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<strong>FUNDRAISER</strong> <strong>CONCERT</strong><br />
for the<br />
CHEROKEE REMOVAL MEMORIAL PARK<br />
at BLYTHE FERRY<br />
One of the most inhumane acts of mankind took place when an entire race of peoples were<br />
driven from their homelands in 1838 in a removal now referred to as the Trail of Tears. At Blythe<br />
Ferry approximately 9,000 Cherokees and 500 Creeks camped and crossed this site after suffering<br />
through the long, dry summer in stockades under deplorable conditions. Between August and<br />
November 1838, nine detachments crossed the river by ferry at Blythe Ferry. This park,<br />
now a federally certified Trail of Tears site, is dedicated to the memory of these peoples.<br />
The Cherokee Removal Memorial Park at Blythe Ferry has been 12 years in the<br />
making and has been made possible through grants and matching state funds.<br />
Those funds now exhausted, the Park now has NO MONIES for operating expenses.<br />
Please give generously so that it may continue to serve as a true memorial to<br />
those who suffered and perished during the forced removal of 1838.<br />
June 20, 2009 – 9am-7pm est....<br />
Cherokee Removal Memorial Park<br />
6800 Blythe Ferry Landing • Birchwood TN 37308<br />
emcee: Scott Crisp<br />
drums:<br />
Battlecreek<br />
Southern Echo<br />
honor guards:<br />
U.C.A.N. Veterans<br />
Society Honor Guard,<br />
Native American<br />
Warriors’ Society<br />
storyteller:<br />
ROBERT “redhawk” ELDRIDGE<br />
blowgun<br />
demonstrations:<br />
ALVA CROWE<br />
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING FLUTE DUEL - 6:10-6:30pm<br />
MIKE SERNA V. ED WINDDANCER<br />
Loser must admit that he is a LOUSY MUSICIAN and “UGLY”!<br />
Donate $$$ to vote – funds will be donated to the Park.<br />
MIKE SERNA<br />
Winner, 2006 Musical Echoes<br />
National Flute Competition<br />
KEITH STALCUP<br />
performing with Mike Serna<br />
ARVEL BIRD,<br />
2007 NAMA<br />
Artist of the Year<br />
ED WINDDANCER GRADY JONES CYNTHIA ZAVALA<br />
ACE BAILEY ED MAYNARD<br />
STEVE BROOK<br />
Nashville Songwriters Round<br />
LISA HANNAH<br />
PAUL NIELSEN<br />
music music music music – flute duel – drums – dancing<br />
storytelling – food – crafts – 50/50 raffle – silent auction<br />
For more info or vendor application, contact Mike Serna – 423-322-9334 • mikeserna@bellsouth.net<br />
NO ALCOHOL • NO FIREARMS • NO ATTITUDES • NO POLITICS
SCHEDULE<br />
7:00-9:00 - SOUNDCHECK<br />
9:00-9:10 - PRAYER - ALVA CROWE<br />
9:10-9:25 - HONOR GUARDS POST COLORS<br />
9:25-9:35 - SHIRLEY LAWRENCE - History and future plans for<br />
Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, Introduction of<br />
Park Staff<br />
9:35-9:45 - MIKE SERNA discusses list of entertainment,<br />
Silent Auction (opens 11am, closes 6:45pm)<br />
and CD Sales, flute duel and promote general<br />
DONATIONS throughout the day, 50/50 raffle sales<br />
commence<br />
9:45-10:45 - Drum warm-up, then DRUM/DANCE<br />
10:45-11:15- MAYOR JONES, ZACH WAMP<br />
11:15-12:00- ROBERT “redhawk” ELDRIDGE, Storytelling<br />
12:00-12:45- CYNTHIA ZAVALA, Handdrum/Singer/Songwriter<br />
12:45-1:30 - GRADY JONES, Flutes<br />
1:30-2:15 - NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ROUND<br />
2:15- SCOTT CRISP draws first 50/50 raffle ticket<br />
2:15-3:00 - DRUM/DANCE<br />
3:00-3:15 - MIKE SERNA discusses donations, mentions Silent<br />
Auction (closes 6:45pm) and Flute Duel, CD Sales,<br />
Donation Buckets, 50/50 raffle<br />
3:15-4:00 - ED WINDDANCER, Flutes<br />
4:00-4:45 - MIKE SERNA, Flutes<br />
4:45-5:00 - SCOTT CRISP mentions Silent Auction, CD Sales,<br />
50/50 raffle, Donation Buckets and UPCOMING<br />
Flute Duel, Introduction of Arvel Bird<br />
5:00-6:00 - ARVEL BIRD, violin & more!<br />
6:00-6:10 - Arvel visits with crowd<br />
6:10-6:30 - FLUTE DUEL - Mike Serna, Ed Winddancer<br />
6:30-6:45 - DRUM/DANCE<br />
6:45 - SILENT AUCTION CLOSES, Scott Crisp draws<br />
second 50/50 raffle ticket, $$$ donations<br />
determined<br />
6:45-7:00 DRUMS, HONOR GUARDS BRING COLORS OUT<br />
7:00 - Mike & Judy Serna announce $$$$ amount of<br />
donations raised, Vendors Break Down<br />
schedule is subject to minor changes<br />
Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets!<br />
No pets or coolers, please.<br />
THIS EVENT IS A 100% <strong>FUNDRAISER</strong><br />
FOR THE CHEROKEE REMOVAL MEMORIAL PARK<br />
ALL performers and drums have donated their time and talent.<br />
Please show your appreciation with generous donations to the Park.<br />
CHEROKEE REMOVAL MEMORIAL<br />
PARK at BLYTHE FERRY<br />
40 Cookeville<br />
127<br />
Kingston<br />
40<br />
Crossville<br />
Nashville Knoxville<br />
Tennessee River<br />
127<br />
27<br />
To Hwy.153<br />
Chattanooga<br />
127<br />
Dayton<br />
Shadden Rd.<br />
Birchwood<br />
58<br />
60<br />
68<br />
Blythe Ferry Rd.<br />
Tennessee River<br />
Hiwassee River<br />
27<br />
CHEROKEE<br />
MEMORIAL<br />
PARK<br />
58<br />
Hiwassee River<br />
To I-75 and Cleveland<br />
Knoxville<br />
75<br />
Atlanta
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