10
S moke S ignals
JUNE 1, 2017
Groups form Helping
Hands, set June meeting
The Clothes Closet, iskam mfkhmfk haws, Empowerment Outreach
Ministries, Lighthouse Church, the Women’s Transitional House and A
Cause For Paws have joined forces in an effort to support local families.
The group, named Grand Ronde Helping Hands, seeks to bring together
those who are supporting families in Grand Ronde to share services and
resources, and create a resource guide.
Helping Hands’ next meeting will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at
iskam mfkhmfk haws, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. If you provide any type
of services to families in the community, consider attending. The group
is looking for meal site calendars, food box sites, clothes closets, showers
and laundry services.
There also will be a collection day at iskam mfkhmfk haws from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10. Donations are being sought of personal care
items, men’s clothing, school supplies, toilet paper, dish soap, HE laundry
detergent and pet items, as well as tents, sleeping bags, pillows, warm
blankets, rain gear and heavy jackets to restock the shelves.
Helping Hands continues to seek a volunteer with graphic arts skills to
create a logo that represents all of the organizations. The logo would be
used on business cards, a banner and possibly a website, and the artist
possibly would receive a small honorarium.
For more information, contact Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose
at 503-879-3663 or by e-mail at fambrose@marionpolkfoodshare.org.
Need something notarized?
Tribal Court staff is available at no charge for notaries 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday though Friday with the exception of noon to 1 p.m.
Please be sure to bring a photo ID with you. If you have any questions,
contact the court at 503-879-2303.
Youth Powwow
June 10 th
Dear now it's been 8 years.
I Love you and miss you and
I will NEVER forget you.
R.I.P. Kenny Erickson, Roll #1253
8/16/56 - 6/12/09
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
Board of Director’s position opening
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. invites dynamic business orientated
individuals to apply to the Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board of
Directors. There is an available board position open for a qualified
applicant who possesses the appropriate business knowledge and
experience; preference will be applied to Tribal members.
The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and oversees fiscal account-
ability, budgets, policies, procedures and business operations of Spirit
Mountain Casino.
The SMGI Board meets once a month on the average but more if
necessary. Each board member receives a stipend each month for
their participation. Travel reimbursement is limited to the six (6)
county service area for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde;
Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Tillamook, Multnomah and/or Washington.
Qualifications should include general business knowledge, expe-
rience in hospitality/customer service driven environment, 10 years
of experience in a responsible business position and strong financial
experience. Knowledge of Native American-owned and -operated
organizations preferred but not mandatory. There also should be a
demonstrated ability to be responsive to the goals of the business
and its increasing dynamic character with appropriate analytical
and communication skills.
Ability to pass a thorough background check and obtain a gaming
license is necessary.
Applicants may submit a letter of interest,
resume and 3 references to:
12:00-3:00 pm
at Uyxat Powwow Grounds
Join us for the 2017 end of school Youth Powwow
Come dance and have fun!!!
Stacia Hernandez
Chief of Staff
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503.879.2304 or stacia.martin@grandronde.org
Lunch provided
Sponsored by
the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Cultural Education Program
Danita Trombla
Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
P.O. Box 39
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503.879.3944 or danita.trombla@spiritmtn.com
Chinuk-Wawa Family Language Camp
~kʰanumakwst ntsayka
chaku-kəmtəks
chinuk-wawa~
Please join us for our annual Chinuk-Wawa
Family Language Camp!
Bring your family for a two-day family,
language and culture, immersion experience.
Everyone is welcome, no language experience
required. Please note, this is a FAMILY event.
June 16-17
At
Achaf-hammi
plankhouse
Food Provided
( children must be accompanied by participating family member)
Camping
available
Bring your Chinuk-Wawa
dictionary or purchase one
at the event! ($20)
Activities include:
-Language learning games and activities
-Drumming, singing, dancing
-Nature walk
-Stick game
-And much more!
*Must RSVP*
RSVP by June 9
to Crystal Szczepanski at:
503-879-1349
OR
crystal.szczepanski@grandronde.org