GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT New Staff We are pleased to announce that Greg Archuleta has been offered the position of Hunting & FishingNewsletter person. Greg is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism. Greg will begin full-time on Mon day, January 19 1987. He can be reached at 879-5215 in the Depot Office. Business Development The following information for the 1987 Business Grants Match reflects the changes in this pro gram from 1986. The new 60-40 match appears to be a more realistic approach to Indian bus iness development. If you are interested in obtaining further Information on BIA bus iness development programs, please call the tribal office at 879-5215. 1987 - Allowable Match for Individuals and Tribes (Grant applicant has to provide 60 match before a grant can be considered.) BIA Grant (up to) & applicant's cash 40Z In-Kind (Assets) 0ther Sources 601 Total' Project 1002 In-Kind is acceptable in the form of cash or assets to be used in the business. But it reduces the A0Z 'grant. 0ther Sources - excludes BIA monies as part of the match. The following are acceptable: 1) Bank loan 2) Other Federal monies 3) Joint venture - cash A) Tribal relending (for individuals) 5) Tribal loan 6) Gifts, private loans, contributions Sample: Individual Grocery Store total project cost Applicant must obtain at least 60Z Applicant's Share (40Z) - Cash In-Kind $10,000 50,000 BIA Grant $250,000 150,000 100,000 60,000 $ 40,000 1988 BIA Budget Initiatives The FY 1988 budget request for the main operating account, Operations of Indian Programs, totals $910.2 million, about $11.0 million less than the current 1987 estimate, or about a one percent reduction. Included in this request are four major initiatives: moving education away from BIA control to local communities; an economic self-assistanceself help program that is intended to reform the general assistance grant program; increased assistance to small tribes through revenue sharing; and control of drug and alcohol abuse through motivation and rehabilitation. On the surface these initiatives appear harm less, however, some criticism has been raised, particularly on education. We will continue to follow the formulation of these initiatives and provide updates through the newsletter. Input from tribal communities will be important for policy development regarding the initiat ives. USDA DISTRIBUTION SITE CLOSED The Salem USDA food distribution site, operate by the Siletz Tribe, has closed. Jim Butler has volunteered to pick up USDA food for tribal members. Call the tribal office, 879-5215, at least two days ahead of time to arrange pick up. Otherwise, tribal members will need to pick up the food at the warehouse in Siletz, or in South Beach, outside of Newport. CONGRATULATIONS 1 1 1 Navy Seaman Recruit Randall L. Leno, son of Tribal Council member Russell Leno, has com pleted recruit training at Recruit Training Command in San Diego. Randall will relocate to Alemeda, California and is assigned to the nuclear power aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Enterprise. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Brittany DeAnna Grout 7 lbs. Hi oz. December 12, 1986 Parents: Richard 4 Debbie Grout Grandparents: Pete & Val Grout David Carl Wood 9 lbs. December 14, 1986 Parents: Monte & Terrl Wood Grandmother: Opal Davidson