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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.
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Checks w ill be mailed out beginning JUNE 23, 2003.
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GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON
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9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2082
DIRECT: 503-879-2082
FAX: 503-879-2177
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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
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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.
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