The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Elders Committee exists to enrich the lives and meet the needs of the Tribal Elders, to foster social interaction and activities that enhance Ponca culture, traditions, and cultural activities, to educate Tribal members, to mentor Tribal youth, and to provide positive cultural impacts to future generations.

Meetings and agendas will be announced here. Minutes from past meetings can be found in the archives.

Elders Committee members can be contacted at elderscouncil@poncatribe-ne.gov.

Northern Ponca Elders Committee Charter

Click to view the Northern Ponca Elders Council charter.

Member Needed

Tribal Council will be appointing an additional member to this committee who shall reside outside Service District Area (including outside the area described in Article IV Section 8 of the Tribal Constitution). This will be a term to expire on 1/13/25. 
The mission of this Committee is to advocate for improved comprehensive services and provide the leadership needed to meet the needs of our elders (55 and older) by planning and advocating for an aging population in a manner designated to protect and improve their quality of life while maintaining individual dignity.

Currently a stipend in the amount of $250 is paid per meeting plus mileage reimbursement (not to exceed 410 miles at the govt. rate).  The Elders Committee Charter is posted on the website (poncatribe-ne.org) and in the office sites or you can request a copy be mailed to you. Background checks will be conducted.  Deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.

Applicants must submit letter of interest and current resume to the Tribal Council, Attn:
Candace Repenning, P.O. Box 288, Niobrara, NE 68760 or by e-mail crepenning@poncatribe-ne.gov. A background check is required.

Meetings

March 4, 2024
10 a.m.

2023-2024 Meeting Schedule

Committee Members

Rita Pitzer – District 1 Term 1/13/25
Debbie Robinette – District 1 Term 1/13/25 (Chair)
Roseanne Birdhead – District 2 Term 1/13/25
Diane Vallier – District 2 (Secretary)
Mark Peniska, Jr. – District 3 Term 1/13/25 (Vice Chairman)
Pearl Laravie – District 3
Marchita Bair – District 4 Term 1/13/25
Wanda Kramer – District 4 Term 1/13/25
Phillip Wendzillo – Term 1/13/25 OSDA Rep. (Treasurer)