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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1989)
Smoke Signals December 1989 Page 5 nnir CP I mm, t 'is I . j r I Council members Wilma Butler and Kathryn Harrison witness Chairman Mark Mercier as he prepares to sign the Tribes' historic non-smoking resolution. The Tribe participated in the Great American Smokeout by banning the use of tobacco in all Tribal facilities. The Tribe is committed to providing workers with a healthy workplace. CHAIRMAN SIGNS NEW ANTI-SMOKING RESOLUTION! On November 15th, 1989, the Tribal Council unani mously adopted a resolution declaring all Tribal Offices and facilities as NON SMOKING areas. The Council's message is clear. They are committed to maintaining healthy environments for both our Tribal employees and enrolled members, who utilize our health clinic, and any other facilities. Definctly, the non smoking sentiment is gaining a lot of momentum throughout the American public. With so many Federal, State, and other public facilities declaring their offices as Non-Smoking, the Council felt it neces sary to promote health in any way possible. We realize this new policy may not be popular with people who smoke, but the motion to adopt this resolu tion was made by a smoker. With the major Airlines now restricting smoking on flights within the continental U.S., most restaurants declaring non smoking com pletely, we are entering into a new era. Here is the resolution in it's entirety. WHEREAS, the Grand Ronde Tribal Council, pursuant to Article III, Section I of the Tribal Consitution approved November 30, 1984, by the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, is empowered to exercise all legislative and executive authority not specifically vested in the General Council of the Confed erated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon; and, WHEREAS, the Grand Ronde Tribal Council is committed to the healthy of Grand Ronde Tribal members; and, WHEREAS, the Confederated Tribes of GrandRonde has a comprehensive Health Program to provide health care to Tribal members; and, WHEREAS, the United States Surgeon General has printed health hazards on cigarette packages; and, WHEREAS, the Tribal Council acknowledges the dangers associated with the use of tobacco; and, WHEREAS, the Tribal Council is sensitive to the health needs of all Tribal members utilizing the Tribal facili ties; and, WHEREAS, the Tribal Council wishes to demonstrate active leadership in addressing health hazards; and, WHEREAS, the Grand Ronde Tribal Council advocates leading healthy lifestyles and encourages non use of tobacco. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grand Ronde Tribal council hereby declares ALL Tribal facilities as SMOKE FREE working and meeting areas. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Grand Ronde Tribal Council is committed to assisting Council mem bers, Tribal committee members, and Tribal staff in "Kicking the Habit!" CERTIFICATION: The Tribal Council for the Confed erated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon passed this resolution at at regularly scheduled meeting with a quorum present as required by the Grand Ronde Tribal Constitution held on November 15th. 1989r by a vote of 8 yes, 0 no, and 0 abstentions. POW-WOW The Pow Wow Committee has some openings still available. If any one is interested in joining the commit tee, and would like to sign up for one of the sub committee's, the ones listed below are still open. If you are. interested, contact Joann Mercier at 879 5211, and ask for a application, then it will be mailed out to you, or you can come in and get one. Your mileage to and from meetings, and time spent on the committee will be paid for. CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIR SECRETART TREASURER - Merle Leno JanHallcr - Joann Mercier - Margo Mercier TRIBAL COUNCIL- Wilmadcne Butler, Kathryn Harrison, Candy Robertson, Val Grout SUB-COMMITTEE HEADS MAINTENANCE ELDERS KITCHEN VENDORS Russ Leno Ivanetta Cook Mark Cook Ken Schmid CLEAN UPCOOR. PARKING PR & FUNDRAISERS - Kathryn HarrisonShelley Hanson ROYALTY - Patty Ring DANCE.CRAFT, & DRUMMING TRIBAL SALES - Zelda LaneKaren Schmid CALENDAR - Shelley Hanson ? oIpI' Z 4 A ft '"'' i u ''WW , available December 6tb either by mail order or dtrcctfV of 'S0i'. 1-20 W 101500? SJOFor orders weT 50(contact Shelley Jianson at (503) 879-5211 Ext. 101) r ? fir111'1:'1'11'1'''11'1'11"'1' " "'"-wyff : ADDRESS ' ZddAkkiU (iUMUiUi IrVtedtnWof fend K&ft'Pd Qmnd ttjto I ' V I Four year-old Emma Leno sits patiently with her father.
