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8 Smoke Signals MAY 1 5, 2011 CapotioO DGWocatiDoirD Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Wawapustenas "Speaking for ChildrenYouth" Each year, approximately 780,000 children in the U.S. are caught in the court and child welfare maze because they are unable to live safely at home. Approximately 13,965 children in the state of Oregon have been in foster care at least once during the past year. Currently, there are approximately 87 Grand Ronde children in foster care. Half of those children are wards of the Tribal Court right here in the Grand Ronde Community. The Grand Ronde Tribal Court ia looking for committed, caring volun teers who want to help these children by advocating for the child. The Tribal Court CASA Program will train all volunteer advocates. Give these children a voice during this difficult time, help these children to receive the services they need, stay connected to their culture and find safe permanent homes. If you would Ilk more Information on how to volunteer and batter aarva our Tribal Children, plaaaa datach and comptota thla form and return tt to: Tribal Court Program Specialist, 9615 Grand Ronda Road, Grand Rondo, Oregon 97347. For additional Information, call 503-879-4623 or -mail: Julls.bosKhomttorandronda.org Q (Iff) ssdL piaass sand ma a CASA Advocate Application plaasa sand ma more Information about tha Tribal Court CASA Program Add" I u I i k - o Photo by Michelle Alalmo Tribal Council Secretary KathlaahTom spaaks bafora starting bar invocation at tha opaning of tha Oragon Stata Sanata sassion at tha State Capital building in Salem on Wednesday, May 11. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. also gave the.invocation at tha opening of tha Oregon House of Representatives session at tha same time. i op mm fj - 1 MY ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES . The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant positions. Veterans' Special Event Board 1 Vacancy Culture Committee 1 Vacancy Rodeo Special Event Board 1 Vacancy Cultural Trust Board 2 Vacancy Ceremonial Hunt Board 1 Vacancy Social Services Committee 1 Vacancy Fish & Wildlife- 2 Vacancy Education Committee 1 Vacancy Please send completed applications to Dakota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. f -i 3pp iTBQt ..mt- 'W fHar mW mmtmm0'r -': paiaaa"-'- r 1 Gas ..- ; r-'-; - I,. tr..- imiiv.4.-;';
