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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS 2009 Tribal Council Application Application for names to be placed on the 2009 ballot for candidates in the Siletz Tribal Council election Name:Roll#----------------------------- Mailing Address:___________________ ___________________ —-------------------------- City:State: ZIP: Telephone:__________________________ _______________ E-mail Address:____________________ __ I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2(X)8. I also understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by Dec. 29, 2008. Otherwise, my name will appear in the voter’s pamphlet and on the ballot. Signature:Date: - ------------------------------ Mail your application to: CTSI, Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Election News Candidate’s Statements: The Election Board now will be responsible for accepting and approving all candidate’s statements. Statements will be limited to 750 words and not contain any personal attacks. One photo (optional) can be accepted with statements. Candidate’s Fair: This year, the Candidate’s Fair will be held Dec. 14, 2008. The fair was moved from January to December to encourage more participation from the General Council. Hopefully, the weather will be mild enough to draw Tribal members from outside the Siletz area to attend. This year, the Candidate’s Fair will take place before the deadline to file for candidacy. The deadline to file for candidacy will be Dec. 24 by 4 p.m. In order to participate in the Candidate’s Fair, you must be declared and certified by the Election Board prior to Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. Tribal members who plan to wait until the last day to declare will not be allowed to participate in the Candidate’s Fair. The Candidate’s Fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. (noon to 1 p.m. - Meet and Greet). It will be mediated by the Election Board chairman. Mise. Changes: The Election Board no longer will provide mailing labels for candidates. All candidates will need to request and purchase their own from the En rollment Department. Timeline/Schedule Dec. 12 (4 p.m.) - Deadline to file and be certified for candidacy if you plan to par ticipate in the Candidate’s Fair Dec. 14 - Candidate’s Fair, Siletz Tribal Community Center, Noon - 4 p.m. Dec. 24 - Deadline to file for candidacy for Tribal Council, 4 p.m. Dec. 24 - Deadline to submit candidate’s statement and photo, 4 p.m. Dec. 26 - Official list of candidates posted Dec. 29 - Deadline to withdraw candidacy and not be included in voter’s pamphlet, 4 p.m. Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the voter’s pamphlet, please submit your statement and recent 3x5 photograph of yourself along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is Dec. 24, 2(X)8, at 4 p.m. Statements and photos will appear in the voter’s pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot. Mail your statement and photo to: CTSI Election Board Ballots will be mailed out the week of Jan. 5, 2009. If you would like more information about the Candidate’s Fair or other election business, please feel free to contact any Election Board member - Kurtis Barker, Felicia Carmona, Teala Rilatos, or Tracey Worman - at 800-922-1399 or 541-444-2532. USDA December Distribution Dates Siletz, OR 97380-0549 - OR - e-mail it to kurtisb@ctsi.nsn.us (Call 800-922-1399, ext. 1247, or 541 -444-8247 to confirm receipt of your candi date’s statement - candidates are responsible to ensure receipt by the deadline.) Election Deadlines Dec. 24, 2008 (4 p.m.) Dec. 24, 2008 (4 p.m.) Dec. 29, 2008 (4 p.m.) Week of Jan. 5-9, 2009 Jan. 30, 2009 (4 p.m.) Feb. 7,2009(10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Feb. 7, 2009 (4 p.m.) Deadline to file for candidacy Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate's state ment for inclusion in the Tribal Voter's Pamphlet Deadline to withdraw name from candidacy and not have your name appear on the ballot Absentee ballots mailed out Deadline to request a mail-in ballot In-person voting - Tribal Elections, Tribal Com munity Center. Siletz. Deadline for returning absentee ballots Tribal Children Need You Do you value Siletz Native culture and want to help preserve it? If so, please consider fostering for the Tribe. The Siletz Tribe needs loving, stable, nurturing homes in all areas. If you are interested, please contact Shawna Henarie, foster care certifier, at 541-444-8275 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1275; or visit www.ctsi.nsn.us/icw.html. Salem Siletz P.O. Box 549 Monday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 5 9 9 9 9 9 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. - 3 p.m. - 3 p.m. - 3 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Noon We would like to thank Daniel Brown for coming in and cooking up a great meal at the Siletz warehouse. He made Indian Fry Bread and Chili Beans. You can pick up a copy of the recipe at either the Siletz or Salem warehouse. Would you like a $25 gift card for Fred Meyer? All you have to do is come in and prepare a healthy meal using com modities, leave your recipe and you will receive a $25 gift card. Please call Joyce or April to schedule an appointment! Please make it to your scheduled ap pointments. If you are a walk-in client, please remember to bring all documents necessary to be certified. You will need: • One full month of income verifica tion (per capita and child support are reportable income) Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17 • • • 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Verification of child care paid out Tribal ID or CIB, Social Security cards or numbers for all household members. If you live with someone not on the application, we will need a statement from them regarding your living arrangements. Picture ID for all adult household members You can visit the Tribal website at www. ctsi.nsn.us and print the application packet. Joyce Retherford, FDP Director 541 -444-8393 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1393 or April Scoggins, USDA Clerk 541 -444-8279 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1279 Happy Meals! CTSI Jobs CTSI employment information is available at www.ctsi.nsn.us. I Come to Dance, Drum Classes I Pow-wow dance, drumming and (some) regalia-making support classes | are now held on the first and last Wednesday of each month at the Siletz Tribal Community Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anthony “Fish” Martinez is the instructor. This is a family event and all youth must be accompanied by an adult. The Tribal Education Department is sponsoring this alcohol-free, tobacco- free and other drug-free event. 4 Siletz News * December 2008 CTSI is constantly looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vacations, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are retired, a home maker or a student and are looking for temporary work that can last from two weeks to 12 weeks, please submit a temporary application for the temp pool. Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan cies may close at any time. The Tribe's Indian Preference policy will apply. Trib al government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
