Chairman’s Report
Governor’s Tourism Conference
Board members had many questions
and comments regarding the status of
Chinook Winds Casino Resort was
a sponsor of the Governor’s Tourism
Conference at Jantzen Beach in Portland,
Ore., in March. Casino staff manned a
booth and I had the opportunity to address
the audience.
the legislation. Currently it is pending
as a House bill. We hope Senators Jeff
Merkley and Ron Wyden will introduce
it in the Senate.
The school board, the National Con
My topics were tourism-related, but
I was able to share all of the attractions
we have in Siletz, at the coast and in
Salem. A photo slide show accompanied
my speech. Many nice comments were
made and there was much interest in our
activities. The staff at Chinook Winds is
much-appreciated and did a great job.
gress of American Indians, the Affiliated
Tribes of Northwest Indians and eight of
the nine Oregon Tribes continue to sup
port the legislation.
Chemawa Station
The Siletz Tribe continues to work
on the development of the Chemawa
Chemawa Indian School
Station property in Keizer, Ore. Board
1 made a presentation to the Chemawa
School Board; the new superintendent,
Don Tomlin; and Jon Claymore, Bureau
of Indian Education director, in March.
The presentation was on the Chemawa
legislation that has been introduced by
Congressman Kurt Schrader to take the
land into trust for the nine Oregon Tribes.
members are Lillie Butler, Loraine Butler
and myself.
We have not made a lot of progress
over the past few years. At our last board
meeting, however, some progress was
The Tribe has been invited once again
to participate in a National Museum of the
American Indian (NMAI) activity on July
20- 22 in Washington, D.C. The Cultural
Department is making arrangements for
the event.
In April, the Tribe will host a fund
raiser for Congressman Schrader at Chi
nook Winds. He has proven to be a great
supporter of Tribes as well as Oregonians.
The Tribe fully supports his successful
return to Congress.
On a recent trip to Warm Springs,
Ore., I visited the Warm Springs Tribe’s
new casino on Highway 26 just across
from the museum. It’s a beautiful and fun
facility. The Tribe can be very proud of
its new casino.
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Two positions open
at Imprints
General Council
Meeting
discussed. Since we began this project,
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the neighboring Keizer Station has been
Siletz Tribal Community Center
fully developed and is a thriving business.
Siletz, Oregon
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
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Friendly Competition Pow Wow
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Position Title: Imprints Manager
Department: Siletz Tribal Business
Corporation
Supervisor: STBC Manager
Location: Lincoln City, Oregon
Salary: $29,120-$35,360
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Additionally, STBC is seeking
resumes from Tribal members for the
assistant/trainee position at Imprints.
Complete job descriptions can
be found at stbcorp.net and ctsi.nsn.
us. The positions will remain open
until filled.
Interested candidates should send
a resume to Stephen Larrabee, STBC
manager, via e-mail at slarrabee@
stbcorp.net, by fax at 541-994-8973
or by mail to Siletz Tribal Business
Corporation, 2120 NW 44lh St.,
Suite D, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
Programs;
August Pow-Wow Update
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Saturday May 5, 2012-Grand Entry 1:00 Ä 7^K)pm
Sunday May 6, 2012-Grand Entry 1:00pm
Delores Pigsley
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April 9 - 6-8 p.m.
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Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also
are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members
of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages.
We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in
grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use
the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment.
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.