The Norman Community meeting scheduled for August 12, 2010 has been cancelled. For questions please call the Comanche Nation Gaming Board of Director's office at 580.595.3300.

The Comanche Business Committee met on July 10th, 2010. The first order of business after the Roll Call and Invocation was the swearing in of new CBC members Ron Red Elk and Mark Wauahdooah and recognition of outgoing members Lanny Asepermy and Edmond Mahseet. Chairman Michael Burgess presented plaques and Comanche Pendleton blankets to Mr. Asepermy and Mr. Mahseet. VIEW CLIP

Several Enrollment resolutions passed: one list of applicants who were ineligible because they don't have 1/8 degree of Indian blood and one list who could claim no descendency from an original allottee. Another list was a minor's application which was denied due to age. This person can re-apply at age 18. Two members relinquished their membership in the Comanche tribe and a final list of eligible applicants was approved. This brings the total membership to 14,896.

A resolution to accept money remaining from paving the Apache Community Center parking lot was passed. Also approved was a resolution to authorize Transportation to enter in to a contract with the BIA to construct an access road from Lee Blvd. to the Nation's Visitor's Center just off I-44 near the Lawton casino.

An effort to place Law Enforcement under the Tribal Administrator was tabled for more information.

Mr. Sharrod Tabbytite and Mr. Chas Robbins from Comanche Nation Gaming presented information on proposed new construction at Red River Casino. The presentation illustrated that Comanche casinos are experiencing a loss of market share due to competition from Kiowa and Ft. Sill Apache casinos. It is in the Nation's best interests to improve the Red River Casino to maintain a competitive edge. The good news is that the Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton saw a rise in net income after it's recent renovation. The plan at Red River would ensure there would be no loss of revenue, as the existing casino would remain open while the new casino and hotel are being built adjacent to the site. There will be an informational meeting on July 31st at 10 am in Woogie Hall. The $40 million plan would go to a referendum vote for approval. VIEW CLIP

New Committeman Mark Wauahdooah moved to amend the agenda to place the Tribal Administrator issue in New and Old Business, instead of hearing the issue in Executive Session. Mr. Nelson was afforded the time to make a statement. Mr. Wauahdooah then made a motion to reinstate Mr. Nelson, but no second was heard. Chairman Burgess declared Executive Session at this point. VIEW CLIP

At this time video clips are not available. Clips will be uploaded by Sunday evening, July 11th.

The Comanche Nation College is hosting a college preparatory institute for students in the 11th and 12th grades from July 12 to the 29th. Classes include Math, Science, College Success/Life Skills, Language and Cultural Arts. For more information please contact the Comanche Nation College at 580-591-0203. VIEW FLYER