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NOVEMBER 15, 2004 Smoke Signals 7 r w mm- mr m- mm 1 mj mm m w w "w mm twvwwt v The Education Committee is seeking applicants to fill one vacant committee member position. This position is open to Tribal members who are currently not employed with the Tribe. Please send com pleted applications to C.T.G.R. Social Services in care of Chair Patsy Pullin, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Or. 97347. Family Night, Wednesday, November 17 Reminder: Family Night is on Wednesday, November 17, from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Please come and enjoy cultural activities with your family. Din ner will be provided and there will be door prizes for parents. All youth are required to be with a parent or guardian. If you would like more information, please call Travis Mercier at 503-879-2143. Parent Committee Meeting, November 18 The Youth Education and K-12 programs will have a Parent Commit tee meeting on November 18, 12-1 p.m., in the Youth Education building. Lunch will be provided. All parents of current or graduating Tribal stu dents are welcome to participate. Your suggestions are important! For more information and to R.S.V.P., please call Brian at 503-879-2101. iMnsr UK3H& fm RmssStm 'i-Jfv;..1 "tW'ftV jSty-r fylMV.M'X" T ir$&l0.'$rJ i.tw ir6 ,. ...t (a., ,-w .. w ' .vt-y .. r;r-a .vt jst? yj-w. t 1 st nnual Native QubYouth Leadership aturdatj, December I 1 th ost Y)rum : ELaglc fbeak M.C:N'c!c5xlC'Hcr Whip man: Richard ojapptj (jrand EL n try zit I pm 6- 7pm Chairs anj f .A. tystcm pvovtAcd.)riim paJ to the firr I O drums Vendors Welcome, $2j dollar fee will applij that will go to sponsor Native J I or more Information contact ravis Mcrcicrat I -5O0-4 Zl-OZ 2 ext 2 1-1 Miss Native American Pacific Northwest Pageant The Miss Native American Pacific Northwest Pageant is designed to be a scholarship program which helps young Native American women to complete their education in their chosen field. Please consider entering the pageant if you are: between the ages of 17 and 24, have never been married, are enrolled in a college or university or plan to continue your secondary education, a resident of Oregon, Washington or Idaho, an en rolled member of a federally recognized Tribe and have never been con victed of any criminal offense and there are no criminal charges presently pending against you. Application deadline is March 1, 2005. For an application or for more information, call 1-888-chinnook, ext. 5919 for Cora, ext. 1074 for Shawna. Applications are also available at the CTGR Scholarship Office. Please call Luhui at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345 or email luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS There are many opportunities to start preparing for college now! Please call the Education Department- to let us help you on your, journey. By pro'vfdfftg fes your contact information we can lTefep'yW updated on local and out of state opportunities and remind you of upcoming deadlines for education and scholarship funding. Hope to hear from you! Please call the Education Department at 503-879-2275. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS-SAT's If you haven't taken the SATs for college, you need to do so. Save your receipt and the Education Division can reimburse you the cost for this test. To sign up go to this website www.collegeboard.com. I also have practice tests available for your use to help prepare you for the SATs. Last testing date before it changes with an added writing section is January 22. You will need to sign up by December 20. If you have any questions please call Rachel Warner, College Career Counselor at 503-879-1478. Attention All Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Students: If you will be a new or returning student Fall 2005, don't forget to apply for the 2005-2006 Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA). Applica tions will be available in December online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and at any college, university or library. It is a requirement for all Higher Edu cation and Adult Vocational Training Program students to apply for the FAFSA. Remember, never pay to have a FAFSA completed or submitted. It is free. If you need help filling out your FAFSA, please contact your finan cial aid office, high school counselor or the Tribe's Education Department at 1-800-422-0232 ext 2275 or 503-879-2275. Gates Millennium Scholarship Applications are available for the 2005 Gates Millennium Scholar ship (GMS). This scholarship is open to anyone who has not yet attended college after high school or GED completion, is Pell Grant eligible and demonstrates leadership abilities. The GMS is renew able for up to 9 years! For more information please call the American Indian Graduate Center at 1-866-884-7007, visit the website at www.aigc.com or call Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordi nator at 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345. ARTISTS WITHOUT BARRIERS Who, What: A Non-Profit Organization has been set up to teach chil dren 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 possible. If you are interested please call Elverta Hayden Administra tor at 503-390-4615.
