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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1992)
February 1992 Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 Congress enacted the new law as a positive step to protect and promote the work of Indian artists and craftsmen. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 clarifies and changes several sections of the existing 1935 Act that also established the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The new law makes it unlawful to display for sale, or to sell, any product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian, Indian Tribe, or Indian arts and crafts organization. It also provides procedures for prosecution, and civil and criminal penalties for convictions. For the purposes of this law, the term Indian means anyone who is a member of a federally recognized tribe or certain state- recognized tribes or is certified as an Indian artisan by an Indian tribe. Alaska Natives are included in the definition. Tribal governments may, at their discretion, adopt a procedure for certifying the tribal heritage of persons who are not enrolled members of the tribe. Such certification may be done only by the tribe of the person's ancestry and only by a tribe that has adopted certification procedures. Basic research on the issues of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-644) has begun. The Indian Arts and Crafts Board I? requesting preliminary comments from interested persons and from tribal leaders as part of the regulation-drafting process. To make comments about the new law or to get a; copy of it, write to: Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-4004-MIB 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240-0001 BINGO Benefit Big Success The Siletz Jr. League Basketball Association would like to thank the Siletz Tribal Council for letting them have their BINGO Benefit. It was a great success!! The league made $422.00 which was 50% of the gross. We played ten (10) games that averaged $40.00 to $48.00 for each game. The last game, which was a "winner take all" came to a total of $126.00. We also need to thank the BINGO Staff that helped out: Judy Johnson (number caller, great Job!). Sheryl Simmons’ Sheila Jordan, Sharon Butler (We could not have done this without you). Thanks for the packets!!! Our thanks also to Lillie Butler, Council Member, for her great help selling packets. We would like to thank Dan and Dolly Fisher for their $20.00 donation. The League would also like to thank all the people that stayed after Tribal BINGO to support the Siletz Jr. League Basketball Association. Section Eight Firewood Area Open The Section Eight Firewood Cutting Area opened to all Tribal members on January 2, 1992. Permits are required and may be obtained at the Tribal Forestry Office. Each Tribal member is allowed 2 permits from this area during the year. Each permit is good for 2 weeks and authorizes the cutting of 2 cords of firewood. The permit holder must be present during all cutting and hauling operations and must have the permit in their possession. This firewood is for personal use only and MAY NOT BE SOLD. Large amounts of fir and alder firewood are available at 3 landings. There is also a scattering of maple, hemlock and spruce. The unit is located approximately 8 road miles from Siletz, the last 4 miles of which are on rock roads. Maps and complete directions are available at the Tribal Forestry office. Warm Springs to Issue Tax Exempt Bonds The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs issued a "tax exempt bond anticipation note" December 2 which allows for the extension of Warm Springs Forest Products Industries financing of the small log mill. The tribe is now eligible to issue tax exempt bonds, which is expected to occur next spring. Tax exempt bonds are very attractive, financially, to buyers because no taxes, are paid on the interest of the bonds. The anticipation note provides interim financing for the next six months, extending the financing to June 1992. The funds raised in the sale of the bonds will be used to pay off the current debt with First Interstate Bank and finance improvements to the small log mill and to possibly construct new facilities that will provide additional jobs in the community. The interest rate is anticipated to be much lower than what is currently being paid and the tribe expects to "save millions" over the next 10 years. According to tribal attorney Dennis Karnopp, the "Tribe, itself, has no liability for repayment of the debt. Repayment will come solely from revenues generated by WSFPI" (Taken from Spilyay Tymoo Dec. 13, 1991) ***Job 13 O pening*** JOB DESCRIPTION: Smokehouse - Wholesale Sales Representative. DIVISION: Wholesale sales SALARY: $22,000 - $24,000 QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to meet the public well. Good organizational skills. Good communicator. Positive attitude. Sales or business background. SUMMARY: Responsible for wholesale sales of Siletz Tribal Smokehouse products. Responsible for supporting goals and strategies of the enterprise. Responsible to update and inform Siletz Tribal Smokehouse manager on all aspects of sales. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Contact clients and perform timely follow-up. 2. Maintain client contact log. 3. Submit weekly contact and sales summary. 4. Participate in budgeting process as directed by Siletz Tribal Smokehouse manager. 5. Work trade shows and promotionals as directed by Siletz Tribal Smokehouse manager. 6. Deliver product when applicable. 7. Carry out further assignments as directed by Siletz Tribal Smokehouse manager. 8. Read and understand STEDCO personnel policies. 9. Maintain positive, cheerful attitude. 10. Foster team spirit. APPLY BEFORE: February 15, 1992 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Lundy Siletz Tribal Smokehouse P.O. Box 1004 Depoe Bay, OR 97341 Applications can be obtained at the STEDCO O ffices in Siletz , The Siletz Tribal Smokehouse in Depoe Bay, or by writing to Dan Lundy at- the above address. Applications should be sent to the attention of Dan Lundy at the Siletz Tribal Smokehouse.
