Smoke Signals
November 1994
Page 8
SMDC training update
As reported in this addition of
Smoke Signals, construction is
beginning to take shape for the
Tribe's casino project. According
to current schedules, the
construction will be completed in
October, 1995. Spirit Mountain
Development Corporation intends
to hire a gaming director after the
first year. The gaming director will
thenassist in the hiring ofadirector
of human resources, a finance
director, a surveillance director, a
marketing director, and other
department heads.
These positions will be rilled late
spring and early summer of 1995:
Most other jobs will be rilled at the
end of the summer of 1995. A
timeline of the hiring process will
be published in a future edition of
the newsletter. We will also include
general descriptions of various jobs
that will be available at the facility.
The Tribe is currently
establishing a training program
through Chemeketa Community
College to enhance members'
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general work skills and improve
their chances of obtaining jobs at
the resort. One of the most
important skills will be customer
service. In general, Spirit Mountain
resort will provide "entertainment
experiences" to its patrons. All of
the employees at the resort,
regardless of job titles, must
contribute to the entertainment
experience. Recognizing this, the
Chemeketa Community College
program will provide training that
focuses on customer service skills
and work readiness.
The Tribe has formed a planning
team to coordinate the training
program. The team has set January,
1995 as the start date for the
program. The Education Division
can help tribal members to enroll in
this program You can call 879
2275 for more information. To
express interest in employment,
contact Tammy Cook at SMDC,
879-2351. Any information
submitted will be kept on file a?d
considered when hiring begins.
Recent Tribal
Council actions
At the September 21 Tribal
Council meeting, there was
discussion about the Tribe
purchasing a modular building in
Washington state. It would cost
$25,000 and would provide more
office space and training facilities.
After discussion, Gene LaBonte
moved to proceed with plans to
purchase the building. BobHaller
seconded the motion. Motion
carried by a vote of 7 yes, 1 no.
Ed Larsen was elected Tribal
Council Secretary.
October 12, 1994:
Cliff Adams, Natural Resources
division manager, submitted
information on the proposed salvage
sale "Lean Tree II", and requested
Council adopt a resolution
approving the sale. AndyJenness
move, Val Grout seconded the
motion to adopt Resolution No.
068-94 approving the sale. Motion
carried by a vote of 8 yes, 0 no.
Other Council actions:
It was decided that the new
members would serve on the
following committees:
Gene LaBonte--Timber
Ed Pearsall Education
Bob Haller Fish and Wildlife
U of Ore. Library
Serials Dept.
Eugene OR 97403
Old survey error corrected
The Tribe has reached an
agreement with the Bureau ofLand
Management regarding a survey
error that was made in 1871. The
84 acres of land near the reservation
known as "Thompson Strip" was
not added to the reservation, and
ended up being sold in 1907.
For several months tribal leaders
have been negotiating for another
240 aCTesoftimberland in exchange
for Thompson Strip and the
monetary losses the Tribe endured.
The Tribe agreed to give up its
USDA Distribution Dates
Salem: November 1. 2, 3
Siletz: November 15, 16, 17
claim to Thompson Strip for this
timberland, adjacent to the
northeast corner of the current
reservation.
In the wee hours of the morning
last month, Congress finally
approved thearrangement theTribe
made with the BLM, and it is now
awaiting President Clinton's
signature. No further delays are
expected.
The 250-acre parcel will be in
addition to the Tribe'scurrent9,81 1
acre land base.
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