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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
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TREASURER
- Merle Leno
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- Joann Mercier
- Margo Mercier
TRIBAL COUNCIL- Wilmadcne Butler, Kathryn
Harrison, Candy Robertson, Val Grout
SUB-COMMITTEE HEADS
MAINTENANCE
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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
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Four year-old Emma Leno sits patiently with her father.