2 MARCH 1, 2007
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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
The following Committees andor Special
Event Boards have vacancies:
Fish & Wildlife Committee 1 Vacancy
Health Committee 1 Vacancy
Timber Committee 2 Vacancies
For more information contact Dakota Whitecloud at
503-879-1309 or dakota.whitecloudgrandronde.org
Would you like to learn more about
the Tribal member health care plan?
The Financial Risk Management Department is sponsoring a
learning opportunity for all Tribal members. If you are interested in
learning more about the Tribal member health plan, the high costs
to health care and prescription drugs or just have questions, please
attend one of our informational meetings.
Grand Ronde Government BuildingAtrium
Wednesday, March 7, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
(before and after the council bi-weekly meeting)
Wednesday, March 21, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
(before and after the council bi-weekly meeting)
Portland Satellite Office
Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m.
Eugene Satellite Office
Tuesday, March 20, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.,
Tacoma Emerald Queen Casino
Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m.
We will have an information table that you may drop by at the
General Council Meeting in Portland Sunday, March 4 in Grand
Ronde.
Effective March 1, 2007
The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Pharmacy will
no longer be providing any over the counter products
to any patient at no charge. Over the counter products
will need to be purchased at regular retail price. Dia
betic strips and insulin will continue to be provided for
Grand Ronde Tribal members only.
Attention Tribal Members:
2007 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 4 Grand Ronde
NOTE THAT ALL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS START AT 11 A.M.
NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE TIME
Wednesday, March 7 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21 5 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Please call Da
kota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator at 503-879-1309 to confirm.
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