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JOMTITLEV
PARENT COMMITTEE
MEETING
APRIL 5,1990
TRIBAL OFFICE 6:00 PM
For more information contact:
Camille VanVleet 879-5211
Sepha Thomas 879-5210
JOM Needs to get Beyond
Tennis Shoes & Trips to
Disneyland
This was one of the messages provided to participants
at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, JOHNSON O'MALLY
Conference on March 13 & 14, 1990, in Spokane,
Washington. Dr. Gerald Gipp, Education Specialist,
Office of Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Central Office; conveyed a bleak message to Tribal
representatives, regarding the funding outlook for Fiscal
Year 1991. JOM proposed funding levels for FY '91
include a $3.1 million reduction. Dr. Gipp stated this
amount would not be restored to the budget unless there
was a tremendous response from the Indian communi
ties opposing the reduction.
During the upcoming year, the Bureau will be conduct
ing efforts to "standardize" data submitted by JOM
programs. More attention will be given to programs
who are gathering and conducting activities that demon
strate solid academic involvement and generate good
"cooperative" efforts with local school districts & Title
V Programs. Dr. Gipp stressed there is a tremendous
need for programs to establish solid activities that justify
funding. Programs must fight the negative image that
has long been associated with JOM, that all the pro
grams provided are "tennis shoes and trips to
Disneyland".
Also during the FY '91 year, the Bureau will be seeking
to identify "exemplary" programs for recognition and
sharing of activities. These model programs' activities
and format, will be disseminated among other JOM
programs throughout the U.S..
In closing Dr. Gipp informed participants that the
Bureau of Indian Affairs has been conducting "summit
hearings" throughout the U.S. seeking input from Tribes
and communities as to what direction the Bureau should
be taking in the area of education. Tribes interested in
providing testimony regarding future educational
direction, and JOM support, are encouraged to attend
the NW Summit Hearing which will be held on April 18
20, 1990, in Spokane, Washington, at the Sheraton
Hotel. For more information, interested parties can
contact Mr. Marlin Reimer, Education Specialist,
Bureau of Indian Affairs - Portland Area, (503) 230
5682. If JOM Programs are to survive, your support is
needed!
Family Science
Grand Ronde Elementary
School Library
MARCH 29, 1990
6:00 -7:30 PM
For more information call:
Dean or Camille at 879-5211
Student Enrichment Program
location hosting 30 students. The Enrichment Programs
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mathematics, science or engineering career. Application
Students Receive Award
Students of the Month for January were announced in
a Positive Action Assembly. Students honored were:
Second grade: JOEY BAILEY, Samantha Kendall and
Rachel Towner.
Third grade: BRANDON ROBERTSON and Eliza
beth Hall.
Also recognized at Grand Ronde were the following
students for reading or being read to at home in January
at least ten days out of the month for fifteen minutes
each day:
Second grade: Samantha Kendall, ANDY LAN
GLEY, Alex Melchcr, Jason Randall, Sam Reed,
Helena Telfer, Rachel Towner and Carey Wright.
BIA Johnson O'Malley
Conference
On March 13 and 14 the Bureau of Indian Affairs held
their annual JOM conference in Spokane, WA. The
conference theme was cooperation. Camille VanVleet
and Dean Azule attended and were also workshop pre
senters. General topics and workshops offered were
improving student self image, substance abuse preven
tion, strategies for program improvement, math and
science concepts, and discussions of the proposed 3.1
million dollar cut in the Johnson O'Malley program for
FY'91. The two who attended came back with new ideas
and enthusiasm.
ELDERS' TRIP
The Elders enjoyed a trip to the Old Mill Museum, on
March 6, 1990. Their "new van" was comfortable, and
gave an enjoyable ride. After the museum, they went to
the Bonanza in Salem, for lunch, and stuffed themselves
like we always do when we go to the Bonanza! Every
body is anxious for the next trip!
All Parents and Interested
Parties
ActivitiesSports Committee
Meeting
APRIL 10,1990
6:00 P.M.
GRAND RONDE DEPOT
Please come we need your ideas and in-put. If you
need more information, call Reyn Leno 876-7402; Merle
Leno, Darlene Aaron 876-5795; or the Tribal office 879-5211.
Intern Scholorships
Competition for College
Sophomores
For information about the $1,000 scholarship, please
contact the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, P.O. Box 300,
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 or call (609) 452-2820.
Greater Media 1990
Minority Internships In
Media Careers
Greater Media, Inc., a nationwide radio, publishing
and cable TV company based in East Brunswick, NJ
launched its 1990 Minority Internship in Media Careers.
The company will award a $5,000 cash stipend and a
one-year salaried employment contract to one intern
beginning in July. For information or applications, write
to Internship Coordinator, Greater Media, Inc., PO Box
859, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Application deadline is
April 30, 1990.
TEEN SOBER DANCE
Chemawa Indian School
3700 Chemawa Road NE
Salem
Saturday, March 31, 1990
7:00 -11:00 PM
EVERYONE WELCOME TO ATTEND
DJ, Sobriety Countdown, Lots of Door Prizes,
Concessions, Snacks
Admission $3.00
Benefit for NAYADS
(Native American Youth Against Drugs)
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS
ALLOWED
Call 399-5942 for Information