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MAY 15, 2004
The Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission recently approved the
2004 Pacific Lamprey personal use harvest season and regulations
for Willamette Falls. Personal use harvest is restricted to the hours
of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Monday; between June
1 and July 31. Harvesters are allowed to harvest up to 100 lam
prey for the season and must record their catch on a harvest card.
The harvest cards must be turned in to Oregon Department of Fish
& Wildlife. A permit is also required to harvest lamprey at Willamette
Falls.
Tribal members can obtain permits, harvest cards and regulations
from the Natural Resources office located at 47010 SW Hebo Road,
Grand Ronde. A state issued permit can be obtained from Oregon
Department of Fish & Wildlife at 17330 SE Evelyn Street, Clackamas,
Oregon.
A limited supply of lamprey will be available with the annual salmon
distribution for Tribal members that are not able to harvest lamprey
at Willamette Falls. Please feel free to contact the Natural Resources
office at 503-879-5522 for any questions regarding lamprey harvesting.
Native Flute Workshop
With Master Flute Maker Roger McGee
from wind-dancer-flutes.com
Roger is a nationally renowned artist and respected flute player who
will be in the area and offered to share his gift of traditional flute mak
ing. All flutes are handmade.
This special class is designed for those who wish to learn how to make
a Native flute and players who want to learn more. Upon completion,
participants will:
Know how to make a traditional Native flute and how theycan get
started.
Be familiar with traditional flute playing techniques.
Understand the concepts of tuning and keys.
B Review the history of Native flutes.
Included: Guest speakers and demonstrations, audio, video presenta
tions and handouts will be provided.
WHEN: 12 p.m to 4 p.m. May 22, 2004
WHERE: Tribal Community Center
CONTACT: Rhonda Reibach at 503-879-5734.
WORKSHOP FEE: $55.
Enrolled Tribal Youth ages 10-17 contact Lisa Leno for funding
opportunites for a payment of class fees at 503-879-1471 or 1-800-422-0232
ext. 1471.
Adult Tribal members who are in good standing with the Tribal Edu
cation Department may be eligible for Short Term Training funds to
cover the cost of this workshop. Contact John Harp at 503-879-4591 or
1-800-422-0232 ext. 4591.
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The Pow-wow Committee is looking for artwork for the 2004 An
nual Contest Pow-wow. The artist will receive $100 and a jacket
with their artwork embroidered.
Please submit any entries to:
Dana Ainam, Pow-wow Committee
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
All entries must be received no later than May 26, 2004. For
questions, please call 503-879-2037.
Tribal offices will be closed half a day (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) on Friday,
May 28 and all of Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
The Tribal Coundl plans to allocate $500.00 to each member through the Member
Benefit Program for the year 2004. All members 21 years of age on or be
fore the date of distribution are eligible for withdrawing. For all mem
bers under the age of 21. the distribution will be deposited Into the
trust accounts. For those eligible, withdrawal requests received in our offices
bv June 14, 2004, will generate checks to be mailed on June 28, 2004. With
drawal requests postmarked June 14, 2004 or later WILL NOT meet the deadline,
they must be In our offices by June 14, 2004.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY
CHECKS BE PICKED UP AT THE OFFICES.
Checks will be mailed to the address on the withdrawal form. Once the re
quest is received, the address for the check will not be able to be changed.
The address on the withdrawal form will be the official address for you, and all
other mail will also be mailed to that address. If you need the check to go to an
address other than the one on the form, please go to the post office in your area
and have your mail forwarded.
You will be receiving a withdrawal form in the mail regarding this distribution.
Also, there is a withdrawal form in Smoke Signals that you may use. 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 2004 allocation. If you
choose not to make a withdrawal at this time, or miss the June 14 deadline, the next
payment date will be July 15, 2004. In order to be mailed a check on July 15, 2004,
you must have your application to us no later than July 3, 2004.
Withdrawal forms may be faxed or mailed into the offices.
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 by mail. Ask your local post office for assistance
with this service. Faxing the form will be at your own risk.
The total Member Benefit Timber Distribution allocation for 2004 is $500 for
each member.
Please call the 1-800-759-4814 to receive information regarding the distribu
tion or if you did not receive a withdrawal form, you may request one. This 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, extension 2082,
or Amy Whisler at extension 2223. With any other questions, contact Chris Leno
at 1-800-422-0232, extension 2340.
MEMBER BENEFIT WITHDRAWAL FORM
JUNE 28, 2004 DISTRIBUTION
NOTE: CHECKS WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS
LISTED RELOW. THERE WILL RE NO EXCEPTIONS.
j 1 Tribal member Roll Number: .
2 Name:
Please Print
3 Current Address:
StreetPO Box
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4 Date of Birth:
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Social Security Number
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Date:
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Requests for withdrawals must be received in our office by
JUNE 14, 2004 for approval and processing.
Checks will be mailed out beginning JUNE 28, 2004.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CHECKS BE
PICKED UP AT 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
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