Executive Council
Sylvia Fern Baker
Amy Boarman
James Brown
Charles "Spottedfox" Bowling
Teresa Goins
Jackie Branham Peoples
Mike Richards
Charlie Riddle
Carla Perkins Wasmer
Susan Higgins Williams
Executive Directors
Patrick Nichols
Advisory Board
Matt Goings
Doug Turney
Historian - Archivist
Susan Higgins Williams
Editor in Chief
Jay Stokes
Senior Researchers
Jackie Branham Peoples
Patrick Nichols
Organizational Bylaws and Roles
The Executive Council's role is to direct the organization in such a way that the number one goal is to first and foremost protect and preserve our history. Their decisions on matters are relayed to the Executive Directors, and it is the role of the directors to carry out those decisions. In many ways, the council operates as a judicial and legislative branch, and their votes on matters are handed down to the Directors for implementation.
Executive Council Members must be a direct descendant of one of the recognized families.
The Executive Directors work under and with the Executive Council and implement the council's decisions on all matters.
Their roles function as directors of the council decisions, liaisons to the public at large, and the overall management of the organization.
A secondary role of the Executive Directors is to put forth ideas and initiatives to the council, and it is up to the council to vote on the said ideas and initiatives and offer decisions on such matters. Much like a president would present an agenda to Congress, and it is the job of Congress to vote on said agenda.
Executive Directors must be a direct descendant of one of the recognized families.
The Advisory Board is a very important role, and the members are relied on to offer advice on matters important to the organization. They may be called upon by the Executive Council or Executive Directors to offer advice in many matters, and their input is greatly valued, respected, and weighed heavily. These roles are normally filled by accomplished researchers or experts in various organizationa