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SUMMARY:2023 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2023 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting\nOctober 23-25\, 2023\nOn the sovereign territory of the Oneida Indian Nation\nDissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country\, the USET/USET SPF Impact Week\, Semi-Annual\, and Annual Meetings are not open for general public registration due to the nature of these being formal meetings of our Board of Directors. As such\, anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate. \n\n  \nHotel Information\nTurning Stone Resort Casino\n5218 Patrick Rd\nVerona\, NY 13478\n(800) 771-7711\nThe Hotel is completely sold out. \nRecommended surrounding hotels: \n\nLa Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham\n5394 Willow Place\nVerona\, NY 13478\n844-202-5633\nHampton Inn by Hilton Verona at Turning Stone\n5186 Route 365\nOneida\, NY 13478\n855-680-3239\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open. \nWe encourage ALL attendees (Board members\, Committee members\, Tribal Staff and presenters) to register in advance. \nThe early bird registration fee is $300.00 for USET committee members\, general attendees\, and artisans. \nThe registration fee increases to $350.00 on Monday\, September 25. \nThis is an in-person only meeting. A virtual option will not be provided for attendees. \nOn-site registration opens at 7:00 AM on Monday and Tuesday. \n\n  \nSpecial Events\nSunday\, October 22 \n\nGolf Tournament: Due to the potential of inclement weather on Sunday\, the golf tournament has been canceled. However\, you can still help raise funds for the USET Scholarship Fund.The USET Education Committee awards undergraduate and graduate applicants and an equal amount in any award period. Awards are give to USET area Native American students who are enrolled citizens of one of the thirty-three USET member Tribal Nations.\nPayment can be made via check or Venmo. Checks should be made payable to USET. Scan the QR code to pay via Venmo or search for @USETInc in the app. When paying via Venmo\, type “Golf Tournament-General Donation” and your name on the memo line.\n\nMonday\, October 23 \n\nThe Oneida Indian Nation invites all attendees to the Welcome Reception on Monday\, October 23\, 2023 at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Light hors d’oeuvres will be available. The Welcome Reception will be held in the Event Center Atrium.\n\n  \n\n  \nAgendas\n\nUSET/USET SPF Board of Directors\nCulture and Heritage Committee\nEconomic Development and Entrepreneurship Committee\nEducation Committee\nHealth Committee\nHomeland Security and Emergency Services Committee\nHousing Committee\nNatural Resources Committee\nSocial Services Committee\nTransportation Committee\nTribal Administration Committee\nTribal Justice Committee\nVeterans Affairs Committee\nOpioid Task Force Meeting\n\n  \n\n  \nResolutions\nThe resolution submission deadline has passed. Emergency resolutions\, as defined by the resolutions policy\, must be submitted by 5:00 pm Central on Monday\, October 23 to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org. \nDraft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency\, an issue that was not known before the deadline\, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC\, at its discretion\, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise\, they will not be considered. \nPlease see the resolutions policy for additional details. \nResources: \n\nUSET Resolution Template 2023 Annual Meeting\nUSET SPF Resolution Template 2023 Annual Meeting\nResolutions Policy\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\nMeeting App\nWe have a meeting app – USET/USET SPF Events. Download the app  from your app store and search for the USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements\, create your personal schedule\, view all agendas\, and connect with attendees. \nIf you have used the app for a previous USET meeting\, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile\, go to settings\, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for 2023 USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting and download the event to your app. \n\nOpen the app in Google Play\nOpen the app in the Apple Store\n\n  \n\n  \nVendors and Artisans\nVendors can reserve a booth at $850.00/per booth. Vendors need to register for the meeting to reserve their booth. \nArtisans can reserve a table at $300.00/per table. Artisans need to register for the meeting to reserve their table. \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\nSet up time each day: 7:00 am -8:00 am\n\n\n\nVendor/Artisan Hours: \n\n\nMonday\, October 23\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\nTuesday\, October 24\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\nWednesday\, October 25\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Must be moved out by no later than 2:00 pm.) \n\n  \nCOLLECTING AND REMITTING SALES TAX:\nPursuant to an agreement with the State of New York\, every exhibitor and vendor that sells goods or services at Guest’s event must be authorized by the Oneida Nation Department of Taxation to collect and remit\, and must collect and remit\, Oneida Nation sales tax on such sales in accordance with the\nrules of the Oneida Nation Department of Taxation. To obtain the necessary authorization\, each such exhibitor and vendor must file an application for a Certificate of Authority from the Oneida Nation Department of Taxation at least five (5) days prior to Guest’s event. As a result of this agreement\,\nGuest and its vendors and exhibitors who sell goods or services at Turning Stone are not required to collect or remit sales or occupancy taxes to the State of New York. For more information\, please visit the Oneida Nation Department of Taxation website at www.oneidanationtax.com. \n\n  \nCOVID Protocols (as of 04/17/2023\, subject to change)\nThe USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic\, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety\, health\, and wellness for our members\, staff\, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved\, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic. \nCurrently (as of 04/17/2023\, subject to change)\, USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2023-uset-uset-spf-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Turning Stone Resort and Casino\, 5218 Patrick Road\, Verona\, NY\, 13478\, United States
CATEGORIES:USET/USET SPF Events
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