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Cherokee Beloved Committee
The Beloved Committee was established in 2018 to:
"Educate and inspire Cherokee youth to continue this tradition, it is necessary to
preserve the integrity of the "Beloved" title, those esteemed with the honor, and ensure future nominations meet the high standards of this recognition."
"Lead the efforts in defining the contemporary qualifications, roles, and
stipulations of the "Beloved" honor."
"Shall develop and oversee the nomination process and commitments for the Beloved title"
Additional responsibilities attributed to the committee:
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Oversee the Beloved Grave Sites Resolution, which mandates the THPO and Community Club Chairs to install historical markers and maintain the grave sites.
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Oversee the Beloved Representation Resolution, which mandates the Office of the Principal Chief to install a mural of Beloved in the Council House lobby
Current Beloved Committee Members:
Kimberly Smith, Chairwoman-Principal Chief appointee
Shannon Swimmer-Council appointee
Peggy Hill-Kerbow- NAIWA appointee
Lula Jackson- Community representative
Stan Crowe- Community representative
Past Beloved Committee Members:
Lisa Taylor- Council appointee
David "Chunky" Jumper- Community representative
Matt Tooni- Community representative
Committee Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month
at Qualla Java, 2-4 pm or 3-5 pm
cwybelovedwomencommittee@gmail.com
Davy Arch
Nomination for Beloved Man
The Beloved Committee welcomes community input on nominations for Beloved Status.
The 2025 Beloved Nomination cycle Community Input period concluded July 31. Below are the comments provided during the period.
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