At this year's annual meeting the Keynote Speaker was Caitlin Baker, Competitive American Indians Turning Lifestyles into New Beginnings (CAITLINB). Caitlin Baker is 14 years old member of the Muscogee Creek Tribe. Caitlin has been a competitive swimmer for 5 years. Her love of swimming and sports motivated her to start an outreach program, CAITLINB (Competitive American Indians Turning Lifestyles Into New Beginnings). The mission of CAITLINB reads to "Bring a message to Native Youth on the importance of being healthy and active. I will share my personal goals and experiences. Also, speak to Native American Leaders about the need to build facilities and organize year round programs for the young people in their communities."
Caitlin has promoted her organizations through numerous partnerships throughout the United States. This past May, her continued dedication to her mission and to promoting healthy lifestyles was honored when CAITLINB was placed in the Billy Jean King Women in Sports Museum in Manhattan, NY.
2008 Indian Health Care Resource Center Annual Meeting and Awards
As is our tradition, Indian Health Care presented a number of special recognition awards to board members, supporters and staff members at the annual meeting. Staff members receiving awards for 5 to 20 years of dedicated service to IHCRC included:
- Robyn Jones(5 years)
- Chana Bivens(5 years)
- Christina Harkey(5 years)
- Michelle Gourd (5 years)
Special Awards
- Elder of the Year - Jeanene Elder
- Volunteer of the Year - Joyce Tate
- Parent of the Year - Gabby Bozone
- Youth of the Year - Rebekah Cunningham
- Employee of the Year - Brandi Hines
- Board Member of the Year - Jimmy Reeder (21 Years)
Special Recognition
- The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust
- Tulsa Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- George Kaiser Family Foundation