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Smoke Signals October 1990 page 2 w Northwest Indian Veterans Association Questionnaire Notice to Tribal Members: An informal meeting with representatives of the Northwest Indian Veterans Association will be held in Grand Ronde depending on the response of this questionnaire. The meeting will be for the purpose of determining the interest in Grand Ronde for establish ing a' chapter of the Northwest Indian Veterans Associa tion (N.I.VA.) 1. Would you be interested in participating in a N.I.VA. chapter in Grand Ronde ? 2. Are you aware of the possible benefits you could receive by participating in a N.I.V A chapter ? Please complete this form and return it to the Tribal newsletter office as soon as possible. The meeting will take place depending on the response to this question naire. No dues will be collected at this time and refresh-l ments will be provided. NORTHWEST INDIAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NAME: DATE ADDRESS: PHONE : D.O.B. SERVICE : DATES OF " SERVICE BRANCH: TRIBE(S): TO RANK AT TIME OF DISCHARGE: WAR ZONE SERVED: Korea, WWI.WW II, Cuba) OTHER OVERSEAS DUTY STATIONS: (Vietnam, NATIVE AMERICAN SOCIETIES: COMBAT DECORATIONS: ' EMPLOYED? YES EDUCATION: " MARITAL STATUS: ADDRESS: DISABLED? NO SPECIAL INTERESTS AND SKILLS: Veterans organizations all over the country are becoming active in chapters like this one. We at Grand Ronde believe the time has come for our Tribal Veter ans to receive the benefits due to them. Tribal Council Election Results Tribal Council elections were held at the Tribal Office on September 8th, 1990 Poll Voters Absentee Voter Total Larry Brandon 38 54 92 Wilmadene Butler 46 26 72 EdLarsen 36 16 55 Eugene LaBonte 22 58 80 Merle Leno 30 33 63 RussLeno 19 32 51 Mark Merrier . 73 51 124 Margaret Provost 39 69 " 108 Candy Robertson 39 . 30 69 Write In: KenSchmid 9 19 28 Elected Members Mark Mercier Margaret Provost Larry Brandon Mercier Wins 'Best of Show' For Log Truck A Bob Mercier Logging truck, driven by Jack Scott, won the People's choice "Best of Show" trophy at the Willamina timber rally Saturday. Here's a list of other winners: Log trucks: Bob Coblentz, Willamina, 1st place; Stan Mishler, McMinnville, 2nd; Bob Mercier, Willamina, 3rd. Special interest: John Watkins, Philomath, 1st; Ron Christensen, McMinnville, 2nd; John Wilson, Mill City, 3rd. Flatbed and chip trucks: Maben Trucking, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Job Announcement Position Description: Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Counselor Permanent Full-Time CLOSING DATE: 10-5-90 SALARY: $15,000 - $20,000 D.O.E. REPORTS TO: Rehabilitation and Aftercare Specialist QUALIFICATIONS: - Current certification as an alcohol counselor, and 3 years experience as an alcohol counselor; - Past experience working with Indian people preferred; - Demonstrate knowledge of AA, ALANON.ALATEEN and other community programs; - Must possess valid Oregon Driver's License; - Must have adequate transportation; - Must possess current CPR certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire; - Minimum of 3 years sobriety required. ' ;, TRIBALINDIAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED Submit Resume or Tribal Application to: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde P.O. Box 38 . Grand Ronde, OR. 97347 ATTN: General Manager , , Closing Date: October 5th, 1990. New NAPOLS Executive Director The Native American Program of Oregon Legal Services (NAPOLS) is pleased to announce that Maria Tenorio (Apache-Yaqui) has come on board in the position of NAPOLS Executive Director. Ms. Tenorio brings with her many years of experience working for the rights of Indian people in the State of Oregon. For the past seven years she was the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Consultant within the State's Children's Services Division, where she was a tireless and effective advocate for the rights of Indian tribes in child custody matters within the jurisdiction of CSD. Ms. Tenorio played a significant role in moving that agency to respect the requirements of ICWA and the rights of Indian tribes and individuals. Overall, Ms. Tenorio has been involved in government and Indian programs for twenty years. Her experience as an administrator, advocate and consultant will be a great asset to NAPOLS. NAPOLS provides legal services to a number of tribes in the state of Oregon, including the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. NAPOLS previous Executive Director, Craig Dorsay, has moved to the position of Litigation Director, where he will employ his wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of Indian law through the direction and supervision of NAPOLS legal staff. With Ms. Tenorio and Mr. Dorsay in these leadership positions, NAPOLS is sure to be able to provide strong and effective advo cacy for Indian people in the State of Oregon for many years to come. "Smoke Signals is the monthly publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. P.O. Box 38, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Phone (503) 879-5211. Brent Merrill Editor Photography Karen Lord Word Processing CONTRIBUTORS: Dean Azule Education Bonnie Martin... Health Staff Darlene Aaron Health Staff Connie Monson Forestry Mitch Conley Economic Development
