With Our AISES Family in Cherokee, North Carolina

Enjoying being with our AISES Family here in Cherokee, North Carolina at the Annual AISES Leadership with my Grandson Hudson.

Joining us on the way to the AISES Bowling Tournament is Tokoja Lisa Paz, Pawnee/Comanche, Director of AISES Membership Engagement and Advocacy and Danielle Arpan, Oglala Nation, who is studying toward her Master's Degree in Pediatric Nursing.

As our AISES Elder's Council was up early and were resting by the time the Tournament started, it was up to me to bowl, representing our Elder's Council.

I was very surprised to hit some great strikes and spares, but when my grandson filmed me, I bowled a gutter ball. A great time for all!

Phil Lane Jr., his grandson Hudson, Lisa Paz and Danielle Arpan stand smiling in a conference venue hallway, wearing name badges; Phil and Hudson wear beaded moccasins and Hudson a ribbon shirt.