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Attention: All Tribal Members of The
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
PLEASE HELP US UPDATE OUR INFORMATION
RE-ENROLLMENT IN THE ODS
MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLANS FOR
THE 2004 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
In an effort to update our current insurance information, we are
asking each Tribal member to re-enroll in the ODS Health and Dental
Plans. Even if you are currently enrolled, we are requesting that you
still fill out an application and re-enroll.
The purpose of re-enrolling each member is to provide the Tribe with
updated member information, including whether or not you have other
insurance available to you (i.e. Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid, Medi
care, another insurance company, etc). If you do not re-enroll, you
will not be taken off the insurance programs. We are just requesting
your assistance in this endeavor and appreciate your help.
Each Tribal member has been mailed a letter with a new application
and return envelope. Please make every effort to return your
Medical and Dental insurance applications by Friday, Decem
ber 19, 2003, to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Atten
tion: Member Services Department, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347.
Dear Smoke Signals,
I would like to say thank you to all that have helped and donated to
help the Hand Amanda Heart and Lungs Organization. It has greatly
touched our hearts deeply.
God bless all,
Thank you Amanda and Family.
Tracy Schulte
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Worthy 39 area Veterans were presented with the Warriors
Medal of Valor (right), which was designed by Marshall Tall Eagle,
a Veteran of the Marine Corps (center) Tall Eagle, who lives in
Woodburn, Oregon, created the Medal to honor all Veterans,
including members of the Police and Fire Departments. Tall
Eagle eventually wants to present the medal to every Tribal Vet
eran on every reservation in the United States. Photos by Brent Merrill
Tribal Veterans Marshall Tall Eagle (Serna, Apache) and Grand Ronde Veteran
Gene LaBonte (right) salute the flag during a ceremony held at the Grand Ronde
Veteran's Memorial on Saturday October 25.
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Grand Ronde Gaming Commission
General Session Meeting Rescheduled
Due to Restoration Day, the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission Gen
eral Session meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on November 21, 2003 has
been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2003.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232 FAX: 503-879-2173
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DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE
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Fri., Dec. 5 DEC. 15
Fri.,Dec.16 JAN. 1,2004
2004 Deadline Schedule
Coming Soon...
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JOURNALIST
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SANDY BOBB
SECRETARY
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