2025 USET Annual Board of Directors Meeting and
USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting
October 27-30, 2025
Hosted by the USET member Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations  

REMINDER: Dissimilar to many other Tribal/Native organizational meetings and conferences held across Indian Country, the USET and USET SPF Impact Week and Annual Meetings are Board of Directors meeting convenings and are not open for general, public registration. Anyone who is not representing a member Tribal Nation would need an invitation from the organization and/or a member Tribal Nation in order to attend and participate.

Update 10/9/25, 4:50 PM Central

After many conversations and in coordination with our Executive Officers Committee (EOC) and our hosts, the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Nations, we regret to inform you that the USET and USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meetings, originally scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, have been canceled.

This decision was made after careful consideration of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the resulting uncertainties and related impacts on each of your Tribal Nation operations, and ultimately, the success of our convening. Additionally, the timing of this decision included negotiations with the host hotel/facility to avoid cost burdens to USET and USET SPF. Bottom line, the current circumstances have made it impractical to move forward with our in-person meeting as originally planned.

Recognizing that there are still some time-sensitive matters that require Board attention and discussion, we will be convening a special four-hour virtual board meeting to address a limited set of priority items. The decision to transition to a virtual format reflects our shared responsibility to continue moving forward while honoring the unique pressures facing our communities. Details regarding the date, time, agenda, and virtual access will be shared in the coming days.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and for those of you who have already made travel arrangements. Please note that all hotel reservations will need to be cancelled by each, individual traveler. All registrations will be refunded to those who have already paid. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these challenges together.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens to my Annual Meeting registration?

All Annual Meeting registrations will automatically be cancelled.

How do I request a refund of my registration fee?

You do not need to request a refund. All registration fees will be refunded automatically, however it may take up to two weeks for refunds to be reflected in your account.

How will my registration fee be refunded?

Registrations will be refunded as they were received. If you paid with a credit card, your credit card will be refunded. If you paid by check, you will receive a check.

Do I need to cancel my hotel reservation?

The hotel has canceled all the reservations made under our hotel code. If you have not called to cancel, you no longer need to do so. If you wanted to keep your reservation despite the meeting cancellation, please call DoubleTree at 800-222-8733 to rebook your stay. (Updated 10/15, 10:45 AM Central)

Agendas

Board of Directors Agenda

Committee Agendas

• Culture and Heritage – agenda coming soon!
• Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
• Education – not meeting
• Health – agenda coming soon!
• Homeland Security and Emergency Services
• Housing
• Natural Resources – not meeting
• Social Services – agenda coming soon!
• Transportation
• Tribal Administration
• Tribal Justice – not meeting
• Veterans – agenda coming soon!

Resolutions

Please submit resolutions to Liz Malerba at lmalerba@usetinc.org by October 6. Late resolutions may not be considered.

Draft resolutions submitted after the deadline are only eligible for consideration at the authorization of the USET SPF Executive Officers Committee (EOC) if: (1) the resolution addresses an emergency, an issue that was not known before the deadline, or for other good cause; and (2) the EOC, at its discretion, agrees to consider the resolution. Emergency resolutions must be received by 5 pm local time during the first day of the USET SPF meeting. Otherwise, they will not be considered.

• USET SPF Resolution Template for 2025 Annual Meeting
• USET Resolution Template for 2025 Annual Meeting

USET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings

While the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members, staff, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others, such as:

• Staying home when feeling unwell.
• Washing hands frequently and thoroughly.
• Practicing respiratory etiquette (e.g., covering coughs and sneezes).
• Remaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.