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The Girls of Rez Dog Clothing Company
2004 - American Indian Beauties
The Only All-American Indian Swimsuit Calendar
Indian Country's Favorite Calendar with not just 1... but 7 pictures of each gorgeous girl!!!
Be Sure to check out the links section with more pictures of Cover Model Jamie Everett
The following pictures are out-takes from our photo shoot in Colorado.
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Ashley Roberts is sponsored by The Rez Dog Phone Card 
January - Ashley Roberts – Cherokee – Ashley completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Southern Nazarene University graduating Cum Laude. She attended OU law school and is currently completing a law degree at Tulsa, Oklahoma's Law School focusing on Native American and Environmental Law. Ashley is a member of the Native American Law Student Association and has worked with the Cherokee Tribe on cemetery reparation and the legal issues occurring between state, local and Tribal governments. She has been a model for 6 years doing print and commercial work.
Tvhokne Harjo is sponsored by The Inn at SilverCreek / SilverCreek
Lodging 
February -Tvhokne Harjo – Seminole/Chocktaw/Muscogee Creek – Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Tvhokne is a traditional shell shaker and loves to stomp dance. She also enjoys sewing all of her own traditional dance clothing. Tvhokne recently received her Bachelor’s in Business Management and is planning on attending graduate school to obtain her MBA. She currently is the Indian Education Coordinator for Aurora Public Schools. She has the awesome responsibility to get the Indian Education Program going for the city's Native students. She is setting up tutoring sessions for students and getting them connected to cultural events.
Nikki Palmer is sponsored by Native Naturals 
March - Nicolette "Nikki" Palmer – Kiowa – Arkansas City, KS – Nikki received her Associates of Science degree from Highland Community College in Highland, KS and is currently a senior at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK where she is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology). Nikki is an accomplished athlete and while at HCC was the conference champion for the 400 hurdles and was chosen Coaches Assoc. Academic All American.
Nicole Rodriguez is sponsored by Cover Style Swimwear 
April - Nicole Rodriguez – Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma – Our only calendar model this year under the age of 21, Nicole attends Earlsboro High School where she is a cheerleader and plays basketball, softball and volleyball. She also enjoys horseback riding, boys (DUH!) and her cute little red car. Nicole is enrolled in a Computer Graphic Design program she is looking forward to starting in the fall.
Mia Monenerkit is sponsored by LeatherBikini.com 
May - Mia Monenerkit – Comanche – Mia was born in Venezuela, but she grew up in Oklahoma. Mia is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma in International Business and Legal Studies with a minor in Spanish. She recently completed an internship in Washington, DC for the United States Postal Service in their Finance and Business Analysis Department. Mia loves horses and rides English and Western saddles. She owns and operates a laundry drop-off store in Norman, OK called Bundle Beez. Mia is the recent recipient of The Spirit of Women Award for Young Business Recognition. Way to go Mia!
Erika Focht is sponsored by Two Worlds Clothing 
June - Erika Focht - Meskwaki - Sac & Fox Tribe of Mississippi in Iowa - The first time Rez Dog has had sisters in the calendar! Erika recently graduated as an Apparel Design and Production major at Oklahoma State University. Erika is a recipient of the Native American Leadership award and scholarship and the Multicultural Development and Assessment Center Scholarship. And she just completed an internship with designer Richard Tyler Design Studio in Los Angeles. Erika lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma and was the OSU Native American Student Association Princess 1999-2000. and is the sister of Keli Focht, another model in this year's calendar. Erika loves to pow-wow, and sews her own regalia. She enjoys doing beadwork, traveling, reading, playing volleyball, sewing and designing clothing.
Jamie Billiot is sponsored by United Houma Nation 
July - Jamie Billiot – United Houma Nation -Jamie is a senior majoring in Elementary Education at Louisiana State University. She is the current President of the Native American Student Association at LSU and is a recipient of several scholarships. Jamie was the Miss United Houma Nation of 2000 and is an advocate for Indian education. She is a fancy shawl dancer and loves to pow-wow around the South.
We are so proud of our Rez Dog models!!!! Jamie Billiot (Houma) - 2004 American Indian Beauties calendar model (July) is featured with an entire page in the November issue of Marie Claire magazine in the story and pictorial "Meet The Faces of the New America." Jamie is also featured in 4 collages in the new 2006 American Indian Beauties calendar.
Jamie Everett is sponsored by the Sky Dancer Hotel and
Casino 
August - Jamie Everett – Turtle Mtn. Chippewa – Jamie lives Los Angeles where she is breaking into the entertainment industry. She has appeared on "Meet My Folks," and "Cellular" with Kim Basinger. She graces the Bench Warmer trading cards series, and recently appeared in the May issue of FHM Magazine as the Hometown Honey from Belcourt, ND. Jamie will appear in Maxim Magazine in July, and recently shot a Bud Lite commercial as well. Jamie attended the Kim Dawson Actor’s Conservatory and was a member of STAGE in Dallas, Texas. She is currently lobbying for an official Native American Holiday and hopes to be famous enough one day to really be able to give a voice to Indian people in getting the recognition and respect they deserve.
Want More Jamie????? Try these links: Bench Warmer Series 3 Trading Card Release Party: Dailyceleb.com / FHM Hometown Honey / Vote for Jamie Everett Here: xposed.com / Autograph Card: Redrum Comics
Keli Focht is sponsored by Moonsplash Swimwear 
September - Keli Focht – Meskwaki -Sac & Fox Tribe of Mississippi in Iowa – Keli is a junior Radiation Therapy major at Oklahoma State University. She transferred from Northern Oklahoma College where she was on a cheerleading scholarship, the Dean’s Honor Roll and was Miss Indian Northern Oklahoma College 2001-2002.
Tahnee Marie Harjo is sponsored by Dreamcatcher
Designs 
October - Tahnee Marie Harjo – Kiowa/ Muscogee Creek/ Seminole – Tahnee was Miss Indian Rodeo America 2003, and the former Miss Rez Dog Clothing Company Rodeo Team Queen 2001-2002. Tahnee started the "Youth Rodeo Foundation," providing protective gear, clothing, self-esteem and support to youth interested in the sport of Rodeo. Tahnee attends pow-wows and competes as a jingle dress dancer. She travels the country appearing at schools, rodeos and student clubs bringing attention to the sport of rodeo and keeping the western tradition alive. Tahnee designs western pageant wear, and one of her dresses is on display in Texas at the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and a book she co-wrote on western design is on display at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
Corina Beaver is sponsored by Contemporary Native American Arts L. David
Eveningthunder 
November - Corina Beaver – Muscogee Creek / Chickasaw – Corina grew up on the plains of Oklahoma and in the desert of Arizona. She is an accomplished dancer in ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop and has trained as an actor since the age of ten. Corina loves to perform, laugh, pow-wow, read, write, spend time outdoors, and travel. Recently performing in "The Vagina Monologues" at the University of Oklahoma, she is proud to have performed the first ever monologue for and about the acknowledgement of abuse surrounding Native American Women.
Charleta Richey is sponsored by the Lucky Star Casino - Concho, Oklahoma 
December - Charleta Richey - Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma - Charleta grew up in Geary, Oklahoma and with her family she learned about her culture as well as took part in Tribal events. Her family participates in the Northern Arapaho ceremonies as well in Ethete, Wyoming. Charleta currently resides in El Reno, Oklahoma where she attends Redlands Community College working towards her degree in Criminal Justice. Charleta also is a full time employee of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Executive Office. One of her main goals in life is to provide a safe and stable home for her family and to set a good example for the younger generation of her Tribe.
In July of 2003 we completed the photo shoot for the 2004 calendar. Boy, did these girls do a terrific job!!! Here are some highlights from our week at Grand Lake, Colorado (Colorado's largest natural lake) at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park:
Sat. July 19:
The models and crew start arriving in Denver. Dinner is hosted by Ron & Alison Bjornseth. When in Denver, the Girls of Rez Dog stay at the Holiday Inn - Denver Central.
Sun. July 20:
Morning - we picked up the rest of the models and crew at the airport and then it was off to Grand County, Colorado and Silver Creek on some pretty twisting and turning mountain roads. It poured down rain on our drive - first rain in the area in 3 weeks. Hope our shoot doesn't get rained out!
3:00 PM Location scouting – Keith & Mary DeHaas & photographer Leslie Timmerman are dropped off at Devil’s Thumb Ranch to meet with Dale Lind of Devil's Thumb Outfitters. We saddle up the horses, and for the next 3 hours, we scout locations on horseback. We found some beautiful creeks, waterfalls, fields of wildflowers and rocks to shoot the girls. Oooohhhh, saddle sore already, and the shoot hasn't even begun!
3:30 PM The girls check into the beautiful mountain resort The Inn at SilverCreek. They are one of our sponsors, and we are so pleased to be working with them. Mike Claney and Kristin Schuring have been so helpful in getting everything set up for us.
4:00 PM Model consultations with our hair and make-up artist Crystal Williams (Coushatta) and wardrobe/production assistant Toni Lee Tsatoke (Kiowa). Swimwear this year is being provided by Leatherbikini.com and Moonsplash/Cover Style Swimwear. Moonsplash/CoverStyle provides some of the suits for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, so we are thrilled to have them providing our gorgeous Indian models with the coolest of cool suits. And the sexy leather bikinis we have this year from Leatherbikini.com are even washable! Be sure to check both of these companies out, they are SWEET!
8:00 PM Welcome dinner and meeting with all models and staff .
Time for a quick sauna before bed.
Mon. July 21: 6:00 AM Make-up. We started the shoot with some sexy motorcycle shots of Tvhokne Harjo at the resort at 7:30 AM. Her dad, Mody Harjo, brought down his award winning 1998 Harley Davidson custom lowrider motorcycle from Denver. It is awesome!!!! It is painted with Seminole Chief Osceola. Tvohoke looked hot draped across it. Thanks Dad!!!
8:30 AM Off to the 4,000 acre Devil’s Thumb Ranch on the Continental Divide with the first 4 of our models. Dale gets us all saddled up and we take to the mountains. There are 11 of us on this day's trip. Jinna Cota, one of our sponsors from Dreamcatcher Designs in Oklahoma City has joined us for today's shoot. (I wonder if she knows what she is getting herself into?) We climbed up and down mountains on horseback, shooting the girls on horseback, in waterfalls, at the creeks, on the rocks, in a field of daisies..... we had a very full day. The remaining 8 models get to sleep in and relax at the resort. "Where's the Starbucks?" At 5:30 PM the remaining 8 models saddled up for a short trail ride and then they met us at a camp area where we had a cook out on the open range. After dinner we took some group shots, then it was back on the horses to the corral.
Tues. July 22: 6:00 AM Make-up with our next 4 models. 9:00 AM We meet Jane Kemp at Sol Vista Marina for shots on Grand Lake. Jane has a beautiful stone house on Grand Lake with her own private beach. She was so kind to open her home and heart to us, and let us shoot there. She had all sorts of props - a cool boat house, boats, canoes, kayak, hammock, sail board....We also got some very cool shots on her antique mahogany runabout. Beautiful day on the lake!! Then it was off to The Rapids Lodge and Restaurant for waterfall shots. Thanks to Amy at the Rapids for all of your terrific help. Boy, were our girls troupers!!! That waterfall water was COOOOOLLLLLLDDDDD!!!!!! By now the entire town knows we are here, and everyone is a buzz. People are stopping our girls on the street to ask if they can take pictures with them. Super models in the making!!!
8:00 PM Dinner at the Rapids Restaurant in Grand Lake. We highly recommend them. All heads turned when our 12 beautiful models walked in. I overheard one guy at a table say "that was the best part of my week."
Wed. July 23: 6:00 AM Make-up 8:30 AM We took the remaining 4 models to Arapaho Bay to start off the day. We had a rude awakening when we found out the water table was much lower this year. We got in a few shots, but then it started to rain. Lunch break. Back to the Inn to pick up Mary. She sat out the morning - sick - too much altitude, sun, horses, not enough water, sleep deprivation etc...it all caught up with her. We went back to Jane Kemp's place for the afternoon and got some more terrific shots, including some sexy sister shots of Keli and Erika. (Isn't that every guy's fantasy? I don't know, they may be TOO MUCH for this calendar. We'll see if they pass the "Mom" test first.) Rain forced us into a gazebo, where we actually got some really interesting shots in. The rain let up, so Jane took us out to her ranch and we photographed the girls in leather bikinis in the picturesque creek that ran through it. It's a wrap!!!
8:30 Wrap dinner party at Hernando's Pizza and Pasta Pub in Winter Park, CO!!! Again, all heads turned when our beautiful girls all walked in. People were coming up to our tables and asking for pictures. Thanks to Kimber and Jeff Davidson for the terrific gourmet pizza and pasta. Be sure to try them out next time you are in the area. The girls said it was the best pizza they had ever had. (Of course, for some of them, they had been dieting pretty hard to get ready for the shoot, so they were ready to finally get to "pig out" on some pizza!) Some of our girls took off tonight back to Denver so they wouldn't miss their early morning flights. Thanks to Ron & Alison Bjornseth for hosting our girls once again and making sure they got to the airport in time.
Thurs. July 24: 7:00AM We depart the resort for the airport in Denver. We made it just in time!
Looking back on the week, it was a fantastic experience and one we will never forget!!!!! We appreciated the girls who showed up with great attitudes, being professional and gracious. (How many of us wouldn't enjoy being flown into a deluxe resort, being fed in 4 star restaurants, getting free swimwear and Rez Dog tees, getting to ride horseback in the clean mountain air, being photographed in the mountains lakes and waterfalls by a top photographer and being featured in Indian Country's favorite calendar!!!!!)
Thank you so much to our models, photographer and staff for making this a week to remember. You girls are beauty and grace and we look forward to showing you off!! Our Indian women are the most beautiful women in the world and we will always carry a special place in our heart for The Girls of Rez Dog Clothing Company 2004 - American Indian Beauties!!
Sat. Sept. 6: The fun continues. Unfortunately, Rez Dog Clothing Company had to disqualify one of the original 12 models that went on our Colorado photo shoot (professional and gracious behavior is must for the girls who will be our ambassadors for the year). So we had the wonderful opportunity to give our alternate model a call, and give her the unexpected exciting news, "Charleta Richey, you have been chosen to be in our American Indian Beauties calendar for 2004!!!" Charleta lives in Oklahoma, and so we flew in our photographer Leslie Timmerman, and off we went, not to Grand Lake, Colorado, but this time to Grand Lake, Oklahoma. We had a beautiful weekend. It was Leslie Timmerman, Mary DeHaas, Charleta Richey and Erika and Keli Focht. They also went on the shoot to pick up some more pics and to give Charleta some good moral support. The next couple of nights were spent at the beautiful Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake in the Northeastern part of Oklahoma. This place is a golfer's paradise. Be sure to dine at "The Waters" restaurant at the resort. We were treated like queens!
Sun. Sept. 7: Nancy Johnson met us this morning at the Shangri-La marina with her speed boat, and off we went to our various locations. We started the morning at the home of Chris Sottong, who had waterfalls and even a panther cage on his property. The rest of the day was spent on the water and on various islands photographing our lovely girls in the glorious Oklahoma sun. Charleta made a great "Sexy Santa's Helper!" We spent part of the afternoon at Stony Point at Nancy's lake home photographing around the inlet. We even got a couple of "sexy sister" shots of Erika and Keli in the hot tub. OH YEAH!
Our three models did a beautiful job and we had quite the fun time. This one was strictly a girls weekend - Rez Dog was up in North Dakota at United Tribes Pow-wow the entire time. Too bad, he was really wishing he could have been there! Thanks Charleta for rounding out our 12 American Indian Beauties. Now for Mary to burn the midnight oil getting the details together, and Gail Lee of Okla Design Solutions to work her magic in order to put it all together and get the finishing touches on the calendar and get it to the printer.
Our 2004 Sponsors:
We thank you with all of our hearts. This shoot would not have been possible without your kind generosity:
Dreamcatcher Designs - Native American Art & Gift Gallery, 1316 S. Agnew, Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (In historic Stockyard City) / 405-272-3007 - Rez Dog would like to thank Jinna Cota!!!
Jane Kemp - Grand Lake, CO What can we say - Jane - you're the best!!! Hostest with the mostest!!!
Moonsplash Swimwear 12178 SW 128th St., Miami, FL 33186 / 305-234-5656 - Rez Dog would like to thank Lourdes Suarez!!!!
Cover Style Swimwear 12178 SW 128th St., Miami, FL 33186 / 305-234-5656 - Rez Dog would like to thank Lourdes Suarez!!!!
LeatherBikini.com - LeatherBikini.com/inc. - P.O. Box 10883, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761 / 877-479-8777 - Rez Dog would like to thank Marsha Opritza!!!
The Inn at SilverCreek - SilverCreek Lodging, PO Box 4222, Silver Creek, CO 80442 / 1-800-926-4386 - Rez Dog would like to thank Mike Claney & Kristin Schuring!!!
Devil's Thumb Outfitters - Devil's Thumb Ranch, PO Box 750, Tabernash, CO 80478 / 970-726-5632 - Rez Dog would like to thank Dale Lind and his terrific staff of ranch hands!!!
United Houma Nation - 20986 Hwy. 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 / 985-475-6640 - Rez Dog would like to thank Brenda Robichaux and the entire Tribal Council - Brenda Dardar, Michael Dardar, Laura Billiot, Cody Danos, Thomas Dardar, August "Cocoa" Creppel, Manuel Galle, Joseph Dardard, Martha Bergeron, Curtis Hendon, Kirby Verret and Marie Domangue!!!
Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino - Highway 5 West, Belcourt, ND 58316 / 701-244-2400 - Rez Dog would like to thank Andy DeCoteau, GM and Sandra Poitra and Gary Davis in Marketing.
The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe - Rez Dog would like to thank Tribal Chairman Richard Monette
The Rapids Lodge & Restaurant - PO Box 1400, Grand Lake, CO 80447 / 970-627-3707 - Rez Dog would like to thank Amy, the Rapids manager as well as owners Lynne & Tom Ludwig!!!
Sol Vista Marina - Grand Lake, CO / 970-627-8158 Lake Tour: $ 6.00 Children 12 & under $12.00 Adults / This a great time for everyone. They also do boat rentals from Pontoon Boats to Speed Boats. If you want to do some fishing, try a fishing boat rental. - Rez Dog would like to thank Jane Kemp and our new buddy V. J.
Hernando's Pizza & Pasta Pub - 78199 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482 / 970-726-5409 - Rez Dog would like to thank Kimber & Jeff Davidson!!!
Holiday Inn - Denver Central - 4849 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80216 / 1-800-638-8941 - Rez Dog would like to thank Martha Musteen!!! Make your reservations early for Denver March at the Holiday Inn. Tell 'em Rez Dog sent you!!!
Native Naturals - American Indian Spa Line, a division of Rez Dog Clothing Company 2215 Iowa St., Norman, OK 73069 / 405-217-8340 - Rez Dog would like to thank Keith & Mary DeHaas!!!
Contemporary Native American Arts L. David Eveningthunder - 5926 Indian Springs, Livingston, TX 77351 / 936-563-3200
Lucky Star Casino - 7777 N. Hwy 81, Concho, OK 73022 / 405-262-7612 Rez Dog would like to thank Brian Foster.
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma - PO Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 / 405-262-0345 Rez Dog would like to thank Judy Brooks.
Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake, Oklahoma - 57401 East Hwy 125, Afton, OK 74331 / 1-800-331-4060 Nestled on 650 acres along the scenic shoreline of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma, in the foothills of the Ozarks, Shangri-La Resort, Conference Center and Country Club invites you to experience their incomparable service and amenities. Rez Dog would like to thank General Manager Jim Gomes.
Nancy Johnson – Thank you for providing the boat, lake home location, hot tub and acting as hostess for our Grand Lake, Oklahoma shoot. You were just lovely.
Chris Sottong – Thank you for providing a beautiful home for us to shoot at on Grand Lake, Oklahoma. The waterfall and landscaping was beautiful.
The Rez Dog Phone Card - "For Rez Dogs By Rez Dogs" - Rez Dog would like to thank Bat Shunatona and Keith DeHaas!!!
Rez Dog would like to thank Mr. Mody B. Harjo (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma) for providing the baddest motorcycle for the shoot!!! He is the proud owner of a '98 Harley Davidson custom lowrider he rebuilt himself. He placed 2nd in the 2001 Phoenix Bike show with this totally cool bike. We always enjoy visiting with Mody during Denver March Pow-wow, and are so grateful he could lend us not only his bike, but his beautiful daughter for the shoot this year! Seminole for Life!!!
Bjornseth Bed & Breakfast Inn, Catering and Express Shuttle Service - Littleton, CO - Rez Dog would like to thank Ron & Alison Bjornseth!!!
The Girls of Rez Dog Clothing Company 2004 Calendar Production Crew:
Producers: Mary DeHaas, Keith DeHaas, Norman, Oklahoma
Photographer: Leslie Timmerman, Leslie Timmerman Photography, South Lake Tahoe, California
Hair & Make-up Artist: Crystal Williams (Coushatta) Plano, Texas
Production Assistant: Toni Lee Tsatoke (Kiowa), Norman, Oklahoma
Chaperone: Cindy Howard, Earlsboro, Oklahoma
Calendar Layout: Gail L. Lee, Okla Design Solutions, Wheatland, Oklahoma
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