JUNE 1, 2004
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The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission is seeking applications
for two positions for 3-year terms expiring in June 2007. The Tribal
Gaming Ordinance requires both positions be filled by Tribal mem
bers. In addition, one of the positions must be filled with a person
with management or regulatory experience within the private sec
tor or a government agency, preferably Tribal government. Appli
cants must be at least 21 years of age. Commissioners may not
hold elective or managerial Tribal positions and may not be em
ployed in or own any interest in or gamble in a gaming operation
authorized by the Tribal Gaming Ordinance. Commissioners are
independent contractors and expend approximately 30-40 hours
per month to fulfill their responsibilities. The commission gener
ally meets on the second and third Fridays of each month. Ap
pointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background
investigation. Interested Tribal members can obtain an applica
tion by calling 1-877-419-1771 or 503-879-2362.
Closing date is June 15, 2004.
Election Board Alternate Vacancy
The Election Board is seeking a Tribal member to fill a vacant alter
nate position on the Election Board for a term expiring in April of 2005.
Alternates are appointed by Tribal Council and serve in lieu of board
members who are disqualified from serving or unable to serve in an
Election. Alternates may also observe election functions and perform
incidental tasks at the request of the board. If you are interested in
being an alternate and you or an immediate family member are not
planning on being a candidate in the 2004 Tribal Council Election,
please send a letter of interest to Nancy Coleman, Election Board Chair,
P.O. Box 99, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Deadline is June 11, 2004.
"SERVING OUR
TRIBAL CHILDREN"
VOLUNTEER
MEMBERS WANTED
O This is YOUR chance to be a part of making our
children's lives better!
D The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu
nity of Oregon is beginning it's own Tribal Member Re
view Board to periodically review the cases of Tribal chil
dren who are in Tribal custody and have often been placed
out of their homes.
D In the review meetings the Board will review files and
reports, and will be able to ask questions of the Indian
Child Welfare Program caseworkers in charge of the case.
Often the Board members will also listen to the parents,
the children (if old enough), the foster parents, lawyers and
others concerned with the case.
D The Review Board members will then decide whether or
not the planning for the children is in their best interests,
and will make recommendations to the program, the par
ents, caretakers and to the Judge.
The Tribal Member Review Board needs YOU as a volunteer
serving our Tribal Children. YOU could be the one to make a
difference for our children's future by completing this and return
ing it today to: Tribal Member Review Board, 9615 Grand Ronde
Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347.
For additional information, call 503-879-2303 or 503-879-1367.
Name: l
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Address:
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City, State, Zip Code
The Tribal Council 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 a Ihnent
feers under the age of 21, the distribution will be, deposited into the
trust accounts. For those eligible, withdrawal requests received in our offices
by 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 Sgnasthat 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.
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I NOTE: CHECKS WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS
LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
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2 Name:
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4 Date of Birth:
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Social Security Number
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 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
Phone Number