NOVEMBER 15, 2005
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The Pow-wow Special Event Board has one vacancy to fill. Please
contact Dana Ainam for an application at 503-879-2037 or 1-800-422-0232
ext. 2037.
2005 Casino Revenue Distribution
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: Thursday, December 15, 2005
Eligibility: In order to receive a per-capita payment, you must be
living as of January 1, 2005, and an enrolled member of the Tribe as
of December 8, 2005. A check will be automatically generated for
members 18 years of age as of December 15, 2005. Children born in
2005, assuming they meet all other eligibility requirements, are eli
gible for the December 15, 2005 distribution. For those members un
der the age of 18 funds will be distributed into their trust accounts.
The amount is not yet determined and we will not have that
information until sometime the first week of December.
NO REQUEST FORM NEEDED FOR THIS DISTRIBUTION
Address & Social Security Number: If you have changed your
address or have other permanent changes please contact: 1-800-422-0232:.
Liz Leno extension 2082 or Hollie Mercier extension
2490 in the Member Benefits Department. We cannot distribute a
check without a Social Security Number, and this includes minors'
distribution. The deadline for address, or any other changes is
November 25, 2005. Any address changes beyond November 25,
2005 will NOT be on the checks mailed.
Checks may be picked up at the Tribal Gymnasium, located at
the Education Facility on December 15, 2005, between the hours
of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Any checks not picked up that day will be
mailed to the address we have on file on Thursday, December 15,
2005.
Payments from Casino revenues are subject to federal, and
where applicable, state income taxes. Tribal members are respon
sible for any tax due as a result of this payment.
-CASHING CHECKS AT CASINO-
We would like to inform all Tribal members of the process that has
been initiated at the casino for you to cash your checks with the great
est amount of speed and efficiency; including the identification that
will be required.
On Thursday, December 15, we will have five windows set up in
the Bingo Hall for your convenience. In order to simplify the han
dling of checks for all Tribal members four of the windows will be
divided up by the first letter of your last name. The fifth window
will be designated for Tribal Elders. These windows will be ready
to assist you in the cashing of your checks quickly and easily.
Please bring your Tribal ID card or other proof of identification.
You will also be asked for your current physical address as this is a
requirement by the IRS.
If you have any questions or need any further information please
contact Scott Mode, Cage Manager at 503-879-3922 or a Cage Super
visor at 503-879-3729.
Native American Club
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Program is held twice a month at Willamina High
School. Tribal member Brittny Linton looks on as
Siletz Tribal member Charles Daugherty gets
some assistance from Tribal member and Youth
Education Tutor Chris Bailey.
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Tribal Teaching Tribal Elder and Spirit Mountain Casino's Human
Resources Tribal Developmentor Sam Henny instructs a Career Power Course
held in the Tribal Housing Building last month.
Tribal Christmas Party
Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the Tribal Gym
1 1 a.m.-12 p.m. Photos with Santa, 1" photo free for children up toio
years of age, all others $5 each
Meal at noon, children singing at 12-A5, door prize drawing.
Bring a Christmas gift for a child in need. Gifts will be taken to the
Willamina Tree of Giving.
Bring or mail ornament for the Christmas tree. Please mail in your or
nament by Monday, December 5, mail to Kgypt Leno, 9615 Grand Honde
Road, Grand Honde, Oregon 97347.
We cannpt return ornaments - they will be used in future years.
If you have any questions call the Tribal Wellness Department at 1-800-775-009.5
or 50.1-879-2078.
Sponsored by Tribal Council.
13th Annual Tribal Christmas Bazaar
Featuring Native American jewelry, gifts,
crafts, raffle drawing, baked goods, Christmas
decorations, hand craft items and more!
Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tribal Gymnasium
Vendor tables are $20. Space is limited.
Please call Cherie at 503-879-6371 or Jessie
at 503-829-4341 to reserve your space.
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It's getting to be that time of year again. The days are
getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and the holiday
season is quickly approaching. The smell of pumpkin pie, .
turkey and homemade rolls should be filling the homes in
our community. Unfortunately, there are many people right
here in our own town who do not have the luxury of big
Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. The staff here at the
Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center would like you to
help us take part in a food drive. Let's show those families
who are less fortunate the giving spirit of the season!
Please help us by bringing in your donations!
Donations of canned andor non-perishable
food items will be accepted at
the Cirand 'Ronde Medical Clinic from
November 1st to December 16, 200.5
(All food collected will be given to local community food banks.)
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