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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-5211
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PUBLICATIONS
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JUSTIN PHILLIPS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
503-879-2190
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PRODUCTION
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munity of Oregon, Is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted
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2007 Tribal Council
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Tribal Secretary D Cheryle Kennedy
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