On behalf of our council, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you in our community for being such a wonderful host during the Chiefs of Ontario Gathering held in our Rankin Community (July 6, 7, 8, 9, 2009).

The feedback from our visiting 135 First Nations across Ontario has been nothing but positive as to the welcome all of you extended.

Special mention to thos that went above and beyond, including but not limited to, the following:

• BFN CAO
• Rankin Arena Staff
• O&M Staff
• Golf Tournament Organizing Committee
• All sponsors for this event
• All of the Cooks -- Exceptional Food!
• The students and youth
• Mike Hodgson -- Fire Keeper
• Councillor Harvey Bell -- Host Elder
• BFN Staff
• Dolly at the front desk -- Always pleasant, no matter how overwhelming
• All community volunteers

Chi-Megwetch,

Chief Dean Sayers
On behalf of Batchewana First Nation Council