2022 October Meeting
2022-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Cache County Historic Courthouse, 199 N Main St, Logan, UT, 84321, United States
Call to Meeting
Hello Natives!
This meeting is going to be a little bit different! The UTGOP has asked as many as are possible to “Get Out The Vote”, and participate in those efforts in your local communities. Various County Parties have taken this instruction and arranged various related activities. The Cache County Republican Party has asked its members to assist with a honk-and-wave for Republicans in Cache County at this time. We have accepted the invitation, and invite as many of you as are local and able to join us!
If you are not local to the Northern Utah, or are participating in other Get Out The Vote activities, please check in with me so I know where you are and what you’re up to.
Hope to see you there!
Chief Joseph Levi

Agenda/Minutes
1. Call to Order
“Meeting” was called to order, with (surprisingly) more than 10 members present at 10:15am. Chief Joseph Levi acted as Secretary for this meeting.
2. Officer Reports
Chief Joseph Levi reported on the special nature of this meeting, under the direction of both the State and County Party Chairs, and relayed instructions from the County Vice Chair regarding posts, positions, responsibilities, and requests.
Went to work.
3. Adjourn
Meeting was officially adjourned at 2pm.

2023 February Meeting
2023-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | El Toro Viejo, 1111 Main Street, Logan, UT, 84341, United States
Call to Meeting
Hello Natives!
As is our custom and tradition, we hold our meetings after the Utah GOP SCC meetings. I will be unable to attend this Quarter’s SCC meeting due to prior commitments.
However, we plan to still hold our Republican Natives Meeting the same day. I recognize that many of you will be in Lehi for the SCC meeting, and will be unable to attend our meeting as well. The only item for discussion is going to be a reminder about the upcoming State Convention, and our Organizing convention which will follow.
Hope to see you there! For those of you unable to be with us in person, you are with us in spirit!
Chief Joseph Levi

Agenda/Minutes
1. Call to Order
Having at least 10 members present, the meeting was called to order at 4pm. Chief Joseph Levi was the only officer present and acted as Secretary.
2. Pow-Wow
Open forum discussion.
3. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned shortly after 5pm.

2023 Organizing Convention
2023-06-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Golden Coral, Orem, 171 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT, 84058, United States
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 5:25pm.
Chief Joseph introduced himself and the officers present.
Secretary Olson noted over 75 people in attendance, at least 25 of which are current members of the organization.
Officer Reports
Chief Joseph reminded the body of the custom and tradition to hold regular meetings after each meeting of the SCC of the Utah Republican Party, and that our Organizing Meetings (which this is), is held approximately one hour after the Utah Republican Party’s Convention is adjourned.
Republican Buffalo Committee
This committee is comprised of all organization members who are also members of a Federally Recognized Tribe. All present Tribal members elect the Chair of this Committee, who, if also elected as Chair of the organization, shall be referred to as “Chief”.
Chief Joseph Levi was re-elected by acclamation.
2023-2025 Officer Elections
Seeing how our organization has minimal cash flows, the motion was made that our Secretary also be our Treasurer. No objections were offered. Motion carried unanimously.
Nominations were opened for Secretary/Treasurer. Brooks Benson won with unanimous consent.
Nominations were opened for Vice Chair. Bill Olson won with unanimous consent.
Nominations were opened for Chair. Chief Joseph Levi won with unanimous consent.
Strategy & Discussion
A lengthy conversation was held regarding Tribal tendencies toward Socialism and Social Projects with dependencies upon the Federal Government for support and basic human needs. Tribal members generally fall into one of three categories: those who accept the status quo and are apathetic to politics; those who are entrenched in the socialistic programs of Big Government, and traditionally vote straight-line Democrat; and those precious few who have awoken to the tragedies socialism reaps on tribes, families, and individuals, who are looking for support. These individuals are typically shunned by their Tribal Governments, and often end up leaving the Reservation (both figuratively and literally). These individuals often fall into “Independent” or “Libertarian” circles. We are actively seeking out these individuals in effort to bring them into the Republican Party.
Adjourn
With no further business at hand, the call to adjourn was made at 5:38pm.

2023 June Meeting
2023-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Ashon’s Burger Barn, 304 North Highway 6, Delta, UT, 84624, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order with more than 10 members present (including those in-person, as well as those participating digitally).
2. Customs & Traditions
Discussion was held on prior customs and traditions that we would like to see continued.
3. Officer Reports
Our Secretary had a conflict and asked that the Chief take his duties for this meeting.
Chief Levi reported on the preceding SCC meeting and updated members about Caucus. He asked that we make a concerted effort to reach out to Natives in our communities and friend-circles, and invite them to attend Caucus. He reminded us that “Caucus” is a based on a Native American word and tradition.
4. Bylaw Changes Discussion
Chief Levi presented his recommendations for changes to our Bylaws. After discussion, the proposed changes were supported without objection and will be forwarded on to the body at our next Convention.
A question was raised regarding an email with went out to Auxiliaries by the Party Secretary which was felt to include requirements for information regarding re-petitioning which is not required by the UTGOP Bylaws. Chief Levi read the emails he received. He noted that rather than answering the requested questions, he went to the UTGOP Bylaws and responded and provided his responded to each of the “criteria established in Section 3B”. The consensus of the body was that this was the correct and proper way for an Auxiliar to re-petition to the UTGOP State Executive Committee.
Chief Levi reminded the body that the next steps are for the UTGOP Executive Committee to meet and evaluate the responses — but since this is “business”, that it could only be done when a quorum of the UTGOP Executive Committee was present, which has historically does not have a good track record. He reminded the body that the Auxiliaries had been providing the necessary members to the UTGOP Executive Committee to count toward Quorum, where other members of the EC (specifically Elected Officials) traditionally did not show up. He reminded the body that when the matter was brought up by Gina W. in a prior SCC meeting that Chief Levi argued “if the problem is about not having a Quorum present, perhaps it would be better to remove from the quorum requirement Elected Officials, who should be present to report”, but not to vote on whether or not they’re doing what the EC and SCC are directing them to do.
Chief Levi reminded the body that Auxiliaries no longer have a vote on the Executive Committee.
Chief Levi continued: When a quorum of the EC meets and reviews the information provided by Auxiliaries in their re-petition, the UTGOP Bylaws states that if they determine ” … that an auxiliary no longer meets any of the … criteria, it may recommend rescinding the auxiliary status of that group to the State Central Committee.” They do not “approve” or “reject” Auxiliaries, they simply review the provided information, and if they determine one of the 7 requirements in section 3B has not been met, then (and only then) can they “recommend rescinding the auxiliary status of that group to the State Central Committee”. There is no “recommendation for re-approval” or “re-certification”.
Once initially approved, an auxiliary is an auxiliary until a quorum of the EC meets to review the re-petitioning documents provided to them, determines that one or more of the requirements was no longer met, adds an agenda item to the next SCC meeting with a recommendation “rescinding the auxiliary status of that group”, discussion is had, a motion is made and seconded to rescind the auxiliary status, and a majority vote of a quorum of the SCC is held to affirm that recommendation. No requirement for a vote for re-acceptance of an auxiliary is present in the UTGOP Bylaws.
A request was made by the President/Chair of another auxiliary who attended the meeting to provide this information so they could respond to the Party Secretary in-kind. It was felt that the Secretary was requiring more than that which was required by the UTGOP Bylaws, and had provided factually incorrect information regarding the provided “requirements”.
Chief Levi assured us that he had complied with the UTGOP Bylaws in regards to our organization’s re-petition to maintain our auxiliary status.
5. Pow-Wow/Q&A
Further discussion was had on politics, requiring ID to vote, displeasure with the perception of potential fraud due to mail-in-balloting, and COVID and COVID ID cards.
6. Adjourn
Having no further topics for discussion, the meeting was adjourned without objection.

Notes for Reference
Taken from the Utah Republican Party Bylaws (as amended on 08-13-2022):
B. Auxiliaries. The State Executive Committee shall ensure that groups petitioning for official auxiliary status meet the following minimum criteria:

Have submitted a copy of the group’s bylaws to the State Executive Committee for review and;
The group’s stated purpose and bylaws comply with and assist in the Party’s purpose of electing Republicans to office and;
The group provides a list of at least 25 active members and their contact information to the State Executive Committee and;
All voting members of the group are registered Republicans, except for teenage and college age groups who are old enough to vote shall be registered Republicans.
The group shall accept all registered Republicans who meet eligibility requirements as set forth in the auxiliary’s bylaws. Teenage and college groups may accept members not old enough to vote as set forth in their bylaws.
The group’s documents shall outline a method of election of officers with terms of office not being greater than two years. The auxiliary shall provide written proof an election for officers has been held within the past two years with a minimum of 25 credentialed members, or 10 credentialed members for teenage groups, participating in the election.
The group shall meet at least quarterly with a minimum of 10 members in attendance. Notice of all meetings shall be noticed to all members.

C. To remain a Party Auxiliary, an Auxiliary shall re-petition prior to the 1st State Central Committee meeting following each State organizing Convention by providing documents meeting criteria established in Section 3B.
D. The State Executive Committee shall also assist and mentor auxiliaries to remain productive in helping the State Party achieve its goals. If the State Executive Committee determines that an auxiliary no longer meets any of the above criteria, it may recommend rescinding the auxiliary status of that group to the State Central Committee.

2023 August Meeting
2023-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Puro Peru Peruvian Grill, 8475 State Street, Sandy, UT, 84070, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 18:22. Chief Joseph shared that the Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer had asked to be excused for the meeting. Bob McEntee (former Secretary/Treasurer) filled in as acting Secretary for the meeting.
Five members were present in person with eight more participating digitally.
2. Customs & Traditions
Chief Joseph shared welcomed those in first-time attendance and shared with the group some of our customs and traditions around our meetings and bylaws.
3. Officer Reports
The minutes from our last meeting were accepted as published, without objection.

Current Membership Details

Total Members
55

Total In-State Members
50

Voting Members
47

Republican Buffalo Members
5

Chief Joseph reported on the upcoming (proposed) changes to our bylaws (which were approved to be forwarded to Convention without objection). Questions were fielded, but no objections were raised.
Chief Joseph reported on efforts at recruitment (welcoming two new members at this meeting), and tribal outreach.
4. Auxiliary Re-Petition Status
Chief Joseph reported on his successful re-petition of auxiliary status to the UTGOP and the frustrations that he experienced in the process.
5. The Role of Auxiliaries & The Role of Republican Natives
Chief Joseph read from the UTGOP bylaws regarding the role of auxiliaries, as well as from our bylaws regarding the role of Republican Natives. All were in agreement with Chief Joseph’s interpretations.
6. Pow-Wow/Q&A
6. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at the conclusion of business.

Notes for Reference
Taken from the Utah Republican Party Bylaws (as amended on 08-13-2022):
B. Auxiliaries. The State Executive Committee shall ensure that groups petitioning for official auxiliary status meet the following minimum criteria:

Have submitted a copy of the group’s bylaws to the State Executive Committee for review and;
The group’s stated purpose and bylaws comply with and assist in the Party’s purpose of electing Republicans to office and;
The group provides a list of at least 25 active members and their contact information to the State Executive Committee and;
All voting members of the group are registered Republicans, except for teenage and college age groups who are old enough to vote shall be registered Republicans.
The group shall accept all registered Republicans who meet eligibility requirements as set forth in the auxiliary’s bylaws. Teenage and college groups may accept members not old enough to vote as set forth in their bylaws.
The group’s documents shall outline a method of election of officers with terms of office not being greater than two years. The auxiliary shall provide written proof an election for officers has been held within the past two years with a minimum of 25 credentialed members, or 10 credentialed members for teenage groups, participating in the election.
The group shall meet at least quarterly with a minimum of 10 members in attendance. Notice of all meetings shall be noticed to all members.

C. To remain a Party Auxiliary, an Auxiliary shall re-petition prior to the 1st State Central Committee meeting following each State organizing Convention by providing documents meeting criteria established in Section 3B.
D. The State Executive Committee shall also assist and mentor auxiliaries to remain productive in helping the State Party achieve its goals. If the State Executive Committee determines that an auxiliary no longer meets any of the above criteria, it may recommend rescinding the auxiliary status of that group to the State Central Committee.

2023 October Pow-Wow
2023-10-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Pie Pizzaria, 10627 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT, 84095, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order
We met upstairs at the Pie Pizzaria with 12 members in attendance in person, with 16 more attending electronically.
2. Customs & Traditions
3. Officer Reports
4. Pow-Wow/Q&A
5. Adjourn

2024 January Pow Wow
2024-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | El Toro Viejo, 1111 Main Street, Logan, UT, 84341, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Immediately following the adjournment of the UT GOP SCC meeting (in Payson, Utah), we called-to-order our Pow Wow. 18 members were present in-person with another 12 attending electronically.
2. Customs & Traditions
As is our custom and tradition, we hold our meetings after the Utah GOP SCC meetings. This Quarter’s UT GOP SCC meeting is scheduled to be held in Payson, but due to scheduling conflicts, leadership will be in Cache County – as is customary, if you are unable to participate in person, you may participate electronically.
3. Officer Reports
4. Pow-Wow/Q&A
Discussion was held on SB54 and how to keep the UT GOP Caucus/Convention system relevant, and how to provided renewed value. A request was made to our membership to bring ideas to our upcoming meetings.
5. Adjourn

2024 Convention Pow Wow
2024-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Salt Palace Convention Center, 90 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
Agenda & Minutes
1. Call to Order
Traditionally, the Pow Wow is called to order after the UTGOP Convention, but this year, the convention was running long. We found a time during the UTGOP Convention to assemble in the room adjacent to the Convention Hall. More than half our participation as this meeting was electronic. 33 members were credentialed.
2. Customs & Traditions
The Chief spoke of the origin of Caucus among the Native populations during the founding of our nation and fielded questions.
3. Officer Reports

Secretary/Treasurer, Brooks Benson
Vice President, Bill Olson
President, Chief Joseph Levi

4. Approval of Recommended Bylaw Changes
The updates to the bylaws which were previously approved for recommendation to the Convention Pow Wow were presented to the Body. A short question and answer period was held. The adoption of the updated bylaws was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously.
5. Pow-Wow/Q&A
6. Elections

Secretary/Treasurer, Brooks Benson: re-elected by acclimation
Vice President, Bill Olson: re-elected by acclimation
President, Chief Joseph Levi: re-elected by acclimation

7. Adjourn

2024 February Pow Wow
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Rincón Poblano by Tamale at Home, 18 N University Ave, Provo, UT, 84601, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order
The Republican Natives assembled immediately after the UTGOP SCC meeting adjourned. Ten attended in person with another twenty participating remotely.
2. Customs & Traditions
3. Officer Reports
The Chief reported that in-person attendance had been lower than he prefers and asked members to attend in person whenever possible. In the meantime, we will continue to offer electronic participation and will work on finding a more convenient electronic participation mechanism four our next Pow Wow.
4. Legislative Communication Committees
Cristy Henshaw presented an overview of Legislative Communication Committees that she has been spearheading in her county.
Members were requested to take this model to their communities for inclusion in their areas of influence.
5. Adjourn

2025 Organizing Convention Pow Wow
2025-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT, 84058, United States
Agenda
1. Call to Order

14 in attendance in person (13 members)
20 participating remotely

2. Customs & Traditions
As is customary, our Pow Wows are generally held over food, however conventions have traditionally been held at the UT GOP’s Convention venue. This year we will consider a motion to re-convene at a local restaurant.
A motion was made and seconded to recess and reconvene at Milagros Mexican Restaurant (970 W 800 N, Orem, UT 84057); motion carried without objection.
At this time we recessed and reconvened at Milagros for the remainder of the meeting.
3. Adoption of Agenda (5:28pm)
4. Adoption of All Prior Minutes
5. Officer Reports
Chief’s Report:
Current Membership:

Total Members
56

Total In-State Members
52

Voting Members
48

Republican Buffalo Members
6

Deceased
2

Pending
2

Consideration for Re-Petition as an official auxiliary of the UT GOP
The bylaws of the UT GOP indicate that we must re-petition to the UT GOP Executive Committee after the Organizing Convention and prior to the first SCC meeting with the following information.
If the State Executive Committee of the Utah Republican Party determines that an auxiliary no longer meets any of the criteria (per its Bylaws, as amended on 02-08-2025), it may recommend rescinding the auxiliary status of that group to the State Central Committee. Such a recommendation is not required by the EC, nor does the SCC have to abide by such a recommendation. In fact, once an auxiliary is recognized, no vote in favor of a re-petition is required for an auxiliary to .remain
To remain a Party Auxiliary, an Auxiliary only needs to timely re-petition “by providing documents meeting criteria established in Section 3B”. Ironically, Section 3B only speaks to the Quorum required for the SCC to conduct business.
However, in an attempt to comply with 4.0 B, the following is provided.

Utah Republican Native American Caucus Bylaws (as amended April 27, 2024). We claim that our bylaws comply with and assist in the Party’s purpose of electing Republicans to office.
Stated Purpose (Mission and Objectives). We claim that our stated purpose complies with and assists in the Party’s purpose of electing Republicans to office; these can be found in our Bylaws and on our website.
As of our last quarterly meeting, our group currently has 48 active members meeting the UT GOP auxiliary requirements (Voting Members). This list will be provided to the UT GOP Executive committee following the conclusion of this Organizing Pow Wow (membership information will be provided to the UT GOP Secretary).

The UT GOP Secretary has requested birthdays of Auxiliary Members (“we ask for birthdate because that’s the only way to look up their voter registrations status and confirm they are Republicans”). Every member who would like to provide this information should contact the URNAC Secretary and provide this information.
Per our bylaws, our Affiliate Membership is open to people who are not residents of Utah, as well as those who are not registered Republicans; however, Voting Members must be registered Republicans in the state of Utah. As detailed above, as of our last quarterly meeting, our total members are 56, whereas our total Voting Members are 48. We claim that these figures satisfy this requirement.

We claim that our group accepts all registered Republicans who meet eligibility requirements as set forth in our bylaws.
We claim that our documents outline a method of election of officers with terms of office not being greater than two years. To fill vacancies, we held elections at the last Convention Pow Wow, the written minutes for which indicate meeting the necessary minimum of 25 credentialed members participating in the election.
We meet at least quarterly (with a minimum of 10 members in attendance), the minutes for which are included on our website. Notice of all our meetings is also included on our website, which serves as the official mechanism for Notice to all members.

Motion to re-petition for Auxiliary Status with the URP was made and carried without objection.
Vice-President’s Report
Bill provided a report.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report
Nothing to report.
6. Officer Elections

Secretary/Treasurer: Bob McEntee was nominated; elected by acclimation.
Vice President: Bill Olson was nominated; elected by acclimation.
President; Joe Levi was nominated, a tongue-in-cheek challenge was made concerning his qualification as a “Native American”; Joe displayed his Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Membership Card, which resolved the concern; elected by acclimation.

7. Republican Buffalo Standing Committee Election
As the only member of the Republican Buffalo Standing Committee present, Joe Levi was elected by acclimation as Chairman of that committee, which (per the bylaws) carries with it the title of “Chief”.
8. Adjourn (5:58pm)

For convenience, the UT GOP Bylaws pertaining to Auxiliaries are included below (emphasis added).
4.0 STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
B. Auxiliaries. The State Executive Committee shall ensure that groups petitioning for
official auxiliary status meet the following minimum criteria:

Have submitted a copy of the group’s bylaws to the State Executive Committee
for review and;
The group’s stated purpose and bylaws comply with and assist in the Party’s purpose of electing Republicans to office and;
The group provides a list of at least 25 active members and their contact information to the State Executive Committee and;
All voting members of the group are registered Republicans, except for teenage and college age groups who are old enough to vote shall be registered Republicans.
The group shall accept all registered Republicans who meet eligibility requirements as set forth in the auxiliary’s bylaws. Teenage and college groups may accept members not old enough to vote as set forth in their bylaws.
The group’s documents shall outline a method of election of officers with terms of office not being greater than two years. The auxiliary shall provide written proof an election for officers has been held within the past two years with a minimum of 25 credentialed members, or 10 credentialed members for teenage groups, participating in the election.
The group shall meet at least quarterly with a minimum of 10 members in attendance. Notice of all meetings shall be noticed to all members.

C. To remain a Party Auxiliary, an Auxiliary shall re-petition prior to the 1st State Central
Committee meeting following each State organizing Convention by providing documents meeting criteria established in Section 3B.
D. The State Executive Committee shall also assist and mentor auxiliaries to remain productive in helping the State Party achieve its goals. If the State Executive Committee Utah Republican Party Bylaws (as amended on 02-08-2025) determines that an auxiliary no longer meets any of the above criteria, it may recommend rescinding the auxiliary status of that group to the State Central Committee.
Note that C indicates that “To remain a Party Auxiliary, an Auxiliary shall re-petition […] by providing documents meeting criteria established in Section 3B.” which reads:

3.0 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
B. Quorum. The State Central Committee must have a quorum in attendance to conduct business. A quorum is defined as a majority of voting members of the SCC.

2025 June Pow Wow
2025-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Ganesh Indian Cuisine, 145 Fort Union Blvd Suite #204, Midvale, Utah, 84047, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order: 5:52pm
Attendance:

11 in person
13-electronically
Britshana Barfuss joined us (as a non-member visitor) at this meeting; we extended an invitation to join the Caucus
Larry Meyers had to leave early to start driving home

2. Adoption of Agenda (amended): 5:43pm
3. Customs & Traditions: 5:44pm
Highlights: We had Casey Gale and Aaron Bullen sitting across the table from each other, which made for some very awesome conversations.
4. Adoption of All Prior Minutes: 7:43pm
5. Officer Reports
Chief’s Report
UT GOP Secretary is asking for birthdates mor Voter ID to be submitted with membership rolls. It was noted that neither Party nor our Organization bylaws require this information.
It was concluded that birthday not be considered due to potential security concerns.
It was concluded that Voter ID may be provided, but as previously noted, is not required and is therefore optional. All existing members who wish to voluntarily provide this information may do so by contacting the UT GOP Secretary directly. The Chief will work with our Technology Group to include this as an optional field on our sign-up/membership form.
Vice-President’s Report
The Vice-President is excused to be at his daughter’s wedding.
Secretary Treasurer’s Report
(As a reminder, this position was combined in our previously adopted Bylaw Amendments.)
$100 donation from Brad Green (non-voting, Affiliate member) was provided to go toward the meal at the prior Quarterly Pow Wow.
6. Adjourn: 7:44pm

July 2025 Pow Wow
2025-09-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Fire + Smoke BBQ, 255 N Main St, Cedar City, UT, 84721, United States
Minutes/h2>
Agenda
1. Call to Order (6:37pm)

21 in attendance in person
12 in attendance via electronic participation

2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of All Prior Minutes
4. Welcome of New Members (2025)

Enrollement
Name
Tribe
Classification

2/8/2025
Brad Green
(unclear)
Affiliate (non-Voting) Member

2/8/2025
Jon-David Jorgensen
n/a
Voting Member

3/21/2025
Andrea Hales
Navajo
Voting Member

5/17/2025
Nathan Guinn
n/a
Voting Member

5/17/2025
Keri Guinn
(uncertain)
Voting Member

5. Customs & Traditions
6. Officer Reports
6. Adjourn (6:52pm)

November 2025 Pow Wow
2025-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Salsa Leedos Mexican Grill, 13298 S Market Center Drive, Riverton, UT, 84065, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order (6:58pm)
2. Adoption of Agenda (7:01pm)
3. Adoption of All Prior Minutes (7:03)
4. Customs & Traditions
Kim Coleman shared Goldback notes from AZ and FL, several denominations.
They are beautiful! One of the Arizona Goldback features Navajo Code Talkers.
Chief Joseph proposed we adopt Goldbacks as the preferred currency of The URNAC. The motion was seconded, discussed, and adopted unanimously. The Chief will share this information on the website and via social media. (7:55pm)
5. Officer Reports
Because the SCC seems to always adjourn before auxiliaries are able to report, direction was given to the Chief to email members of the SCC with a report of our activities (8:07pm).
We held a discussion on SB54 and paths to the ballot (general vs. primary), and noted that several County Parties are implementing and utilizing Legislative Collaboration Committees (LCCs) to help “lobby” for Platform Values in specific Bills during the Sessions. (8:10pm)
Two new members joined Republican Natives:

Neil Sebring
Chad Bennion

We thank Wendy Hart, Lowell Nelson, Larry Meyers, Representative Karianne Lisonbee, and Helen Watts for their active participation via electronic means; as well as all others who attended electronically but did not speak.
6. Adjourn (8:19pm)
Representative Karianne Lisonbee (participating electronically) and Natalie Levi (participating in person) both moved to adjourn.
All business having been completed, and hearing no objection, we adjourned at 8:19pm.

January 2026 Pow Wow
2026-01-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Peruvian’s Bunker, 360s State St ste 107, Orem, Utah, 84058, United States
Call to Meeting
Hello Natives and Friends!
As is our custom and tradition, we hold our meetings immediately after the UT GOP SCC meetings adjourn. Please join us in Utah County on January 10th.
We plan on meeting at Peruvian’s Bunker, 360s State St ste 107, Orem, UT 84058.
If you cannot attend in person and would like to attend digitally, please contact either me prior to the meeting so I can get you logged in.
Also, if anyone is in need of accommodations for the purposes of the ADA, those requests must be received in writing at our Post Office Box no later than 96 hours prior to the anticipated start-time of the meeting.
Republican Natives
RE: ADA Request
PO Box 381
Newton, Utah 84327
Ahéhee and hope to see you there!
Chief Joseph Levi

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of All Prior Minutes
4. Customs & Traditions
5. Officer Reports
6. Discussion of SCC bylaws/proposals regarding Auxiliaries
7. Adjourn

2026 Convention Pow Wow
2026-04-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Asado Argentinian Grill and Cafe, 360 S State St #153, Orem, UT, 84058, United States
Please note: our start-time is approximate. Our Convention will begin as soon as the Utah Republican Party’s Convention is adjourned, and sufficient time to travel to the venue location is allowed.

Agenda
1. Call to Order

Attendance:

2. Customs & Traditions
As is customary, our Pow Wows are generally held over food. This year we convene at a local restaurant:
Asado Argentinian Grill and Cafe
360 S State St #153
Orem, UT 84058
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Adoption of All Prior Minutes
5. Officer Reports
Chief’s Report
Vice-President’s Report
Secretary/Treasurer’s Report
6. Republican Buffalo Standing Committee
7. Pow Wow (Committee of the Whole)
8. Adjourn

For convenience:
(4) The general membership shall Pow Wow at least once a year in a Convention.
(4.1) In odd-numbered years, the purpose shall be to elect officers of the organization, and conduct other business.
(4.2) In even-numbered years, the purpose shall be to hear reports from the officers, to conduct business, and to educate the membership of issues impacting URNAC voters.

2026 Autumn Pow-Wow & Convention
2026-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Borens Smokehouse, 680 Cove View Rd, Richfield, UT, 84701, United States
Minutes
1. Call to Order: 18:45
2. Adoption of Agenda: 19:16
3. Adoption of All Prior Minutes: 19:17
4. Customs & Traditions: 21:20
5. Officer Reports: 21:25
Secretary Bob McEntee reported
Vice-President Bill Olsen
Bill is out of the state an is excused for in-person attendance tonight. He is attending electronically, but does not have a report this evening.
Chief Joseph Levi
The Chief Reported on agenda item 6 (the need to collect birthday and/or Voter ID Number from existing members to be in compliance with UT GOP Bylaws.
He commented on the upcoming misnamed UT GOP bylaw proposal to “build relationships with auxiliaries” and detailed that the true disconnect with auxiliaries began with (1) removing their vote from the UT GOP Executive Committee, (2) adjourning SCC meetings before they are allowed to provide their reports, and (3) cherry-picking who can and cannot report at the UT GOP Convention (at the last convention, College Republicans were allowed to report, and given significant stage time; Republican Natives, despite telling Emily Brown (in her role as Stage Director) that we were there, at the state, ready to report, but not being acknowledged or allowed to report to the body.
The Chief reiterated that the UT GOP has many stated goals and objectives, only one of which is to “help get ‘republicans’ elected”. Requiring a different set of goals/objectives of auxiliaries not only removes their ability to best realize their stated goals and objectives, but removes time and resources from being able to do so. When questioned about this, the Chief stated that all of the Tribal Leadership entities in the state are Socialist. Vocally going against Tribal Leadership and even registering as a ‘republican’ usually gets one shunned from involvement in tribal government and tribal activities. Rather than helping elect any particular person or persons, our objective is to give a conservative voice to those Natives who otherwise cannot voice their conservatives views, and to help share the Republican Platform values with Natives, to help turn the opinion of tribal members. The fact that non-natives in positions of power in the UT GOP do not see this is exactly why auxiliaries exist.
Chief Joseph thanked those assembled for their attendance and support of the years – not only in him, but in the goals, objectives, and traditions of Republican Natives.
Lastly, Chief Joseph resigned from his position as President of Republican Natives, effective at the adjournment of this meeting. He stated that he will remain a member both of the organization, but also as a member of the Republican Buffalo standing committee. Under our bylaws, the latter allows him to retain his title of “Chief”. Vice-President Bill Olsen will assume the role of President of the organization and will take our seat on the SCC. Chief Joseph sent a text to UT GOP Chairman Rob Axon indicating the same.
Numerous objections to Chief Joseph’s resignation were noted for the record, and the Chief thanked them again for their support. He went on to share that he had been friends with Bill Olsen for several years (since before the beginning of the organization), has seen Bill’s strategic plan, and has his full support and endorsement.
6. Discussion of Required Membership Information
7. Adjourn: 20:17
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attendance

Charles Wood
Aaron Bullen
Paul Goots
Gary Henderson
Jamie Munns
Jennie Earl
Brooks Benson
Neil Sebrbring
Brent Odenwalder
Natalie Clawson
Sarah Montes
Paul Gooch
Nancy Inman
Marilyn Momney
Wendy Hart
Jamie Munns
Suzie Leland
Chief Joseph Levi
Natalie Levi
Nathan Guin
Kerry Guinn
Lyndon Brittner
Jennie Earl
Arnold Gaunt
Secretary Bob McEntee
Elaine Augustine
Gary Henderson (from WA County)
Mike Carpenter (Utah County tech guy)
Nathan (electronically)
Helen Watts⁩ (electronically)
Teena Horlacher (electronically)
Olivia Dawn (electronically)
Vice-President Bill Olsen (electronically)
