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Chairman’s Report
Gov.฀John฀Kitzhaber
As you all know, Gov. John Kitzha-
ber resigned effective Feb. 18, 2015. He
has had a long and outstanding career
in Oregon politics, having served since
1978 in the legislature and as governor
of Oregon.
He resigned under unfortunate cir-
cumstances and stressed that he did not
break any laws. Several pending inves-
tigations will be made public when the
time comes. The Tribe wishes him well.
Kate฀Brown
Oregon and the Tribes welcomed
Secretary of State Kate Brown at her
swearing-in ceremony as Oregon’s new
governor on Feb. 18 at the state Capitol.
I was honored to be asked to give the
benediction at the ceremony – what a
great honor.
Kate has served Oregonians for many
years in the legislature and many other
capacities. She is well-known to Oregon
Tribes and probably knows and under-
stands more about treaties and Tribal
law than most lawmakers. She served on
the Commission on Indian Services for
several years.
Oregon is very lucky to have Kate as
our next governor. We wish her success
and look forward to working with her in
her new job. Congratulations, Kate!
STRCP to start reporting approved
loans to TransUnion credit bureau
The Siletz Tribe Revolving Credit
Program (STRCP), whose goal is to raise
the social and economic status as well
as the credit worthiness of Tribal mem-
bers, is pleased to announce it will begin
reporting all approved STRCP loans to the
TransUnion credit bureau on a monthly
basis starting March 2015.
TransUnion is one of the three major
credit bureaus that provide credit scores
to creditors for such loans as home,
credit card and auto. The other two credit
bureaus are Equifax and Experian.
By providing loan payments reports to
TransUnion, STRCP will take a major step
toward fulfilling a primary goal of increas-
ing the credit worthiness of Tribal members.
Since 2001, STRCP has approved
more than $2 million in consumer, home
improvement and business loans for
Tribal members.
STRCP is now located at the Siletz
Tribal Business Corporation and more infor-
mation is available online at stbcorp.net.
The STRCP webpage includes infor-
mation and requirements for consumer,
home improvement and business loans,
fill-able application forms, training and
resource information.
Please don’t hesitate to contact
STRCP at 541-994-2142 or 877-564-7298
with any questions or if you would like to
apply for a loan.
Tribal Elections
Tribal Council elections are over
for this year – congratulations to Sharon
Edenfield, Dave Hatch and Reggie Butler.
Following the elections on Feb. 7, a
Special Tribal Council meeting was held
Feb. 8 to swear in the new electees and to
elect Tribal Council officers. The results
are: Chairman, myself; Vice Chairman,
Bud Lane; Secretary, Sharon Edenfield;
and Treasurer, Robert Kentta.
I am very humbled to be re-elected
as chairman. The past year has been most
difficult for me personally and I had to
be excused from my duties many times.
I look forward to serving in this position
this year and to the success of our Tribe.
Delores Pigsley
General฀Council฀Advisory฀Vote
The Siletz Tribal Council is asking members whether or not it should approve
the proposed Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage ordinances. Ballots will
be mailed in early March to Tribal members age 18 and older for the General
Council advisory vote on the proposed ordinances. Instructions on procedures
and the return date will be included with the ballot.
The ordinances can be located on the Tribal website (ctsi.nsn.us) in the
Election Board section.
If you have questions, please contact the Election Board at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or elections@ctsi.nsn.us.
Elders Council Meeting
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Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12
annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail
to Siletz News.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Siletz Elder potlucks are held monthly at 6 p.m. on the Monday
before the regularly scheduled Elders meeting. Please bring a
potluck dish you would like to share.
For more information, contact the Elders Program at
800-922-1399, ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261.
Address: _____________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Depart-
ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or covas@ctsi.nsn.us. All
others – call the newspaper office.
Deadline for the April issue
is March 10.
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Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Tribal Community Center
March 2 – 6-8 p.m.
April 6 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
March 9 – 6-8 p.m.
April 13 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
March 3 – 6-8 p.m.
April 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
March 10 – 6-8 p.m.
April 14 – 6-8 p.m.
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; or email budl@ctsi.nsn.us.