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APRIL 15, 2011
2006 Tribal members participated in the National Park Service
project "Corps of Discovery II: 200 Years to the Future," which came
to Grand Ronde for a March 25-April 2 run. The project was named
for the 1803-06 Lewis and Clark expedition, in which Northwest
Tribes helped a bedraggled Lewis and Clark crew reach the Pacific
Ocean and survive the winter in Oregon.
2001 Three members of the Tribal Enrollment Committee
stepped down. Tribal Elders Mabel Gaston, Ila Dowd and Nora
Kimsey had a combined 58 years of service on the committee.
1996 Jan Michael Reibach, a security guard at Spirit Mountain
Casino, was featured. Reibach moved from Gresham to Grand Ronde
to take the job. "I am very grateful for this because it changed my
life in a positive way," Reibach said.
1991 Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier discussed the establish
ment of Tribal trust funds for Education, Housing, Health and
Government. "With time and prudent management," he said, "the
Tribe one day will be able to fully control its economic, social and
political environment."
1986 Tribal Council members Merle Leno, Kathryn Harrison
and Mark Mercier met with Polk and Yamhill county commission
ers to keep them posted on the Tribe's progress on the Reservation
Plan. As the Restoration Act specified, Tribal Council had to consult
with at least three affected counties, which were Tillamook, Yamhill
and Polk.
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year in
crements through the pages of Smoke Signals.
Community Input meeting set for May 1
The annual Community Input meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May
1, in the Tribal gym following the General Council meeting, which will run
from 10 a.m. to noon in the Tribal Community Center in Grand Ronde.
Tribal Planning and Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the community
meeting will discuss Tribal services and economic development. After a
presentation on recent changes in Grand Ronde and planned development
over the next decade, two breakout sessions will discuss the two main
topics. Input also will be gathered for use in planning and in Tribal grant
applications (e.g. HUD ICDBG, ANA, DOJ and others).
There also will be a Pendleton blanket drawing and 10 $20 gas vouchers
for door prizes. D
Culture Night set for April 25
A Tribal Culture Night will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 25,
at the Tribal plankhouse. Dinner will be provided.
For more information, contact Tribal Youth Prevention Assistant Shan
non Stanton at 503-879-1489 or shannon.stantongrandronde.org. B
SMGI seeks position
for board of directors
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. (SMGI) is seeking a dynamic business-oriented
individual (Tribal or nonTribal member) to fill a vacant
position on the SMGI Board of Directors. The SMGI Board oversees
the fiscal accountability, budgets, policies, procedures and business
operations of Spirit Mountain Casino. The SMGI Board meets once
a month and board members receive a stipend each month for their
participation in board meetings.
Qualifications: We are seeking individuals with general business
knowledge, experience in hospitalitycustomer service driven environ
ment, and in one or more of the following areas:
Marketing;
Employee relations;
Internal Audit;
Finance;
Surveillance.
Knowledge of Native American-owned and-operated organiza
tions is preferred. 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.
Must be able to pass a thorough background check and obtain a PMO
gaming license.
Deadline to apply is May 13, 2011.
Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and references
to: Randy Dugger, Chief Operating Officer, do Danita Trombla, Spirit
Mountain Gaming Inc., P.O. Box 39, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 AND
Rob Greene, Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347.
EFFECTIVE MAY 1,2011
Changes to Social Services Emergency Assistance
and Medical Gas Voucher Program
For all income criteria programs, wage verification for past 60 days
(wage stubs) will need to be submitted. If client has not worked for a
period of time, client will need to submit a printout from their State
Employment Office or printout from Oregon Self Sufficiency Office
as verification of income. Rentaldeposit or utility assistance may be
utilized only 1 time in a 24-month rolling calendar period and is not to
exceed the maximum contribution of $1,000 per household within any
24-month rolling calendar period.
Medical Gas Vouchers
Social Services will not provide gas vouchers for medical appointments,
counseling or drug & alcohol treatment. The only exception to this is for
scheduled treatment plans, (i.e.: radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, etc.)
and has caused hardship on the family, medical gas vouchers can be distrib
uted to meet the need of the circumstances. A copy of all scheduled treat
ment plans must be received before client is eligible to receive this service.
Assistance will end on the date of the last treatment appointment.
For a complete copy of policy or questions, please contact Tammy C.
Garrison at 503-879-2077. B
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