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Smoke Signals 13 APRIL 1,2011 Medicare Part B reimbursement notice for Tribal members If you are a Grand Ronde Tribal member, have reached the age of retirement (65) or have started to receive Social Security Retirement or disability benefits through Social Security (SSD); you may be eligible to receive Medicare Part B benefits through the Tribe. To find out if you are eligible, or to get enrolled in Medicare Part B, please do the following; call toll-free 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or go online at www.medicare.gov. You will need to request an application for enrollment in Medicare Part B and return it to your local Social Security Office. Once you are enrolled in Medicare Part B through Social Se curity, you will need to call our office to request a Medicare Part B Reimbursement packet to apply. As a Grand Ronde Tribal member, the Tribe will reimburse your Medicare Part B premium each month at the standard rate. Note: If you are currently on the Skookum Tribal Health Plan it is required that you accept Medicare Part B when you become eligible. By not accepting Medicare Part B, your coverage for medical expenses could be drastically reduced. If you need a Medicare Part B reimbursement packet sent to you or have any questions regarding the Tribes reimbursement program, please call Reina Nelson in Member Services at 503-879-2223 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2223. You may call Barbara Steere with questions regarding our Skookum Tribal Health Plan coverage at 503-879-2487 or toll free at 1-800-749-2928. B Zannnilba classes foeM Zumba, an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired and calorie-burning dance fit ness party, is held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the Tribal gymnasium. The first class is free and $6 thereafter for drop-ins, or $5 if participants purchase a punch card. For more information, contact Tribal Recreation Coordinator Alton , Butler at 503-879-1 369. B Summer 2011 Student Employment Youth Crew member position The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with the Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, is looking for 16 youth to work in a Summer Youth Crew Program. These positions are designed and funded for the purpose of pro viding employment experience and meaningful opportunities to local area youth. Youth Crew member Start date: Monday, June 27, 2011 Duration: 7 weeks, 36 hoursweek End date: Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 Pay: $8.50hr Duties: Work as a member of an eight-person work crew. Projects include trail construction, habitat enhancement, invasive species removal and other natural resource and community enhancement projects. Qualifications: Must be 16-19 years of age; have the ability or experience to safely and properly use hand tools; be in good physical condition and able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Interest in or experience in working in the outdoors helpful. Requirements: 1) Furnish own work boots. 2) Complete and pass pre-employment background check and drug test. Work location: Natural Resources Office, Grand Ronde. Grand Ronde is located in the foothills of the Coast Range approximately 30 miles northwest of Salem, 25 miles southwest of McMinnville or 50 miles north of Corvallis. Applications accepted now. Closing date: Friday, May 27, 2011. To apply: Complete the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application obtained at www.grandronde.orgemploy ' ment, click the Click here to download an application link under Applicant Information. Return by the closing date. Mail applications to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. If you have any questions or need an application sent to you, please call 503-879-2387. The Fish and Wildlife Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, is seeking two fish and wildlife internsyouth crew leaders for its Summer Youth Crew program. This is a great opportunity to obtain supervisory experience and practice hands-on natural resource management techniques. F&W Intern Youth Crew Leader position Start date: Monday, June 13, 2011 Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hoursweek End date: Sept. 9, 2011 Pay: $10.50-$13hr Duties: Supervise and provide leadership to an eight-person summer youth work crew for up to eight weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife Department for approximately six weeks. Proj ects may include stream and riparian restorationenhancement, trail maintenance and construction, native vegetation plantings, habitat enhancement monitoring and other natural resource and community projects. Qualifications: Desire to work with youth andor in natural resources. Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in rugged outdoor terrain. Experience in the proper use of hand tools. Good communication skills. Requirements: Work boots, valid driver's license, safe driving record. Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Week-long leadership training provided. First aid and CPR training provided. Work location: Natural Resources Office, Grand Ronde. Grand Ronde is located in the foothills of the Coast Range approximately 30 miles northwest of Salem, 25 miles southwest of McMinnville or 50 miles north of Corvallis. Applications accepted now. Closing date: Friday, May 27, 2011. Complete the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application obtained at www.grandronde.orgemployment, click the Click here to download an application link under Applicant Information. Return by the closing date. Mail applications to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. If you have any questions or need an application sent to you, please call, 503-879-2387. The Fish and Wildlife Department of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, in cooperation with Oregon Youth Conservation Corps, is seeking one youth crew supervisor for its Summer Youth Crew program. Youth Crew Supervisor position Start date: Monday, June 6, 2011 Duration: 16 weeks, 40 hoursweek End date: Sept. 23, 2011 Pay: $13-$15hr Duties: Schedule program tasks and activities, purchase crew supplies and materials, organize campouts and supervise two youth crew leaders and associated youth crews for up to 13 weeks and assist the Fish and Wildlife department with natural resource projects for approximately 3 weeks. Qualifications: Must have desire to work with youth and in natural resources; be in good physical condition and able to work in rugged outdoor terrain; experience with the proper use of hand tools; good communication and organization skills. Supervisory experience preferred. Requirements: Furnish own work boots, valid driver's license with a safe driving record, must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug test. Must be able to attend 3-day, 2 night (June 21-23, 2011) training in Bend, OR where first aid and CPR training are provided. Work location: Natural Resources Office, Grand Ronde. Grand Ronde is located in the foothills of the Coast Range approximately 30 miles northwest of Salem, 25 miles southwest of McMinnville or 50 miles north of Corvallis. Applications accepted now. Closing date: Friday, May 27, 2011. To apply: Complete the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde employment application obtained at www.grandronde.orgemploy ment, click the Click here to download an application link under Applicant Information. Return by the closing date. Mail applications to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 10, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. If you have any questions or need an application sent to you, please call 503-879-2387.
