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12 JUNE 1,2006 Smoke Signals Native American Applicants Sought For Hatfield Fellowship The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announce that applications for the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship are now available. Each year, a Hatfield Fellow serves as an intern for a member of Oregon's Congressional delegation. The Hatfield Fellow is selected from adult Native American applicants, who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe in Oregon. If there are no qualified applicants from Oregon, enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes in Washington, Idaho and Montana will be considered. The Fellow will intern in Washington, D.C. for nine months and will re ceive a monthly stipend, relocation and travel expenses and tuition for the American Political Science Association orientation. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. July 14, 2006. Applicants will then be notified if they qualify for interviews. Late applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be obtained by contacting Gerry RainingBird at Spirit Mountain Community Fund 503-879-1462, email at gerry.raining birdgrandronde.org or by mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. The Fellowship honors Mark Hatfield for his accomplishments as a United States Senator, a former Governor of Oregon and for his mentorship of many leaders in their own communities. Funding for the Fellowship comes from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which is committed to honoring their Tribal traditions of sharing and giv ing back to the community. In addition to funding the fellowship, the Tribe dedicates six percent of the profits from Spirit Mountain Casino to non-profit organizations in 11 counties in Western Oregon. Since the fund's beginning in 1997, over $30 million has been awarded to area non-profits! Deadline: Friday, July 14, 2006 The Natural Resources Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, seeks 16 youth crew members for its Summer Youth Crew program. These posi tions are designed and funded for the purpose of providing enhanced opportunities for youth andor students. Youth Crew Member $7.75hour Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Approximately 7 weeks, starting July 6, 2006 Duties: Work as a member of an eight-person summer youth work crew. Youth crew projects may include stream restorationenhancement, trail and park maintenance, native tree plantings, forest inventory work or other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Must be 16-19 years of age. Must have the ability or experience to safely and properly use hand tools. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Interest or experi ence in natural resources related work helpful. Requirements: furnish own work boots and successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Closing date: Friday, June 9, 2006. To apply: Complete a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application and return to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish & Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 by the closing date. Applications may be obtained at www.grandronde.org, by then clicking on employment and application. If you have questions or need an application sent to you please call 503-879-2423. Eugene Satellite Office OFFICE HOURS Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8-11 a.m. by appointment only 12-1 p.m. lunch 1-5 p.m. open for all Services that are offered through our office include but are not limited to: 1st time home buyers class, any Tribal Program ap plication available, job search databases, computer lab, access to: printing, copying, faxing and telephone, beginning computer keyboarding, online Food Handlers Card class, Cultural activities, Cultural classes, student support group and field trips. Upcoming June events are: Mondays Elders' lunch and social at 12-1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Beginning strength training & Yoga at 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays Beginning Beading Class 1:30-3 p.m. Fridays Genealogy Club at 11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. Saturday June 10 Community Potluck at 12-3 p.m. Saturday June 24 All Tribal member craft bazaar. It will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All Tribal members are invited! All Tribal members that would like to sell any crafts please con tact the Eugene Satellite office for information. Space is limited to 20 tables (one per person); you must supply your own table and chairs. THIS IS NOT A GARAGE SALE! 10 of all sales will be donated to the Grand Ronde Tribal Canoe Family. Community Potluck: 2nd Saturday of the month. Please bring a dish to feed 10 people, stories to share and a smile. Genealogy Day: Every Friday at 11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m., the club works together on 1 family a month and will have the family featured on a family tree wall mural. Elders' lunch and social: Every Monday 12-1 p.m. PIES Vf" i - csij t- ."' j mSsrt'J"'- lMieneSatellitc Olfico y';tirijiti;ii; - cmnikfCugcnc"1 grand roncletorgv OFFICE HOURS Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 12-1 p.m. lunch Social Security Determination wJulie Singer Tuesday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cradleboard Carving Class Fridays: 6-9 p.m. Carving Spring Chinuk WaWa Tuesdays: 5-6:30 p.m. Youth Chinuk WaWa 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Chinuk WaWa 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adult Chinuk WaWa Parfleche Bags & Design Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Pendleton Medicine Bags Thursdays: 1-4 p.m. Make one for yourself. Make LOTS for the canoe trip this summer! Any question or concerns please contact: Lisa Archuleta, Tribal Services Representative at 503-235-4230. The Tribal Foster Care Program will be down in the Portland office every second Thursday of each month. We will be making ourselves available there to service our Portland area families, as well as recruitment. 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