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Smoke Signals 1 1 NOVEMBER 1,2007 tebf Training Workshop in Grand Ronde Interested in learning how to buy and sell items on eBay? You can use eBay and the Internet to make money andor purchase gifts during the holiday season. The Noncredit Program will be hosting an eBay training course in the Adult Education Computer lab on Saturday, Nov. 3. This course will cover many topics, including: registering and creating a seller's account, prod uct selection, prohibited items, fees, listing preparation, proper item title and descriptions, taking professional photos, pricing considerations and "how to's," selling formats, item selection and research, selecting payment methods and PayPal, shipping options, shipping calculator, packing and weighing, post-sale, "My eBay" management, feedback, and much more. The course will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break and will be taught by Carlos Paris, a certified eBay Instructor. Class cost is $75 and includes the instruction manual. Eligible Tribal mem bers can access the Noncredit Program (Formerly Short Term Training) for as sistance with registration costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register. To register, contact Joshua Clift, Noncredit Program coordinator, at 503-879-1635 or e-mail Joshua.Cliftgrandronde.org. Ambassadors Program Americans for Indian Opportunity This program is designed to foster leadership development among the Native American community. Eligibility: American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawai ians federally and non-federally recognized Tribes from the U.S. must be between the ages of 25-35. Applications must be received by Jan. 8, 2008. Visit: www.aio.org or contact or call 505-842-8677. LIBRARY HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Monday - Friday 12 1 p.m.) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Book Club: Book Club will only meet one time per month. Book Club will be held on the second Saturday of the month from noon - 1 p.m. in the library as follows: Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Poetry Recital Reading: The Poetry group will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Tribal Library (Note time change) as follows: Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Saturday Activity: For K- 3rd grade youth is held on the third Saturday in November and December due to the holidays as follows: Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. December activity may be held in conjunction with the Tribal Christmas Party. Library statistics: October 1-18 11 new cards; 357 patron visits; 354 circulations; 71 donations; 63 computer sign-ins in the 14 Y days of service. Volunteer recruitment: The Tribal Library is currently accept ing applications from people interested in serving as a volunteer in the library. Volunteer service varies from circulations duties to assisting with special exhibits or events. The library is currently seeking a volunteer who enjoys working with people and can provide basic computer tutoring for beginner users and or who is interested in facilitating book clubs or children activity sessions. If interested, please contact the library in person or call ext. 1488. The Tribal Library welcomes donations to the library collection. Our appreciation goes to Carol Nelson, May Chau, Douglas Steere and Charlene McManis for their generous donations to the library this past month. Workshop classes in Grand Ronde Nov. 13 Intermediate Microsoft Word II Dec. 11 Intro to Microsoft Outl(xk (Tribal Employees Only) Jan. 8 Intro to Microsoft Excel I Feb. 12 Intermediate Microsoft Excel II March 11 Intermediate Microsoft Excel III April 8 Intro to Microsoft Publisher I May 13 Intermediate Microsoft Publisher II The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Adult Education Building. Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can ap ply to the Noncredit Program (formally Short Term Training) for assistance with registration costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register. To register, contact Joshua Clift, Adult Vocational Training coordinator, at 503-879-1635 or e-mail joshua.cliftttfgrandronde.org. Baby Moccasin Class When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Education Building Instructors: 1) Molly Rimer cutting outassembling moccasins 2) Jackie Provost Many Hides beading moccasins Contact: Joanne Carr, GED Program, at 503-879-2282 or joanne.carr grandronde.org For both new students and those who have made a pair of moccasins. Pick one instructor to work with during the class, for either making or beading moccasins. Limited to first 20 participants. Bring your own scissors and a ruler. Bring a big smile. DCUs) Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4 p.m. Education Building Contact Joanne Carr at 503-879-2282 joanne.carrgrandronde.org American University American Indian Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) program This program is designed for American Indian and Alaska Native stu dents to intern and study in Washington, D.C., for the semester or the summer. Students work 35-40 hours a week in a federal agency which sponsors American Indian and Alaska Native students from across the country and develops leadership skills. Students may receive transportation to and from Washington, D.C., tu ition and books, stipend for incidentals and local transportation, housing at American University's Tenley Campus dormatories, meal plan and an internship in the capital. For more information, go to www.american.eduwinsapply.html or call 800-853-3076 or e-mail winsamerican.edu The standard application deadline is Feb. 1, 2008. Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Program Deadlines Nov. 1 Winter TermSpring Semester Feb. 1 Spring Term April 1 Summer Term Contact the Education Division to request an application at 503-879-2275 or toll free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275.
