GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT
As you will notice there Is a format change In the Tribal Newsletter. We
are implementing these changes now to prepare for fall when we will be
publishing a consolidated newsletter to Include information from Tribal
programs, council, and other pertinent news in one monthly newsletter.
These changes are being implemented for two reasons; one, in the fall we
will have a staff position on board who's responslli ties will include the
monthly publication of a newsletter, and two, the printing of individual
newsletters by departments is no longer cost effective and tends to over
work the copy machines. We ask that you be patient with U9 during this
transition period.
Recently Mr. Alan Ham, (Grand Ronde Tribal Member) was hired as the Tribal
Social Worker. Alan will begin his duties later this month. He is
leaving his post with Indian Health Service at Neah Bay to return to work
for the Tribe. Additionally, Mr. Don Hudson (SiletzGrand Ronde) was
hired as the Tribal Social Researcher. Don has been working as the editor
of the Sjjetz News, and will begin work with us on August 18, 1986.
Initially, these two individuals will make up the Tribal Social Services
Department. We expect it will take a little time to get the program on
Its feetand to become fully integrated into the Tribal community, however
we do expect to be well underway by October 1986. Please try to come by
or call these individuals to get aquainted.
Some of you may have noticed different voices when you call the Cemetery
or the Depot offices. Those belong to Angle Childers at the Cemetery
office, and Lydia Hostler at the Depot office. Angle's position is
provided by the Silet'z JTPA Work Experience program, and Lydia' s position
is provided by the Siletz JTPA Summer Youth Employment program. It is a
pleasure to have both Angle and Lydia with us, they add a lot to both
offices. We would also like to thank Terry Russell, Siletz Salem Area
JTPA Counselor, for his help in making these positions available for us.
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As I mentioned previously, the newsletter will be undergoing some changes
In the next few months, so If you have Ideas or criticisms, please give
me a call at 879-5215 or 879-5253.
Sincerely
Jim Willis
Acting General Manager
TRIBAL HEALTH PROGRAM
CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICE
The Tribal Health Program is pleased to announce the start of our Tribal
operated Contract Health Service. The start of Contract Health Service
will begin August 18, 1986, from that day forward you will be getting your
preauthorlzation for health care from the Grand Ronde Contract Health
Service.