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The Girls of Rez Dog Clothing Company

2005 - American Indian Beauties

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The following pictures are out-takes from our photo shoot in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. To see the real calendar pics, yep you guessed it, buy the calendar!!!

Scroll down to read all about our exciting week.

January - Christy Duthu - Sponsored by The United Houma Nation in Louisiana

Christy Duthu is a member of the United Houma Nation in Louisiana . She was born in Houma, LA and currently resides in Baton Rouge. Christy received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in geography from Louisiana State University in 2003, and is attending LSU working on a second degree in mathematics in preparation for graduate school for meteorology. Her hobbies include tornado chasing, swimming and working out.

February - Amanda Robison - Sponsored by Lucky Star Casino

Amanda Robison was born in Claremore, OK and grew up in Tulsa and is a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. Amanda graduated in 2004 with a BA in Journalism and a minor in History from the University of Oklahoma where she studied on a 4 year Pom Pon Squad scholarship. In 2003 she was runner up in the Miss Greek OU Pageant. In addition to being a Sooner Scholar Athlete and a member of the Advertising Club, she is also a member of the American Indian Honor Society. Her future plans include continuing her educational path at the University of Oklahoma studying towards a Master’s degree in Advertising. Amanda loves her family, friends, dancing, performing, learning and shopping. Her philosophies in life include living life to the fullest, being grateful and trusting God’s will.

March - Kimberly Hunt - Sponsored by Ritchie Swimwear

Kimberly Hunt was born and raised in Pembroke, North Carolina, land of the Lumbee Indians. She majored in theater and dance at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she currently lives pursuing her dream of becoming an actress. Kimberly studied acting at The British American Drama Academy in London, England, and is certified in stage combat and sword fighting. She is currently a hostess with The American Indian Cable Network and has her own website www.kimberlyhunt.com. Her hobbies include performing, attending pow-wows, and international travel.

April - Ashley Harris - Sponsored by Comanche Red River Casino

Ashley Harris is Comanche and Sac and Fox from Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma. She is from the Bear Clan and her Indian name is Be-Ash-Shi-Tak which means “walking down a path.” Ashley lives in Wisconsin where she is attending college majoring in physical therapy. She enjoys reading, beading, modeling, drawing, traveling, dancing at pow-wows, playing basketball, golf and spending time with family and friends.

May - Sarah Sawyer - Sponsored by Sawgrass Blossom

Sarah Ann Sawyer is a member of the Isleta Pueblo Tribe in New Mexico. She grew up in the beautiful state of Oregon where she continues to reside. Sarah received her Associate of Arts degree and plans to continue her education pursuing sports medicine and working with Native youth on the importance of wellness, both body and spirit. Sarah works in hotel marketing and enjoys traveling to rodeos and pow-wows nationwide. She also enjoys exercising, riding her horse, hunting, fishing and spending time with her loved ones.

June - Autumn Day - Sponsored by Dr. Ken Templeton, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Autumn Day was born in Bemidji, Minnesota and is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indians. Autumn is a senior pre-med student at Cornell University and graduates this year with plans to continue on to medical school in the fall. At Cornell she has been involved in numerous organizations including the American Indian Science and Engineering society, Native American Students at Cornell and the Human Ecology Peer Partnership Program. Autumn loves the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, traveling, working with children and exercising. She likes to eat so has recently dedicated herself to learning how to cook.

Bemidji Pioneer features story on Autumn Day and Tanya Kleis and our American Indian Beauties.

July - Lynsay Tomow - Sponsored by Menominee Casino-Bingo-Hotel

Lynsay Tomow is a member of the great Menominee Nation and resides in Keshena, Wisconsin where she was born and raised. Her Indian name is Kenialhew Eagle Woman. Lynsay recently graduated from Shawano High School where she has been active in volleyball, basketball and softball. She is a former Miss Menominee and Menominee Veterans Princess. In her spare time she enjoys beading, sports and competing at pow-wows as a fancy shawl dancer. Most importantly she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. Lynsay is currently on the road to pursuing two of her dreams, modeling and being a part of the US Air Force.

August - Dorian Vandergriff - Sponsored by Eastern Shawnee Bordertown Bingo & Casino

Dorian Vandergriff is Shawnee, Pawnee and Delaware from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and is enrolled in the Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. She is currently working towards a business administration degree. Dorian is a former Miss Indian Territory 2000 as well as Loyal Shawnee Tribal Princess 2000. Dorian is happily married to her high school sweetheart, has two dogs, and enjoys lifting weights, four wheeling and spending time with her family.

September - Tanya Kleis - Sponsored by Luli Fama Swimwear

Tanya Kleis is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe Indians from Cass Lake, Minnesota and currently resides in Mounds View, MN where she works in accounting. Tanya enjoys photography, sewing, fishing, jewelry making and basking in the sun. Tanya plans on furthering her career by one day becoming a certified public accountant.

October - Elly Mossett - Sponsored by Native Naturals - American Indian Spa Line

Elly Mossett is a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes - the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara – on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota . She was born and raised in Twin Buttes and Halliday, ND. Elly is currently a majoring in Business Management at the University of North Dakota and looks forward to starting up her own business after graduation. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Elly is the new featured model in the upcoming Native Naturals advertising campaign for 2004-2005.

November - Sweetie Wiggins - Sponsored by Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

Sweetie Wiggins grew up on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin and is a member of the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians. Sweetie enjoys running and was selected to travel and compete in the hurdles and high jump in Spain and France as part of the USA high school track team. One of her biggest ambitions is to pursue a career in modeling. Sweetie loves the outdoors, working out and just having fun!

December - Gya Watson - Sponsored by Moonsplash Swimwear

Gya Watson is a member of the San Carlos Apache Nation. She was born a military brat, raised around the world and now calls Arizona her home. Gya received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Arizona State University and is working toward a graduate certificate in Non-profit Leadership and Management and a Masters in Mass Communication. Ultimately, she plans to pursue a Doctorate in Public Policy & Administration. Gya has reigned as the 81^st Miss Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen in 2002 and as the National Miss Indian Nations in 2003. Gya currently serves as the World Indigenous Delegate for the National YWCA and proudly serves as a volunteer board member for the YWCA of Maricopa. Gya enjoys biking and running and considers meditation and yoga essential parts of her life.

Group Shot outside the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, Lake du Flambeau, Wisconsin

The 2005 American Indian Beauties Calendar Sponsors

A giant thank you goes out to all of our sponsors. Without you, this calendar would not be possible. Please visit their websites and businesses and give them your support.

Thank you!!! - Rez Dog

Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

Comanche Red River Casino

Sawgrass Blossom

Ken Templeton, D.D.S., P.C. - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Menominee Casino Bingo Hotel

Eastern Shawnee Bordertown Bingo & Casino

Luli Fama Swimwear

Native Naturals - American Indian Spa Line

Moonsplash Swimwear

The Girls of Rez Dog Clothing Company 2005 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)

Production Assistant: Kris Sprinkmann, Marketing Dept. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

The Story of our 2005 American Indian Beauties Calendar Shoot

By Mary DeHaas - Producer

We had such a terrific time on the photo shoot. Here's the scoop on our exciting week of fun and fashion at Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin.

Friday, July 30 - Keith and Mary (producers) arrive at the Lake of the Torches Casino Resort. We will be location scouting with production assistant extraordinaire Kris Sprinkmann. Kris has done some scouting before hand, and Mary did some online scouting of the area, so between them, they have a lot to look at.

Saturday, July 31 - Keith, Mary and Kris hit the lakes with Joe Cobb location scouting. We also spent the day driving all over the reservation and surrounding areas getting a feel for what shots were going to happen where on what days. Some of the girls are starting to arrive. They are met at the airport and taken by limousine to the resort to meet each other, relax and get ready for their busy week.

Sunday, August 1 - The rest of the models and crew arrive and are picked up by the limo. Today is the wardrobe fitting with Mary and hair and make-up consultations with Crystal Williams. Luli Fama, Cover Style, Moonsplash, Pan Dulce and Ritchie Swimwear have provided each of the girls with some sexy fabulous suits! They are going to be looking good! 7PM everyone dresses up in their finest for the big Welcome Dinner. Head of marketing Randy Soulier personally welcomes us all and treats us to a fantastic private welcome dinner. (Low calorie, please, we need to fit into those suits in the morning.)

Monday, August 2 - Today's shoot is with Kimberly Hunt, Tanya Kleis, Gya Watson and Christy Duthu. 6 AM make-up call comes early! We start the day with Kimberly over in the boxing ring. Lac du Flambeau has a terrific boxing program. Thanks go out to Jerome La Barge for helping us to get the equipment and the facility for this shoot. Kim studied stage combat at the British American Dramatic Academy in London, but this was a new style of fighting for her. We got some sexy boxing shots in. Time to meet Tanya, Gya and Christy and head out on the pontoon boat for some island shots. Wouldn't you know, it started to rain! Not only that, but our pontoon boat decided it wanted to die at one of the islands as well. We got some cute shots of Gya, Tanya and Christy before it started to pour. We got a pontoon rescue boat (thank God for cell phones), and headed back for shelter and lunch. The sun came up in the afternoon, and we headed for the Lake of the Falls for the afternoon shots. Those turned out just gorgeous! So many little waterfalls and rocks to shoot on...we also got some killer sunset shots. Then back to the resort for dinner at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant. What a great day! The girls who weren't photographing today went out on the lakes boating in the afternoon and catching some sun. Fun with Joe!

Tuesday, August 3 - Today's shoot will feature Elly Mossett, Sarah Sawyer, Ashley Harris and Lynsay Tomow. We started the day at an air strip at Lakeland Aviation. Kris has arranged for Stephan Kunz to provide our model Lynsay with the coolest of cool WWII era airplanes. Lynsay will be joining the US Air Force this fall, so I wanted an old fashioned pin up girl look for her month's main photo. Cover Style swimwear gave us a military green suit with patches just for the shot. She did a fantastic job, those shots are going to look killer! Then it was off to the ranch of Jay and Deanne Kidd. We tried some horse pictures with Sarah, but I don't know if any of those are going to work out. You can't always count on animals to cooperate. We also shot Elly in a field of rye this morning. If those shots turn out anything like they looked in person, Elly is going to have one fantastic set of pics!!! We have a specific location to shoot Ashley along with a 1970's M-35-A2 army truck. Thank you to Bob Wegmann for loaning us the truck. Nice dog tags, Ashley! Now its is off to Lake of the Falls for lunch and afternoon pictures. The Lake of the Falls has so many places to shoot, I know we got Ashley's main shot there and some cool pics of Elly with the Native Naturals products. Then we set off for the pow-wow grounds and caught some cool shots at the entrance. Sarah's main picture is taken there. All greens and little yellow flowers. (But what is that smell?????) The models who didn't shoot today went to the George W. Brown Cultural Center Museum and to the pow-wow. Dinner at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant. Great day ladies!

Wednesday, August 4 - 6 AM make-up call for Amanda Robison, Sweetie Wiggins, Dorian Vandergriff and Autumn Day. We started the day on the grounds of the Lake of the Torches Resort with Amanda posing on a 1967 red Ford Mustang. Thanks to Willie Seeliger and Chris Seeliger for letting us use your award winning Mustang for this shoot. Since Amanda's month is going to February, we wanted a red car to go along with her heart bikini. It worked. She looked so cute! Then we took Sweetie over to the pow-wow grounds where we photographed her in a sexy "motorcyle bikini" on Lucus Bongo's red "crotch rocket." Those are some fine shots, Sweetie! Let's hit the lake girls! We went to several islands that we didn't get to yet, starting with Dorian. Her first island, well, we dubbed it "spider island" ooouuuuuhhhhhhhh. Don't ask!!!!!!! (But just look at the awesome cover photo we got on that little island!) Autumn was next with her beaded bikini, then Sweetie posed on the next island. The girls who weren't shooting today will be going to Waswagoning - a recreated traditional Ojibwe village featuring traditional lodges, birch bark canoes, baskets, traps etc... very cool. Then shopping with the limo in town. Everyone in town seems to know the girls are here, and they are quite the local celebrities!!! It was actually a little too sunny today. We kept getting sun glare messing up all of my terrific planned places, but despite that and the leaches, we got some really great shots. You girls made it easy this year. Not a diva in the bunch!! Back to the resort for dinner.

Thursday, August 5 - Group shots in the morning and media day. It's a wrap! Half of the girls flew out today - the other half - had a wrap party. Keith and the girls treated Mary to some birthday fun to celebrate her 40th birthday.

Friday, August 6 - Back to reality. Thanks go out to the Lake of the Torches for being such super hosts for the shoot!!!! And thank you to a fantastic group of American Indian Beauties. You were grace, fun, style, just a wonderful group of ladies who conducted yourselves with poise and professionalism. You're the best!!!!!! Now to get back home and get the layout done. But first....a little R & R...... Keith treated Mary to a spa massage today. Well deserved, I can assure you! You girls wore me out!!!

The Girls of Rez Dog Clothing Company

2005 - American Indian Beauties Calendar

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