Tribe surpasses $9.5 million in overall giving, including $126,729 in Mav
Next deadline for STCCF
applications is June 6
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribu
tion Fund distributed $ 126,729 to 48 organi
zations on May 4 as it continued its quarterly
donations to non-profit organizations. The
checks were presented at Chinook Winds
Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore.
The Siletz Tribe has made contribu
tions 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 $7.4 million since its
inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its tra
dition of sharing within the community by
distributing more than $9.5 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 applica
tions is June 6,2012. 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)
7
Native American entities and activi
ties located anywhere in the U.S.
ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mail
Applications and requirements can
be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-con-
tribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399,
Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-
ing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
0549. Applications can be submitted via
e-mail at stccf@live.com.
May 4, 2012 - Distribution of $126,729
Arts - $9,545
Bay City Arts — basalt stone hand chisel workshop tools
Willamette Girlchoir — Mardi Gras-themed concert
Willamette University, Hallie Ford Museum - conservation of historic American Indian baskets
Bay City, OR
Salem, OR
Salem, OR
$2,500
$1,045
$6,000
Cultural Activities - $12,704
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians — conference sponsorship
PSU Native American Honor Day Graduation — supplies and equipment
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes - game tickets for military personnel/families to attend Patriotic Tribute
Santa’s Workshop - toys to distribute to East Lincoln County children
The N chi Wanapum Canoe Family — marine rescue platform
Siletz, OR
$5,005
Portland, OR
$1,500
Keizer, OR
$1,960
Toledo, OR
$1,000
Warm Springs, OR $3,239
Education - $19,882
B nai B’rith Camp LLC - summer camp scholarships
Kennedy High School — lab station equipment
Native American Rights Fund — summer law clerk program
Oregon Coast Aquarium - The Sea & Me exhibit
Santiam Canyon School District - T-183 Plus calculators
Strengthening Rural Families - preschool equipment, tabletop puppet theater, storage
shelving unit, Study Buddy
Toledo Jr./Sr. High School — student incentive program
Beaverton, OR
Mt. Angel, OR
Boulder, CO
Newport, OR
Mill City, OR
Philomath, OR
$2,400
$2,844
$6,800
$5,000
$1,300
$1,038
Toledo, OR
$500
Health-$31,924
American Cancer Society, Relay For Life — sponsorship
American Cancer Society, Relay For Life — sponsorship
Cornerstone Associates Inc. - AMS 150 strip cut shredder
Food Roots - upgrade computers
Helping Hands Gleaners - food
Linda L. Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation/Play for a Cure Oregon - sponsorship
Linn County Child Victim Assessment - ABC House Girls Circle group
Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council — drug abuse prevention event centered
on professional baseball game
Mary's River Gleaners - food
RSVP of Lincoln County - grab bar program
Sisters of the Road - hot meals/barter program
Sweet Home Gleaners - food
Ten Rivers Food Web - Cooking Matters kits and groceries
Lincoln City, OR
Newport, OR
Corvallis, OR
Tillamook, OR
Albany, OR
Salem, OR
Albany, OR
Salem, OR
$1,000
$1,000
$2,074
$2,990
$5,000
$1,800
$600
$1,000
Corvallis, OR
Toledo, OR
Portland, OR
Sweet Home, OR
Corvallis, OR
$2,500
$3,260
$2,500
$5,000
$3,200
Corvallis, OR
$5,000
Corvallis, OR
$5,000
Historical Preservation - $5,000
Benton County Natural Areas & Parks Department - relocation of Fort Hoskins
commander’s residence to original site and build foundation
Courtesy photo
Suzanne DePoe referees the 2012 WIAA
2B Girls Basketball Championship
game on March 3 at the Spokane Arena.
She is standing next to Coach Don
Jones of White Swan.
DePoe again refs
championship
Suzanne DePoe, daughter of Bill
DePoe, was a referee in the 2012 Wash
ington state 2B girls high school bas
ketball championship game in which
Reardan defeated Brewster 65-57.
During the season, DePoe referees
boys and girls high school games in
the King County area, including games
involving teams from White Swan, Adna,
Neah Bay, Almira Coulee Hartline,
Cusick, Sunnyside Christian and Pe Ell.
“What a great experience; a lot of
hard work and dedication got me back to
the championship,” said DePoe. “I love
basketball, what a great sport.”
Housing - $5,000
Mario Pastega House — lodging for Lincoln County residents
Prevention - $11,747
CASA of Lincoln County — computer equipment
Celtic Mat Club - tournament entry, Team Oregon gear, singlets, regional sweatshirts
City of Adair Village - summer youth program
Corvallis High School — senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Forest Grove High School — senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Nestucca Valley School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Northwest Kidney Kids Inc. - blood pressure monitor program
Philomath High School — senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Siletz Valley Early College Academy — football uniforms
Siletz Valley Early College Academy - girls basketball camp materials and supplies
Siletz Valley Early College Academy - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Sprague High School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Toledo High School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Waldport High School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity
Newport, OR
$1,700
Keizer, OR
$747
Adair Village, OR
$500
Corvallis, OR
$500
Cornelius, OR
$500
Cloverdale, OR
$500
Portland, OR
$1,500
Philomath, OR
$500
Siletz, OR
$1,800
Siletz, OR
$1,500
Siletz, OR
$500
Salem, OR
$500
Toledo, OR
$500
Waldport, OR
$500
Public Safety - $30,927
Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue Volunteer Assoc. - rope rescue team equipment
City of Depoe Bay - emergency outdoor warning siren
Mt. Hood Search & Rescue Council - specialized Tracker Aware training
Siletz Valley Fire District - emergency fire boots
Waldport, OR
Depoe Bay, OR
Oregon City, OR
Siletz, OR
$7,950
515,000
$5,120
$2,857
$126,729
June 2012
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