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Fawn Sharp
Ms. Sharp has held numerous leadership positions, including an appointment by Governor Gary Locke to serve as Trustee for Grays Harbor College, Governor of the Washington State Bar Association, Trustee of Washington State Bar Association – Indian Law Section, Vice President and Founding Member for the National Intertribal Tax Alliance, and Director/Secretary of the Quinault Nation Enterprises Board. Fawn has conducted lectures and publications all over the United States. Ms. Sharp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington at the age of 19. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington in 1995 and has subsequently received certificates from the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, and from the International Human Rights Law at Oxford University. Ms. Sharp resides with her husband, Dan Malvini, and their son, Daniel Malvini II. Got a Suggestion, idea or concern? Travel Reports: "A Tribal White Paper on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation From the Intertribal Climate Change Working Group August 13, 2009" Click here "Statement of Fawn R. Sharp, J.D., President" "House Committee hearing regarding the Chinook Restoration Act" “National Congress of American Indians Niagara Falls, NY June 15-17, 2009” click here President's BC Bulletin- March 8, 2010 Meeting Quinault Indian Nation Governmental Staff- I would like to thank you for any assistance you provided to support the Business Committee in our meeting last night. I am very impressed by the presence of the Division Directors, who received recognition from the full Business Committee with a round of applause. Their availability to answer questions and understand the context in which the Business Committee makes decision is important and vital to continuity between policy direction and staff implementation. The people we serve have spoken clearly about communication in our Quinault Indian Nation Strategic Plan (attached) Communication Value, which says: “We value careful listening, clear communications, an open mind, and having a deep understanding of issues and each other. We value knowing all sides of an issue, and receiving feedback, ideas, and opinions from all part of our community. We believe consistent and timely communications will ensure effective decision-making processes. We recognize that change is constant and that each generation has different challenges. We embrace the tools that help us with the challenges of the time and stand on the wisdom and knowledge of our elders and ancestors. We hold a healthy and positive vision for our future.” In my effort to strengthen my communication with you, here is a brief summary of the decisions made : QNEB Vacancy -Secretary Underwood Motion to accept the Secretary's tally of all the votes cast. Majority of the Business Committee voted to not appoint the three candidates on the ballot. The Business Committee will follow its Policy on Committee, Commissions and Boards for Appointment/Selection and re-advertise. Morgan Stanley Proposal -Larry Ralston Motioned for discussion only. Secondary motion to send to Investment Committee for research and recommendations. Head Start Policy Council Appointment -Julie Burnett 1st Resolution: Motion approved to refer to Social, Health, and Education subcommittee for emergency session, due to the time-sensitive nature of the request. 2nd Resolution: Motion approved to appoint Secretary Underwood and Councilman Wilson as an alternate. Head Start Policy Council By-Laws - Julie Burnett Approved. Moratorium: Construction Defect Account -Coni Wilson Approved. QNEB is directed to develop a construction plan and associated budget. All expenditures are frozen until the plan is delivered and approved by the Business Committee. Management Authority – Quinault Construction -Coni Wilson Approved. Business Committee delegates the assumption of full management authority over Quinault Construction to the Executive Dirctor. Satellite Broadband Letter of Support -Coni Wilson Approved. Letter of support to Native Broadband Satellite, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation to support their grant application to fund the provisions of high speed broadband to underserved Tribal lands in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Title 51 Review -Dave Bingaman Approved. Begin to review Title 51 and 52 and place on the priority list per the Code Enactment policy. FY2010 Scholarship Funding - QIN Scholarship Approved. The Business Committee authorized the Scholarship Committee to spend 50% of their budget and committed to appropriate additional funding by Fall 2011 Quarter. Court Advocacy Program -Ray Dodge Approved. The Business Committee vacated a previous resolution approving the Court Advocacy program and directs the program to perform within the scope intended under tribal law. Hunting Issue- Naomi Stacy Motion withdrawn. No action taken. The Nation will continue to explore legal strategies to support off-reservation treaty hunting. We look forward to the timely distribution of the minutes and resolutions that support these decisions by our Secretary, LaTosha Underwood. I'd like to thank the Business Committee members and staff who brought these items forward for consideration by the full Business Committee. These action items are important steps to continue to implement the community priorities set forth in the Strategic Plan. Respectfully, Fawn Sharp |
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Fawn R. Sharp is the current President of the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington. Her past positions included managing attorney and lead counsel; and staff attorney for the Quinault Indian Nation, administrative law judge for the Washington state Department of Revenue – Tax Appeals Division, Quinault Tribal Court Associate Judge, and Counsel for Phillips, Krause & Brown.