TRIBAL COUNCIL
ELECTION RESULTS
The tribal membership elected Ray McKnight, Merle
Holmes and Marvin Kimsey to Tribal Council during
elections on September 10, 1988.
The three new Council members will serve a three year
term. Ray Mcknight was re-elected while Gene
LaBonte and Merle Leno did not make re-election.
The total vote count is as follows:
Allen, John " 57
Harrison, Frank 20
Holmes, Merle 74
Kimsey, Marvin 77
LaBonte, Gene 53
Larsen,Ed 59
Leno, Merle. 66
Leno, Tom 53
McKnight, Ray 98
Mercier, Darrel 50
Porter, Riley 18
Congratulations to the new Council members! ! !
Council Notes
COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 1988
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Mark Mercier
at 6:05 p.m.
Council Members present: Mark Mercier, Merle Leno,
Kathryn Harrison, Val Grout, Candy Robertson, Ray
McKnight, Russ Leno, Gene LaBonte, Henry Petite.
Others present: Jim Willis, Jackie Colton, Greg
Archuleta, Ivanetta Cook, Mark Cook, JoAnn McClary.
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING: The General
Council Meeting will be held the 18th at the grade
school. At this time, there will be the swearing in of the
new Council members, Ray McKnight, Merle Holmes
and Marvin Kimsey. Mark thanked Merle Leno for his
assistance, noting the reservation bill process was "no
cake walk", and thanked Gene LaBonte for an "excel
lent job", as a Council member.
The Agenda for the General Council meeting was set:
Swearing in of the new Council, Reservation Bill - Ken
Smith, and Pow Wow thank you.
ATNI DELEGATE: Candy was appointed tribal
delegate to Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest and -Kathryn
as alternate.
HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Council accepted
Annabelle Ham, Dorothy Greene and Myrna Brandon
to serve on the Health Committee.
Motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 19, 1988
Meeting was called to order by Mark Mercier, Tribal
Chairman
Roll call was taken. Present were Mark Mercier,
Kathryn Harrison, Ray McKnight, Russ Leno, Candy
Robertson, Val Grout, Henry Petite, Merle Holmes,
Marvin Kimsey.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Willis, Greg Archuleta,
Tammy Fry, JoAnn McClary, Clay McClary, Dean
Mercier, Mark Cook, Ivanetta Cook, Jim Butler,
Wilmadene Butler and Riley Porter.
Motion carried to table the previous Council minutes.
RESERVATION CELEBRATION: Mark Mercier
noted that President Reagan had signed the reservation
bill on Friday, September 9, 1988. The bill is Public Law
100-425. The Tribe would receive a copy of the act as
well as the pen used to sign the bill.
A discussion was held regarding a reservation celebra
tion. Two celebrations were discussed. A small banquet
to thank those that helped the Tribe with the reservation
bill, and a larger public event. Dates suggested for the
larger public celebration were November 19 and 20th.
It was noted that Ken Smith, who.helped with the
reservation bill, would attend the General Council
meeting on September 18th.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: It was suggested that the
Tribe put an article in the paper to thank the local
community for their support for the reservation bill.
The Council decided to meet in Portland Wednesday to
discuss this with Ken Smith and Ralph Glerum.
REHABILITATION AND AFTERCARE SPECIAL
IST: Of three people interested in the temporary
positions, two have declined to apply. However, they
have suggested two other people for the position.
Cheryle is waiting to hear from them. If no word is
received soon, the other will be considered.
The minutes for September 8 & 12 were approved.
THANK YOU ARTICLE: Council reviewed a article
to thank members of the West Valley Community for
their support of the reservation. Motion carried to place
the article in local papers.
RESERVATION: The Council discussed the possibility
of a Exchange Ceremony for the reservation lands from
the Bureau of Land Management to Bureau of Indian
Affairs.
MEETINGS: Motion carried to have Tribal Council
meetings moved from Monday evenings to Wednesday
evenings and to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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ATNINPIHB: Resolution was passed to pay dues for
membership into the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest .
Indians. Val, Candy, Russ and perhaps Mark would
attend the annual conference in KalispelL Montana, in
conjunction with the Northwest Portland Indian Health
Board meeting October 4-9, 1988.
MEETINGS: Council members were reminded of the
economic development meeting scheduled for Septem
ber 22nd and the Oregon Tribes meeting, hosted by the
Warm Springs Confederated Tribes, on September 23 in
Salem.
VICE-CHAIR: Candy Robertson was elected as Vice
Chair for the Tribal Council.
BANQUET SET: The Council set October 21, 1988 as
the date for a banquet to thank those who assisted the
Tribe on the Reservation bill. Tentative location
selected was the Salishan in Lincoln City. ,
JOHN HAMPTON MEETING: Council was informed
that John Hampton would like to meet with the Tribe to
discuss forestry management.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
ACCOUNTANT
JOB TITLE: Accountant
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
Part-time
DUTIES:
- Post data on an automatic accounting system to
appropriate journals or general ledger,
-assist in preparation of bi-monthly payroll,
-document all posting to journals and the general ledger
-process checks on automated system, assuring compli
ance with tribal policy as to necessary authorization
procedures.
-reconcile journals and bank accounts to general ledger.
-typing and filing of reports and documents.
-assist in the process of automation of the accounting
function. '
-other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: . '
-willing to train,
-willing to travel.
. -High School or G.E.D.
-A A. in Accounting or minimum two years of book
keeping experience.
-experience with a computerized accounting system
helpful.
-Some computer experience necessary.
-Able to operate an adding machine by touch.
-Must have valid Oregon Driver's License and reliable
transportation.
SALARY: $6.50 -$7.50 per hour
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 17, 1988
TribalIndian preference applies.
Send resume to: General Manager
Grand Ronde Tribes
P.O. Box 38
Grand Ronde, OR 97347