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
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SIOBHAN TAYLOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR
503-879-1920
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TOBY MCCLARY
PHOTOJOURNALIST
503-879-1358
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SHELLY KENT
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-5211
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JUSTIN PHILLIPS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
503-879-2190
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KRISTEN RAVIA
SECRETARY
503-879-1453
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TERI MERCIER
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SECRETARY
503-879-1418
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RON KARTEN
STAFF WRITER
503-879-4663
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GEORGE VALDEZ
PRODUCTION
ASSISTANT
503-879-1416
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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.
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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
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