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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1992)
July 1992 Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Fund and Scholarship Arthur S. Bensell was a Tribal Council Member, Tribal Chairman, educator, and civic leader. Art spent many years In service to his community and Tribe as Mayor of the City of Siletz and Tribal Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Art attended Ohio State University and graduated from Heidelberg College In 1934. He served as Teacher, Principal, and Reservation Principal In Minnesota, Alaska, and North Dakota. Upon returning to the Siletz Area, Art became Involved In tribal affairs and served many years on the Tribe's Education Committee always striving for better educational opportunities for tribal members. In loving memory of Arthur S. Bensell, a Memorial fund has been established through the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. The Memorial Fund will be used to honor and award Tribal Members in college or vocational training programs. The responsibility of operating the Arthur S. Bensell Memorial fund has been given to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians' Education Committee. Funding for the Memorial is obtained by various fundraising activities/raffles held by the Committee throughout the year and by donations from public and private sources. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Donations may be made to: The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Fund, PO Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380. Nicely embroidered ball caps are on sale to raise funds for this memorial at $10.00 each in the Area Offices. Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Fund Application Form Students must submit a completed application by July 24, 1992 to the Tribal Education Committee, c/o one of the following addresses: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians PO Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 3789 D. River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 188 West "B" Street, Suite P Springfield, OR 97477 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 1718 NE 82nd Portland, OR 97220 Name_______ ___ ____ T e I e p h o n e Address_________________________ ______________ Message Phone_____________ _______________________________________________ Roll#______________ College or University enrolled in:___________________________________ M a j o r________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MI n o r _________________________ Essay Theme: "What our Indian communities can hope to contribute to the world In the 21st Century". Write a short essay (minimum one-half page, maximum one page) on "What our Indian Communities can hope to contribute to the world in the 21st Century. Along with the application form, students must submit the following: THIS YEAR'S SCHOLARSHIP: 1. Essay Theme: "What our Indian Communities can hope to contribute to the world in the 21st century". Write a short essay (minimum one-half page, maximum one page) on "What our Indian Communities can hope to contribute to the world in the 21st Century". Application 2. Proof of acceptance for admission to an accredited vocational, higher education, 2-year, 4-year, or graduate program. Essay on annual theme. process: Completed Applications must be: 1. Eligible Applicants: Any Siletz Member enrolled full -time in either college or vocational program. 2. Received and date stamped in one of the following Siletz Offices by July 24, 1992. ATTN: Art Bensell Memorial Scholarship Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians PO Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380 ! | A T T E N T I O N !! Any Tribal member interested in temporary work with the Tribe please fill out the following application: N A M E _ ___________________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________ ATTN: Art Bensell Memorial Scholarship Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 188 West "B" Street, Suite P Springfield, OR S lW l JOB SKILLS______________________ ATTN: Art Bensell Memorial Scholarship Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 3789 "D" River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303 ATTN: Art Bensell Memorial Scholarship Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 1718 NE 82nd Portland, OR 97220 3. 4. 5. O nly com pleted applications will be reviewed. Selection of recipients will be made July 28, 1992 Awards will be presented at our Annual Neslka lllahee Pow-Wow In Siletz. Awardees are encouraged to be present. Submit to: Personnel Manager, Confederated Tribes of Siletz, P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380.
