Pictured above from L to R : FSST Trustee I - Marsha Schlueter, FSST President - Tony Reider, FSST Trustee III Major Redwing, FSST Secretary - Leah Fyten and the Honorable Judge Sherman Marshall.
The 2010 Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal General Elections came to an end on Thursday, August 12th at 11:15 am in the FSST Executive Council Chambers where the swearing in ceremonies for the FSST President – Tony Reider, FSST Trustee I – Marsha Schlueter, FSST Trustee III – Major Redwing, FSST Secretary Leah Fyten, was held.
For the position of FSST President, Tony Reider beat candidate Francis Wakeman Jr.,  by a vote of 114-81 with 3 spoiled votes for a total of 198.
For the position of FSST Trustee I, Marsha Schlueter beat candidate Jason Taylor, by a vote of 105-89 with 4 spoiled votes for a total of 198.
For the position of FSST Trustee III, Major Redwing beat candidate and former FSST Trustee III Gina Williams for a vote of 134-64 with 0 spoiled votes for a total of 198.
For the position of FSST Secretary, Leah Fyten beat candidate Kim Brown, by a vote of 111-79 with 8 spoiled votes.
The Swearing in ceremony began with a thank you from Vice President Cynthia Weddell to former FSST President Joshua Weston commending him for his service to the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, along with presenting him a star quilt on the behalf of the FSST Executive Council.
Major Redwing was the first to be sworn in by the Honorable Judge Sherman Marshall for the position of FSST Trustee III, followed by the swearing in of Marsha Schlueter for the position of FSST Trustee I, then the swearing in of Leah Fyten for the position of FSST Secretary, and last but certainly not least was the swearing in for Tony Reider for the FSST President position.
Concluding the swearing in ceremonies FSST Trustee II Richard Allen gave a prayer asking for strength and wisdom for the current FSST Executive Council, as well as strength for the Derby Family considering the loss they have had to endure.
The FSST Executive Chambers was abundant with the family of the newly elected officials along with  many well wishers whom wanted to witness the swearing in ceremonies, along with congratulating the  newly elected officials. Since the tribal offices were hosting a full house thankfully the Royal River Casino catered fruit, veggie, and meat trays which were greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to the newly elected FSST officials.
FSST Newly Elected Council Members |
President |
Trustee I |
Trustee III |
Secretary |
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Tony Reider |
Marsha Schlueter |
Major Redwing |
Leah Fyten |
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