Earth Day 2022

We started at 9:00 am with an introduction and plans for the day. Then I assigned a section of roadway to each participant. We cleaned roughly nine miles of rights-of-ways, and volunteers picked up approximately 117 bags of litter.

Once everyone returned to the Environmental Building Conference Room, we served a delicious lunch. After lunch, we had approximately $1,000 in door prizes and everyone won something. The volunteers also received a $10 Casino promo and an Earth Day T-Shirt. Then we went outside and took a group photo.

I appreciate each and every person who chose to come and be a part of the event. I noticed many people laughing, teasing and having fun. That’s a good sign that you’re doing something right. We even had a little mascot this year – my granddaughter Glory Mayo. Her smiles made everyone smile. I’m so proud of everyone because I took a drive afterwards and it’s looks so nice with all the roadsides clean.

Lastly, I want to say Chi-Miigwech to: the Tribal Council for giving us a half-day Admin once we were all done with the cleanup; Chris Quade, General Manager, Mole Lake Casino, for sponsoring our T-Shirts and providing the Casino promos; Auggie Van Zile, Sokaogon Finance, for donating $1,000 for door prizes; Betty and Ashley McGeshick for making the blanket dogs and frybread; Tashena Van Zile for helping me shop as well as prepping the food; and Nathan Podany for always doing whatever I need to make things easier. When you have physical limitations such as I do, you appreciate everyone who helps in any way to make your event successful.