14 JULY 1, 2002
Smoke Signals
SOPHE Accepting Applications For Fellowship
The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is accepting applica
tions for one-year student fellowships to assist and train students in in
jury prevention and control, funded by the CDC's National Center for
Injury.
The fellowship is designed to recognize, assist and train students work
ing on research or practice-based projects in either unintentional injury
prevention or violence prevention from the perspective of health educa
tion or the behavioral sciences.
For one year, starting October 2002, "SOPHE Fellows in Injury Preven
tion" will receive a $1,500 stipend, one-year student membership in na
tional SOPHE and complementary registration at the SOPHE Annual
Meeting in San Francisco, CA in November 2003, where they will have
an opportunity to display poster presentations on their projects.
Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in a Masters or Doc
toral degree program in health education, health promotion, behavioral
sciences or a related field.
For more information or to request an application, contact Eleanor Dixon
Terry at SOPHE 202-408-9804, or e-mail at edixon-terrysophe.org.,or
visit www.sophe.org
Deadline: July 31, 2002
SUMMER FUN!!
This summer it will be time to cool off at a fun new program spon
sored by the McMinnville Swim Club. MSC is a competitive swim team
that swims and competes year round throughout the state of Oregon.
MSC's mission is to encourage swimmers to develop their individual
skills and abilities while having fun through competitive age-group
swimming. Swimmers develop high levels of team spirit, and through
swim meets, become acquainted with other kids across Oregon. Age
group swimming is open to kids 6-18, and all levels of swimmers are
welcome. Children are coached according to their ability, and swim
with others that are at the same level.
This summer, we are offering a Summer Trial for kids to give Swim
Team a try! Starting the Monday after Turkey Rama, July 15, and
through August 7, swimmers are to meet at the pool every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00-4:45pm. The cost will be $25.00,
with an additional $20.00 for those who do not have McMinnville
Aquatic Center Pool Passes. For questions call MSC at 503-472-1349,
or Valerie Harjo, Meet Director and VP at 503-852-7714.
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Cleaning and Detailing of Tribal Vehicles
For The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Procurement Department
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is requesting proposals for
the interior and exterior cleaning and detailing of Tribally owned and
leased vehicles. The vehicle cleaning and detailing is required to be
performed on weekends at the Tribal headquarters and completed by
8:00am on the following Monday.
Interested persons wishing to be considered for the above work, please
request a proposal packet from:
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Procurement Department
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-2216
Proposals must be received at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde,
Procurement Department before 4:00 pm July 22, 2002. Proposals
must be received by the established deadline. Those received after the
deadline will not be considered. Proposals submitted by fax will not
be accepted.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled "Re
sponse to RFP for Cleaning and Detailing of Tribal Vehicles."
The Tribe reserves the right to select the proposal(s) that are in the
best interest of the Tribe. The Tribe also reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of
the Tribe.
Additional information regarding this RFP may be obtained by con
tacting Kevin Mueller (Procurement Supervisor) at 503-879-4548 or
Bryan K. Langley (Procurement Manager) at 503-879-2216.
Native American Applicants Sought
For Hatfield Fellowship
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announced today that appli
cations for the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship are now avail
able. Each year, a Hatfield Fellow is selected among Native American
applicants to serve as a fellow in the office of a member of Oregon's Con
gressional delegation.
The Fellowship was created in 1998 to honor Mark Hatfield for his ac
complishments as a United States Senator and Governor of Oregon as
well as his mentorship of many emerging leaders.
"The Mark Hatfield Congressional Fellowship provides members of Pa
cific Northwest American Indian Tribes the opportunity to make a differ
ence in their personal lives as well as contribute to the quality of life within
their communities," said Justin Martin, Intergovernmental Affairs Direc
tor for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
"The Hatfield Fellowship will seed Indian Country with individuals who
know their way around Washington, D.C., producing long-term benefits
for all Oregon Tribes and the Pacific Northwest," said Kris Olson, member
of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees which over
sees the internship.
Applicants must be enrolled adult members of a federally recognized
Tribe in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington, with preference given
to Oregon Tribes. The selection committee will conduct interviews in Au
gust and announce their selection by September 1, 2002.
Highlights of the Fellowship include:
B The Hatfield Fellow will serve for nine months (Nov2002 July2003).
D The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend, moving and travel expenses
and tuition for the American Political Science Association (APSA) orienta
tion. B The Fellow is not an employee and is therefore responsible for his or her
own taxes and insurance.
To request an application, contact Paula Cook, Spirit Mountain Com
munity Fund, by mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Rodd. Grand Ronde, OR
97347, or by e-mail at paula.cookgrandronde.org.
Deadline for submitting a complete application is July 15, 2002
at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
CONGRATULATIONS
PROMISS KELLOGG
FOR GRADUATING FROM
KINDERGARDEN INTO THE
FIRST GRADE.
PROMISS IS THE DAUGHTER OF
KLAUDIA KELLOGG 3787, THE
GANDAUGHTER OF TRIBAL
ELDER JOSEPH KELLOGG, 3136.
THE GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER OF
TRIBAL ELDER SYLVIA JONES.
Congratulations!!
Karlena Kellogg
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You have graduated from the
LVN Program in Pittsburg, CA.
Karlena is now working in labor
and delivery at a Walnut Creek, CA
Hospital as a Licensed Vocational
Nurse. Karlena is also continuing
her education to become a regis
tered nurse. Karlena is the daugh
ter of Tribal Elder Joseph Kellogg.
The granddaughter of Tribal Elder
Slyvia Jones. Karlena is a single
parent of an 8 year-old son. She
has worked very hard to earn her
education so as to provide a good
stable life for her son and herself.
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Happy 8th Birthday
Christopher!
Love, Mom, Dad,
Nick & Emily
Happy 1st Birthday
Jeremiah Paul Surber
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Love you,
Daddy, Mom,
Grandpa Jerry
& Grandma Nancy