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INDIAN BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
AVAILABLE
The Siletz Agency has been allotted $100,000 for Indian
Business Development Grants (IBDG). These funds
are a 75-25 match and are for the purpose of "for
profit" endeavors. The maximum grant amount for any
one application will be limited to no more than $50,000.
In order to fairly administer the grant monies, the
Agency will have an "open" application period to 4:30
p.m. on March 28, 1989. Any application packet
received after closing time on March 28, 1989 will not
be considered for funding.
In the review process the following factors will be
reviewed: .
1. The completeness of the packet, including a demon
strated knowledge of the business and evidence of
ablity of the applicant to engage in their proposed
endeaver;
2. The type of business and likelihood of successfailure
in the current market situation;
3. Willingness of the applicant to participate in the
Bureau program, including adequate timely reporting
measures;
4. Type in impact the proposed business will have on
the local reservationservice area economy, including
number of employees, sites, and other business
impact; : . V"
5. Necessity of grant to assist applicant in securing
required funding (i.e. the grant is a necessary portion
of the total packet, not just a means of reducing
individual contribution).
The following priorities may be considered by the
Committee:
1. First priority will be given to individuals;
2. Applicants who have not previously received grants
will have priority over previous recipients;
3. Members of the Tribes served by the Siletz Agency
(Grand Ronde, Siletz, Cow Creek, Coos, Lower
Umpqua and the Siuslaw Tribes).
Any questions or requests for packets or information
should be directed to the BIA Siletz Agency. Contact
the Community Services Program at 444-2679.
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 1989
GRAND RONDE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
12 NOON
BINGO FOLLOWS!!!
LOCATION: Grand Ronde Tribal Office,
Grand Ronde, Oregon
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide professsional assistance to the Gereral
Manager in all phases of the financial activities of the
Tribes in accordance with the standards required by
generally accepted accounting principles and the federal
government.
DUTIES:
Responsible for the overall financial activities of the
Tribes
Supervise the Tribal Accounting Office Manager and
Accounting
Clerks
Coordination of the annual audit
Technical assistance in accounting systems
Represent Tribes in financial relationships with
outsiders
Coordinate financial activities among other Tribal
Departments , .
Prepare annual budget
Provide technical assistance in financial forecasts
Develop the annual indirect cost proposal
Assist in the analysis of alternative financing
programs
Other financial activities requested by the General
Manager
QUAUFICATIONS:
BABS in accounting from an accredited institution and
at least 5 years of supervisory experience in an account
ing position
CMA or CPA preferred
Knowledge of governmental accounting preferred
Grant experience preferred
Knowledge of computer systems applications preferred
Indian Preference will be applied, if claiming, send your
certification of Indian blood from BIA or your Tribe
CLOSING DATE: March 10, 1989
Send resumes and documentation of qualifications to:
Confederate Tribes of Grand Ronde, General Manager
P.O.Box38,
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
Salary Range: $30,000 - $37,000 annually dependent
upon qualifications. ; . .-.., ... . v
GENERAL
COUNCIL
Do you have a topic you would like
discussed, or an idea how to get more
members to attend the General Council
meetings? The Tribal Council is interested in
your ideas.
If you have a suggestlon.you can do one of
the following three things:
1) Mention your topic or idea at the next
General Councfl or Tribal Council meeting.
2) Contact the Tribal Council Secretary,
Jackie Colton, at 879-521 1, ext. 32 and
let her know your suggestion.
3) Write your suggestion below or on a
separate piece of paper and send
It to: Tribal Council, Grand Ronde Tribes,
P.O. Box 38, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
USDAFOOD
DISTRIBUTION
The USDA FOOD Distribution for Salem in March are
7,8,&9th from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30.
Thursday will be from 8:00 a.m. to the last scheduled
appointment. Siletz distribution for March 21,22,&23,
from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. .
We will be conducting another Food Survey in the
month of March to determine your selections of food.
Your input is of great help to me when I order food.
We would like to thank Ron Jordan, Archie & Park
Nelson, Reg Butler, Jerry Marzan, Sam Bayya, Steve
Kreig, Ab Williams, Ivan Brown, Terry Martin, Rod
Boyer, Leon Metcalf, Ellen Metcalf, Mike, Jr. Brock,
Billy Hawk Schnieder and Councilman Frank Simmons
FOR YOUR HELP UNLOADING THE FOOD
TRUCKS.
YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. It
makes this part of the job a lot easier, WITH YOUR
JOKES AND CARING. We know this is very hard
work. You people who help are worth your weight in
GOLD!!! (WecouldgetamiUionforiv)... Thank-You
again! A special thanks to Jim Butler who helps us all
the time. He builds pallets, stocks the line, carries out
food and cooks for us. This man is a non Indian and
donates about 30 hours a month to our program. He is
the husband of Wilma Butler a Grand Ronde Tribal
member. As she saysThat's My Man!
Gene Hudson is another Grand Ronde Tribal member
who puts in 30 hours a month of donated time. We
appreciate his help. He is a Tribal elder and likes to
entertain our clients with stories when they come in.
(Usually about the one that got away.)
A thank-you to Darwin Simmons, we forgot to mention
his name for helping unload the Truck last quarter. He
also brought us a Banana Cream Pie for Valentines Day.
(Just what we need to keep in shape.)