Smoke Signals
October 1990
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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