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.
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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
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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
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