9-13-07

I know it seems like we have been selling buffalo hides without the buffalo, but that is at an end. I am here in the office at the packing plant, where all the industrious folks are working hard while I'm nerding out on MySpace. It is an awesome experience to see something that just started out as an idea become a reality. We are streamlining our final production and packaging process, and the Tanka Bar is delicious and looks great.

I am looking forward to everyone getting a taste of the Tanka Bar. Sometimes, it seems like the odds are stacked against us, and I am asking all of you to help spread the news and let everyone know about the Tanka Bar. No matter how fast-paced our world becomes, the best way to spread the news is still word of mouth.

We are launching Tanka Bar at Black Hills Pow Wow at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Oct. 5-7. We have passed on other opportunities to debut Tanka Bar because we felt that it was most fitting to have it in the heart of where we are from. The Black Hills does not belong to just one nation and neither does the Tanka Bar. It is for all of us.

We are having a whole slew of events at the pow wow, and we are kicking it off by sponsoring the Youth Day events. We will be providing some tea and a tasty snack (I wonder what that might be?) for the youth in attendance.

We will also be hosting an honoring ceremony for the Buffalo Nation and the dedicated people who have protected the buffalo and have helped them come back in such a huge way. Our fate has long been tied to the Buffalo, and I feel their return is a sign of emergence of strength among our people. We will be honoring the Buffalo to show our respect for the sacrifice they make. What we do would not be possible without them. It makes sense to do this near the Black Hills, where there is so much significance in the land to us and the Buffalo People.THIS SENTENCE IS SCRAMBLED. SEPARATE YOUR IDEAS AND STATE THEM MORE CLEARLY.

As many of you all know, I love to write about serious things, but this is a celebration. We get to see some of our best dancers, singers, and artists all come together in one spot! Be sure to keep your eyes opens for the Tanka XXXXX. He – or she – is the ‘Where's Waldo?’ of the pow wow and will be handing out gifts to people lucky enough to track him or her down. You gotta be sharp because it may not be the same person the whole time. Tanka XXXXX will be handing out temporary Tanka tattoos that will allow you to get a free sample of the Tanka Bar.

One of the things to look for is that Tanka Bar is going to be everywhere! Keep an eye out for our street teams at the baseball diamonds, in the parade, at the 5K run and at the mall. For a sample, all you have to do is smile big and get your picture taken with the Tanka Bar. We are going to be handing out Tanka Bites, the 35-calorie little brother to the Tanka Bar. It has the same great taste and packs the same hunger fightin' punch in a smaller size. We will be out and about town generally just having a good time! If you see us, come say ‘Hi’ and don't be shy. I'll be the guy with Tanka Bar shaved into his head.

Remember to tell your friends about us and we will see you all at Black Hills Pow Wow, Oct. 5th, 6th and 7th at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.