Press Release: Semi-annual 2% Distribution Scheduled
11/28/2018 1:45:00 PM
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2% Distributions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: November 28, 2018
CONTACT: ERIK RODRIGUEZ, Interim Public Relations Director
Call 989-775-4076
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has scheduled their semi-annual 2% distribution, dispersing funds derived from Class III gaming at its properties: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. The Tribe will be distributing $2,264,742.82 in Isabella County ($1,472,082.83 for Government and $792,659.99 for Education) and another $827,592.01 in Arenac and Northern Bay County ($579,314.41 for Government and $248,277.60 for Education) for the fall 2018 cycle.
As with previous years, the Tribal Council receives numerous submissions, carefully reviewing each and every one. This distribution cycle saw a combined 401 individual requests submitted between the local governments and schools.
Chief Ronald Ekdahl explains, “The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is appreciative that we are able to continue to support our local schools and governments through 2% funding. This cycle we were able to donate over three million dollars to ensure that important local needs are addressed.” Chief Ekdahl mentions, “Since 1994 the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has donated over $250 million dollars and we remain committed to ensuring that our communities are able to see the impacts and benefits throughout this region.”
The Isabella County distribution will take place on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways located at 6650 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The Arenac and Northern Bay County distribution will take place at the Saganing Tribal Center located at 5447 Sturman Road, Standish, Michigan on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Please contact Interim Public Relations Director, Erik Rodriguez at (989) 775-4076 or erodriguez@sagchip.org for more information.