FOLLOWING THE MONEY
The Chairman of the Sault Tribe fails to inform the Membership. In the past few months a person named Diana Knowles surfaced. According to her she is the daughter of Sault Tribe Elder Barry Adams from Naubinway, MI. More on Barry Adams at the following link http://hli-wrc.com/mba/ .
She operates a company called American Heritage Employment Services, LLC - White Lake, Michigan MI American Heritage Employment Services, LLC - White Lake, Michigan (MI) company profile information. Find contact info, company address, company history, qualify leads...www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_06bv7x .
A below communication to the STFB indicated the following. "Knowles operates American Heritage Employment Services, LLC. The resident agent which is her has the address of 2008 Drury Lane, White Lake, MI 48386. The company was formed on 5/2/2006. It has no officers other than the CEO. Guess who that is?" On July 27, 2007, the company took the alias of American Heritage Dream Catchers and now does business under that name. And now is able to broker billion dollar deals." End of communication.
INTERESTING TO SAY THE LEAST?
In emails distributed widely it appears Diana Knowles and her Sister Lori Hall played a huge role of the attempted sale of Greektown Casino. Apparently Ms. Knowles has the ability to broker billion dollar deals.
She claims to have specifics of the alleged deal. Her Sister Lori Hall had said she held the Wells Fargo Bank Statement in her hand in front of the Sault Tribe Directors. What Board of Directors would this be? The entire Board?
On April 13th Lori Hall produced a document that did not have Wells Fargo on it. There were obviously alterations to the document or perhaps the document was the wrong one sent by Lori Hall. Below is the context of the email sent by Lori Hall on April 13th.
Lori Hall wrote:
Attn: John Peterson April 13, 2008
Regional director of the NIGC
190 East Fifth St Suite 170 St. Paul MN 55101
1-651-290-4004
It has come to my attention that the current Board members of the Greektown Holdings LLC have been involved in negotiations involving the equity sale of 33% ownership of the Greektown Casino in Detroit Michigan.
Corporate and Tribal due diligence is an absolute requirement involving the terms and conditions for the sale of Greektown Casino, LLC. to the protection of the members of the Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Violations of due diligence have occurred within the negotiations of said sale and equity sale of the Greektown Casino, LLC.
1. Monroe Partners, Kewadin Greektown Casino and Greektown Holdings entered into an Equity sale that totally devalues our membership’s ownership and position by agreeing to a letter of intent without signatures from the Sault St. Marie Tribe Board of directors I’ve included a copy of a letter dated April 8, 2008 reflecting the current condition.
2. The Michigan Gaming Commission needs to know that there is a valid and substantiated offer to purchase before the end of April deadline…My understanding is that they were told there was no valid offer of sale so they are attempting to renegotiate current obligations to the state.
3. An investor group has an offer of 800 million cash! They provided a letter of credit for 800 million, that cost them 700,000.000 to provide to the Greektown Board as proof of their ability to perform. On the table right now….not a deal that looks like money in the future but payable now.
4. An offer from Tom Celani in January or Febuary 2008 was received from Tom Celani. His offer to purchase 20% would have seriously devalued the existing stock of the Greektown Casino.
I understand I am just a member of this Tribe, my life is very small in comparison to these big business transactions. But they affect all of us small and large. You have laws and the power to demand they comply with the laws and regulations you have in place now! Today! Before it is too late and another crime is committed against a small member of this Tribe.
Please, all we are asking is that you appoint an independent investigator to do an audit and make sure that all the laws of our Tribe are being followed and that current board members are not being paid off as we have heard in the amount of $25,000.00 per vote.
I feel the Casino should be sold in the best interest of all Tribal members to pay off the considerable debt that is currently owed. The Tribe has set in motion closing medical center’s and Hessel Casino to meet budget cutbacks because they are already 16 million in the hole.
The Board allowed a loan that they call an investment wherein the CFO Vic Matson of Greektown took 10 million dollars of the Elders Land Claims moneys to make payments in Detroit. It’s my understanding that they are Bankrupt and that their credit score is a B- or lower by now and that they cannot get any money to finish anything down there anyway.
I’ve attached a copy of the letter of credit and the letter about the equity sale excluding some board members from being able to perform due diligence for our interests.
Thank You,
Lori Hall 810-724-3551
NOT THE FIRST TIME
Lori Hall must think she is the only one to ever contact the Federal Government. There have been many requests by the Members of the Sault Tribe that were ignored by these agencies. Most of those requests were ignored by those Representatives we elected to our Federal Government. To include Aaron Payments good friends Bart Stupak and Debbie Stabenow.
SO WHAT IS THE CONNECTION HERE?
It as been established the Diana Knowles and Lori Hall are Sisters. Who is Bruce Hall? The below communication was sent to the STFB.
"What gives her the right to run the Sault & Mack tribe? Is she is in it for herself & her nephew Bruce Hall, call Bruce and tell him your are a investor and you want in. He is looking to open a plant in Port Huron and in Kincheloe both by military airports to fly the parts in and out of, it is a 700 million dollar project building parts for the military. I do not think Aaron knows about this." End of communication
More communication sent to STFB. "Aunt Diane and Grandpa Barry & Mega multi million dollar Grants 700 Million ....Bruce Hall. Investors please call to find out more." End of Communication.
Could it be that these Sault Tribe Members are looking to line their own pockets with some type of commission from a transaction that involves the Members of the Sault Tribe?
GOOD OLD CROOKED ARROW BOB LAPOINT
Director LaPoint seems to be the deal maker here. He recently brought forth an offer at a Board Meeting in Sault Ste. Marie. There were at least 15 people who witnessed Director LaPoint suspending the rules and bringing forth a resolution to sell Greektown to those that it appears Diana Knowles and Lori Hall are representing. It died for lack of support. An Attorney specifically stated that Bob LaPoint was not allowed to participate in any transactions involving Greektown. All and all Director Bob Lapoint violated the order.
GOOD OLD CROOKED ARROW LAPOINT
Seems like it was just yesterday the St. Ignace Casino was being built. Who did most of the concrete there Director LaPoint? Was it IMC? Who owns IMC Director LaPoint? Is that one of your relatives? Was the job cost plus? They got all the extras. So I can imagine they just named the price as you were one of the overlookers of the job on behalf of the Board. Director LaPoint complains about Bouschor and cronyism, when he himself practices it.
STRING OF EMAILS
The below consists of emails sent to STFB
Lori Hall wrote:
My question to all is thus....Do you feel the Tribes best interest's are being represented by only some of the director's having knowledge of the equity offer?
Feel all of your grief and betrayal these last couple of years of just listening to your post's through e-mail's and blogs.
Each director is supposed to be accountable to each member of their unit correct?I don't have a unit do I?
I am a member without a voice, correct?
Greektown is a Tribal Owned corporate business located in an unrepresented part of Michigan, correct? Again I say Tribal Owned, correct?
Located in a part of the State of Michigan that I have no representation, correct?
Check out the news article in our Sault Tribe news about Greektown http://www.saulttribe.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=959&Itemid=1
He states right in the article that the Tribe has been looking for an equity partner.
The Corporate Tribe consists of 12 directors and a chairman....all representing Unit 1, 2,3,4 & 5
How has due diligence from our Board been followed if certain directors have been excluded from the negotiations?
In my book of life I call that for what I see...No due diligence..I would like to see an independent investigation of the Board and their actions in regard' s to the appropriation of Greektown....How can you trust this when only half of the board knows whats going on?Greektown is a valuable asset if used properly that will wipe out the entire Debt plus put money in the Tribes pocket for the future.
Mike Doud keeps asking whats' in it for me?
Guess I just don't get what you are asking me Mike.....What's in what for me......
You are not referring to my being able to voice my opinion online are you?
I suppose I should ask you What's in it for you? Maybe your answer will give me a clear idea of what you're actually asking.You'll probably take my request the wrong way, but I assure you I am always being told by my close circle that I am too naive about people and that I always take the high road.....But I have also had alot of death in my life lately which has made me question my personal existence.
I try to take Mother Earth, the Creator, the Grandfathers road...What's in it for Them.....They are the reason we are here.....We only take care of their Gifts....The Entire reason for my being is in their hands....I cannot take a breath without their being with me.....My life has no meaning without them. The only yardstick to measure yourself by is theirs. Of course this is just my opinion as it applies to my life now.
I would answer your question as to what's in it for me?
A servant for our Creator and Mother Earth.
Lori
End of email.
DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WITH A HALF A BRAIN BELIEVES THAT?
Sister Diana Knowles wrote:
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:47:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Aaron PaymentTo:
What do you think the membership would say about Aaron possible selling out Greektown to the Greeks for nothing? As we all know, Greektown has almost gotten us into bankruptcy and we are in a critical position to call out to our members today! The board is currently in a workshop and one huge issue is the sale of Greektown!
There are a few investors here today with offers on the table for Greektown. One offer consist of 800 million CASH and a 10% revenue back to the tribe. This offer has the money on the table right in the faces of our board of directors. CASH TODAY IF THEY TAKE THIS OFFER! This pays the debts with 150 million left to work towards Romulas.
The other offer Aaron seems to be looking towards is selling out to the Greeks with the original backdoor deals that took place years ago that has caused these debts we currently face. Their offer is to take over complete management with nothing down and while they lease Greektown back to the Greeks in this offer, that is the way the tribe will pay back the debt owed to them. This deal is totally crazy! This does not pay the current debts and no money is being put on the table.
The board is holding an open meeting to the membership at 6 p.m. here in the Sault. We need to reach our members to have them contact their unit reps to provide their insite on what del is better to our membership.
Can you help reach members through email? We need to help our members to get the word out what is happening today! We have a great opportunity financialy to get our debts paid with money back into our membership.
Please help our members to know what is going on right now.
Thanks Diana
WHAT ABOUT THE MEMBERS VOICE? DO YOU THINK YOU REPRESENT THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SAULT TRIBE?
So Insid, what's your point about my personal company? Is there something wrong with me being the sole ownership of American Heritage? What I do is assist individuals with disabilities back into employment or assist them on jobs. I network with doctor, social security, The State of Michigan MRS, DOL, DOJ, FOC and the Oakland County Prison Re-Entry programs. Many people have barriers prior to employment or need help to make ends meet while employed. Is there a point to your article about what I do for a living? I am very satisfied with what I do for a living and I happen to find termendous amount of enjoyment assisting the people I work with. There isn't a thing you can come up with to say against what I do for a living. I never started my personal business with goals to grow large! I am happy with what I do and growing larger to be a hug company was never something I intended on doing! The people we assist is time consuming and we only take on so many clients at one time to provide extensive assistance it takes when working with disabilities. Of course you cannot understand any of this so I will asko again, what's your point about my company American Heritage?
As far as my nephew, Bruce Hall, what's your point there? He has a new company I assisted him with to do business with Department of Defense. What's your point about those emails some jelous person put out there? That person did that because they were madd that my nephew has another investor he took his business too! My nephew is not emailing such trash out there about his company! His company has nothing to do with the tribe or anyone else the tribe is affiliated with! He is working directly with the State of Michigan and Department of Defense! So, what was your true point on his business? I thought the Sault Tribe Facts only provided Facts? Looks like you only submit what "YOU" think is fact! It doesn't matter what trash you print, we know in our hearts what is true and you mean nothing with your lies! At least we can sleep at night knowing the truth!
About my sister, Lori Hall. What's your point? She does have over 20 years experience in realestate. She does know many laws regarding Due Diligence and Full Disclosure being required in all property transactions. The Gaming Board has also confirmed her request for investigation! I guess you havn't heard about that yet! I guess those members who tried to get help through other agencies just wern't taken serious. She does know what she is doing and has already received confirmation from the Gaming Board on the Due Diligence issues! That letter she spoke of has been confirmed by the Gaming Board to be lies! They never ordered any of our Board of Directors from knowing information on Greektown! They will be taking care of that attorney's firm with their lies! Sit back and wait for their response to those lies in that letter! As far as that one email I sent out back in March 18th I believe you posted, it was really to say Bernard was the one responsibile, not Aaron! Sorry about that typo! Bernard is the one behind the debt troubles we face and he is the one behind the New Company Entertainment Intersts Group filed March 5, 2008. Mackinac Financial Corp is related to that company and Bernard ties into that also! I understand even Gatzaros is madd about another offer and he may try to default on the money the tribe owes him from the backdoor deals he & Bernard did years ago. I personal think it is just another tactic to through the membership off the real track we have been on for months already. Thanks to Aaron the past 4 years, he has helped the membership to keep their eyes open to what was coming and is now here.
Hail to our Chief!!!
Best Regards and happy reading
Diana Knowles
Posted by Anonymous | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 6:27:00 PM
Here are 2 responses to my recent e-mail's sent out regarding Greektown....
"DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WITH A HALF A BRAIN BELIEVES THAT? "
AND "NOT THE FIRST TIME"
My answer to you is thus: A Quote through a grief bereavement site The Angel Connection
In life, you don't get all the answers at once. First you must absorb and live with one simple truth.
Then later you must find another truth -
one that may seem to conflict with and negate all you previously learned
Then, from that confusion, emerges a higher truth-
The inner light behind all you had learned before
Rav. Tzvi Freeman
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Mii Gwich
Lori
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Posted by Anonymous | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:20:00 AM
LORI,
HAD GREEKTOWN BEEN SOLD TO THOSE THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. WOULD YOU HAVE MADE A PROFIT OFF IT?
ERNIE
Posted by Anonymous | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:15:00 PM
No...I am not acting as a Realtor in this transaction....therefore I am entitled to nothing by way of compensation.....I've not gotten any form of compensation from anyone...Nor am I entitled to one. I truly feel moved by spirit that someone needs to do an independent investigation to make sure that the MEMBER'S and not the board of the entire Sault tribe benefits from any transaction involving Greektown.....I feel that someone behind the scenes is trying to adversely affect the value by selling an equity position....to perform a fire sale takeover at 30 cents on the dollar in the future...Why would you turn down 1 Billion dollar offer when you don't have any money to even make payroll? The Michigan Gaming Commission has to approve any offer anyway...but they don't have anything to do with poor business decisions..that was a quote of an official at the National Gaming commission I talked to...
Posted by Anonymous | Thursday, April 17, 2008 6:38:00 AM