Governing Board Members Sworn in at July 2 Lac Courte Oreilles Inauguration

The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board held a swearing in ceremony for the three winners of the 2013 elections. Michael “Mic” Isham, Rusty Barber and Norma Ross were sworn in by the Honorable Sheila Corbine during a July 2nd ceremony at the LCO Convention Center.

After a welcome song by the Badger Singers and Invocation by Jerry Smith, the new members were seated and an election of officers was held. Isham received the only nomination for Chairman, and Barber also received a sole nomination for Vice Chairman and were seated without a vote needed. Norma Ross and Larry Kagigebi both received nominations for the Secretary/Treasurer seat and a vote was held in Ross' favor 4-3.

Each Tribal Governing Board member delivered an address to a crowded convention center of over 300 family, friends and community members. Each asserted the need to support one another and make the Lac Courte Oreilles community strong.

Click here to read Isham's full inaugural address