8 JULY 15,2007
Smoke Signals
TIiq Lighthouse Jcmhcrco & Potludi
Saturday, July 232 p.m. to whenever
All singers, dancers, muscians welcome to participate.
Held at the Lighthouse Church, 24702 Grand Ronde, Grand
Ilonde.
For more information, contact Paster Kenneth Haller
at 503-879-3428, Linda Brandon at 503-879-5454 or Rex
Haller at 503-798-7608.
Financial Risk Management Now Has
Own Department E-mail Address
FRM now has a new way for members to contact the Financial
Risk Management department. As always, we can be reached by
phone or in person, but you can now e-mail the department with
comments, questions or concerns at healthplangrandronde.org.
Please continue to contact UMR with specific claims, benefit
or network questions (888-CTGR-BEN) but always feel free to
contact FRM too.
Barbara Steere
Tribal Member HealthCare Benefits Specialist
Office : 503-879-2487
Fax: 503-879-2222
Toll free: 800-749-2928
Jim Holmes
Risk & Insurance Administrator
Office : 503-879-2221
Fax: 503-879-2222
Debby Larsen
FRM Department Manager
Office : 503-879-2332
Cell: 503-474-7841
Fax: 503-879-1516
INTERNAL OPENINGS EXTERNAL OPENINGS
Waste Water Treatment Caregiver
Technician Adult Foster Care
Public Works Grade: 5
Grade: 7 Open Until Filled
Closing Date: July 23
Licensing Specialist
Cultural Education Gaming Commission
Specialist Grade: 8
Cultural Resources Closing date: July 25
Grade: 8
Closing Date: July 25 INTERNALEXTERNAL
. , , ...... Youth Education Aid
Housekeeping Technician I
. ... (on-call)
(on call) . ....
Facilities Early Childhool Education
Grade: 4 Grade: 4
Closing Date: July 25 Open Until Filled
Application materials must be received in Hu-
Accounting Clerk man Resources by 5 p.m. on the closing date.
Finance
Gr3de: 6 child
Closing Date: July 27 Internal recruitment I
For those individuals meeting minimum qualifications an
interview will be given in the following ranking order
Internal applicants am I.Grand Ronde Tribal members
1. CurrentRegularEmployee,pasttheirsix-monthlntroduc- a) Qualified Grand Ronde Tribal members who show
torypericd,rereMngatteasta"meeteexpectattons"ci theymeettheminimumqualificationsoftheposition
most recent performance evaluation and not under during the course of the interview process will be
disciplinary action or performance improvement within given first consideration for hire and the recruitment
the previous six months, process will end
2. Grand Ronde Tribal members . 2.Tribalmemberspouses,parentsandorlegalguardiansof
3. Spouse ofa Grand RondeTribal member or Grand Ronde Tribal member children
4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand RondeTribal member 3. Current regular employees
For a detailed job description, please contact theTribe's job line at 503-879-2257 or 1-877TRIBEGR
EDdlecr,s Garage Sale
The Elders are planning a garage sale in September to make money
for our new Elder center. When you are cleaning and throwing away
what you don't want anymore, remember us. We will pick up, if we
are physically able, or we will talk to some one who is able to pick it
up. Everything will be appreciated. We are in the process of finding
storage for the items. We will be glad to take anything whenever you
want to get rid of it. Please call Cherie at 503-879-6371, Louise C. at
503-879-4303, Thelma at 503-879-4312.
2007 School Clothes Program
Social Services School Clothes Program
is for enrolled Tribal members.
Grades pre-school through 12th. Financial criteria applies.
This is a first come, first serve program.
For application please contact the Social Services department
at 503-879-2034 or 800-242-8196.
Tools For Healing & Meth Prevention
"What Can We Do?"
Hosted By: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
September 13 & 14, 2007
Grand Ronde, OR Tribal Campus & Spirit Mountain Casino
This conference will offer four separate training tracks including;
professional, educators, law enforcement, and information for the
General Community
Some of the Topics That will be covered:
Treatment, Post Treatment Services, Drug Courts, The Basics of
Meth, Drug Endangered Children, Funding Options, Risk Factors,
Native Gangs and Drugs, Continuum of Care, After School Preven
tion, Measure 11 "Community Re-Entry Programs, Community
Resourcs, Law Enforcement Interdiction Traffic Stops.
For information contact Andrea Pacheco at 503-879-1489.
Board of Directors Position Open
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. invites dynamic business orien
tated individuals to apply to the Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
Board of Directors. There is one available board position open for a
qualified individual (Tribal and non-Tribal members) that possess
the appropriate business knowledge and experience.
The SMGI board of directors is responsible to the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and oversees fiscal account
ability, budgets, policies, procedures, and business operations of
Spirit Mountain Casino.
The SMGI Board meets twice monthly and each board member
receives a stipend each month for their participation.
Qualifications should include general business knowledge, ex
perience in hospitalitycustomer service driven environment, ten
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 increasing dynamic character with appropriate
analytical and communication skills. Ability to pass a thorough
background check and obtain a gaming license is necessary.
Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 refer
ences to:
Camille Mercier
Director of Human Resources
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
PO Box 39
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline to apply is August 15, 2007.