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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 2004)
NOVEMBER 1, 2004 Smoke Signals 9 Casino Revenue Distribution 2004 The Tribal Council has passed a resolution authorizing a distribu tion of casino revenue to Tribal members through the Member Ben efits Department. Distribution Date: Friday, December 10, 2004 Eligibility: In order to receive a per-capita payment, you must be living as of January 1, 2004, and an enrolled member of the Tribe as of December 4, 2004. A check will be automatically generated for members 18 years of age as of December 10, 2004. Children born in 2004, assuming they meet all other eligibility requirements, are eli gible for the December 10, 2004 distribution. For those members under the age of 18 funds will be distributed into their trust ac counts. The amount is not yet determined and we will not have that information until sometime the first week of De cember. NO REQUEST FORM NEEDED FOR THIS DISTRIBUTION. Address & Social Security Number: If you have changed your address or have other permanent changes please contact: Member Benefits Department 1-800-422-0232: Liz Leno, extension 2082, Amy Whisler, extension 2223 or Hollie Mercier, extension 2490 in the Member Benifits Department. We cannot distribute a check with out a Social Security Number, and this includes minors' distribu tion. The deadline for address, or any other changes is No vember 19, 2004. Any address changes beyond November 19, 2004 will NOT be on the checks mailed. Checks may be picked up at the Tribal Gymnasium located at the Education Facility on December 10, 2004, between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No checks will be picked up before 8 a.m. Any checks not picked up that day will be mailed to the address we have on file on December 10, 2004. Payments from casino revenues are subject to federal, and where applicable, state income taxes. Tribal members are responsible for any tax due as a result of this payment. Check Cashing At The Casino As December draws near we would like to inform all Tribal mem bers of the process that has been initiated at the casino for you to cash your checks with the greatest amount of speed and efficiency; including the identification that will be required. On Friday, December 10, we will have four windows set up in the .Rogue banquet rooms for your convenience. These windows will be ready to assist you in the cashing of your checks quickly and easily. Please bring valid photo ID such as your Tribal ID card or a Drivers License. We ask that you park in the Orange lot behind the casino and enter the casino through the Hall of Legends or use the Legends entrance. If you have any questions or need any further information please contact Scott Mode, Cage Manager at 503-879-2350, ext. 3922; Gina Bjelajac, Cage Assistant Manager ext. 3735; or Becky Thomas, Vault Supervisor ext. 3281. The Health Committee is seeking applications to fill one position. Completed applications can be sent to the Health & Wellness Center in care of Chair Patti Tom-Martin, 9605 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Deadline is November 15. The Fish & Wildlife Committee is seeking applications to fill a va cant committee member position. This position is open to Tribal mem bers that are not currently employed by the Tribe. An application may be obtained at the Natural Resources Division Office at 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, P.O. Box It), Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Phone: 503-879-2378 or 1-800-422-0232. Completed applications must be received by the office no later than Wednesday, December 1, 2004. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Holmes at 503-363-2543. ARTISTS WITHOUT BARRIERS Who, What: A Non-Profit Organization has been set up to teach children art. We charge $15 a month for art lessons, all supplies included. We take children ages 5 to 16 years old. Lessons include, drawing, pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, goush (a water base) and some calligraphy. Where: Grand Ronde Church and Willamina Church When: Mondays at Grand Ronde 1-3 p.m. Mondays at Willamina 4-6 p.m. Teacher is Richard Fenwick. Our goal is to reach as many children as pos sible. If you are interested please call Elverta Hayden Administrator at 503-390-4615. Request for Qualifications Adult Foster Homes Project Consultant The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) and the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) are developing three 4,266 square foot adult foster homes in Grand Ronde. GRTHA's construction of these homes will be completed by July 2005. CTGR plans to operate and man age the homes and is seeking a firm with experience in providing consult ant services for similar facilities. The services requested will be used to review alternatives for operation including living assistance options, an ticipated revenue sources, staffing and contractual services needs, and organizational options. The consultant will prepare a report and then a business plan for implementation including staffing and contracting, mar ket analysis, budget, and revenue analysis. To obtain a Request for Quali fications packet please contact: Kim Rogers, Planning & Grants Develop ment Manager at 503-879-2250 or kim.rogersgrandronde.org. The due date for responses to the questions in the RFQ packet is Friday, November 19, 2004. -rf - Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority One position open to Tribal and Non-Tribal applicants The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has one Board of Commissioner's seat open. Anyone who is interested in serving in this position and who has housing related experience to qualify for the position, is encouraged to attend the Monday, November 16, 2004, board meeting. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority office at 28450 Tyee Road (just off Grand Ronde Road) in Grand Ronde. Please call to confirm the date and time. This is an opportunity to: 1) observe how the board functions, 2) become acquainted with the types of issues that are regularly dis cussed and 3) determine if you are seriously interested in such a position now or in the future. The open position will fill a recently vacated seat, with a term that expires in March 2006. Interested persons should have a demon strated interest in housing and experience in the housing field in some capacity, such as: B affordable housing development property management residential building construction D housing finance housing planning other housing-related areas The board oversees all housing development, housing manage ment, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe and is responsible for policy decisions. The board currently meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde. Interested persons should send a letter outlining their interest and qualifications to: Carina Kistler Ginter, Executive Director Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 28450 Tyee Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 All letters need to be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Novem ber 19, 2004 to be considered. The Housing Commissioner will be selected and appointed by the Tribal Council. For more information regarding qualifications, or to confirm the board meeting date, con tact the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401. Only Ten Grants Left For The 2004 Down Payment Program The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority's budget for Down Payment Grants is quickly nearing the end of available funds for 2004. Sixty-six Tribal families have already achieved their goal of homeownership this year, with an additional ten grants in the pro cess of closing. This leaves funding for approximately only ten more grants in 2004. Turning in or having an application on file with the Housing Au thority does not ensure that a grant will be made available to you. A grant cannot be reserved for a specific home purchase, until our of fice has received: 1) a completed application from a qualified Tribal member, 2) a letter of pre-approval from a lender, 3) verification of total household income and 4) a copy of a Purchase Agreement signed by both the buyer and seller to start the buying process. Please note: if you are thinking of entering into a Purchase Agreement and still hope to receive a Down Payment Grant this year, it is im portant that you contact our office before making an offer on a home to ensure that grant dollars are still available. Please contact Nancy Holmes, Homeownership Coordinator, with any of your Down Pay ment Grant questions at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2445, or 503-879-2445.
