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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Tribe to Apply for CSBG Funds The Siletz Tribe is preparing an application for the U.S. Office of Community Services for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding. CSBG funds are used to plan programs that increase affordable housing, create jobs, help people access services, and develop other projects that help families become more self- sufficient. The funding level is $7,000 to $10,000. The proposal will help the tribe reorganize a community development corporation that could access resources not currently available to the tribe for developing affordable housing. Funds also would be used to explore establishing a tribal credit union. Other CSBG activities include advocating for tribal members with agencies in our service area to ensure that the needs of tribal members and Indian people in those counties are addressed and to secure funding to provide seed money for community programs and projects. If you would like a copy of the CSBG application or have suggestions about planning projects that would use CSBG funding, contact Jim St. Martin, tribal planner, at 541-444-8235 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 235. Tribal Council Elections You may vote absentee by mailing in your ballot. If you vote absentee, your ballot must be received by 4 p.m. on Feb. 1,2003. Tracey Worman, Head Start clerk in Siletz, puts together a wonderful bulletin board every month. Her November board was outstanding, we love them! Highlights from Siletz Tribal Head Start OR You may vote in person on Feb. 1,2003, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General Council Meeting Siletz Tribal Community Center Feb. 1,2003 1 p.m. Agenda Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Enrollment Program Report Elder Program Report Tribal Member Concerns Chairman’s Report Announcements Adjourn Tracey Worman is busy chopping tomatoes for the auction’s Indian taco dinner. 8 □ Siletz News □ January 2003
