Purnell Swett Campaign
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When a voter needs a different option! To Do The Right Job
Your Only Choice is: Purnell Swett For Tribal Chairman
The Right Leader Education: Experience: • M.A. Ed. – Western Carolina University • B.S . –Science & History, UNC-Pembroke • Post Graduate Studies- • N.C. Institute of Law, UNC-CH • Education Supervision/Administration- Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Va. • Superintendent Public Schools of Robeson County • Program Manager, U.S. Department of Education • Supervisor Student Teachers, Department of Education- UNC-P • Acting Deputy Commissioner-Department of Education/Welfare, Office of Indian Education • Program Manager- Office of Indian Education • Chief-Program Operations-Department of Education- Division of Adult Education • Teacher
Honorary and Professional Affiliations ∙Presidential Appointment- National Advisory Council on ∙Adult Education ∙Gubernattional Appointment- ∙North Carolina Interagency ∙Council for Community Schools ∙Member- North Carolina Association of School Administrators ∙Past Chairman and Vice-Chairman of UNC –P Board of Trustees ∙Past Moderator – Burnt Swamp Baptist Association ∙Former Member- Board of Directors- Robeson County/Lumberton Chamber of Commerce ∙ Former Member –Board of Directors – United Way of Robeson County
The Right Skills The Most important decisions cannot be automatedSharing information can lead to more productive decision processes COMMUNICATION
Communication + Collaboration is created when it is BROADLY available and shared GIFT
For the Lumbee Tribe:What if we made government more transparent?What if we made it more participatory? Process
The Elements of Change Opportunity Structure Stick-to-it Tenacity
The Right Time “This is a critical time in the history of my people. My candidacy for chief brings the demonstrated, experienced leadership that will be required to decide issues that will significantly impact future Lumbee generations.” Vote You have a Choice
Choose Correctly Your vote impacts: ◊ Federal Recognition ◊ Economic Development ◊ Housing
Swett-Do The Right Job ! High engagement With the Community/the Tribe Lead
4 Elements of A leader Tenacity Influential Persistence Responsiveness Vote – November 17, 2009