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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Rental Assistance Program Update Business and You! by Angela Martin and Marci Simmons by Rosie Sufficool, STBC Business Information Counselor We are preparing the annual update of our Rental Assistance Program's active w< ing list. These updates are forexisting ap plicants to update and submit to our office by Aug. 2, 2005. If an update is not received by this deadline, the active applicant will be placed in inactive status. A complete application consists of the following: • • The 10-page application (three pages of information from applicant with certification, three pages of authori zations for the release of informa tion, the things you should know, land the Siletz Tribal Housing Department’s grievance/complaint process). Make sure each adult house hold member signs necessary forms. Social Security card copies for each household member. If a household member does not have his/her Social Security card at the time of applica tion, a copy of the application to the Social Security Administration can be • • temporarily used until the card is received. Verification of income (pay stub copy, a statement from employer/source, award letter, benefit letter, etc). If the applicant has no income, then a sur vival statement must be completed. Verification of residence (a copy of a bill, identification card, or other source that shows the household member’s name and physical address). We complete criminal back ground checks and tenant checks from other housing au thorities for each adult household member. There fore, our receipt let ters for returned appli cations may take up to 30 days. Applicants can call us at 541 -444-8314 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1314, during business hours - Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - to inquire about their status. Is Your Business a Success? How can I tell if my business is a suc cess? For many business ow ners, this can be a difficult question to answer. Being successful in business can mean different things to individual owners. Some owners think that if they are mak ing a lot of money, they are successful. Others may base their success on the num ber of jobs they are able to provide for others, or the kind of service their busi ness can provide and how it helps people. For most people, “success” is a com bination of things that make people feel happy and fulfilled. Being able to provide a good source of income for their families, doing something they enjoy, helping oth ers, mentoring employees, or passing the business on to their children can all be very important reasons for being in business. But statistics show that successful long-term businesses have a lot of fac tors in common, including: • • • • • • • Being ethical and fair in their busi ness practices Providing excellent customer service Using good money management Going the extra mile to make sure the customer gets what they need Creating a team environment and re specting the job done by employees Always looking for ways to improve products and services Being a part of the community and sharing their time and talents with those in need So the next time someone asks you if your business is a success, think about the kind of business owner you are - and the kind of business owner you would like to be. The rest is up to you! If you have questions about business or would like to see a specific business topic discussed in this column, please send an e-mail to me at rsufficool@stbcorp.net. Highlights from Siletz Tribal Head Start Transition Ceremony in Siletz July USDA Distribution Dates Salem Siletz Monday July 4 Tuesday, July 5 Wednesday, July 6 Thursday, July 7 Friday. July 8 Holiday 9 a.m. - 3 9 a.m. - 3 9 a.m. - 3 9 a.m. -3 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Monday, July 18 Tuesday, July 19 Wednesday, July 20 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m. 9a.m.-7p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June was a very busy month for the USDA program. Our program director was out for a couple of weeks. I would like to thank Michele Louvet-Rowan in Human Resources, Nancy McCrary and Heather Hunt in Programs, and Jaimee know that when times are tough, we have Crowe in the Self-Sufficiency Program for people who are willing to help. all the assistance they gave to help me out. Also a big thank you to Alan Werder, our new WEX worker, and Daniel Brown for volunteering in the Siletz warehouse. I don’t know what I would have done without you guys. Also, thank you to Roger Rilatos, who stepped up and delivered the truck load of food to Salem for us. It is nice to Teacher Robin with Tyson Rilatos (above) and Ayla Ben (right) Teacher Robin with Joseph Brandt (above) and Julia Trachsel (right) The fresh produce is a big hit with our clients. In May, we distributed 1,234 pounds of fruits and vegetables in the Siletz and Salem warehouses. This spring, we will add some seasonal produce, like peaches and corn on the cob, to our shop ping lists. Happy meals! David Butler, Teacher Robin, and Ravlene Butler July 2005 • Siletz News • 5
