The Mission of East Coast Cherokees, Inc.
The Mission of the organization is exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including and for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. To provide a safe and clean environment for the community members and youth. In specific, the purpose of the organization shall be to:
Maintain a viable organization representative of the members who elected its officers and Board Members.
Provide training opportunities for community members.
Promote programs which will provide improved educational, recreational, and social service opportunities.
Provide youth development programs for youth.
Aid in promoting our citizens in using our Native language.
Share with one another the culture and heritage of Cherokees.
Support other Federally recognized Native tribes in their endeavors.
East Coast Cherokee Board Members
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Bill Anthony
PRESIDENT
A Cherokee Nation citizen, Bill Anthony is the founder and president of East Coast Cherokees. His family comes from the Spavinaw area. He is a Cherokee Warrior, having served in the Navy for 20 years, and he is the eldest living member of his Cherokee family. Bill lives in Winslow Township, NJ, with his wife and two dogs. He has 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and twin great grandkids on their way (June 2025). He is proud to be part of this group, and hopes that we continue to grow.
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Susan Baldridge
VICE PRESIDENT
Susan Baldridge has been a nursing assistant for more than 25 years. She is a mom of two and dog mom and bunny mom, as well as a proud citizen of Cherokee Nation.
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Julie Cooper
SECRETARY
Julie Cooper is a project manager in health and welfare benefits services. She is a mom of five, wife, and dog mom of three. She is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
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Kay Chubbuck
BOARD MEMBER
Kay Chubbuck is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is Vice President of Engagement & Learning at Longwood Gardens, and has also worked at the New York Botanical Garden, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Princeton University, and the US Naval Academy. She holds a doctorate from Oxford University. Kay lives in Hunterdon County, NJ, with her husband, son, and dog.
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Matt Hall
BOARD MEMBER
Matt Hall is a proud member of the Cherokee Nation. With over 27 years in education, he is currently the Science Department Supervisor at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in New Jersey, holding advanced degrees in education and leadership from Rutgers, Ramapo, and Saint Peter’s University. He lives in Hunterdon County, NJ, with his wife of 26 years, their three sons, two dogs, and six chickens.
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Frank Moore
BOARD MEMBER
Franklin Moore is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He grew up in Gans, Oklahoma, and graduated from Sallisaw High School before earning his degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He currently serves as Chief of Site Engineering and Maintenance for Pennsylvania’s Statewide Radio Network.
Raised among relatives in Sequoyah County, Mr. Moore participated in many stomp dances at Pinhook Corner and continues to celebrate Cherokee traditions through powwows and cultural events. He and his wife of more than 30 years live in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, and have two grown children.