Vol 8, No. 1 Winter 2005

Contributors Corner

Americans for Indian Opportunity is grateful to the Ford Foundation, Marguerite CaseyFoundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for their significant contributions to the Ambassadors Program. All the Foundations have provided substantial grants. AIO would also like to thank the individuals and organizations who generously contribute to our efforts. We are proud to acknowledge the following gifts recently received:

Individuals: Don Allison, Evelyn Blanchard, Bill Evans and Paul Nathanson

Foundations/Corporations/Organizations: Ford Motor Company Fund and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity

Corporate Matching Gifts: J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation (matching gift to Don Allison’s contribution)

Tribe: Comanche Nation

In-Kind Goods and Services: IBM International Foundation, Poston & Assoociates, LLC

AIO thanks the VOLUNTEERS who donate their time and expertise:

Robert Adams, Bill Anderson, Jerre and Sean Benally, Rosanna Berenger, Mona Blaber, Wanda Chaves, Anathea Chino, Sam F. Goodhope, Nikki Henderson, Pauline Hunt-Histia (1995), David Jones, Marcelle Parker, Ken Taylor (1993), Rebecca Thompson (2001/02), Carlos Trujillo, Wakaeh Vigil, Judy Winchester (AIO Board) and this year’s AmeriCorp VISTA Volunteer, Jasmine McGee.

Americans for Indian Opportunity hosted a reception sponsored by Merrill Lynch in Washington, D.C. at the Army/Navy Club on September 22, 2004, in honor of His Excellency John Wood, New Zealand Ambasador to the U.S. The reception also coincided with the grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian celebrations.

The following individuals and organizations donated to the reception:

Gifts from AIO Ambassadors and Board Members

Carmen Adkins (1993), Andria Agli (1996), Mary Jo Butterfield (AIO Board), Lora Ann Chaisson (1998), Andrew Duff (1995), Nathan Hart (1995), Tina Osceola (1993), Theresa Peterson (2003/04), Stephine Poston (1998), N. Bird Runningwater (1996), Melissa Sanchez (2001/02), Susan Secakuku (1998) and Montoya Whiteman (1996)

People of the Buffalo

Barbara Chapman

Jade Forest Hunters

Tanna Chattin and Lynn Engdahl, Flying Eagle Woman Fund, Jeanne Givens (AIO Board), Joan and Rick Harrison, Elizabeth Homer, Valorie Johnson, James Kiernan, Beth Newburger and Richard Schwartz, Mark Van Norman, Reid Walker (1995), Leslie Wheelock, and Anne B. Zill

Turquoise Rain Dancers

Michael Anderson, Doyon Limited, MarketSpace Financial, Thomas Oxendine and Elma Patterson (AIO Board)

Sun Dagger Singers

Annie E. Casey Foundation, Faith Roessel (AIO Board), Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, and Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker

Red Earth Walkers

Elke Chenevey and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

In-Kind Goods and Services

Advancement of Maori Opportunity, Coca Cola, New Zealand Embassy and Tohu Wines

Ways to Give

Make a contribution by mail
Send your check to: 1001 Marquette Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Make a credit card contribution by phone
Call us at (505) 867-0278

Make a credit card contribution on-line

Visit our website at: www.aio.org, click on “How to Get Involved” or the “Donate Now” button. You will automatically be linked to AIO’s page on the Guidestar website.

Make a donation through your employer’s payroll deduction plan
Many corporations and organizations offer workplace giving opportunities in which you can designate AIO as your selected charity. Please check with your human resources department for details.

Double your donation through matching gift programs
Your employer may have a matching gift program. Please check with your human resources department for details.

Attention Federal Employees:
You can contribute directly to AIO through the Combined Federal Campaign. Government and military employees can fill out a CFC form using Charity Code Number #2265 to make a donation automatically from your paycheck.