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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2003)
4 MAY 1, 2003 Smoke Signals S The Tribal Council plans to allocate $850.00 to each member through the Member Benefit program! A portion of the distribution 'will be taxable income. If you have any questions regarding the taxability, please call 1-800-422-0232 extension 1309. , For those eligible, withdrawal requests received in our offices by June 6, 2003 will generate checks to be mailed on June 23, 2003. Withdrawal requests post marked June 6, 2003, WILL NOT meet the deadline, thjey must be in our offices by that date.. : UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY CHECKS BE PICKED UP AT THE OFFICES. Checks will be mailed to the address on the withdrawal form. Once the applica tion is received, the address for the check will not be able to be changed. If you have a change of address, all other mail will go to your new address. If you need the check to go somewhere other than the address on the form, please go to the post office in your area and have your mail forwarded. You will be receiving a withdrawal form this issue regarding this distribution. Also, there is a withdrawal form in Smoke Signals in upcoming issues that you may use. These forms may be faxed or mailed into the offices. This will be the only payment date for the month of June. If you have a balance in your account, you may request that on this withdrawal form along with the 2003 alloca tion. If you choose not to make a withdrawal at this time, or miss the June 6th deadline, the next payment date will be July 15, 2003. In order to be mailed a check on July 15th, you must have your application to us no later than July 3, 2003. Due to the overwhelming amount of calls regarding verification of receiving the forms in the offices, you will need to mail it "return receipt requested" if you want verification of arrival. Ask your local postmaster for assistance with this service. The total Member Benefit Program allocation for 2003 is $850.00 for each mem ber. Please call 1-800-759-4814 to receive information regarding the distribution or if you. did not receive a withdrawal form, you may request one. This message service will be checked daily. If you have any questions regarding the application process or your beneficiary, you can contact Liz Leno at 1-800-422-0232, exten sion 2082, or Amy Whisler at extension 2223, With any other questions, contact Chris Leno at 1-800-422-0232, extension 2340. QHBBBBIIBBBBDBBIIBHBilBBIiBDBBQ l MEMBER BENEFIT WITHDRAWAL FORM J I JUNE 23, 2003 DISTRIBUTION I NOTE: CHECKS WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS I LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. 1 I c!;j::!ic i B J 1 ) Tribal member Roll Number: 1 1 2) Name: I 1 Please Print 3 Current Address: StreetPO Box E I I E I L City, State, Zip Code Phone Number 4 Date of Birth: SSN Social Security Number 7 Amount Requested: 9 Signature: . Date: I I E E E E E fl B E B fl I I Da Requests for withdrawals must be received in our office by JUNE 6, 2003 for approval and processing. Checks w ill be mailed out beginning JUNE 23, 2003. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CHECKS BE PICKED UPAT OFFICES. THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON MEMBER BENEFITS 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 TOLL-FREE: 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2082 DIRECT: 503-879-2082 FAX: 503-879-2177 jyj sua eh H fl I fl fl 1 fl fl fl fl fl fl I I fl I I fl fl I I I fl I fl fl fl H fl I I I I fl I I I I HHjB ILL nrirttrrrrtTtrirrtrvTm -5 Memorial Weekend Native Youth Co-Ed Basketball Tournament May 23-25, 2003 - Grand Ronde 8 Teams In Each Age Division B $100 Entry Fee D Age 13 and under co-ed and age 18 and under co-ed D 8 youth per team (3 must be female) B At least 2 females on court B Enrolled or Descendant Youth B "MVP" in each division B "Mr. or Ms. Hustle" in each division B 10 "All-Stars" in each div. Also for each division teams will receive the following for placing fll"' Place- Tournament Jacket U2"d Place- Tournament Sweatshirts M3"' Place- Tournament T-shirts The $100 team fee is due no later than May 12. This will ensure that you will receive your tournament packet on time. Packets contain player waiver forms, roster sheet and other needed information for the tourna ment. . f For information contact Melissa Sampson at 503-879-2044 or Matt Bucknell at 503-879-2039. Send your $100 team fee to: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Youth Prevention-Basketball Tournament ; 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 BThis event is sponsored by the CTGR Tribal Youth Prevention Program. SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO WELCOMES RICK SPRINGFIELD h 4 ' i Sf ? ! - 1 W - ... i ' f i f 1 I l 1 tf (f , ... ) , ..) i - i i MAY 8, 2003, 7pm Tickets are $30-$40. Get yours at spiritmountain.com or the Spirit Mountain box office. No one under 21. No refunds or exchanges. Highway 18, Grand Ronde. SPIBJT MOUNTAIN CAJINO