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NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE TIME
Wednesday, June 8 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22 5 p.m.
Pleat note that thete timet and datet are eubject to change if needed.
Special General Council meeting
Sunday, June 26 11 a.m.
Tribal Community Center
Tribal Council nominations
2 JUNE 1,2011
Dear Smoke Signals:
I wish to thank Charlie Haller and Gene LaBonte for their service to
me this morning. I received a call from Mr. LaBonte telling me that my
husband's headstone from the Veterans' Administration had arrived and
I would need to install it. As I had no idea how to achieve this duty to my
husband, I asked for a referral to someone to help me. I was given Mr.
Haller's name and phone number. Less than two hours after my conversa
tion with Mr. Haller, the headstone was in place.
I will always be grateful to them and anyone else who helped and cannot
thank them enough.
Kathi Lewis
See page 13 for more letters.
Powwow Committee seeking
youth to sell raffle tickets
The annual Contest Powwow Committee is looking for 15 middle school
or high school community youth who would like to sell raffle tickets to
support this year's event.
Youth will sell tickets from June 20 through Aug. 16. The youth who
sells the most tickets will win a 19-inch flat screen TVDVD combo.
Youth will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis to sell tickets.
For more information, contact Social Services Administrative Assistant
Kalene Contreras at 503-879-3095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. D
Elders' fishing trip set for June 9
The Elders' Fishing Trip to Henry Haag Lake outside of Forest Grove
will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 9.
The trip is sponsored by the Tribal Fishing and Wildlife Committee.
Although participants do not need a state fishing license, they will need
a Tribal fishing license to fish.
The free event will occur rain or shine with transportation, fishing gear
and a meal provided.
The trip is limited to the first 25 Tribal Elders and spouses who sign up
at the Elders' Activity Center or by calling 503-879-2233.
If you need to obtain a Tribal fishing license, contact the Natural Re
sources Division at 503-879-2424. B
Committee & Special Event
Board meeting days and times
Below is the most current information on the meeting days and times
for Tribal Committees and Special Event Boards:
Ceremonial Hunt Board meets as needed. Chair: Shonn Leno.
Cultural Trust Board meets at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of
each month. Chair: Perri McDaniel.
Culture Committee meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the
month in Modular No. 3. Chair: Kathy Provost.
Education Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. on the first Monday of
the month in the Adult Education Building. Chair: Shelby Rogers.
Elders' Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the
month in the Elders' Activity Center. Chair: Gladys Hobbs.
Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Gov
ernance Building. Acting Chair: Robert Schmid.
Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
the month at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Harold Lyon. ,-
Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the
month in the Tribal Wellness Center. Acting Chair: Patti Tom-Martin.
Powwow Special Event Board meets at 5 p.m. the first Thursday
of the month at the Tribal Community Center. Acting Chair: Dana
Ainam.
Rodeo Special Event Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of
the month at the Tribal Rodeo Office. Acting Chair: Harold Lyon.
Social Services Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Monday
of the month in Cultural Resources. Chair: TBD.
Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of each
month at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Bob Mercier.
Veterans Special Event Board meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of
the month in the Tribal Community Center. Chair: Dakota White-cloud.
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