The Suquamish Tribal Council has awarded a total of $186,820 in awards to 22 non-profit agencies as part of its quarterly Appendix X charitable contribution program. The Council awarded the following non-tribal organizations with Appendix X awards for the second and third quarters of 2004:

• $5,000: S. Kitsap Chamber of Commerce (Sponsor Freedom Fighters Challenge)
• $5,000: Arthritis Foundation (Sponsor runners in Dublin, Ireland Marathon)
• $3,980: Indianola Beach Improvement Club (Indianola Athletic Court Upgrades)
• $5,000: Marine Science Society (Marine Science Center Operations)
• $2,000: Chums of Barker Creek (Outdoor Classroom Design)
• $5,000: Suquamish Elementary (Support Reading Tutor Program)
• $5,000: Native American Kateria Tekakwith Circle (Sponsor Benefit to Honor Peter Joe)
• $10,000: Pathways to Success (Provide alternative education program for Indian students)
• $3,000: Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County (Support outreach and training to residents)
• $1,000: West Sound Academy (Tuition Assistance for Indian Student)
• $3,250: Islandwood Scholarship (Scholarships for elementary students)
• $200: Nooksack Days Committee (Sponsor Powwow Dance Award)
• $10,000: Sharenet Food Bank (Purchase Groceries)
• $3,000: Sunshine Physically Handicapped Foundation (Support Free Camps for Children)
• $10,000: North Kitsap Fishline (Purchase Groceries for Food Bank)
• $5,000: RMH Services (Fund portion of fee for part-time medical director)
• $5,500: Stillwaters Environmental Center (Support of nature center)
• $5,000: Forward Veterans Group (Support of Post-Traumatic Syndrome outreach program)
• $5,000: MAVIN Foundation (Expand program to address needs of mixed race youth)
• $420: Vinland Elementary School (Purchase books for library)
• $1,000: Camp Fire USA (Support skill building and environmental education)
• $2,500: Kitsap Poggie Club (Sponsor Sinclair Salmon Derby)

   The funds, which are given to the community quarterly, come from a percentage of the gaming machine revenues at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino. The Tribal Council distributes one-half of the fund to support tribal activities and the other half for non-tribal, non-profit group and charity activities. The Suquamish Tribe encourages non-profit organizations and charitable groups to apply to the Suquamish Tribe’s Appendix X Community Awards Program. The Suquamish Tribal Council seeks requests for funds up to $5,000 to support youth education activities, mental and general health, and environmental preservation and restoration. Organizations can apply for charitable causes that are not within these priority areas. Larger requests are occasionally funded depending on funds available and merits of the proposal. More information on the Appendix X Community Awards Program can be obtained on the Suquamish Tribe’s website www.suquamish.nsn.us or by calling Connie Ellis, Tribal Council executive assistant, at (360) 394-8405.