Smoke Signals
NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE TIME
Wednesday, June 22 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20 5 p.m.
Please note that theme time and date are subject to change if needed.
Special General Council meeting
Sunday, June 26 11 a.m.
Tribal Community Center
Tribal Council nominations
2 JUNE 15,2011
Dear Smoke Signals:
I want to compliment the staff who chose the picture representing the
month of June 2011 on the Tribal calendar.
The picture of individuals who have achieved their goal in acquiring their
GED represents the whole picture of Tribal Restoration. To see the fruits
of labor is truly a blessing. All of us have adversity in our lives, sometimes
getting us off the path to obtain goals, but it also gives a desire to develop
courage to make a positive change in life.
The Tribal programs which offer support to heal and maintain a healthy
lifestyle have been utilized by many individuals, including myself. I am not
talking about cash from per capita, but the true desire to use the advan
tages of Tribal programs to make a difference in a long-term lifestyle.
How blessed we are.
Margo Ordaz
Roll No. 885
(Editor's note: Tribal photographer Michelle Alaimo and Tribal
Graphic Artist George Valdez selected the photos that appear in
the Tribe's 2011 calendar.)
Eugene office hoDdiinig
Summer Day Camp
The Eugene Gathering Place will be having a six-week Summer Cul
ture Family Day Camp from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, July 12
through Aug. 18. This free day camp will focus on culture and health and
wellness. Children ages 5 to 9 will require a chaperone and children 10
and older will not.
There is a sign-up sheet at the Eugene site, 711 Country Club Road.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call Eugene Office Coordinator
Perri McDaniel at 541-484-7085. O
Elder's bingo changes days
Bingo at the Elders' Activity Center is held on the second and fourth
Fridays of the month. A potluck dinner starts at 6 p.m. and bingo starts
at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Elder Activity Assistant Daniel
Ham at 503-879-2233. 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 Chain 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 the
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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