NEWS

Our Lake County Star
Chairman, Anthony Jack Voted Lake County's Inspirational Leader of Year
On February 11, at the Lake County "Stars" awards banquet and celebration, Chairman Anthony Jack received a special award as the Inspirational Leader of Lake County.

An annual event sponsored by the Lake County Publishing and Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, recognizes Lake County residents for contributions to the community for the previous year. Chairman Jack was nominated for Man of the Year, however because his contributions were to the Tribe and Big Valley Rancheria, his nomination did not fit the criteria. The judges however, felt a need to provide an award to our Chairman for his contributions and leadership of the Big Valley Band. They created a special award to honor his work.

Through this award, Chairman Jack was recognized for his leadership as Chairman and the significant progress made by the Tribe during recent years. Noted in the nomination were the many federal grants received by the Tribe, the development of the Master Land Use Plan, the development and implementation of plans for our destination resort, the distribution ordinance contributing to educational rewards and elders meals, the many other ordinances/resolutions passed for creating an effective government, and his quiet and but effective advocacy within the broader community.

This is the first time a Pomo tribal member has received a "Stars" Award.

February, 2001