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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Business Planning Series Spring 2003 You and Your Business Idea: This class focuses on understanding the re quirements of being a successful business owner. You’ll discover the benefits and obligations of business ownership while uncovering the personal characteristics that will help you realize your goals. This class is the foundation for Starting a Successful Business. Tuition is $10 and the class will be held Feb. 18,2004, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in Siletz, Ore. Starting a Successful Business: This intensive 10-week class helps avoid costly mistakes common in small busi nesses. It provides the framework for successful business start-up by assisting you in the development of a bankable business plan. This invaluable training is essential whether you will be apply ing for financing or you’re looking for a basic operating plan to keep your business focused and growing. Tuition is $100 and the first night of class is Feb. 25, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in Siletz, Ore. lousiness CJasses To register, get class locations, or to find out more about our services, call: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon - Siletz Business Service Center: Lisa Norton, 541-444-8255 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 255 ONABEN Main Office: Kristi Bums 1-800-^54-8289 business £ Jasses ONABEN is a non-profit public benefit corporation created by North west Indian tribes to increase the number and success of private bus inesses owned by Native Americans. February USDA Distribution Dates Siletz Monday, Feb. 2 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Salem Tuesday, Feb. 17 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. TLC Says Thanks Thank you to overnight volunteers Jackie Ashley, Joan Hartung, Linda Tough, and Janice Cameron. Heart- filled appreciation to Selene Rilatos for leading many morning meditations and for leading the Women’s Talking Circle in December. Much gratitude to the following donors: Karen Carlson for pots and pans, a toaster, and more; Alice McCain for cookie sheets; Carol Lowe at Logsden Store and the greater Logsden community for donations of paper products, hygiene items, and canned and packaged foods; Amy Gibson and Friends of the Siletz Library for kitchen items, toiletry items, and a rolling cart. Happy New Year and blessings to all! Current TLC needs include toilet paper, paper towels, tampons and pads, dishwasher detergent, tile cleaner, bed pillows, bath towels, and washcloths. Contact Lynn Whitlow at 541 -444-8238 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 238, to contribute items. Looking for a Few Good Homes To foster: to bring up; nurture; to promote the growth and development of; cultivate; to nurse; cherish; to provide parental care and nurture of children not related through legal or blood ties. The Indian Child Welfare Program needs good homes for tribal children within the 11-county service area. Foster homes as well as relative homes for relative placements are necessary to provide children in need with the parental care and nurturing that promotes the growth and development our tribal children deserve. If you’re thinking of becoming a foster parent or relative placement, or just have questions, please contact Bekki Johns at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 338, or 541-444-8338. She’ll be more than happy to provide you with the application, assist you with any questions, or inform you of programs available that provide specialized foster parent training. Certification of 2004 Tribal Council Candidates Roll # Candidate Frank Aspria, Sr. Laurie Brown-Godfrey Lillie E. (Logan) Butler Loraine Butler Eva E. Clayton Patricia A. Fredrickson Florence Griggs (S. Francella Mary) Alfred (Bud) Lane, III Delores A. Pigsley Philip W. Rilatos, Sr. George F. Siniscal 1903 1522 151 652 2539 875 370 1188 728 784 867 Certified by Dan Van Otten, Election Director Certified on Dec. 29, 2003 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. 7,2004. OR You may vote in person on Feb. 7,2004, at the Siletz Tribal Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Election Deadlines 4 p.m. Dec. 24, 2003 — Deadline to file for candidacy 4 p.m. Dec. 24, 2003 — Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate’s statement for inclusion in the Tribal Voter’s Pamphlet 4 p.m. Dec. 29, 2003 — Deadline to withdraw name from candidacy and not have your name appear on the ballot Week of Jan. 5, 2004 — Absentee ballots mailed out 1 p.m. Jan. 10, 2004 - Candidate’s Fair, Tribal Community Center, Siletz 4 p.m. Jan. 30, 2004 - Deadline to request a mail-in ballot 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Feb. 7,2004 - In-person voting at tribal elections, Tribal Community Center, Siletz 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 2004 - Deadline for returning absentee ballots 6 □ Siletz News □ February 2004
