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Tribe continues tradition of giving by donating more than $85,000 in May The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $85,209.20 to 38 organizations on May 2 as it continued its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. The Siletz Tribe has made contributions 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 distributed more than $8.5 million since its inception in 2001. Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $10.9 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 applications is June 11, 2014. 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, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribu- tion-fund; by calling Rosie Williams at 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com. May 2, 2014 – Distribution of $85,209.20 Arts – $1,900 City of Siletz Parks & Recreation Committee – band fees and sound rental for outdoor concerts; Siletz, OR; $500 Yaquina River Museum of Art – printing brochures and maps; Toledo, OR; $1,400 Cultural Activities – $175 Lakota Oyate Ki – beading supplies; Salem, OR; $175 education – $22,167 Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians – five Epson projectors and screens; Portland, OR; $3,750 Altrusa Int’l of Yaquina Bay Inc. – school supplies and books; Newport, OR; $1,660 B’nai B’rith Camp – scholarships; Beaverton, OR; $1,000 John F. Kennedy High School – science supplies; Mt. Angel, OR; $757 Native American Rights Fund – summer law clerk program; Boulder, CO; $2,000 Nestucca Jr./Sr. High School – scoreboard clock and console; Cloverdale, OR; $5,000 Neighbors for Kids – salt water aquarium and equipment, educational books and sup- plies, maps, posters and food; Depoe Bay, OR; $2,800 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – bus rental for Family Fishing Day event; Newport, OR; $900 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Salmon River Hatchery – prizes and food for Free Fishing Day event; Otis, OR; $1,000 Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Indian Education Program – food for 26 family nights; Salem, OR; $1,300 Siletz Tribal Head Start Parent Committees – fees for swimming lessons; Siletz, OR; $2,000 Hotshotz – uniforms and game balls; Toledo, OR; $1,170 Inter-Christian Outreach – birth certificate fees, state ID fees, tents, tarps and sleeping bags for homeless individuals; Newport, OR; $2,000 Lebanon Gleaners – food; Lebanon, OR; $2,000 Linda L. Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation – field rental for softball tournament; Salem, OR; $3,000 Newport Food Pantry – food; Newport, OR; $2,000 Pearl Buck Center – craft supplies, games, music and movies; Eugene, OR; $690 Strengthening Rural Families – toothbrush kits; Philomath, OR; $2,800 Historical Preservation – $5,200 Lincoln County Historical Society – two identical professionally designed and fabri- cated cases; Newport, OR; $1,000 Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) – shelf curtains, lining, foam supports, associated hardware and document sleeves; Siletz, OR; $4,200 Prevention – $4,910.20 City of Adair Village – sports equipment, Oregon Coast quest books and Hatfield Marine Science Center field trip for summer youth program; Adair Village, OR; $910.20 Forest Grove HS Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Forest Grove, OR; $500 Junction City HS Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Junction City, OR; $500 Philomath HS Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Philomath, OR; $500 Siletz Valley Early College Academy Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Siletz, OR; $500 Sprague HS Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Salem, OR; $500 Sweet Home HS Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Sweet Home, OR; $500 Taft High 7-12 Grad Night Committee – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Lincoln City, OR; $500 Taft High 7-12 Native Student Association – alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Lincoln City, OR; $500 Public Safety – $23,697 Mt. Wave Communications – insurance for truck; Oregon City, OR; $2,000 Tenas Illahee Childcare Center – hood, make-up air system and electrical package for kitchen range; Siletz, OR; $21,697 registration open for 4th annual thriVe ConferenCe for ameriCan indian and alaska natiVe Youth • • • • • Health – $27,160 Canyon Gleaners – food; Mill City, OR; $2,000 Central Valley Harvesters – food; Brownsville, OR; $2,000 Fair Share Gleaners – food; Sweet Home, OR; $2,000 Food Share of Lincoln County – food to share with pantries in county; Newport, OR; $7,500 Ages 13 - 19. Limit 4 youth per Tribe or Urban Area. 1-2 Chaperones per group registering. Registration is free and ends on June 13th! Activities, materials, and most meals will be provided. Travel, parking, and lodging are not included. register at - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014ThriveConference June 23 - 27, 2014 lloYd Center doubletree hotel, portland, or Contact Information NoRThWEST PoRTLAND AREA INDIAN hEALTh BoARD whY this ConferenCe? ThRIVE and PRT Staff: Colbie Caughlan until 4/15/14 and after 6/15/14 Phone: 503.416.3284 Email: ccaughlan@npaihb.org Tommy Ghost Dog from 4/16/14 till 6/14/14 Phone: 503.416.3259 Email: tghostdog@npaihb.org Web: www.npaihb.org Youth workshop tracks & activities: • We R Native Youth Ambassadors (NEW Leadership workshop! Application required.) • Digital Storytelling • Film Production • Song Writing & Production • Dancing and cultural sharing • Building protective factors, i.e. the workshop tracks, for youth can help reduce the chances of engaging in risky behaviors and increase self- esteem and confidence. • Protective factors focused on: connectedness to friends and culture, engaging in activities, support, encouragement, and more! DoubleTree Lloyd Center Hotel rates are $113 - $123/night for up to 4 in a room, use group “Annual THRIVE Conference” or register ONLINE using group code “TH6”. Call 1-800-996-0510 for reservations. Deadline to reserve: June 9, 2014 Courtesy photo Lin Shubert, Julie Baldwin and Michele Redmond of Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay shop for clothing, hygiene items and other supplies for students in the Lincoln County School District, funded through a grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund. 14 • Siletz News • June 2014 Come show how You strengthen Your nation!
