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CIBA would like to thank the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, Lytton Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria, and Agua Caliente Band Cahuilla Indians for their generous donations in support of our organization and programs, allowing us to continue operations.

You can donate to CIBA through Network for Good. Thank you.

20th Annual California Indian Basketweavers Gathering, June 25-27

Download the flyer for more information. • Visit our Sponsors Page

Download the Associate Packet pre-Registration and Voting Member pre-Registration packets. Note: for voting members, teacher and demonstrator applications deadlines have been extended to May 14, 2010.

Here is a list of lodging discounts for the 20th Annual Basketweavers Gathering around the Ione, CA area. These rates are for CIBA members to help with the lodging costs. Motels are on your own.

Hanford House, Sutter Creek B&B: 15% off rack rate: 209-267-0747
Days Inn, Sutter Creek, 10% off: 209-267-9177
Volcano Union Inn B & B, Volcano: $89 for Queen, $119 for King Suite: 209-269-7711
Gate House Inn, Jackson Buy 1 night; get second night, half off: 209-223-3500
Linda Vista Motel, Jackson. Thursday stay: 1 Person-$61.48, 2 Person-$72.08, 3-5 Person-$78.44
Friday – Saturday stay: $78.44: call 209-223-1096
Foxes Inn, Sutter Creek Buy one night; get second night half-off: 209-267-5882
Grey Gables, Sutter Creek AAA rate + additional 10% discount: 209-267-1039
Eureka Street Inn, Sutter Creek, 15% discount: 209-267-5500
Casa de la Pradera B&B, Fiddletown, 10% discount: $72: 209-245-6681
Best Western Amador Inn, Jackson $69.00+ tax per night 209-223-0211
30 rooms available for this event; confirmed on first come, first served basis.

The CIBA Board Meeting was January 30, 2010 at the CIBA office.

Here are the minutes from the Board Meeting on 30 Jan 10 (152k). Here are Minutes from the Board Meeting in July, 2009 (800k PDF); here are the minutes from April 24-25, 2009 (160k PDF)

New bylaws were approved by CIBA Board of Directors on 9/8/09 and approved my CIBA Voting membership on 11/18/09: download the PDF

2010 CIBA Board Election Results. Term January 2010-January 2012

New CIBA Board Members Voted In:
Clint McKay (Pomo/Wintun/Wappo)
Jennifer Malone (Wukchumni/Tachi)
Mary Clark (Wylacki/Pomo)
Louis “Bud” Fulwilder (Concow)

Other CIBA News

The California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) has been generously awarded a Statewide Networks Program grant 2009-2010 from the California Arts Council. The Statewide Networks Program is designed to partner with statewide arts networks to promote the public value of the arts by realizing opportunities that enhance a network’s organizational capacity and community building through advocacy, thus fostering an environment in which all California cultures are represented.

Goal

Work with the California Arts Council (CAC) to strengthen organizational capacity and resources, advance the needs of our members and increase efforts to advocate on behalf of the California arts community.

Objectives:

Diversify funding base to improve long term organizational sustainability
Enhance communication with stakeholders
Support the 20th Annual Gathering in 2010

To learn more about the California Arts Council visit http://www.cac.ca.gov

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