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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Alcohol on the Gaming Floor As I reported in the March issue of Siletz News, the question before the Tribe was whether alcohol should be served on our casino gaming floor. Contrary to the assumption by certain individuals that no one appears to be pay ing any attention to this issue, the Siletz council has, indeed, been earnestly deal ing with this serious issue. My March article pointed out that the issue also was discussed at a meeting of the Oregon Tribes Gaming Alliance. In response to my question, representatives of the three Tribes that had approved al cohol on their casino floors reported no negative consequences and further, their casino revenues had increased. Our Tribal Council is aware of the economic implications of our no-alcohol policy, for it has caused the loss of some conventions - and therefore revenue. The council understands that to adopt the new alcohol policy would require the adoption of some specific conditions, such as special training of casino personnel, the enactment of appropriate liability mea sures and the prohibiting of free alcohol in the casino. Also because of the importance of this issue, the council had determined Wilkinson’s Book Delores Pigsley that a vote of the general membership was needed. So an election was conducted with 2,182 ballots mailed to our eligible voters. A total of 867 were returned, of which 679 voted yes (78 percent) and 188 voted no (22 percent). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the state of Oregon will need to be amended approving the use of alco hol on the casino floor as well as officially notifying the city of Lincoln City and the state of Oregon of our new policy. NUU“WGG-y3 Doing the interviews and reading caused me to appreciate much more deeply the amazing cultures that thrived in Western Oregon before the diseases, wars, remov als and land grabs ... Siletz people should be lastingly proud of that heritage and I hope that this history will describe the ancestors in a way that gives them the respect they so richly deserve.” The history of the Siletz Tribe be ing written by Charles Wilkinson was scheduled to go to press by June 1 of this year. The project was extended from the original date because of a number of addi tional interviews with Tribal members that have enhanced the book tremendously. The book will include a large number of maps and photos that have increased the volume of the book. Casino GM Most of you already are familiar with This position has been advertised and Wilkinson, the author of 12 books, who more than 100 people applied. The first at present is a Distinguished University review eliminated many applicants. Professor and the Moses Lasky Professor The remaining applicants will have of Law at the University of Colorado. background information and reference His latest book, Blood Struggle - The checks completed along with a more Rise of Modem Indian Nations published thorough review. When this process is in 2005, has received positive reviews complete, interviews will take place. by (among others) Alvin Josephy Jr., Currently, Sar Richards is the acting Vine Deloria, Wilma Mankiller, Stewart general manager and will continue in this Udall and Senators Daniel Inouye and position until a general manager is selected. John McCain. Regarding his Siletz research, Wilkin son commented: Tribal Gathering “I came out for the Feather Dance in June (2005) and was deeply moved by what 1 saw. It made me begin to realize the magnitude of the cultural revival that Siletz people have created. In September, 1 came out for the Run to the Rogue and was overwhelmed by the power of the land and the presence of the ancestors ... 1 attended a Longhouse meeting at the University of Oregon recently. The Tribes were present to report on Tribal activities and to say goodbye to President Dave Frohnmayer. The meeting was well attended. President Frohnmayer will serve until the end of June when a new president takes the position. (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan Language Open to Tribal members of all ages Siletz Salem Siletz Tribal Community Center June 2-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 7-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Area Office June 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 9-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Eugene Portland Area Office June 8-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 22-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eugene Area Office June 1 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m July 6-6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and join other members of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages. For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; ore-mail budl@ctsi.nsn. us. Siletz News Letters Policy Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author s signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks, or unsubstantiated statements. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published let ters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employees or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. Please note: The general manager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief of Siletz News. 2 Siletz News * June 2009 Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Natasha Kavanaugh Apply Now for Tribal Head Start Applications are now available for the Siletz Tribal Head Start program for the 2009-2010 school year. In addition to an application, parents also will be asked to fill out a family needs assessment and a health summary for their child. All of these forms are available from Lori Jay-Linstrom in the Head Start office in Siletz. Please contact her at 541-444-8376 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1376; or lorij@ ctsi.nsn.us. Send letters to: Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 541-444-8291 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 Fax: 541-444-2307 E-mail: pias@ctsi.nsn.us Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. 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