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Photo by Diane Rodriquez Recipients of grants from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribu tion Fund on Nov. 4 Siletz Tribe surpasses $9 million in overall giving in Oregon and beyond Total Includes $352,107 Distributed in early November The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contri- ' bution Fund distributed $352,107.44 to 40 organizations on Nov. 4 as it continued its quarterly donations to non-profit orga nizations. The checks were presented at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore. The Siletz Tribe is proud of its con tributions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member charitable fund advisory board has dis tributed more than $7.1 million since its inception in 2001. Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the com munity by distributing more than $9.3 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated nearly $2.3 million in cash and fund-raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in- kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events. The next deadline to submit appli cations is Dec. 14, 2011. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: • • Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Mult nomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) Native American entities and activi ties located anywhere in the United States Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable- contribution-fund; from Kelley Ellis at 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444- 8227; or by mail at Siletz Tribal Chari table Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@ live.com. Nov. 4,2011 - Distribution of $352,107.44 Arts-$10,815 Chemawa Performing Arts Club - craft material, recording equipment and supplies Crow’s Shadow Institute of Arts - supplies for traditional Native arts workshop Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre - “World Life” art education program Writers on the Edge, Inc. - camera, tripod and software Cultural Activities - $11,500 NW Indian Veterans Assoc. - gift cards for Christmas celebration for veterans and families Siletz Elders Council - motel rooms for Restoration Celebration Toledo Community Foundation - boat kits for family boat build Univ, of Oregon Native American Student Union - books and stipend for author for annual Mother’s Day Pow-Wow Salem, OR Pendleton, OR Toledo, OR Newport, OR $1,750 $2,390 $6,000 $675 Portland, OR Siletz, OR Newport, OR $4,000 $5,000 $1,800 Eugene, OR Education - $239,601.74 Community Services Consortium - supplies for Lincoln Co. Natural Resource Youth Crews Holy Family Academy - supplies for science curriculum Newport HS, Robotics - registration fee and parts kit Northwest Indian College - fixtures, furnishings and equipment for cooperative extension building Oregon Coast Community College - practice testing using ATI for nursing graduates Oregon Dept, of Veterans Affairs - Conference for Oregon Women Veterans PSU Foundation - Native American Rights Fund presentation on Tribal sovereignty and treaty rights in the area of education Siletz Valley Schools - operating expenses $700 Newport, OR Woodbum, OR Newport, OR $4,567 $453.99 $2,000 Bellingham, WA $25,000 Newport, OR Salem, OR $4,482 $2,500 Portland, OR $2,598.75 Siletz, OR $198,000 Health - $54,797 Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay - Something to Smile About project Coastal Range Food Bank, Inc. - three months of food to distribute East County Community Partnership - shoes, clothing and school supplies for low- income students in East County Fair Share Gleaners - food Marine Corps Family Foundation - stocking stuffers and shipping for Operation Santa 2011 Mill City-Gates Recreation Association - equipment and uniforms for youth activities Nestucca Valley Backpack Food Program - food North End Senior Solutions - supplies, food, transportation and advertising for adult day service at The Dorchester House Pacific Communities Health District Foundation - infant warmers for birthing center Rebel Sports Foundation - wrestling singlets Sharing Hands, Inc. - food for PackSnack project Siletz Runners - registration, vehicles and charitable donation for Cascade Lakes Relay race South Lincoln Resources - equipment for volunteer health and safety Yachats Lions Charities - rebuild and refurbish kitchen for community use Newport, OR Albany, OR Brownsville, OR Siletz, OR Waldport, OR Yachats, OR $5,000 $1,500 $4,000 $2,220 $2,597 $12,000 Prevention - $6,442 Hillsboro HS, Grad Night Committee - alcohol- and drug-free activity Nestucca HS, Baseball - varsity uniforms Oregon Coast Soap Box Derby - sponsor two stock cars and eight wheels Hillsboro, OR Cloverdale, OR Lincoln City, OR $500 $3,900 $2,042 Public Safety - $28,951.70 Depoe Bay Fire District CERT - NOAA alert radios and batteries Drakes Crossing Rural Fire Protection District - smoke generator and projector for training Florence United Methodist Church - roof repair Forest Grove Fire & Rescue - Stihl 460 chainsaws Mt. Hood Search & Rescue Council - radio equipment to meet new FCC requirements Siletz Valley Fire District - vehicle repeater, mobile radio and radio programming Toledo Volunteer Firefighter Assoc. - meals and instructor for regional certified emergency medical first responder course Newport, OR Blodgett, OR $4,000 $3,000 Toledo, OR $1,000 Sweet Home, OR Salem, OR Mill City, OR Nestucca, OR $3,000 $5,000 $2,500 $5,000 Otis, OR $3,980 Depoe Bay, OR $5,000 Silverton, OR $2,020 Florence, OR $2,725 Forest Grove, OR $2,100 Oregon City, OR $10,000 Siletz, OR $4,806.70 Toledo, OR TOTAL $2,300 $352,107.44 December 2011 • Siletz News • 19
