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Smoke Signals 9 JANUARY 1, 2008 Generous donation Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority nipmini'i) "" "V ":MJL""""" ""''"" """l""ffT" ' JL' Photo by Ron Karten Tribal Elder Charlotte Gray, right, president of the Willamette Grange of Benton County, holds a check from the Grange for the Grand Ronde Food Bank. Gray, who hails from Philomath but now lives in Tribal housing with her brother, Elder Dennis Lynch, made the presentation, including a check for $1 00 and $ 1 36 worth of food, in the Tribal Wellness Center on Dec. 13. Accepting for the food bank is Shanna Eide, left, co-chair of the Tribal Food Drive. ClhiDinnuik Wawa cDass ft sttanrtt Jam). 7 A Chinuk Wawa 102 class will begin Monday, Jan. 7, in an upstairs classroom in the Tribe's Adult Education Building in Grand Ronde. The language class is an extension of previous classes and is offered in conjunction with the Tribe's Cultural Education program, Lane Community College, Portland State University and Chemeketa Community College. The class is offered for college credit, but interested community members are welcome to attend. Students need not have taken Chinuk Wawa 101 to take the class. Classes will be held 4:30 to 6:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. The class will be broadcast from Grand Ronde and provides an opportunity to inter act with people studying Chinuk Wawa in a variety of places. Community members also can participate from Portland, Salem or Eugene. For more information, contact Tony Johnson at 503-879-2084 or tony. johnsongrandronde.org. People interested in taking the class for college credit should contact Janne Underriner at jluuoregon.edu. B PoftDaftclh) Fuimd sDaties ffyrodnraisninig frraimiDimg) The Potlatch Fund is hosting "Journey to Successful Fundraising" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17-18 at Kah-Nee-Tah Lodge on the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation in central Oregon. The seminar is designed for Native students, Tribal staff, artists and Tribal nonprofits working on a project in need of funding, such as youth projects, canoe journey, elder programs, cultural programs and more. The training will help participants develop skills and contacts necessary to get a project funded. The class includes a grant program workbook, group discussions, lunch, Native networking and presentations from experienced Native fundraisers. Cost is $20 for Tribal members and students, $35 for nonprofit employees and $75 for Tribal administrators. For more information, call Justin Finkbonner at 206-624-6076. D Housing Board of Commissioners seeking members Board positions open to Tribal or non-Tribal applicants The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has three board of commissioners seats expiring in March 2008. The positions have a term expiring in March 2011. Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing and expe rience in the housing field in some capacity, including: affordable housing development, property management, residential building construction, housing finance, housing planning and other housing-related areas. The board oversees all housing development, housing manage ment, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe, and is responsible for policy decisions. The board currently meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde, and holds work sessions as needed. Interested persons should send a letter outlining their interest and qualifications to: Carina Kistler Ginter, Executive Director Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 28450 Tyee Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or via e-mail: carina.gintergrandronde.org All letters need to be received by noon on Friday, Feb. 8, to be considered. The housing commissioner(s) will be interviewed by a board panel and final appointment made by CTGR Tribal Council. For more information regarding qualifications, contact the Hous ing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401. 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.whitecloudgrandronde.org. THE VAIT IS FINAL.IJY O VKRI HACK ON STA1K FOR ONK NIOUT ONLY! nnFommo a Etemietfoti Coimceir& For Dennis Dawkins and Kenny Curl With special guests The Water Brothers and The Still Water Ramblers January 12, 2003 Willamina VFW Hall Doors Opon at G:30PJX Music begins at 7:00P.r.1. Mutts: $10.00 This is an all age event. h proceeds oupes: $15.00 from this event wiU go 4irectVf to Dennis I? '19 rft: $5.00 "4 Kenn. Dust off our dandng shoes "I -12 Yrs: $2.00 ao4 9e re1 to rotX and roU for a fir Under : free a004""' for more information Contact: Dave Purdom 971-241-7996 V J
