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Our first meetings of the year are on Wednesday, January 25 in Southern California and on Thursday, January 26 in San Diego.
The Southern California Chapter meeting will be held at San Manuel's New Sports Watch Grill at San Manuel Village in Highland. San Diego meeting location is the Sheraton LaJolla.
For complete information go to Monthly Mtgs - both meetings will feature a workshop from our Procurement Technical Assistance Center along with a regular meeting.
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Chamber Treasurer Randy Twist Appointed by California Governor Brown To Building Standards Commission
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Randy Twist
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The Chamber is pleased to announce that our Chamber Treasurer and Northern California Chapter Coordinator, Randy Twist (Cherokee Nation of OK) has been appointed by state of California Governor Edmund G. Brown to the California Building Standards Commission. One of our Chamber’s focuses in the past few years has been to advocate for American Indian business representation by actual American Indian business owners on committees, councils, panels and commissions of note to our business development – most importantly have our own voice speak for ourselves. |
Randy states that his role on the Commission will be, “ To assist in recommending and implementing all building codes in the most practical, safest and most cost effective approach to all parties involved.”
“I think it will give me added insight into how the legislative process and government agencies operate in California and how they can affect business and commerce in this state. As far as helping Indian Country I think it is a significant appointment for an enrolled tribal member to participate in a state government at this level, I also believe my experiences with the commission will eventually give me the insight and knowledge to assist with building codes in Indian Country and hopefully we will start to see more Indians in appointment positions by the administration,” said Twist.
Below is the official announcement from
the
Governor’s Office:
Randy Twist, 49, of Elk Grove, has been appointed to the California
Building Standards Commission. He has been the president of TNT
Industrial Contractors Inc. since 1991. He is the treasurer and
Northern California Coordinator for the American Indian Chamber of
Commerce of California. Twist is a member of the United Association
of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and the Pipe Fitting
Industry of the United States and Canada and the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. This position
requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Twist is
a Republican.
The Chamber is proud of and congratulates Randy Twist.
Holiday Event Highlights
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Northern California |
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(Photo left) Randy presents small monetary donations and donations of toys to two deserving Chamber partners, Shingle Springs Tribal TANF and the American Indian Resource Center. Thanks to all who donated raffle items and toys -- and to the Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council for their donation to assist in helping deserving American Indian children. |
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(Photo left) The Dry Creek Band hosted us at their River Rock Casino to a wonderful buffet lunch on their deck with a view of the beautiful Sonoma Valley. What a treat! Thanks Dry Creek!! |
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San Diego County (Photo left) Statewide board member and San Diego Chapter Coordinator, Cheri Myron (back to us), addresses the capacity filled dining room at the beautiful Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club where the Chamber hosted a turkey dinner feast. |
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The Barona Casino provided the evening’s raffle grand prize of an overnight package at their casino resort with a meal. At left, the crowd anticipates the winning ticket number announcement. Thanks to all who donated raffle items and toys to assist in helping deserving American Indian children. |
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(Photo left) Statewide board member and San Diego Chapter Coordinator, Cheri Myron presents the event’s toys and a small monetary donation to the Indian Human Resource Center’s Administrator, Billy Taylor. |
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Southern California |
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This year’s luncheon was held at the famous Chicken Dinner Restaurant at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park. A Knott’s fried chicken dinner was enjoyed by all – and included a slice of their delicious berry pie for dessert. A small monetary donation and toys from this event went to the Southern California Indian Center. |
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After the hearty lunch, we honored Bob Weir, a founding member of the Chamber for his service to the Chamber; then many of us toured the Knott’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Village with a viewing of the performance in the Mystery Lodge.
Thank you, once again, to Southern California Edison for this event!! |
Saluting the Chamber's Top Level Turquoise
Members
American Indian Chamber of
Commerce of California
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