November 1983 December General Meeting December 4, 1983 12:00 PM Potluck St. Michaels Cafeteria Tribal Council Dean Mercier, Chairman Merle Leno, Council Kathryn Harrison, Vice Chairperson Bob Leno, Council Candy Robertson, Sec.Treas. Mark Mercier, Council Darrel Mercier, Council Vacant, Council Frank Harrison, Council Sincere sympathy to the families and friends concerning the passing of Daniel "Dan" Ham on November 24, 1983. Services will be at St. Therese Church, 1260 NE 132nd, Portland, Oregon on November 30 at 1:00 PM. ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS This meeting is very important to every tribal member. John Weddle, Manager, Tribal Operations and Bill Smith, Enrollment Officer from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of Interior will be at the meeting. They will explain what procedures have to be followed in the 45 days after President Reagan signed our HR 3885 bill. The general benefits that will be available will be outlined along with eligibility requirements. Each one will also answer any questions from the audience. GOOD NEWS! ! I Presiden t Reagan signed our reorganized tribal bill HR 3885 at 2:05 PM PST on jOouWW' 22nd!!! You have probably read all about it in your local newspaper. But, we are so proud of this reality that we have to shout it again! and again!