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2 DECEMBER 15,2006 Smoke Signals Attention Tribal Members: 2007 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Sunday, January 7 NOTE THAT ALL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS START AT 11 A.M. NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, December 20 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 27 5 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Please call Dakota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator at 503-879-1309 to confirm. Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. invites dynamic business orientated individuals to apply to the Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. (SMGI) Hoard of Directors. There is one available board position open for a qualified Tribal member who possesses the appropriate business knowledge and experience. The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Itonde Tribal Council and oversees fiscal account ability, budgets, policies, procedures and business operations of Spirit Mountain Casino. The SMGI board meets monthly and each board member receives a stipend each month for their participation. Qualifications should include general business knowledge, experi ence in hospitalitycustomer service driven environment, 10 years of experience in a responsible business position and strong financial experience. Knowledge of Native American-owned and-operated organizations preferred but not mandatory. There should also be a demonstrated ability to be responsive to the goals of the business and its increasingly dynamic character with appropriate analytical and communication skills. Ability to pass a thorough background check and obtain a gaming license is necessary. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 12, 2007. Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and references to: Camille Mercier Director of Human Resources Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. P.O. Box 39 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Friday, December ! 5 JANUARY 1 Friday, January 5 JANUARY 15 Friday, January 19 FEBRUARY. 1 Monday, February 5 FEBRUARY 15 0 ftffft SIOBHAN TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR 503-879-1920 stobhan.uytor99ran6ronde.org TOBY MCCLARY PHOTOJOURNALIST 503-879-1358 tobY.rTKCLaryfriodrono.orf SHELLY KENT CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-5211 ihHty.kwicl&trindronde.orf JUSTIN PHILLIPS GRAPHIC DESIGNER 503-879-2190 Kadn.phmpipindrondt.ort KRISTEN RAVIA SECRETARY 503-879-1453 krtsten.ravtgr androndc.org TERI MERCIER PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECRETARY 503-879-1418 Krt.mrcltrgramlrofKle.or! RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 ron.luruntrndrond.or GEORGE VALDEZ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 503-879-1416 orge.vilfcifr)ndrond.or IMfrrenfeP G&B57 SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com munity of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted without permission. Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and, readers about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or email address must be included for verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not be published unless requested. SMOKE SIGNALS reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are determined to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on Individuals, staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council. Members of: Native American Journalists Association The Associated Press ,, , v' " ' f ' - 4 -r. .fjty., , v.- , y JSesJ-.- " j k, S) IvVVV""' - 2 V ef"" -jwCv-,.' ' 5 v: y ' A N a, vfy.-Vw'v . jt 2 o a. Tribal Elder Nora Kimsey celebrated her 98th birthday on Sunday, December 3, in the Tribal gym. About 1 50 family and friends attended the celebration. Kimsey is Grand Ronde's oldest living Elder. i mmr i All Tribal Offices will be closing on Friday, December 22 at noon and will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Offices will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2007 for New Year. 2006-07 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 councilgrandronde.org D Chris Mercier O Wesley "Buddy" West Tribal Chair ext. 2353 ext. 2305 wesley.westgrandronde.org chris.merdergrandronde.org fl SoderIwg O Angie Blackwell ext. 1 444 Tribal Vice Chair wink.soderberggrandronde.org ext. 2300 n Kathleen Tom angie.blackwelIgrandronde.org exj 777 D Jack Giffen, Jr. kathleen.tomgrandronde.org Tribal Secretary B Cheryle Kennedy ext. 2306 ext 2352 ack.giffengrandronde.org cheryle.kennedygrandronde.org D Reyn Leno D Valorie Sheker ext. 2399 ext. 2355 reyn.lenograndronde.org vaI.shekergrandronde.org r -1 SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost. Fill out this form with your name and address, mail to: Smoke Signals, Attn: Subscriptions, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OLD ADDRESS: (Please Print)! NEW ADDRESS: GRAND RONDE ROLL :
