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MARCH 1, 2002 Smoke Signals 9 J H Lane Community College Diversity Scholarship: Deadline to Apply is April 17, 2002. Numerous Diversity Scholarships are available for the 2002-2003 aca demic year from the Wayne Shields Endowment. Scholarship awards are $1,000 per year. The Diversity Scholarships are designed to promote di versity in the student population, increase intercultural competencies, broaden cultural awareness and understanding of African-American, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, Latino, Native American and Alaska Native cultures and enrich the educational experience for the mutual ben efit of Lane students and the community. Contact: Adrian Rodriguez. Phone: 541-747-4501 ext: 2870 E-mail: rodriguezalanecc.edu D Educational Information Available in Various Locations: The Tribe's Education Division recently completed construction of its web page and it can be accessed via the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde web site at www.grandronde.org, click " Tribal Government Pro grams" then click "Education". An assortment of information is avail able through this site: Program summaries and applications, links to schol arship & internship opportunities as well as to various colleges and uni versities. Information about Education Services and Programs can also be obtained by calling 1-800-422-0232 extension 2275. ONABEN A Native American i.y Business Network and the Grand Ronde Small Business Department present: Business Basics Workshop Series Spring 2002 The Artist's Business Plan Wednesday, March 6: Will cover the basics of developing a complete business plan. D The Artist's Marketing Strategies Wednesday, March 13: Learn about how to research and evaluate your mar kets that have the potential to improve your business. D Earning a Living as an Art ist Wednesday, March 20: Learn exactly what it takes to earn a living as an artist. Artist annual income planning sheets will be made available. D Artist's Work Placements and Contracts Wednesday, April 10: Find out how to place your work with contracts that pro tect both you and the work, keep ing your potential income intact. D Artists as Business People Wednesday, April 17: What does it take to run a business as an artist? Find out what is re quired for the business side of being an artist. Distance Learning classrooms are located on the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, Siletz and Umatilla Indian Reservations and classes are hosted at Portland State University's Urban Center (506 SWMill Street). All classes are FREE and will be held from 5:45 - 7:45 pm in the evening. For more information and to reg ister contact Sheila Herber at the Grand Ronde Small Business De velopment Center at 503-879-2492 or Kristi Burns at the ONABEN main office at 503-968-1500. SMART People Wanted to Volunteer Tribal Youth Sponsorship Program SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) is looking for volunteers to read with children at the Grand Ronde Elementary School. We are serv ing 30 students but we still have students that aren't being served. Be ing a volunteer consists of a one hour per week commitment through the end of April 2002. Grand Ronde has SMART on Mondays and Wednes days. We are especially light on Mondays and need volunteers. If you are interested in helping a child please call the Grand Ronde Elementary School at 503-879-5210. Leave a message for Anne Riley. Name Contest The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board of Com missioners is sponsoring a contest for suggested names for the new 36 unit low-income family housing complex to tbe con structed in Grand Ronde. Participants should submit their name, address, phone number, suggested name for complex, explanation of why you chose it, or what it's significance is to them Submissions should be sent to the Housing Authority office. Deadline is April 1. If your name is used, you will be awarded Tribal blanket and will be recognized at the dedica tion ceremony. Poster Contest AMERIND Risk Management Corporation 2002 National Fire and Home Safety Poster Contest It's time for children within the six-county service area to sharpen their crayons and dip their paintbrushes. All submitted posters must illustrate a "fire safety" or "home safety" theme. Children in K- are eligible to participate. All entries must be original and created by crayons, markers or paint Posters must be SS" X 11" paper. This years winner can select one of two prizes - $1,000 or a trip to Walt Pisney World in Orlando, Florida in October 2002. Entry forms are available through the Tribal Housing Authority: Contact Shawn Kennedy at S03-&79-2401 for entry forms. Entries must be submitted to the Housing Authority Office no later than May 1, 2002. Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97343 Youth Education Sponsorship (YE Sponsorship) program, formerly Sum mer Sponsorship began in January 2002. YE Sponsorship is a program which provides maximum funding of $200 to enrolled Tribal members grades K-12, including home schooling one time per year to participate in school and extra-curricular activities or programs. You must request an application by contacting Chris Bailey at 800-422-0232 or 503-879-2101. Application must be returned completed in order to be processed. Please allow two weeks for processing. Funding is available until depleted. Please note that requesting an application does not ensure funding and does not register the student for the activity program. Financial Skills for Families Course The Small Business department is seeking interest for its financial skills for families course; a six week class that teaches participants the basics of budgeting. Participants who complete the course get 1 point removed from their credit report. If you are interested or know of someone else who may be interested in attending this class, contact Sheila Herber at 503-879-2492 or Barbara Lake at 503-879-2476. I .n..V, , Jf, I - ! ,-,, I .,1 I I 1 Listed below are the dates of the classes, the topics to be covered, as well as the names of the individual(s) scheduled to dis cuss the topics. 22702 Shelley Hanson Credit Report 'Resume & Page 1 1 of The Plan 12 week overview of the & The Plan guidebook 3602 John Baker Market Research Marketing 31302 Shelley Hanson Your Business & Business Location The Competition 32002 John Baker Cash Flow Chart Personal Financial Statement Personal one on one help Loan request Balance Sheet Operations Statement 32702 John Baker & Elaine Moore Cash Flow Chart Personal Financial Statement Personal one on one help Loan request Balance Sheet Operations Statement 40302 Shelley Hanson Legal, Speaker Bookkeeping, Doug Iverson, Speaker Business Plan Homework 41002 Shelley Hanson & Finan cial Resources Panel Representatives from Union Bank of California, SBA, Local Banks 41702 Shelley Hanson & Business Panel Panelists; Steve Bobb, Eyvette Davidson, Alice Propes, Gary Hampton, will participate in a question and answer session with class participants, about their experiences in small business. 42402 Shelley Hanson Grooming You and Your Business for Success Work on Business Plans with one on one assistance 50102 Shelley Hanson, John Baker Quick Books Software Class Overview, Elaine Moore, Instructor Finalize Business Plans One on one help Copy completed business plans and turn in 50302 GRADUATION 6:00 p.m. Tribal Community Center Contact Barbara Lake at 503-879-2476 or Sheila Herber at 503-879-2492.
