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Gaming, continued from page 1 The consistent growth of the Indian gaming industry year after year shows how well Tribes run and regulate complicated operations. By staying in its regulatory lane and supporting Tribes as the primary regulators, NIGC has supported the Indian gaming industry’s entrepreneurial spirit and self-determination goals. “All of Indian Country has worked very hard to maintain a flourishing and constantly growing gaming industry,” said Chaudhuri. “The successes of Indian gaming in the 30 years since IGRA prove that the foundational principles of federal Indian law should remain at the forefront of any future public policy discussions.” The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act created the National Indian Gaming Com- mission to support Tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming. NIGC has developed four initiatives to support its mission, including (1) To protect against anything that amounts to gamesmanship on the backs of Tribes; (2) To stay ahead of the technology curve; (3) Rural outreach; and (4) To maintain a strong workforce within NIGC and with its Tribal regulatory partners. NIGC oversees the efficient regula- tion of 506 gaming establishments oper- ated by 246 tribes across 29 states. The commission’s dedication to compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ensures the integrity of the growing $32.4 billion Indian gaming industry. To learn more, visit nigc.gov and fol- low us on Facebook and Twitter. Charts courtesy of the National Indian Gaming Commission Hotel rates for Siletz Tribal members Siletz Tribe hotel rates all year round! No longer do you have to guess at what your rate is and worry about higher rates in the summer. One rate for each hotel type is now $79 for standard deluxe oceanfront rooms and $99 for oceanfront junior suites. Tribal members can maintain monthly golfing privileges at Chinook Winds Golf Resort Tribal members receive free greens fees and can walk nine or 18 holes at no charge. If a cart makes golf more enjoyable, it is only $10 for nine holes or $15 for 18 holes. New this year – We offer Tribal members monthly cart lease and golfing privileges starting at $75/month. • Tribal individual cart lease $75/month Student Laptop Program • The Central Administration office is accepting applications for the Student Laptop Program beginning Aug. 1, 2018. Early applications are not accepted. This program is specifically for higher education and AVT students who meet the following eligibility requirements and have not previously received a student laptop: Couples membership with cart lease $125/month • Couple membership is eligible for any individual living in the same household as the Tribal member. • Tribal family membership with cart lease $150/month • Couple plus children in the same household under age 24 will have full golf and cart privileges (must be a licensed driver to drive the golf cart.) • • • • Must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member Must provide copy of current term class schedule of six credit hours or more Must provide an unofficial transcript/grade report of successful completion of two consecutive quarters/semesters (six credit hours or more) of Higher Education/AVT Program with a minimum 2.0 GPA Proof of residence is required Applications are available on the Tribe’s website or by contacting April Middaugh or Shantel Hostler at 800-922-1399 or direct at 541-444-8201 and 541-444-8200. The Desktop Program remains suspended for this calendar year. Most Often Requested Numbers Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians – 800-922-1399 Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494 Salem Finance Office – 888-870-9051 Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512 Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234 Contract Health Services (CHS) – 800-628-5720 Siletz Community Health Clinic – 800-648-0449 Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599 Chinook Winds Casino Resort – 888-244-6665 Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823 Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517 Website – ctsi.nsn.us Golf is an outstanding way to spend some time with your family and friends. Please take advantage of all of our employee benefits and spend some quality time outdoors this spring on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Cory Camilleri is our golf pro at Chinook Winds Golf Resort. Siletz News Letters Policy Siletz News , a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other Tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks or unsubstantiated statements. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News , Tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. Please note: The general manager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief of Siletz News . Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez Assistant: Andy Taylor August 2018 • Siletz News • 19
