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2 JULY 15, 2007 Smoke Signals The Tribal Council recognizes the cultural significance and value of the Canoe Journey in preserving the Tribe's culture and Tribal identity. The Tribal Council wants to incorporate the Canoe Jour ney as part of the Tribe's regular Tribal programs. ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS Election Board Alternate Positions Vacancy Applications may be picked up at the Governance Center. Please submit applications to Dakota Whitecloud, TCRC, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For more information contact Dakota Whitecloud at 503-879-1309 or dakota. whitecloud grandronde.org nj : In ZOO J Candidates 'Forum Thursday, July 26 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tribal Community Center Dinner served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. r To All Tribal Members Receiving Member Services Benefits Please note that ADP who prints all checks for Pension, SSISSD, Medicare Part B Re-imbursements, and Veterans Disability have requested more time for processing. It is now mandatory that changes to your Direct Deposit be submitted by the 25th of each month and all Address Changes be made by the 31st of the month for the following month's payments. Due to the new changes with ADP check processing we have had several Tribal members harass both our staff, and our local post office employees. As a result, we are no longer allowing Tribal members to pick up their checks at the Grand Ronde Post Office early. We apologize about any inconvenience, but we must enforce our policy which is to wait 3-5 business days after the checks are mailed on the 10th of each month. We ask that all Tribal members be patient and courteous to these guidelines in order for us to serve you better. If you have any questions regarding changes to your Direct Deposit please contact Terri White in Finance at 503-879-2409. Any other questions regarding programs in Member Services please contact Reina Nelson at 503-879-2223. Election Board Office Hours Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Through Saturday, September 8, 2007 5 If :ff 'IiHj 1 t i it i me?. '(Nil- f- i c i NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, July 25 .'. 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. Dear Smoke Signals, I would like to thank everyone for the flowers, prayers, cards and phone calls. A special thank you to the Tribal Elders. Your concern meant so very much to me during my recent illness and heart surgeries. Bless all of you. Thank you, Sharon Norwest PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org Q DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Friday, July 20 AUGUST I Friday, August 3 AUGUST 1 5 Monday, August 20 SEPTEMBER 1 Wednesday, September 5 -SEPTEMBER 1 5 SIOBHAN TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR 503-879-1920 TERI MERCIER PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECRETARY 503-879-1418 RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 tori SHELLY KENT CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-5211 iheftyJwnt$pandronde.or TOBY MCCLARY PHOTOJOURNAL1ST 503-879-1358 KRISTEN RAVIA PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY 503-879-1453 krtowjjvfaOffJnoronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS GRAPHIC DESIGNER 503-879-2190 GEORGE VALDEZ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 503-879-Ml 6 irorfe.valdez0pandronde.orf IMtonfeP 133057 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 2007 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 councilgrandronde.org D Chris Mercier Wesley "Buddy" West Tribal Chair -ext. 2353 ext. 2305 wesley.westgrandronde.org chrls.merciergrandronde.org B Wnk Soderberg D Angle Blackwell ext. 1 444 Tribal Vice Chair wink.soderberggrandronde.org ext. 2300 n Kathleen jom angIe.blackwellgrandronde.org exj j jjj D Jack Giffen, Jr. kathleen.tomgrandronde.org Tribal Secretary D Cheryle Kennedy ext. 2306 ext. 2352 jack.giffengrandronde.org cheryle.kennedygrandronde.org D Reyn Leno n Valorie Sheker ext. 2399 ext. 2355 reyn.lenograndronde.org val.shekergrandronde.org
