2 OCTOBER 15, 2004
Smoke Signals
Dear Tribal members,
Over the years that I have worked for the Tribe, communication be
tween the Tribal Council and the membership has been expressed many
times as a concern. Now, in the position of Tribal Council Relations Coor
dinator, communicating not only with the membership, but internal and
external entities, is a high priority. Please understand that this is the first
step in a series of communication techniques I will be exploring over the
coming months; however, in order for this to work your assistance is also
needed.
My personal belief is that my position can be a valuable asset in provid
ing a much needed link between the membership and the Tribal Council.
One of the key issues in communication is being able to provide informa
tion to the Tribal Council and respond to the membership in a timely man
ner. This can be accomplished in various ways, such as e-mail, U.S. mail,
phone calls, voice mail, etc. While some people are more comfortable mak
ing a phone call or leaving a message, others are more comfortable writ
ing a letter or sending an e-mail. With a letter or an e-mail, the response
time is easier to measure. For example, if a letter or e-mail is received
during the week, it would be reasonable expect a response within 10 to 12
working days.
Because my schedule is so closely tied to the Tribal Council, I might not
pick up a phone call or voice mail message immediately, and phone calls
and voice messages are more difficult to track and document.
While any form of communication from the Membership is always wel
come; to make absolutely sure the Tribal Council receives your questions,
comments or concerns as you intend, you may want to submit them to me
in writing to the following addresses:
Dakota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232 x-1309 or 503-879-1309
Fax: 503-879-5964
e-mail: dakota.whitecloudgrandronde.org
Best wishes to everyone, and I hope to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Dakota Whitecloud
Tribal Council Relations Coordinator
Dear Editor,
I would first like to say that I appreciate the newspaper that you pub
lish. I am writing asking for help, trying to find my biological family. My
grandparents are of Native American ancestry and I'm very interested in
learning more about my heritage and about my family. Currently I don't
have any contacts to people in the community. As I am currently incarcer
ated in the Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon.
I have information-names and places of residence but I am trying to
locate family and establish contact with them. I'm only 20 and I would
like to meet real family members.
If anybody can help me please contact me at the address below. I would
greatly appreciate any and all help I can get.
Respectfully asking,
Mathew V. Muniz
SRCI SID14822143
777 Stanton BLVD
Ontario, OR 97914
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SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost. Fill out this form with
your name and address, mail to: Smoke Signals, Attn: Subscriptions,
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
OLD ADDRESS: (Please Print)
NEW ADDRESS:
GRAND RONDE ROLL :
ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
2004 RESTORATION CELEBRATION
& POW-WOW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers to help with the mini pow-wow and names of
people who would like to be considered for preparing the meal.
If you are a Tribal member craft vendor and would like to partici
pate, there will be no cost to set up, but space will be limited and you
will need to bring your own tables.
For more information please contact Jackie Provost at 503-879-7724
or Dakota Whitecloud at 503-879-1309.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232 FAX: 503-879-2173
www.srandronde.org
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PUBLIC INFORMATION
MANAGEREDITOR
503-879-2321
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503-879-2190
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STAFF WRITER
503-879-4663
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