TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Housing Policy Revisions Due
by Shannon Case, Housing Committee Chairman
The Housing Committee, with the help and expertise of Brian Leonard, tribal
attorney, is working diligently on revising the housing policies to fit the transition
under tribal administration.
Mutual Help and rental policies will be complied and sent to Tribal Council
for approval at the June meeting.
USDA Distribution
Siletz
Salem
Tuesday, June 4
9 a.m.
Wednesday, June 5 9 a.m.
Thursday, June 6
9 a.m.
Friday, June 7
9 a.m.
Housing Standing Committee members left to right: Maria Westervelt,
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Monday, June 17 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19
8a.m.-5p.m.
vice chairman; Gladys Bolton, secretary; Kent Kaiser, committee member;
LeiLani Cordova, staff representative; Shannon Case, chairman;
and Reggie Butler Sr., Tribal Council representative.
Committee members not pictured: Pam Lane and Connie Hartt.
Time to Apply for Scholarships
Pow-Wow Dance Sponsors Needed
Three scholarships are available through the Siletz Tribe:
Arthur Bensell Memorial Scholarship: specifically for students enrolled I
in a program leading to a degree in education
Siletz Scholarship: specifically for students enrolled in a program leading I
to a degree in a medical field
CTSI - Pepsi Scholarship: open to all students regardless of major
The programs manager and Siletz Tribal Education Committee administer |
the scholarships. Applications are available annually in April. Application for|
all financial aid is required of students. Tribal students are expected to apply,
for these scholarships.
Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 for one academic year.
Scholarship recipients are announced in July and awarded at the annual |
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow in August of each year. All three scholarships require,
the following:
/ Completed application form
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/ Documentation of acceptance at an accredited vocational training or higher |
education institution, two-year, four-year, or graduate school
/ 500- to 1,000-word essay on a specific annual theme
/ Three letters of recommendation
The Education Committee selects scholarship recipients on a competitive I
basis. Factors considered during the evaluation process include:
Applicant’s academic achievements
Quality of applicant’s essay
>• Strength of letters of recommendation
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The Pow-Wow Committee is currently looking for dance sponsors for this
year’s Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. By sponsoring a category, you will make it
more personal. Your name will be on the winner’s envelope and will be read
when the prize money is awarded to the dancers.
Dance categories include both male/female traditional, male/female fancy,
grass, and jingle. You can sponsor, or co-sponsor with the committee, a category
in your name, your family’s name, or in memory of a loved one.
Categories and their costs are listed below. Contact Craig Whitehead at
1-800-922-1399, ext. 230, or 541-444-8230 to see what categories are available.
Adult (6 for each place)
Is' place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
Teen (6 for each place)
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place
$300
$250
$200
$150
$100
Youth (6 for each place)
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place
$150
$100
$75
$50
$25
Note: Applications must be received in our office by 4:30 p.m. on I
lune 28, 2002.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have questions, please I
call 1-800-922-1399, ext. 290, or 541-444-8290 and ask for BevYoungman. I
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Tiny Tots (6 and under,
Bob Taylor Memorial
Tiny Tot Fund)
$80
Golden Age (55 and over)
1st place
2"d place
3rd place
4Ü1 place
5th place
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
Womens Basketcap Special
(Open)
r‘ place
2nd place
3rd place
4,h place
5lh place
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
Round Bustle Special (Open)
Is' place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place
Team Dance (2)
$300
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100