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Arlene Giffen-Beck
December 15, 1928 - June 10, 2005
Tribal Elder Arlene Zelda (Nana)
Giffen-Beck of Grand Ronde passed away
on June 10 at Willamette Valley Medical
Center in McMinnville.
She was born on December 15, 1928 in
Grand Ronde, the daughter of Arvella and
Dewalt Houck. She grew up in Grand
Ronde and graduated from Willamina
High School in 1947.
She married Jack Giffen in 1949. They
moved to Brookings in 1959. Soon after
the death of her husband in 1984, she
moved to Hermiston along with her sons and their families.
In Hermiston she met and married Donald Beck. They moved to
Willamina in 1992 to be closer to family, friends and the Tribe.
She was involved in Tribal activities, including chair of the Elders'
Committee. She enjoyed traveling, reading, family events and watch
ing Blazer games.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald, in 2000.
Survivors include her sons, Mike Giffen of Portland and Tribal
Council member Jack Giffen, Jr. of Grand Ronde; sister Val Grout;
brother, Les Houck; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial was held June 25 at the community center.
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INTERNAL OPENINGS
Slta Supervisor (K-5)
Education
Grade: 9
Closing date: July 6
Gaming Inspector
Gaming Commission
Grade: 10
Closing date: July 6
Licensing Specialist
Gaming Commission
Grade: 8
Closing date: Jury 6
Adult Foster Care Director
Adult Foster Care Home
Grade: 12
Closing date: July 6
Primary Caregivers
(6 positions)
Adult Foster Care Home
Grade: 6
Closing date: July 6
'Application materials must be re
ceived In Human Resources by 5 p.m.
on the closing date.
For a detailed job description,
please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE:
503-879-2257
or 1-877 TRIBEGR
Internal applicants are
defined as:
1 . Current Regular Employee, past their
six-month Introductory period, receiving at
least a "meets expectations" on most re
cent performance evaluation and not un
der disciplinary action or performance im
provement within the previous six months,
2. Grand Ronde Tribal members
3. Spouse of a Grand Ronde Tribal mem
ber or
4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand
Ronde Tribal member children
Internal recruitment
process:
For those Individuals meeting mini
mum qualifications an interview will be
given in the following ranking order
1. Grand Ronde Tribal members
a) Qualified Grand Ronde Tribal
members who show they meet the
minimum qualifications of the posi
tion during the course of the inter
view process will be given first con
sideration for hire and the recruit
ment process will end.
2. Tribal member spouses, parents
andor legal guardians of Grand
Ronde Tribal member children
3. Current regular employees
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Effective January 1 , 2004, all
employees are subject to random drug
andor alcohol testing.
All pre-employment offers.
When there is reasonable suspicion.
Post accident.
Application Tip Sheet For The Tribe's
Human Resources Department
Employment applications must be filled out completely so you
have the best chance of being considered for an interview. When
completing your application, have a copy of the job description
(of the position you are applying for) available and make sure
you clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications
of the position. This tips sheet can be used as a final review
before your application is submitted to Human Resources (HR).
1. Personal Information. Please include a good contact
phone number so we can reach you when needed. If you don't
have a personal phone, you might arrange to use a family
member or friend's phone.
2. Education. Please include the name and location of the
school(s) you attended and the highest level you have com
pleted. If a position has educational requirements make sure
you provide the details requested.
3. Specialized information. Please list any work related train
ing, seminars, licenses, certifications or additional skills which
could support your application.
4. Employment. Be very complete with your employment his
tory. Include dates, location, telephone numbers and duties per
formed. 5. References. Provide work related references, telephone
numbers and the type of work related relationship (boss, co
worker etc).
6. ' Minimum Qualifications of position. If you are apply
ing for a position which has educational, special skills or re
quires licenses (food handler, first aidCPR etc.) gather those
materials together and be prepared to supply those to Hu
man Resources at CTGR when requested.
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Looking for a place to share your thoughts
and feelings with other women?
Then stop by:
WOMEN'S DROP-IN Support Group
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Grand Ronde Housing Authority
For more information,
call Sable House at 503-623-6703.