August 15, 1996
SMOKE SIGNALS
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3 BM8 S &1&T
Arts and crafts market
Open 7 days a week 11 to 6
Consignment or booth sales
Pine needle basket making
If interested, please call Shawn at
879-2476 or 1-800-422-0232.
Don't pass up the famous
Strawberry Patch
Enjoy your favorite fresh fruit
shortcake, sundae or milkshake.
Take Casino exit.
Calling all artists
The Small Business Administration (SB A)
is sponsoring an Artist Microloan Program
through Western Bank in Tualatin, Oregon.
Loan amounts range from $500 to
$100,000. Contact Small Business Devel
opment (SBD) for more information and a
copy of the business plan outline.
The application process is as follows:
Complete and submit a two-page appli
cation from Small Business Development.
Compose a brief business plan with fi
nancial projections.
SBD can assist you in completing these
documents. There is about a three-day turn
around once materials are received. Call
879-2476 or 1-800422-0232 to learn more!
Child care opportunity for teen parents
Littlefoot Child Care of Willamina is considering expansion of its infant child care. Art
Anderson, Superintendent of Willamina School District, fully supports the focus of this
effort to provide child care for teen parents wishing to return to school. Expanded services
would also help meet the needs of working parents in the area. The goal is to have accom
modations ready for September, but first a potential child count is needed so planning can
be made. If you are a teen parent, or a working parent in need of infant or child care call
Nancy Holmes at 879-2401 by August 30.
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AUGUST 1996
Monday 9 to 1 1:30 a.m Beginning Windows
1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Word
Tuesday 9 to 11:30 a.m GroupWise
Wednesday 1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Windows
Thursday 9 to 11:30 a.m GroupWise
1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Word
Friday 9 to 1 1:30 a.m Beginning Windows
1 to 3:30 p.m Print Shop
SEPTEMBER 1996
Monday 9 to 11:30 a.m Beginning Word
1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Data Base
Tuesday 9 to 11:30 a.m Beginning Windows
1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Word
Wednesday 1 to 3:30 p.m GroupWise
Thursday 9 to 11:30 a.m Beginning Spreadsheet
1 to 3:30 p.m Print Shop
Friday 9 to 1 1 :30 a.m Beginning Windows
1 to 3:30 p.m Beginning Internet
FREE to tribal members and staff $10 for non-tribal members.
Computer Lab 28840 Salmon River Highway - Grand Ronde
To register for classes contact Small Business Development
Shawn at 879-2476 or Doug at 879-2476.
Students should start thinking about Fall Term
To be considered for Winter TermSpring Semester 1997
funding through the tribal education programs, Adult
Vocational Training andor the Higher Education Program,
you must have your completed application turned in to the
Tribal Education Program by November 1, 1996. This
deadline date does not apply to institutions with an "open
enrollment" policy. The application process for propriety
schools usually takes from 30 to 45 days, so please submit
applications at least a month before you plan to attend.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All students are required to file for Federal Financial
Aid. Continuing students are expected to file prior to
February 1 5 of each year. A copy of the Federal Financial
Aid application must be submitted to the Tribal Education
Program in order to determine program eligibility.
2. All students are responsible for having their grade
reports sent to the Tribal Education Program upon com
pletion of each TermSemester. Either make arrangements
with the Registrar's Office to have the reports sent directly
to the tribal office or mail a copy of your grade report to the
tribal office yourself.
3. Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and complete a
minimum of 12 credit hours per termsemester to remain
eligible for funding.
4. Students who are placed on PROBATIONARY
STATUS will not be awarded the following term until they
have provided the Education Program an official copy of
their grade reporttranscript. Transcripts must include the
term of probation and must show successful completion of
12 credit hours earned with at least a 2.00 GPA. NO
AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS
HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.
5. It is the student's responsibility to remain in "good
academic standing." If a student demonstrates an "on
againoff again" pattern of being placed on Probationary
Status, heshe will be placed on probationary status for one
complete academic year. Failure to meet minimum aca
demic requirements during the probationary termsemester
will result in SUSPENSION.
6. Students, please notify the Education Program of
address changes and telephone number changes as soon as
they occur.
7. If emergencies occur that effect your attendance
notify the Education Program and the College IMMEDI
ATELY! (Tribal Education Office, College Business
Office, College Financial Aid Office, and the College
Registrar's Office).
8. Students who withdraw from school due to medical or
health related reasons must obtain a Statement of
Verification from their physician or health care provider
identifying need to withdraw from school. Students must
also obtain a Statement of Release from their physician that
identifies ability to return to school. Copies of physician's
statement must be provided to the Education Program.
9. All students must sign a Release of Information form
regarding attendance, financial aid transcripts, education
budgets, progress and grade reports.
10. Students also need to be aware that if they quit school
or withdraw early from school they will bemay be required
to reimburse the Education Program monies they received
to attend school.
1 1. Students entering their SENIORyear are required to
have a GRADUATION AUDITEVALUATION com
pleted Fall TermSemester and provide a copy of the Audit
Evaluation to the Tribal Education Program.
Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education Specialist
and program staff. We are here to provide assistance and
support for you while you are attending school.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Financial Aid is not
guaranteed from one year to the next. You must apply for
Federal Financial Aid every year. For the best financial
aid packaging, it is best to apply as soon after January 1 as
possible each year. Federal money is allocated out first
come, first serve, with only loan money left for late filers.
The application is free and is available at all campus and
university financial aid offices. Or contact the Tribal
Education Office at 10800-422-0232 and an application
can be mailed to you.
Small business classes
offered in September
YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
This short class focuses on helping anyone who is think
ing of going into business. This class lays a foundation for
Starting a Successful Business. Tuition: $10, which ap
plies toward the Starting a Successful Business class if you
choose to continue.
PORTLAND - Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
WARM SPRINGS - Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
UMATILLA - Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
GRAND RONDE - Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
KLAMATH - Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.
STARTING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
It provides the framework for successful business start
up by assisting students in writing a bankable business plan
and training them to prepare a successful application for
financing. Meets weekly for 10 weeks. Tuition: $100 (5
college credits available).
PORTLAND - October 1 at 6:30 p.m.
WARM SPRINGS - October 1 at 6 p.m.
UMATILLA - October 1 at 6 p.m.
GRAND RONDE - October 1 at 6 p.m.
KLAMATH - October 2 at 6 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Participants get help solving real life problems encoun
tered as their business grows, while creating a network and
forming alliances within the Indian business community.
Meets monthly for 12 months. Tuition: $100 (6 college
credits available).
PORTLAND, GRAND RONDE, WARM SPRINGS -
you can join in September.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE
CLASSES OFFERED BY ONABEN, PLEASE CALL
SHAWN AT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
879-2476 OR 1-800-422-0232.