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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1991)
OK COLL 70 . Ob hkui 91 THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OFTHE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON ear AUGUST 1991 TRIBAL COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM The Election Committee is hosting a Tribal Council Candidate Forum Sunday, July 28th at the Grand Ronde Elementary School. A meal will be served at noon and the forum will begin at 1:00 p.m. The Election Committee has established two questions for each candidate to answer and then the floor will be open for all tribal members that are eligible to vote. There will be established guidelines that must be followed so the forum will run smoothly. So come and get acquainted with the candidates. If you have any questions contact Connie Monson or Mary Brickcll at 1-800-422-0232. HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES SCHEDULED Hunter Education Classes have been scheduled for July 29, - August 1 and August 5, 1991, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 p.m. The Classes will be held at the Nazarene Church in Grand Ronde. Interested persons are asked to contact the Fish and Wildlife Department (879-5211) to sign up for the classes by Thursday, July 25th, 5:00 p.m.. All persons wanting to earn the State of Oregon Hunter Certifica tion must attend all classes! ... i V i f v (V r -1 dV m Grand Ronde royalty candidates participated in the Willamina 4th of July Parade. From Left to Right: Dena Hunt, Courtney Galligher, Tina Butler, Tara Leno, Lisa Schmid and Krystal Schmid. IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION College All Indian Dear Tribal Voters: This is to inform you of a new provision to the Confed erated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Election Ordinance. Effective immediately, for this and future Tribal Elections, All, voters must have a "Voter Signature Card" on file in the Enrollment Office. Voter Signature Cards are available through the Election Board, the Enrollment Office or the Tribal Council. Please call (503) 879-5211 ext. 202 for assis tance, or write to the Enrollment Office P.O. Box 38 Grand Ronde, Or. 97347. Voter Signature Cards and a Notary Public will be available during the election on September 7, 1991. Please bring a piece of photo identification with you to register and vote. Note that your signature MUST be notarized to be legal for voter registration. The Tribal Office has a Notary available or a bank usually provides this service. Your signature on this card will be used as voter verification in Tribal Elections. Be sure to sign it with the signature you use on any official documents. If the signature on the card docs not match the signature on the absentee ballot cast in your name, that ballot WILL NOT PBCOUNTEP, This requirement has been instituted for your protec tion, to ensure that no other person will falsely vote under your name and to maintain a high standard of fairness in Tribal Elections. We hope you share our concern and please accept our apology for any inconven ience. Election Committee TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS SEPTEMBER 7, 1991 Student Orientation Chemeketa Community College and the representa tives from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Confederated Tribes of Siletz, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the NW Portland Area Indian Health Board and the Klamath Tribe, are joining forces to host an orientation workshop for Indian students on August 7th & 8th, 1991. The workshop is a two day event, and will cover these topics: Community College Entrance Placement Assessment Support Services (tutoring, counseling, etc.) Four Year Colleges & Universities Student Clubs. If you are interested in attending, the Tribal Education Program will sponsoring students. During this work shop, Chemeketa will work with students in possible early registration for Fall Term 1991. All new AVT and Higher Education students are encouraged to attend this workshop. It does not matter if you will be attending Chemeketa, there will be representatives from various colleges on hand to answer your questions. For more information, call Barbara Steere at 1-800-422-0232.
