending due to last minute commitment but will attend next month’s AIWA meeting.

New business:

Ron spoke about the VFW's Veteran Day Parade on November 11th in Lakeside located at 12650 Lindo Lane, followed by an Italian meal at the VFW Hall from 5 to 7pm


William announced of another Veteran's Day event at the Senior Citizens Home in Del Mar on Sat. November 8th from 12 to 3pm with the help of Sam and Richard Rodriguez. Flute playing and other activities planned.


William also announced a Veteran Day related event at the VA Hospital in the Multi-purpose Rm located on the first floor by the Chaplains Office (North east side) on 20 November from 11am to 1pm. Native American gathering with flute player, etc.

Ivan offered his craftsmanship of gourd dance regalia for sale to help in his need to meet some family financial difficulties.

Meeting adjourned at about 9pm.

Submitted by Juan del Rio

Finally, we mentioned the Native American Film Festival to be held at UC San Marcos in November. 2014 San Diego American Indian Film Festival — SUBMIT YOUR FILMS NOW!
November 20-22, 2014 at San Marcos, CA
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